21-42 Regulation of security alarm systems.(a)
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide for a prompt and efficient police response to security alarm signals throughout the city and to encourage alarm system owners to assume greater responsibility for the proper use and maintenance of such systems in order to prevent unnecessary use of emergency police services.(b)
Permit required. No person shall utilize or install a security alarm system within the city unless a permit has been obtained for its use from the Burlington police department by the owner of the property upon which the security alarm system is installed.(1)
Definition. For purposes of this section, a security alarm system shall include any type of assembly used to signal the occurrence of illegal entry or activity. Vehicle alarms shall not be considered security alarms for purposes of this section.(2)
Term. Permits shall have a term of no more than one (1) year and shall expire June 30 annually.(3)
Fees. The annual permit fee shall be sixty dollars ($60.00), prorated monthly (five dollars ($5.00)/month or any part thereof).(4)
Application. The owner of the property upon which the security alarm system is installed shall provide the following information on the permit application:(a) Type and location of alarm;
(b) Name, address and phone number of owner of the property upon which the security alarm system is installed;
(c) Name and phone number of occupant(s) of property upon which the security alarm system is installed;
(d) Name, address, and phone number of the person to whom the fees and charges will be sent;
(e) Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted in the event of an alarm at the site and two (2) alternate contact persons;