7.15.070 Alarm business requirements.
A. An alarm business that installs a new alarm system or new control panel on any property subject to this chapter shall use only control panels that are approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and meet the SIA Control Panel Standard CP-01 or its equivalent. An alarm business shall provide a record demonstrating compliance with this subsection upon request by the City.
B. An alarm business that monitors alarm systems located within the City and subject to this chapter shall, prior to making a police alarm dispatch request, do the following:
1. Attempt a verification call to the building, structure, or facility where the alarm system has been activated;
2. If no responsible party is located on the initial verification call, attempt a second verification call to a cell phone, mobile device, or other alternative contact method designated by the alarm user.
An alarm business shall provide a record demonstrating compliance with this subsection upon request by the City.
C. An alarm business selling, leasing, or furnishing to an alarm user an alarm system subject to this chapter shall furnish the alarm user with the following:
1. Written instructional information on proper operational procedures for the alarm system;
2. Information on how to obtain service for the alarm system at any time;
3. The requirements and application to obtain an alarm permit from the City; and
4. The consequences of generating false alarms, including possible fees.
D. An alarm business shall include the corresponding Beaverton alarm permit number when requesting an emergency response to an alarm event.
E. An alarm business that fails to comply with the requirements of this section is subject to a fine for each violation. The alarm business shall pay the fine within 15 days following issuance of notice from the City. The amount of the fine shall be set by council resolution. [BC 7.15.070, added by Ordinance No. 4690, 7/19/16]