§ 3-8. False alarms and assessments.

(a)

An alarm system owner shall not activate or allow a false alarm to be activated through the owner's alarm system.

(b)

A customer of an alarm system company shall not activate or allow a false alarm to be activated through alarm systems placed, located, or protecting premises in unincorporated DeKalb County. Customers of alarm system companies shall be subject to an assessment for multiple false alarms only where the false alarm occurs at the same location within the preceding twelve-month period.

(c)

For a failure to abide by the terms of this section, assessments will be as follows:

(1)

No assessment for a first false alarm.

(2)

An assessment of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a second false alarm.

(3)

An assessment of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a third false alarm.

(4)

An assessment of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a fourth false alarm.

(5)

An assessment of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for a fifth false alarm.

(6)

An assessment of four hundred dollars ($400.00) for a sixth false alarm.

(7)

An assessment of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a seventh false alarm.

(8)

An assessment of six hundred dollars ($600.00) for an eighth false alarm.

(9)

An assessment of seven hundred dollars ($700.00) for a ninth false alarm.

(10)

An assessment of eight hundred dollars ($800.00) for a tenth false alarm.

(11)

An assessment of nine hundred dollars ($900.00) for each false alarm after the tenth false alarm.

(Ord. No. 12-07, Pt. I, 5-8-12)