A. All alarm systems installed in commercial or public buildings after the passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall utilize equipment and methods of installation substantially equivalent to or exceeding the following minimum applicable UL or ANSI standards: UL 609 (ANSI SE2.1-1972) “Local Burglar Alarm Units and Systems”; UL 636 (ANSI SE2.7-1073) “Hold-up Alarm Units and Systems”; UL 681 (ANSI SE2.3-1972) “Installation and Classification of Mercantile and Bank Burglar Alarm Systems.”

B. All alarm systems installed in residences after the passage of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall utilize equipment which shall be substantially equivalent to or exceed the minimum applicable UL Standards 1023 (ANSI SE2.4-1972) “Household Burglar Alarm Systems Units,” and such equipment shall be installed in a safe, reliable, and workmanlike manner.

C. The equipment or hardware used and/or the manner of installation of the alarm system may correspond to any of the several levels of protection or grades of service listed in the applicable standards; provided, however, that alarm system users shall not be required to provide protection for all of the areas or openings which may be required to be protected by the applicable standards.

D. The standards referred to in this section are adopted as part of this chapter subject to the modifications and qualifications set forth in this chapter and a copy of such standards shall be kept on file at the City Hall and be available for public inspection.

E. In those instances where UL and/or ANSI have not established standards for categories of equipment or where new equipment is undergoing field testing, the Finance Director may require that the alarm system be inspected at the expense of the alarm user by a professional electrical engineer who shall certify whether the alarm system appears to be safe and reliable. (Ord. 1981, 11/14/00; Ord. 1891, 12/14/99; Ord. 927, 1979)