§ 19-34. Audible signal alarm devices.

(a)

The following requirements as to audible signal alarm devices shall apply to all buildings in the city.

(b)

An "audible signal alarm device" shall mean any mechanism, equipment or system which is designed to operate automatically through the use or emission of an audible signal, message or warning.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for the owner or occupant of any building in the city to cause or allow such building to contain or otherwise use an audible signal alarm device unless there is filed with the police department and posted on one (1) or more of the usual entrances to the building, in a conspicuous place and manner visible from without the entrance, a list of names and telephone numbers of persons who have access to and can shut down the device in the event the device is triggered or otherwise emits an audible signal or noise.

(d)

It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant to ensure that one (1) or more of the persons whose telephone numbers are so listed shall be available at those telephone numbers at all hours and times, or in the alternative, that the owner or occupant notify the chief of police of the city, or such person as the chief of police may designate, of the telephone number or numbers at which one (1) or more of those persons may be reached.

(e)

Violation of this section or failure to comply with any of its provisions shall be a misdemeanor.