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ORD INANCE # 337
(As Amended)
AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER lZ-.l8 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEG0 RELATING TO REGULATION
OF EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTENS
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THE COMMON COUNCIL 3F THE CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 12.18 of the Municipal Code is
hereby created to provide as follows:
As per Attachment.
SECTION 2. All ordinances o,r parts of ordinances
inconsistent with or contravening this ordinance are hereby
repea I ed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED this I I t4day of 0- 1977.
ATTEST:
v CLERK
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
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PURPOSE. The purpose of tllis subsection is to encourage
the installation of emergency alarm systems in structures
within the City of Muskego .in order to provide additional
protection to persons and Iproperty from fire, crime
(including burglary, robbery and vandalism), 'and such other
hazards as may constitute a danger to persons or property.
It is anticipated that suc17 instal lations will provide a
method of early detection which will permit the fire and
pol ice departments to i ncmase the present 'Ieve I of protect ion
to persons and property.
DEFINITIONS.
A. "ARLARM SYST!ZM" as used in this subsection shall mean fire
and/or burglar and/or other detection systems to be connected to the
Muskego Police Department, as follows:
B. FIRE OR SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM: Any device designed
to automatically detect tht? existence of a fire or smoke, and
automatically sound an alarm.
C. BURGLAR DETECT 101 SYSTEM: Any device designed to
detect an unauthorized entry into a residence or place of
business and automatically sound an alarm.
D. EMERGENCY ALARM :5YSTEM: Any other device not
included in above, designed to alert the police and fire
departments of danger to persons or property.
E. STRUCTURE: As used in this subsection shal I mean
any building built for support, shelter or enclosure of
persons or valuable property.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
A. PERMIT FEE. The installation of any alarm system
shall require a City Electridal Permit. All electrical work
done in connection with the ins,tallation of any alarm system
shall be approved by the City.'s electrical inspector for
final approval of the system. An application and inspection
fee of $25.00 shall accompany the application.
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
B. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. Prior to the installation
of any alarm system, a detailed plan and specification of
the entire system shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Chief of Pol ice. Such plan shal I show the location
of all proposed devices.
C. CODE REQUIREMEN-E. Any alarm s.ystem instal led in
the City of Muskego shal I conform where appl icable to the
City's electrical code, the minimum standards for such alarm
systems as set forth by the National Fire Protection
Association at the time of passage of this ordinance and
are incorporated herein by reference. Such alarm systems
shall also conform where ,applicable to the minimum
speci.fications set forth in the building codes of the City
of Muskego and all other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code of the City. No device or equipment not
approved and tested by a recognized independent testing
agency will be accepted. Variances from said location
specifications may be permitted by the Chief of Police
providing such variances are noted and accompany the
application.for installation.
D. INSPECTION REQUIRED. (I) Upon completion of
installation, the system shall be tested by the installer
to insure that said system operates in conformance to the
specifications as approved.
that t,he s
specificat
such tests
(2) Subsequent tests may be required to insure
ystems are still operational and still conform to
ions. If such tests are required the results of
shall be submitted to the Police Department.
IV. REGULATION OF SYSTEM.
A. CONNECTIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (I) Alarm
svstems installed in commercial and residential buildinas
may be connected to the Folic’e Department with the approval
of the Chief of Pol ice.
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(2) The installation and maintenance thereof shall
be at the expense of the property owner and the alarm company
designated as the successful bidder to install the control
panel at the Police Dispatch Center. Alarms connected to
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
the Pol ice Department shal I have a separate I ine to the
department alarm system alld shall not be connected to
existing telephone lines. Alarms which utilize radio
transmiss ions to the alarm panel are also acceptable.
Only alarms that have the capability of connection to a
module will be allowed. Applications for connection to
the Police Department shall provide for waiver and release
of municipal liability by reason of such connection.
B. FALSE ALARMS. 1:l) False alarms due to carelessness
or other causes which are ;.eceived by the Police Department,
requires a response by the Pol ice or Fire Departments
resulting in unnecessary expense to the City and increases
the risk of injury to responding personnel or damage to property
(2) The term “false, alarm” as used in this
ordinance shall mean a siqnal from an alarm system resulting
in a response by the Police or Fire Department when an
emergency situation does not exist.
(3) The owner of any alarm system connected to
the Police Department which actuates an excessive number of
false alarms will, after notification by the Chief of Police,
take the necessary steps to correct the situation. If the
excessive false alarm condition is not corrected after the
issuance of a written warning, the Chief of Police may at
his discretion, order the alarm disconnected within 30 days
from the police panel. Newly installed alarms shall not be
subject to this provision for the first 30 days after
connect ion to the department.
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with any pz
a I arm system
upon 30 days
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of Pol ice as
ALTIES AND APPEALS. (I) Failure to comply
isions of this ordinance shall be cause for an
to be disconnected from the Police Department
pr i or wr i tterl .not i ce.
An order 012 dijconnection issued by the Chief
- provided by -:his ordinance, may be appealed by filing a written notice 0-F appeal with the City Clerk. Said
appeal shal I be f i led within IO days of the date of the
order of disconnection. Said appeal shall be heard by the
Common Counc i I with in 30 #jays of the date of f i I i ng the
appeal. The Common Council may affirm, reverse, or modify
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
the decision of the Chief of Police. An appeal timely filed
its decision. The City Clerk shall give written notice of
the time and place of the hearing of the appellant. Such
notice shall be given by registered or certified mail or
personal delivery not less than 7 days before the hearing.
6 suspends the disconnection unti I the Common Counci I renders
* D. FEES WAIVER. TI-e Common Council may upon request
waive the electrical inspection fee of $25.00 for schools
and other municipal property.
AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER 12 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF MUSKEG0 R ATING TO REGULATION
OF EMERGENCY AL SYSTEMS ;;J THE COMMON COUNCIL OF TH CITY OF MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section .I8 of the Municipal Code is
hereby created to provide as ollows:
As p/ Attachment.
SECTION 2. ordinances or p of ordinances
inconsistent with or
repea I ed. / Ire hereby
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EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
12.18 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this subsection is to encourage
the installation of emer~gency alarm systems in structures
within the City of Muske<go in order to provide additional
protection to persons ad property from fire, crime
(including burglary, robbery and vandalism), and such other
hazards as may constitute a danger to persons or property.
It is anticipated that such installations will provide a
method of early detection which will permit the fire and
pol ice departments to increase the present 'level of protect ion
to persons and property.
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II. DEFINITIONS.
A. "ALARM SYSTEM" as used in this subsection shal I
mean fire and/or burglar and/or other detection systems as
fol lows:
B. FIRE OR SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM: Any device designed
to automatically detect the existence of a fire or smoke, and
automatically sound an aiarm.
e C. BURGLAR DETECTilON SYSTEM: Any device designed to
detect an unauthorized entry into a residence or place of
business and automatically sound an alarm.
D. EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEM: Any other device not
included in above, designed to alert the police and fire
departments of danger to persons or property.
E. STRUCTURE: As used in this subsection shall mean
any building built for support, shelter or enclosure of
persons or valuable property.
I I I. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.
A. PERMIT FEE. The installation of any alarm system
shall require a City Elec:tridal Permit. All electrical work
done in connection with the installation of any alarm system
shall be approved by the City''s electrical inspector for
final approval of the system. An application and inspection
fee of $25.00 shall accompany the application. e EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
B. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT., Prior to the installation
of any alarm system, a detailed plan and specification of
the entire system shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Chief of Police. Such plan shall show the location
of all proposed devices.
C. CODE REQUIREMENTS. Any alarm system installed in
the City of Muskego shal Iconform where applicable to the
City's electrical code, the minimum standards for such alarm
systems as set forth by the National Fire Protection
Association at the time of passage of this ordinance and
are incorporated herein by reference. Such alarm systems
shall a150 conform where applicable to the minimum
specifications set forth in the building codes of the City
of Muskego and all other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code of the City. No device or equipment not
approved and tested by a recognized independent testing
agency will be accepted. Variances from said location
specifications may be permitted by the Chief of Police
providing such variances are noted and accompany the
application for installation.
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D. INSPECTION REQUIRED. (I) Upon completion of
installation, the system shall be tested by the installer
to insure that said system operates in conformance to the
spec if icat ions as approved.
e (2) Subsequent; tests may be required to insure
that the systems are still operational and still conform to
specifications. If such tests are required the results of
such tests shall be submitted to the Police Department.
I V. REGULATION OF SYSTEM.
A. CONNECTIONS TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. (I) Alarm
systems installed in commercial and residential buildings -
may be connected to the Police Department with the approval
of the Chief of Police.
(2) The installation and maintenance thereof shall
be at the expense of the property owner and the alarm company
designated as the successful bidder to install the control
panel at the Police Dispatch Center. Alarms connected to
EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
the Police Department shall have a separate line to the
department alarm system and shall not be connected to
existing telephone lines. Alarms which utilize radio
transmissions to the alarm panel are also acceptable.
Only alarms that have the capability of connection to a
module will be allowed. Applications for connection to
the Police Department shall provide for waiver and release
of municipal liability by reason of such connection.
B. FALSE ALARMS. (I) False alarms due to carelessness
or other causes which are received by the Police Department,
requires a response by th,s Police or Fire Departments
resulting in unnecessary 'expense to the City and increases
the risk of injury to responding personnel or damage to property.
(2) The term "false, alarm" as used in this
ordinance shall mean a si,3nal from an alarm system resulting
in a response by the PoIi,:e or Fire Department when an e emergency situation does lnot exist.
(3) The owner (of any alarm system connected to
the Police Department whi'zh actuates an excessive number of
false alarms will, after notification by the Chief of Police,
take the necessary steps to correct the situation. If the
excessive false alarm con,jition is not corrected after the
issuance of a written waming, the Chief of Police may at
his discretion, order the alarm disconnected within 30 days
from the police panel. Nl2wly installed alarms shall not be
subject to this provision for the first 30 days after
connect ion to the department.
C. PENALTIES AND APPEALS. (I) Failure to comply
with any provisions of this ordinance shall be cause for an
alarm system to be discon,nected from the Police Department
upon 30 days prior written,notice.
(2) An order of disconnection issued by the Chief
of Police as provided by this ordinance, may be appealed by
filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk. Said
appeal shall be filed within 10 days of the date of the
order of disconnection. :3aid appeal shall be heard by the
Common Council within 30 days of the date of filing the
appeal. The Common Council may affirm, reverse, or modify
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4 the dec i s ion
suspends the
its decision
the time and
notice shall a personal del
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EMERGENCY ALARM SYSTEMS 12. I8
of the Chiel' of Police. An appeal timely filed
disconnection until the Common Council renders
The City Clerk shall give written notice of
place of the hearing of the appellant. Such
be given by registered or certified mail or
very not less than 7 days before the hearing. I
ES WAIVER. The Common Counc i I may upon request
waive the electrical inspection fee of $25.00 for schools
and other municipal property.
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Patricia R. Schultz being duly sworn,
doth depose and say that he is an authorized representative of
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