§ 302-2. Minimum standards.

On or before January 1, 1994, all security alarms utilized within the City of Gardner must conform to the following minimum standards for security alarm systems:

A. 

Limitations on automatic dialers.

(1) 

No security alarm system shall utilize any automatic dialing device that has been designed or programmed to, after activation, repeatedly dial any telephone number of the Gardner Police or Fire Department for the purpose of transmitting a recorded or electronic message of alarm.

(2) 

No security alarm system shall utilize an automatic dialing device programmed to dial 911.

B. 

Limitations on power of audible alarm signaling devices. No security alarm system shall utilize, as an audible alarm signal device, a siren, klaxon or similar electronic signal producer of more than 60 watts of power.

C. 

Automatic resetting of systems or silencing of audible alarm. Every security alarm system must be designed, equipped or programmed to automatically reset or silence the audible alarm within 10 minutes of such system having been activated.

[Amended 1-3-1994 by Ord. No. 1144]