The sounding of an audible automatic property or burglary alarm in a manner such that the sound can be heard continuously off the premises for more than 10 minutes is punishable by a civil fine in a default amount of $25.00. It shall be charged to the alarm system user.

It is a defense that the continuous sounding of the alarm assisted in saving life or avoiding injury in a bona fide emergency.

It is a mitigating circumstance that the alarm was caused by a malfunction of the equipment without prior knowledge of the owner, or activated by an unauthorized entry or by criminal activity. (Ord. 2144 § 2, 1997)