§ 10-34. Suspension, revocation, or reinstatement of alarm operator registration.

(a)

In addition to the assessment of fees or levy of fines as provided for in this article, the eighth false fire alarm response in a registration year shall result in a suspension of the fire alarm operator registration.

(b)

A fee or fine that remains unpaid in excess of 30 days shall result in a suspension of the fire alarm operator registration.

(c)

A suspension shall remain in effect until such time as:

(1)

The fire alarm operator has taken action to remedy the causes of the false fire alarms; and

(2)

The fire alarm administrator has reinstated the operator registration.

(d)

During the period in which an operator registration is under suspension, the fee for all false alarm responses by the fire department will be in accordance with the fee prescribed in Appendix A.

(e)

The fire alarm administrator may revoke a fire alarm operator registration if it is determined that:

(1)

There is a false statement of a material matter in the operator registration application; or

(2)

Ten or more false fire alarms have occurred from the fire alarm site within a permit year.

(f)

A person whose fire alarm operator registration has been revoked may be issued a new operator registration if that person:

(1)

Submits documentation from the fire alarm system contractor that services the fire alarm system that it is operating properly, or that the fire alarm operator has received training in the use of the system or both if applicable, written documentation from the alarm company is required; and

(2)

Pays all fees assessed or fines issued to the person under this article; and

(3)

Submits a new application, and pays a reinstatement fee in accordance with the fee schedule established in Appendix A.

(g)

The fire alarm administrator shall give written notification to the fire alarm operator of a suspension, revocation, or reinstatement of the operator registration.

(Ord. No. 021198, § 1, 5-23-05; Ord. No. 150872 , § 4, 5-4-17)