TOWNSHIP OF LOWER MERION

 FIRE COMMITTEEWednesday, September 14, 2016
6:00 PM ( Approximately) 

Chairperson:Daniel S. Bernheim
Vice Chairperson:Rick Churchill, V. Scott Zelov

AGENDA
1.ALARM ORDINANCE

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners authorizing the Township Secretary to advertise notice of intent to adopt an ordinance on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 to amend the Code of the Township of Lower Merion, Chapter 51, Alarms, to restate the chapter in its entirety by:  providing definitions;  prohibiting the use of audible alarm devices without a disengaging timing mechanism; imposing permit requirements for the installation of alarm devices; imposing operational requirements mandating that alarm monitoring service companies attempt to verify emergencies before notifying and Police or Fire Departments and mandating that contractors working on a premises with an alarm device disable the device before performing work; requiring property owners to maintain alarm devices; requiring alarm installers to provide information and instruction to alarm users at the time of installation; authorizing the Police and Fire Departments to order the disconnection of malfunctioning alarm devices; requiring licenses and permits for alarm equipment suppliers; requiring separate registrations for users of fire alarms and security alarms together with the updating of information on those registrations and payment of an annual registration fee; requiring alarm users to consent to Township inspection of alarm device installation and operation; and imposing penalties for violations of these provisions; and amending Chapter 111, Peace And Good Order to prohibit knowingly making a false report of a crime or a misleading call or request for the services of the Police Or Fire Departments; and amending Chapter A167 to provide a schedule of fees related to alarm systems.

 

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