§ 8.1-3-10. Inspection of alarm systems.

(a)

In the event that three or more false alarms occur at a protected premises within any twelve-month calculation period, the Chief of Police or his designee may require that the alarm user cause their alarm system to be inspected by an alarm company licensed to conduct business in Fairfax County. The inspection shall entail a complete examination of the alarm system including, but not limited to, satisfactory design and installation of the equipment, proper functioning of the equipment and user education in the operation of the equipment. The alarm company shall record the details of the inspection and certify that the alarm system is operating properly and that the appropriate persons have been re-educated in the proper operation of the system on a form provided by the Police Department for this purpose. The completed inspection report shall be returned to the Police Department within thirty (30) days of the initial notification to the alarm user.

(b)

In the event that eight or more false alarms occur at a protected premises within any twelve-month calculation period, the Chief of Police or his designee may require that the alarm user cause their alarm system to be upgraded to be in compliance with equipment installation standards. An alarm company licensed to do business in Fairfax County shall certify that the system has been upgraded to meet the standards listed in Section 8.1-3-5 of this ordinance. Such certification shall be made on a form provided by the Police Department for this purpose. The completed certification form shall be returned to the Police Department within thirty (30) days of initial notification to the alarm user.

(c)

If the Police Department does not receive the completed inspection report or upgrade certification report within 30 days of notification, an administrative fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be assessed against the alarm user. The alarm user registration may be suspended for failure to comply with the inspection or upgrade requirements or pay the administrative fee. The Police Department may discontinue response to alarm activations that may occur at the premises described in the alarm user's registration until such time as the inspection report, upgrade certification report and/or administrative fees are received by the Police Department. (31-98-8.1.)