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Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

§ 103.12 ALARM STANDARDS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, install or operate any alarm system for use within the city that does not meet the minimum standards as prescribed as follows:

(A) Audible alarms.

(1) All audible alarm systems shall have a sign or notice posted on or near the system, (visible from the exterior), with the name and telephone number of the person responsible for the service and maintenance of the system. The notice shall be conspicuously posted and readable from ground level.

(2) All audible alarms, including vehicle alarms, shall be equipped with a device that will deactivate the alarm system not more than ten minutes after activation. In addition, should an alarm fail to be silenced within the time limits prescribed in this chapter, the Alarm Administrator shall have the authority to hire an alarm agent to silence the alarm. All costs and expenses incurred by the city in hiring an alarm agent to silence the alarm, costs incurred from damage to the alarm site or vehicle as a result of silencing the alarm, and costs incurred to obtain materials and security personnel to re-secure the alarm site, shall be borne by the permittee or owner.

(3) Any alarm system that has an automatic shut-off with a re-arming phase must be able to distinguish between an open and closed circuit; and, if the circuit is open, will not rearm.

(4) No audible alarm shall be installed, maintained or activated which emits the sound of a siren similar to those utilized on emergency vehicles or for civil defense disaster warnings.

(B) Alarms.

(1) No alarms shall have an automatic dialing system as defined in this chapter. This chapter does not apply to alarm devices that relay a digital coded signal to the alarm company.

(2) All alarm systems shall have a standby back-up power supply which will automatically assume operation of the alarm system should any interruption occur in the power to the system. The transfer of power from the primary source to the back-up source must occur in a manner that does not activate the alarm. Back-up power supply must be capable of at least 12 hours of operation.

(3) All silent burglar alarm systems installed after the effective date of this chapter shall have a pre-alert or pre-alarm unit allowing the user to reset the system if activated in error, before the system goes into full alarm activation. This section does not apply to banks, savings and loans and other high-risk businesses as determined by the Alarm Administrator.

(4) An alarm user shall maintain at each alarm site a set of written operating instructions for each alarm system.

(5) Homeowners shall test systems in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall have every household fire alarm system having a control panel tested by a qualified service technician every three years.

(C) The Alarm Administrator reserves the right to inspect all alarm systems after giving 48 hours advance warning to the permittee to ensure that the alarm standards have been met.

(Ord. 921-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

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  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
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  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
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  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. ▸ Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
    Overview
    1. § 103.01 PURPOSE.
    2. § 103.02 DEFINITIONS.
    3. § 103.03 DUTIES OF THE ALARM USER.
    4. § 103.04 EXEMPTIONS.
    5. § 103.05 ALARM PERMIT.
    6. § 103.06 PERMIT APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE.
    7. § 103.07 PERMIT NONTRANSFERABLE.
    8. § 103.08 PERMIT REVOCATION.
    9. § 103.09 PERMIT REVOCATION; APPEALS.
    10. § 103.10 PERMIT REINSTATEMENT.
    11. § 103.11 PENALTY FOR FALSE ALARMS/FAILURE TO REGISTER.
    12. § 103.12 ALARM STANDARDS.
    13. § 103.13 DUTIES OF MONITORING COMPANY.
    14. § 103.14 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF PERMIT PROCESS.
    15. § 103.15 FEES AND CHARGES.
    16. § 103.16 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY.
    17. § 103.17 POSTING THE PERMIT ON PREMISES.
    18. § 103.18 CONFIDENTIALITY.
    19. § 103.19 DISCONTINUANCE OF ALARM RESPONSE BY POLICE AND FIRE D…
    20. § 103.20 DISCLAIMER OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
    21. § 103.21 SEVERABILITY.
    22. § 103.22 NON-EXCLUSIVITY.
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
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  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
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  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
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  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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