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Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE

8.08 — BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS

Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palos Verdes Estates

§ 8.08.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, certain words and phrases shall be construed herein as set forth in this section, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:

  • A. “Audible alarm” means a device designed for the detection of unauthorized entry onto premises which generates an audible sound on the premises when it is activated.

  • B. “Burglary and robbery alarm system” means any mechanical or electrical device that is designed or used for detection of an unauthorized entry into a building, structure or facility or for alerting others of the commission of an unlawful act within a building, structure, or facility, or both, and that emits a sound or transmits a signal or message when activated. Alarm systems include, but are not limited to, silent alarms, audible alarms and proprietor alarms in guard shacks. Not included in this definition are auxiliary devices installed by the telephone company to protect telephone company systems which might be damaged or disrupted by use of an alarm system.

  • C. “False alarm” means an alarm signal activated through subscriber negligence or for reasons not of an emergency nature or when activated due to malfunction of any segment of the alarm system and which necessitates response by the police department where an emergency does not exist.

  • D. “Proprietor alarm” means an alarm system which does not request public response when activated or is not reasonably expected to result in some public response.

  • E. “Silent alarm” means a device designed for the detection of unauthorized entry on premises which does not generate an audible sound on the premises when it is activated but transmits a signal directly to the alarm company.

  • (Ord. 346 § 1, 1979; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 8.08.020. Audible alarm requirements.

  • A. Every person maintaining an audible alarm shall provide the chief of police with a current list of the names and telephone numbers of the persons to be notified to render repairs or service and secure the premises during any hour of the day or night that the alarm system is activated. It is the responsibility of every person maintaining an alarm system to assure that the names and telephone numbers recorded with the police department are kept current.

  • B. No person shall install an audible alarm system which creates a sound similar to that of an emergency vehicle siren or a civil disaster warning system.

  • C. No person shall install an audible alarm system which does not automatically discontinue emitting an audible sound within one-half hour after it is activated.

  • (Ord. 346 § 1, 1979; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 8.08.030. Telephone dial alarms.

No person shall install or maintain a telephone device that automatically connects to the police department or the police communications center.

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City of Palos Verdes Estates, CA

PALOS VERDES ESTATES CODE

§ 8.08.030

§ 8.08.060

(Ord. 346 § 1, 1979; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 8.08.040. Charges for false alarms.

  • A. The response to false alarms is an unjustified expense to the taxpayers and should properly be borne by the person or firm responsible for initiating the false alarm.

  • B. Charges shall be made for each false alarm response by the police department. Charges for false alarms shall be set by resolution.

  • C. Exceptions. False alarms generated by testing or repair of equipment or lines will not be charged for under this chapter, providing the alarm company notifies the police department in advance of work or testing to be performed on the alarm system.

  • D. Responsibility for Payment of Charges. The license of the business or resident of the property for which the false alarm is turned in to the police department shall be responsible for payment of the charges.

  • E. Failure to Pay. Failure to pay the charges set out in this section, within thirty days from date of billing by the city, shall cause discontinuance of burglar alarm response to the premises for which the delinquent billing was made. Police response may be reinstituted when it has been determined that the false alarm fee has been paid and that there has been a material change in circumstances that would preclude a similar incident from occurring.

  • (Ord. 346 § 1, 1979; Ord. 570 § 1, 1993; Ord. 576 § 1, 1994; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 8.08.050. Making false alarms.

A person shall not knowingly turn in a false alarm. This section does not prohibit a test of an alarm system as permitted in advance by the chief of police. Activation of audible alarm systems for twenty seconds or less shall not be considered a false alarm.

(Ord. 346 § 1, 1979; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

§ 8.08.060. Malfunction repair.

After any false alarm caused by a malfunction of the alarm system, an alarm system permittee shall cause the alarm system to be repaired so as to eliminate such malfunction before reactivating the alarm. A person shall not reactivate such alarm until such repairs have been made.

(Ord. 346 § 1, 1979; Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012)

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

§ 8.12.010

§ 8.12.040

CHAPTER 8.12 FIRE CODE

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Palos Verdes Estates Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  4. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  5. Chapter 2.10 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  6. Chapter 2.12 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  7. Chapter 2.16 — POLICE DEPARTMENT RESERVE CORPS
  8. Chapter 2.24 — COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  9. Chapter 2.28 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  10. Chapter 2.32 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 2.36 — PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT
  12. Chapter 2.38 — POST-EMPLOYMENT LOBBYING
  13. Title 3
  14. Chapter 3.00 — SPECIAL REAL PROPERTY TAX
  15. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION
  16. Chapter 3.08 — SALES AND USE TAX
  17. Chapter 3.24 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.28 — TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUND
  19. Chapter 3.32 — CHARGE FOR SPECIAL POLICE SERVICES
  20. Chapter 3.36 — LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES SPECIAL TAX
  21. Title 5
  22. Chapter 5.04 — FORTUNETELLING AND RELATED PRACTICES
  23. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  24. Chapter 5.16 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  25. Chapter 5.20 — COMMERCIAL FILM PERMIT
  26. Chapter 5.25 — REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT
  27. Title 6
  28. Chapter 6.04 — ANIMAL CONTROL GENERALLY
  29. Chapter 6.08 — REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS
  30. Chapter 6.12 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS DOGS
  31. Chapter 6.16 — VACCINATION
  32. Title 8
  33. Chapter 8.32
  34. ▸Chapter 8.04 — HEALTH CODE
    Overview
    1. 8.08 — BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS
    2. 8.12 — FIRE CODE
  35. Chapter 8.14
  36. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH
  37. Chapter 8.18 — SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
  38. Chapter 8.24 — HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  39. Chapter 8.32 — OUTDOOR BUSINESS LIGHTING
  40. Chapter 8.36 — SUBSTANDARD PREMISES
  41. Chapter 8.40
  42. Chapter 8.44 — WELLS AND MINES
  43. Chapter 8.52 — MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
  44. Chapter 8.56 — SMOKING PROHIBITED
  45. Chapter 8.60 — FIREWORKS
  46. Title 9
  47. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY
  48. Chapter 9.05 — PICKETING
  49. Chapter 9.08 — CURFEW
  50. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
  51. Chapter 9.16 — USE OF BEACHES
  52. Chapter 9.18 — SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY FOR PARTIES AT WHICH UNDE…
  53. Chapter 9.20
  54. Title 10
  55. Chapter 10.02 — PENALTIES
  56. Chapter 10.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  57. Chapter 10.12
  58. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  59. Chapter 10.20 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  60. Chapter 10.24 — SPECIAL STOPS
  61. Chapter 10.28 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  62. Chapter 10.32
  63. Chapter 10.36 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – VENDING
  64. Chapter 10.40
  65. Chapter 10.44 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING – TIMES
  66. Chapter 10.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  67. Chapter 10.52
  68. Chapter 10.60 — CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  69. Title 12
  70. Chapter 12.04 — ENCROACHMENTS
  71. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS
  72. Chapter 12.16 — STREET TREES
  73. Chapter 12.20 — STREET AND SIDEWALK USE RESTRICTIONS
  74. Chapter 12.24 — PARKS
  75. Chapter 12.32
  76. Title 13
  77. Chapter 13.08 — STORM DRAINS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POL…
  78. Chapter 13.12 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  79. Chapter 13.14 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
  80. Title 15
  81. Chapter 15.04
  82. Chapter 15.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  83. Chapter 15.12
  84. Chapter 15.20
  85. Chapter 15.50 — FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
  86. Title 16
  87. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  88. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  89. Chapter 16.16 — DESIGN STANDARDS
  90. Title 17
  91. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  92. Chapter 17.10 — ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
  93. Chapter 17.20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  94. Chapter 17.22 — SITE PLAN PERMITS
  95. Chapter 17.36 — STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.40
  97. Chapter 17.44 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  98. Title 18
  99. Chapter 18.55 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  100. Chapter 18.32 — WALLS AND FENCES
  101. Chapter 18.36 — NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY
  102. Chapter 18.37
  103. Chapter 18.39
  104. Chapter 18.40 — MIXED-USE OVERLAY (MU-O) ZONE
  105. Chapter 18.42 — HOME OCCUPATION
  106. Chapter 18.45 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
  107. Chapter 18.50 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  108. Chapter 18.60 — NONCOMMERCIAL ANTENNAS
  109. Chapter 18.64 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
  110. Chapter 18.72 — SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  111. Chapter 18.73 — REGULATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA
  112. Title 19
  113. Chapter 19.01 — DEFINITIONS
  114. Chapter 19.02
  115. Title OL

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