San Carlos Municipal Code Art. IV Audible Alarm Regulations

A. Except for alarms or alarm systems required by the International Fire Code or the California Fire Code, each audible alarm system shall be equipped with a timing device that will silence or turn off such audible signal within fifteen minutes of activation. The owner of each audible alarm system that is not so equipped shall update the alarm system to comply with this regulation.

B. Each alarm system shall also be equipped with a battery backup capable of powering the alarm system for not less than four hours. (Ord. 1444 § 2 (part), 2012: Ord. 1250 § 1 (part), 1998. Formerly 8.16.120)

It is unlawful to install or maintain any audible alarm which generates a sound similar to sirens used on authorized emergency vehicles or for civil disaster purposes. (Ord. 1444 § 2 (part), 2012: Ord. 1250 § 1 (part), 1998. Formerly 8.16.130)

Except for alarms or alarm systems required by the International Fire Code or the California Fire Code, any alarm that is audible for longer than fifteen minutes will be deemed a nuisance and may be disabled by the Police Department. If disabled by the Police Department, all repairs or damages incident to efforts by the Police Department to disable the alarm shall be the responsibility of the owner. (Ord. 1444 § 2 (part), 2012: Ord. 1250 § 1 (part), 1998. Formerly 8.16.140)