§ 110-10. Automatic cutoff system; installation and maintenance of alarm system.

A. 

Automatic cutoff systems.

(1) 

Requirement of cutoff system. No person shall install or maintain in any building, structure or establishment in the Village of Sleepy Hollow an external audible alarm of any type which does not also contain an automatic cutoff system or feature automatically cutting off the source of power to the alarm after it has sounded for a period of no longer than 15 minutes.

(2) 

Penalties.

(a) 

Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of up to $250. Each day on which an alarm remains in nonconformity with this section shall be deemed a separate violation.

(b) 

The owner and the occupant of any building, structure and establishment shall each be responsible for the conformity with this section of any alarm located on or in premises owned or occupied by him.

B. 

The installation and maintenance of the alarm system permitted by this chapter, including the connections to locations designated by the Police Chief or Fire Chief, shall be made at no cost to the Village. The owner, lessee or user shall be responsible for the maintenance and service of his or its alarm device equipment and shall be responsible for all malfunctions of his or its equipment. If it is necessary to change the location within the area designated by the Police Chief or Fire Chief to another location designated by the Police Chief or Fire Chief, the Village shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the owner, lessee or user of the alarm system for reconnecting said alarm system.

Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013