Bensenville § 3.11.2 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Definitions This section of Bensenville's ordinance provides definitions for "Alarm Equipment Installers" and "Signaling Devices" related to burglar and hold-up alarm systems. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Digital Communicator Devices View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.1 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Permit Required This Bensenville ordinance requires a permit for any new digital communicator alarm system connected to the Police Department's alarm board. It also mandates the conversion of existing automatic voice tape dialer systems to digital communicator alarms by January 1, 1985. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.2 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Application For Permit By User; Fee This section outlines the requirements for applying for a permit to operate a digital communicator device for burglar and hold-up alarm systems. It details the application fee, required information about the user and equipment, and compliance standards. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.3 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Application For Permit By Alarm Installers; Approval This section outlines the application process for alarm installers seeking a permit to install, maintain, and operate digital communicator devices in Bensenville. It specifies required application information and criteria for the Chief of Police to approve the permit, focusing on the device's compliance with standards and the installer's service capabilities. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.4 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Right Of Inspection The Chief of Police has the authority to inspect digital communicator devices used for burglar and hold-up alarm systems both before and after a permit is issued. This inspection is to ensure the device meets permit requirements and complies with the chapter's provisions. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.5 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Restricted Numbers View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.6 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Contents Of Recorded Message View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.7 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Revocation Or Suspension Of Permit This section outlines the grounds and process for the Chief of Police to revoke or suspend a permit for a burglar and hold-up alarm system. Revocation or suspension can occur if the system is not installed, maintained, or operated in compliance with the chapter, permit terms, or if fees are unpaid, following written notice and a 10-day opportunity to comply. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.3.8 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Permit Fee This section requires each permit holder for burglar and hold-up alarm systems to pay a monthly fee for connection to the alarm board at the Police Department's public safety building. These fees are to be paid directly to the alarm company contracted by the Village. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Signaling Devices View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4.1 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Monitoring System This section authorizes the Bensenville Police Department to install a uniform monitoring system for burglar and hold-up alarm signals. The system must be scalable and available to permit-holding subscribers. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4.2 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Application For Permit By A Company Installer; Approval This section outlines the application process and approval criteria for companies seeking permits to install, maintain, and operate burglar and hold-up alarm systems in Bensenville. It details the required information for the application and the conditions under which the Chief of Police will grant approval. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4.3 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Permit Required View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4.4 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Application For Permit By User This section outlines the application process for permits to install, maintain, and operate burglar and hold-up alarm systems in Bensenville. It requires applicants to submit a form with personal and business details along with a ten-dollar fee to the Chief of Police. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4.5 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Right Of Inspection This section grants the Chief of Police the authority to inspect burglar and hold-up alarm systems on the premises where they are intended for use. Inspections can occur both before and after permit issuance to ensure compliance with permit terms and chapter provisions. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4.6 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Revocation Of Permit This section grants the Chief of Police the authority to revoke or suspend permits for burglar and hold-up alarm systems. This action can be taken if the alarm system is found to be installed, maintained, or operated in violation of the chapter's provisions or permit conditions, with the permit holder given a limited time to comply. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.4.7 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Subscriber Charges This section requires permit holders to pay alarm equipment installers for all equipment, connection to the monitoring system, and maintenance charges related to the alarm system. It also grants the monitoring system company the right to charge subscribers or installers for connection and maintenance. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.5 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section False Alarms This section outlines the responsibilities of users of automatic voice tape dialer or signaling devices regarding false alarms, establishing a fine schedule and an informal hearing process for excessive false alarms. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.6 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Identification Cards This section requires alarm system installers to provide their employees or agents with a proper identification card. The ID card must be carried at all times and include the holder's photo, physical description, and a signature from a company officer. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.11.7 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Liability Of Village Limited This section outlines the limitations of the Village's liability concerning alarm signals and prerecorded messages. While the Village commits to reasonable precautions, it disclaims responsibility for operational defects, installation/transmission failures, or necessary disconnections of alarm equipment. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.416 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to alarm systems within Bolingbrook, including 'alarm system', 'audible alarm', and 'false alarm'. It clarifies what constitutes an alarm system, its various notification methods, and exclusions. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.417 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Alarm system registration required This section requires owners of existing alarm systems to register them with the village clerk within 30 days of the article's effective date. It also mandates that alarm system businesses or agents register any newly installed alarms before activation, and outlines detailed information required for registration. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.418 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section License required This section requires any individual, firm, or corporation engaged in installing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, or replacing alarm systems within Bolingbrook to first obtain an electrical subcontractor's license. This license must be acquired in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Village Code. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.419 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Audible alarm systems This ordinance prohibits the installation or continued use of audible alarms that sound for longer than 30 minutes. Existing alarms exceeding this limit must be modified within ten days of notice. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.420 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Automatic telephone alarm prohibited This ordinance prohibits the installation and maintenance of automatic telephone alarms within the village, declaring them to be a nuisance. Existing alarms must be removed within 60 days of the ordinance's effective date. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.421 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Wireless transmission alarm system required This section mandates that certain occupancies already required to have fire alarm systems must connect them to the village's wireless alarm monitoring equipment. All installed alarm equipment must be UL listed and require submission of detailed technical documentation for fire department approval. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.422 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Wireless transmission alarm system development This section outlines the cost and installation process for wireless radio transmitters for alarm systems connected to the village monitoring equipment. It differentiates costs and responsibilities based on whether the system was licensed before or after December 1, 2008, and details notification and cooperation requirements for installation. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 12.423 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Alarm system monitoring charges This section establishes the process for setting and collecting monthly charges for alarm system monitoring by the village, including quarterly billing, penalties for late payments, and a maximum charge limit that requires board approval. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →