"False Fire alarm" means the activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure, accident, mis-operation, malfunction, misuse, or the negligence of either the alarm user, operator or agent, or any of their employees or agents. False alarms shall not include alarms caused by acts of God, the malfunction of telephone or electrical lines, circuits or other causes which are beyond the control of the alarm user, operator or agent.
False alarms are accumulated during a permit year:
False Fire Alarm Penalty
1st False Alarm: No Charge
2nd False Alarm: $50.00
3rd+ False Alarm: $100