city of tacoma
File #: ORD28990    Version: 1 Name: ORD - TMC 6B.40 Alarm Devices code updates
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/16/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/12/2024 Final action: 11/12/2024
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 6B.40 of the Municipal Code, relating to Alarm Devices, by amending various sections, and by adding a new Section 6B.40.115, entitled "Administrative review by Director of false alarm fee - appeal", and a new Section 6B.40.140, entitled "Requirement to maintain industry standard information current for alarm users"; to increase the false alarm service fee, add an option to not respond to alarm calls from locations that trigger excessive false alarms, and enhance requirements for alarm companies to confirm valid alarm calls prior to requesting police response, effective January 1, 2025. [Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 28990, 2. City Council Action Memorandum

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An ordinance amending Chapter 6B.40 of the Municipal Code, relating to Alarm Devices, by amending various sections, and by adding a new Section 6B.40.115, entitled “Administrative review by Director of false alarm fee - appeal”, and a new Section 6B.40.140, entitled “Requirement to maintain industry standard information current for alarm users”; to increase the false alarm service fee, add an option to not respond to alarm calls from locations that trigger excessive false alarms, and enhance requirements for alarm companies to confirm valid alarm calls prior to requesting police response, effective January 1, 2025.

[Danielle Larson, Tax and License Manager; Andy Cherullo, Director, Finance]