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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 10.48
Section 10.48.090
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Chapter 10.48 False Alarms

Section 10.48.090 Verified Response Required in Certain Circumstances
  1. Effective January 1, 2006, and thereafter, the department shall respond to the activation of:
    1. unmonitored security alarm systems;
    1. alarm systems monitored by unlicensed security alarm businesses;
    1. unregistered alarm systems; and
    1. alarm systems with a suspended registration

only if independent reporting indicates that a crime is in progress or has been attempted at the involved alarm site (i.e., verified response).

  1. No alarm user or alarm business shall presume, anticipate or expect that a police response will result solely from the activation of:
    1. any unmonitored security alarm system;
    1. an alarm system monitored by an unlicensed security alarm business;
    1. an unregistered alarm system; or
    1. an alarm system with a suspended registration.

Date Passed: Monday, April 28, 2008

Effective Date: Saturday, May 31, 2008

ORD C34223 Section 5