(a) No person shall activate a fire alarm system for the purpose of summoning the fire department except in the event of a fire or medical emergency, or if the person needs immediate assistance in order to avoid injury or serious bodily harm.

(b) Any person who shall notify the fire department of an activated alarm and have knowledge that such activation was apparently caused by an electrical or other malfunction shall at the same time advise the fire department of the apparent malfunction.

(c) Violations of this section are subject to fine as established in Section 2.08.350. (Ord. O-15-04 (part), 2004)