401.5 Making false report. A person shall not give, signal or transmit a false alarm.

401.5.1 False alarm. For purposes of this subsection a "false alarm" means the activation of any device or equipment intended to activate audible, inaudible or visible alarms or signals in the event of a fire when no fire or emergency exists and signals are received by Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency. A “false alarm” includes:

1. Negligently or accidentally activated alarm signals; and

2. Alarm signals that are the result of faulty, malfunctioning, or improperly installed or maintained equipment.

401.5.2 False reporting. For purposes of this subsection, “false reporting” means the notification of Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency through electronic means of a fire or emergency which results in a response by the fire department where no fire or emergency exists.

401.5.3 Penalties. Monetary costs may be assessed according to VMC Section 22.02.070 (D) for each false alarm or false report received by Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency by the fire code official against the owner or lessee of a building possessing a fire alarm device or to an individual whenever the fire code official finds that more than two false alarms or false reports are received in a rolling twelve-month period. Such assessments shall be subject to appeal pursuant to VMC Chapter 22.03.