Model Ordinances
FARA has developed several “model” ordinances. Some have been developed in conjunction with the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) and all are designed to be implemented in a cooperative effort with all parties involved, i.e., the alarm industry, public safety officials, and the alarm user.
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Model Burglar Alarm Ordinance
The FARA, in cooperation with the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, developed a joint model Burglar Alarm Ordinance. This joint effort allowed law enforcement and the alarm industry to work together in developing a model ordinance that contains strict false alarm reduction elements. The beauty of the model is that both law enforcement and the alarm industry already agreed to the provisions, which should make it easier for you to go to your local legislature as a united front! The final model Burglar Alarm Ordinance is being distributed through both the FARA and the NBFAA and is intended for use as a guide in assisting municipalities enact their own legislation.
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Mobile Security Devices Position Paper and Model Ordinance
Throughout the coming years, mobile and personal security devices will have a growing impact on law enforcement agencies. With the enormous potential these devices pose for increased false alarms, FARA has created a position paper on mobile and personal security devices, as well as a model Mobile Security Devices ordinance that municipalities may use to enact their own ordinances relating to these types of alarm systems.
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Model Fire Alarm Ordinance
Fire departments across the country are dealing with increased numbers of false fire alarms, at the same time law enforcement is dealing with false burglar alarms. This joint effort with the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association will provide fire services with a model fire alarm ordinance, which addresses the unique dangers, obstacles and costs of responding to false fire alarms. Just like the Model Burglar Alarm Ordinance developed jointly between the NBFAA and FARA, the beauty of the model fire alarm ordinance is that both fire enforcement officials and the alarm industry agreed to the provisions, which should make it easier for you to go to your local legislature as a united front!
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Model Smoke Emitting Devices Ordinance
When activated, a smoke emitting device rapidly produces a dense smoke, fog or vapor that reduces the visibility in a room to a minimum. Smoke Emitting Devices are intended to be integrated into the premises alarm system, but may be a self-contained stand-alone unit. The purpose of this device is to reduce property losses in unattended premises.
Any jurisdiction considering the regulation of smoke emitting devices is encouraged to seek input from your fire marshal’s office, law enforcement authority and users, dealers and manufacturers of smoke emitting devices. If your community has any installed smoke emitting devices, adoption of an ordinance requiring public notification, installation and equipment standards and user training is strongly recommended.
The purpose of this ordinance is to regulate the installation, use, operation, monitoring and response to Smoke Emitting Devices.
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