(a) This section applies only to a battery charged security device that:
- (1) is not located in an area zoned exclusively for single family or multi-family residential use;
- (2) uses a commercial storage battery that does not exceed twelve
- (12) volts of direct current;
- (3) produces an electric charge that does not exceed energizer characteristics set by IEC standards;
- (4) is located by a nonelectric perimeter fence or wall that is at least five (5) feet in height;
(5) is the greater of:
- (A) ten (10) feet in height; or
- (B) two (2) feet higher than the height of the nonelectric perimeter fence or wall; and
(6) has conspicuous warning signs that:
- (A) are located at not more than thirty (30) foot intervals on the battery charged security device; and
- (B) are compliant with requirements set by IEC standards.
(b) A unit may not adopt or enforce an ordinance or resolution that does any of the following with regard to a battery charged security device described in subsection (a):
- (1) Prohibits the installation or use of a battery charged security device.
- (2) Requires a permit or fee for the installation or use of a battery charged security device that is in addition to an alarm system permit or fee required for any other alarm system by the unit. No additional permit or fee shall be required for the battery charged security device.
- (3) Imposes installation or operational requirements inconsistent with this chapter.
As added by P.L.39-2025, SEC.1.