- (a) In this section, “audible alarm system” means an alarm system that, when activated, emits an audible noise from an annunciator.
(b) An audible alarm system shall be equipped to:
- (1) automatically silence the annunciator within 30 minutes after activation; and
- (2) allow an accidental or negligent activation to be halted or reset.
- (c) An alarm system contractor may not sell, lease, rent, or offer to sell, lease, or rent an audible alarm system that does not comply with the requirements of this section.
- (d) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of $100 for each violation.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 156E.