Albuquerque Fire Rescue set to start False Alarm Enforcement
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —Oct 23 2018
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is dealing with a big problem — false fire alarms. They are getting ready to enforce an ordinance that was introduced in the 90s.
In 2017, AFR responded to more than 2,000 false fire alarms and used more than $200,000 in resources. Their goal is to increase safety, while decreasing the number of false alarms.
Starting Nov. 1, applications for the Alarm Ordinance will be mailed to businesses. The ordinance says to register your alarms through the city’s False Alarm Reduction Unit, as well as update the main person to contact with the alarm company. That makes it easier to contact, track and enforce the alarm ordinance. AFR said by decreasing false alarms, they can increase the number of emergency units responding to true emergencies.
Under the False Fire Alarm Enforcement, businesses will get three false alarm waivers a year. All fire alarm fines are $300, after 10, it’s $500. Fees, fines and tracking of fire alarms start on Jan. 1.
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