Franklin Park, Ill. raises false alarm fines
By SSN Staff
Updated Thu October 22, 2009
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FRNKLIN PARK, Ill.--The Franklin Park Herald Journal on Oct. 20 reported Franklin Park trustees had voted to raise false alarm fines.
The number of false alarms a business or homeowner can have without incurring a fine has been reduced from four to two during a 12-month period.
The cost of fines will increase from $50 to as much as $200 for residences (depending on the number of false alarms) and as much as $250 for businesses.
False alarms caused by bad weather, telephone or electrical interruptions and within 30 days of an alarm system being installed will not be charged.
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