posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 3:53 PM
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klehan
Torrington, CT, OKs fees for excess fire alarms
Torrington, Connecticut, residents who are careless about triggering false alarms at their homes or businesses could be fined under a new ordinance approved by city leaders.
Starting Jan. 1, 2008, the city will charge insurance companies of property owners who call the fire department for more than one pump out per year or who trigger more than two false alarms. The fees are $100 for each pump out after the first call, and $350 for each response to a false alarm after the first two.
Fire Chief John Field said the charges are meant to deter property owners who makes such calls a habit.