N.D. Admin. Code 33-44-01-18

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024
Section 33-44-01-18 - Alarm system requirements
1. A compassion center shall install and maintain a professionally monitored security alarm system that provides intrusion and fire detection of all:
a. Facility entrances and exits.
b. Rooms with exterior windows.
c. Rooms with exterior walls.
d. Roof hatches.
e. Skylights.
2. A security alarm system means a device or series of devices that summons law enforcement personnel during, or as a result of, an alarm condition. Devices may include:
a. Hardwired systems and systems interconnected with a radio frequency method, such as cellular or private radio signals that emit or transmit a remote or local audio, visual, or electronic signal.
b. Motion detectors.
c. Pressure switches.
d. A duress alarm.
e. A panic alarm.
f. A holdup alarm.
g. An automatic voice dialer.
h. A failure notification system that provides an audio, text, or visual notification of any failure in the surveillance system.
3. A compassion center's security alarm system and all devices must continue to operate during a power outage.
4. The compassion center shall test the security alarm system and all devices on a monthly basis and maintain a record of all tests.
5. The compassion center's security alarm system must be inspected and all devices tested annually by a qualified alarm vendor.

N.D. Admin Code 33-44-01-18

Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 368, April 2018, effective 4/1/2018.
Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 374, October 2019, effective 10/1/2019.

General Authority: NDCC 19-24.1-25

Law Implemented: NDCC 19-24.1-25