N.D. Admin Code 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.

Notes

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