SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 3Audible Intruder Alarms
Entry to premises
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1
If, on an application made by an officer of the local authority who has been authorised (whether generally or specially) for that purpose, a justice of the peace is satisfied—
a
that an intruder alarm installed on or in any premises is operating audibly more than one hour after it was activated,
b
that the audible operation of the alarm is such as to give persons living or working in the vicinity of the premises reasonable cause for annoyance,
c
where notification of any current key-holders has been given in accordance with paragraph 5(1)(b), that the officer has taken steps to obtain access to the premises with their assistance, and
d
that the officer has been unable to obtain access to the premises without the use of force,
the justice may issue a warrant authorising the officer to enter the premises, if need be by force.
2
Before applying for such a warrant, an officer shall leave a notice at the premises stating—
a
that the audible operation of the alarm is such as to give persons living or working in the vicinity reasonable cause for annoyance, and
b
that an application is to be made to a justice of the peace for a warrant authorising the officer to enter the premises and turn off the alarm.
3
An officer shall not enter premises by virtue of this paragraph unless he is accompanied by a constable.
4
A warrant under this paragraph shall continue in force until the alarm has been turned off and the officer has complied with paragraph 10.