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Habersham County accepts first reading of proposed fire-alarm ordinance after spike in alarm responses
Summary
County staff proposed a new Article 3 to Chapter 30 to address a recent increase in fire-alarm responses; commissioners accepted the item for first reading and asked staff to prepare notice materials and fee schedules before second reading.
Habersham County Fire & EMS presented a proposed ordinance on Jan. 27 to limit excessive alarm responses after a surge in alarm calls at several commercial and residential properties, and the commission accepted the proposal for a first reading.
Fire & EMS (presenter Jeff Adams) told commissioners the county has seen a significant increase in alarm responses over the last three years — a rise of 209 alarms compared with previously reported figures (138 alarms in 2022 was cited)…
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