Senate File 2340 amends Iowa law to establish regulations for the installation and use of battery-charged security alarm systems on nonresidential properties. The bill defines a battery-charged security alarm system as an outdoor alarm system that interfaces with a connected alarm system to alert businesses and monitoring stations in response to burglaries, is powered by a commercial storage battery not exceeding twelve volts, and includes a dedicated battery-charging device. The legislation specifies that counties and cities cannot classify these systems as fences or impose fence-related regulations, nor can they adopt ordinances that prohibit or regulate their installation, provided certain conditions are met, such as height requirements and the posting of warning signs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the battery-charged security alarm systems must comply with specific standards, including certification to international safety standards and placement behind a non-electric perimeter fence. It clarifies that these regulations do not apply to properties used exclusively for residential purposes and allows local governments to require alarm system operator licenses or permits in the same manner as for other security systems. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate the use of battery-charged security alarm systems while ensuring safety and compliance with established standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 331.301, 364.3
Enrolled: 331.301, 364.3