Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 6 § 6.09
FALSE ALARM (Bloomington Fire Prevention Code)
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No person shall intentionally make, turn in or give a false alarm of fire, or of need for police or ambulance assistance or aid or abet in the commission of such act. (Ord. 2023-6 , passed 3-20-2023)
Section 6.09 of the Bloomington, Minnesota Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone from deliberately triggering, reporting, or transmitting a false emergency alarm — whether for fire, police, or ambulance services — or from helping another person do so. The rule applies broadly to any individual, regardless of how the false alarm is communicated. The ordinance was adopted in March 2023 as part of Ord. 2023-6.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomington Code § 6.09, property owners and managers who oversee buildings with alarm systems should ensure that staff and residents understand the prohibition on intentionally triggering false emergency alarms. Compliant operators typically maintain alarm equipment in good working order to reduce accidental activations and communicate clearly to tenants that deliberate false alarms are a violation of local ordinance. Documenting any known incidents and addressing them promptly reflects standard responsible management practice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomington Code § 6.09 makes it a violation for any person — including residents — to intentionally trigger or report a false fire, police, or ambulance alarm, or to assist someone else in doing so. Tenants who believe a false alarm was filed against them, or who have concerns about how this ordinance is being applied in their building, may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Bloomington municipal law. Reviewing the full text of Ord. 2023-6 can help tenants understand the scope of what this provision covers.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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