Which code section includes penalties related to misusing fire alarms in public buildings?

Which code section includes penalties related to misusing fire alarms in public buildings?

• A. §18.2-212
• B. §18.2-414.1
• C. §46.2-1078
• D. §46.2-1040

Answer: (A)

Misusing a fire alarm in a public building is treated as a false alarm to emergency services, and the law that directly addresses this kind of conduct assigns penalties for doing so. That section covers the act of misusing the alarm system and the consequences that follow, which is exactly what’s being asked about. The other options don’t address fire alarm misuse. Some relate to different criminal offenses, or to motor vehicle laws, so they aren’t about false or improper alarm activity in public buildings.

Misusing a fire alarm in a public building is treated as a false alarm to emergency services, and the law that directly addresses this kind of conduct assigns penalties for doing so. That section covers the act of misusing the alarm system and the consequences that follow, which is exactly what’s being asked about.

The other options don’t address fire alarm misuse. Some relate to different criminal offenses, or to motor vehicle laws, so they aren’t about false or improper alarm activity in public buildings.