Part 7Noise
Chapter 1Audible intruder alarms
Powers in relation to alarms
78Warrant to enter premises by force
1
This section applies if, on an application made by an authorised officer of a local authority, a justice of the peace is satisfied—
a
that the conditions in section 77(2)(a) and (b) are met in relation to an audible intruder alarm installed in or on premises in the area of the local authority,
b
if the premises are in an alarm notification area, that the condition in section 77(2)(c) is met, and
c
that the officer is unable to gain entry to the premises without the use of force.
2
The justice of the peace may issue a warrant authorising the officer to enter the premises, using reasonable force if necessary, for the purpose of silencing the alarm.
3
Before applying for a warrant under this section, the officer must leave a notice at the premises stating—
a
that the officer is satisfied that the sounding of the alarm is likely to give persons living or working in the vicinity of the premises reasonable cause for annoyance, and
b
that an application is to be made for a warrant authorising the officer to enter the premises, using reasonable force if necessary, for the purpose of silencing the alarm.
4
The officer must, if required, show evidence of a warrant issued under this section.
5
“Authorised officer” has the meaning given in section 77.