For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
INTENTIONAL FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists.
NUISANCE ALARM. An alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or lack of proper maintenance, or an alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined.
UNWARRANTED FIRE ALARM. The giving, signaling or transmission of an alarm notification to a public fire station or emergency communications center when such alarm is the result of a defective condition of an alarm system, system servicing or testing, construction activities, or other cause when no such danger exists.
(Ord. 40-2012, passed 6-7-12)