For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AUDIBLE ALARM. Any horn or device that emits a warning signal audible outside the building to which it is attached and that is designed to attract attention to a burglary or similar emergency.
FALSE ALARM. A spurious signal that is not the result of a fire, burglary or similar emergency.
INTRUSION ALARM. A direct connection to the county police radio, the Police Department or the fire companies, which connection automatically activates a visual or audible signal intended to indicate an intrusion, fire or other emergency.
TELEPHONE ALARM. An automatically activated alarm transmitted by telephone, directly or indirectly, to the Police Department or the fire companies, which is intended to indicate an intrusion, a fire or other emergency.
(Ord. 419, passed 8-18-1976)