(a) "Alarm system" means any mechanical or electrical device which, when activated, emits a sound or transmits a signal or message and is designed or used for the detection of fire, smoke or heat within a building, structure or facility.
(b) "False alarm" means the activation of an alarm system which results in an unnecessary response by the Fire Department.
(c) "Unnecessary response" means a response by Fire Department personnel to any location generated by a false alarm, and no person or property was in need of the services rendered by the Fire Department.
(d) "Alarm user" means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization which owns, occupies or has any kind of control over any building, structure or facility wherein an alarm system is maintained.
(Ord. 1996-07. Passed 9-17-96.)