For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM. Any electronic or mechanical device which omits any signal, whether electronic, audible, silent or recorded and which is designed, intended or used for the detection of an unauthorized intrusion or an attempted intrusion into a building, structure, or premises or to signal an actual or attempted robbery. ALARM shall include any device which initiates a telephone call and delivers a recorded message to any emergency telephone number assigned to the police communications center, of the village; any procedure by which a third party telephones any emergency telephone number and requests service on the basis of having received an alarm signal from a subscriber of such person or an alarm business represented by such person; or an audible signal or siren that when sounded is detected by a third party that results in a police response.
FALSE ALARM. Includes negligently activated signals; signals which are the result of faulty or malfunctioning equipment, except signals activated within 30 days after initial installation; improperly installed or maintained equipment; signals activated to test the alarm system except test signals activated after notification to the County Sheriff's Deputies and approval of the test signals; and signals which are purposely activated to summon police personnel in non-emergency situations.
FALSE ALARMS. Any alarm signal communicated by any means that solicits police response and to which:
(1) The responding officer finds no evidence of unauthorized intrusion, attempted unauthorized intrusion, robbery, or attempted robbery; or
(2) Police response was canceled by the alarm subscriber or his agent.
REPETITIVE FALSE ALARMS. Due to malfunctioning equipment: The owner of malfunctioning alarm equipment repaired within 24 hours (or first subsequent workday) of occurrence by a bona-fide alarm vendor shall only be liable for the first false alarm which occurred during the preceding 24 hour (or non-workday) period. In this instance the owner or person responsible for maintaining the alarm system shall provide proof to the village of the date and time of response and of the repair action taken by maintenance personnel.
SUBSCRIBER. Any person, firm, corporation or partnership owning or leasing an alarm system, or on whose premises an alarm system is maintained for the protection of such premises or property.
(Ord. 94-06, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 2002-06, passed 4-22-01)