The following words, terms, and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ALARM: A signal from an alarm system which directly or indirectly summons Public Safety Department personnel.
ALARM SYSTEM: Any mechanical, electrical or electronic device designed to be used for the prevention or detection of burglary, robbery, fire or any other type of emergency situation occurring on the premises.
ALARM USER: The person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind who is in control of any building, structure or facility wherein an alarm system is maintained.
FALSE ALARM: An alarm signal eliciting a response by Public Safety Department personnel at a business or residence where a situation requiring a response does not exist, and which is caused by the activation of the alarm system through mechanical failure, alarm malfunctions, improper installation, failure to properly maintain the alarm system or the inadvertence of the owner or another. A false alarm shall not include an alarm caused by climactic conditions such as tornadoes, thunderstorms or another type of violent storm, vandalism, utility line mishaps or other unusual circumstances not subject to the control of the alarm system or alarm user. A false alarm does not include alarms occurring within the first thirty (30) days of operation of a new alarm system.