For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ALARM SYSTEM." Any mechanical or electrical device which is designed or used for the detection of an unauthorized entry into a building, structure, or facility, or upon land, or for alerting others of the commission of an unlawful act within a building, structure, or facility, or upon land, or both; and which emits a sound or transmits a signal or message when actuated; or, the detection of smoke and/or fire within a building, structure, or facility, and which emits a sound or transmits a signal or message when actuated. "ALARM SYSTEMS" include, but are not limited to, automatic telephone dialing devices, hard lines, audible alarms, and proprietor alarms. Devices which are not designed or used to register alarms that are audible, visible, or perceptible outside of the protected land, building, structure, or facility are not included within this definition, nor are auxiliary devices installed by the telephone company to protect telephone company systems which might be damaged or disrupted by an alarm system.
"AUDIBLE ALARM." A device designed for the detection of unauthorized entry or for the detection of smoke and/or fire on premises which generates an audible sound on the premises when it is actuated.
"AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE DIALING DEVICE." A device which is interconnected to a telephone line and is programmed to select a predetermined telephone number and transmit by voice message or code signal an emergency message indicating a need for emergency response.
"COMMUNICATION CENTER."The facility at the Public Safety Building used for the receipt and transmission of signals by radio or wire transmissions.
"911 DIRECTOR." The person designated by the Public Building Commission to supervise and direct the Communication Center.
"FALSE ALARM." A report received by the 911 Director from any alarm system resulting in a response by the Police Department, Fire Department, or other emergency personnel to the premises on which the alarm system is located, where an emergency situation does not exist.
"HARD LINE." A telephone or other line leading directly from the premises protected by an alarm system, or from a commercial alarm service to the Communication Center where the line is used solely to report the existence of circumstances necessitating emergency response.
"PERMIT." An authorization issued by the city, to allow a responsible party to install and maintain an alarm system.
"PREMISES." Any private, public, residential, commercial, or industrial land or buildings located within the city.
"PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING." The building situated at 2 East South Street, Danville, Illinois, which is owned, operated, and maintained by the Public Building Commission, and leased to the county and city.
"RESPONSIBLE PARTY." Any person, firm, partnership, company, association, or corporation, or any owner or lessee of premises on which an alarm system is installed or maintained, or the agents or representatives of the aforementioned which or who utilizes an alarm system on premises located within the city.
"YEAR." A period beginning January l and continuing through December 31.
(Ord. 7094, passed 11-6-84; amend. Ord. 8389, passed 10-5-04)