For purposes of this chapter:
ALARM: The giving, signaling, or transmission to the Department, or any Department employee or designee, whether by telephone, e-mail, or other medium, information to the effect that a fire or emergency situation exists at or near the place indicated by the person giving, signaling, or transmitting such information.
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM: An integrated system of underground and overhead piping designed in accordance with fire protection standards that is activated by hear from fire, or other similar mechanism, and discharges water over the fire area.
CHIEF: The El Segundo Fire Department Chief.
DEPARTMENT: The El Segundo Fire Department.
FALSE ALARM: An alarm requiring Department response where a fire or emergency situation does not exist.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: A system designed to detect and announce the presence of fire or fire byproducts.
NOTICE: Written notice, given by personal service upon the addressee, or given by the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to be notified. at the last known address. Service of such notice will be effective upon the completion of personal service, or upon the placing of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service.
PERSON: Any company, firm, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, unincorporated organization, corporation, corporation, government agency, or natural person. (Ord. 1640, 10-18-2022)