For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM BUSINESS. All alarm businesses that install alarm systems and that are doing business within the city.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any alarm installed and designed to be used for the prevention or detection of burglary, robbery or fire on the premises which contain an alarm.
ALARM USER. The person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind in control of any building, structure or facility wherein an alarm system is maintained.
COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. The city facility used to receive emergency requests for service and general information from the public to be dispatched to respective public safety units.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm signal eliciting a response by public safety personnel when a situation requiring a response does not, in fact, exist, and which is caused by the activation of the alarm system through mechanical failure, alarm malfunctions, improper installation or the inadvertence of the owner or lessee of an alarm system or of his or her employees or agents. FALSE ALARMS do not include alarms caused by climatic conditions such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, utility line mishaps, violent conditions of nature or any other conditions which are clearly beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, installer or owner. FALSE ALARMS do not include alarms occurring in the first 30 days of operation of a new alarm system.
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL. Duly authorized city employees.
(2002 Code, § 6.32) (Ord. 75F, passed 6- -1991)