For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM COMPANY MONITOR CENTER. A communications center that monitors emergency alarm systems. When an alarm is activated, the alarm company monitor center is notified and is responsible for contacting the Hamilton County Communications Center with details of the active alarm.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any device or assembly of equipment which is designed or functions to provide an audible, mechanical or electric signal which indicates an emergency or some other activity that requires urgent attention from emergency response personnel. Common emergency notifications include but are not limited to the following: burglar alarm, fire alarm, smoke alarm, medical emergency, carbon monoxide, panic alarm, or any other emergency event that makes notification to emergency response personnel. For the purpose of this chapter an ALARM SYSTEM shall not include:
(1) An alarm installed on a motor vehicle; or
(2) An alarm installed upon premises occupied by the United States, State of Indiana, or any political subdivision thereof.
ALARM USER. Any individual, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity in ownership or control of an alarm system.
AUTOMATIC-TELEPHONE DIALING DEVICE. Any device connected to an alarm system which automatically sends a pre-recorded message or coded signal to a law enforcement agency or fire department indicating the activation of the alarm system.
DUAL AUTHENTICATION. The means by which an alarm company is required to verify an active alarm. The notification to the alarm company monitor center is typically the first notification. The alarm company can then verify the alarm using a second form of authentication which can be accomplished by Enhanced Call Verification (ECV), on-site audio or video, or other means of authentication.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL. Any employee or employees of the Fishers Police Department or Fishers Fire Department who respond to a summons for assistance when there is a reasonable belief that the need exists.
ENHANCED CALL VERIFICATION or ECV. A means by which an alarm company monitor center can authenticate an alarm, which requires the alarm company monitor center to make two attempts by telephone to two different phone numbers before contacting the Hamilton County Communications Center.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm eliciting an emergency response personnel response when the situation does not require police or fire services. For the purpose of this chapter, this does not include alarms triggered by severe atmospheric conditions or other circumstances not reasonably under the control of the alarm user, installer or maintainer.
PERMIT HOLDER. The individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity to whom an alarm system permit is issued.
SELF-MONITORED ALARM SYSTEM. Any device or assembly of equipment which is designated or functions to provide audible or electronic signal which indicates an emergency or some other activity that requires urgent attention that does not notify emergency response personnel. The system is designated to only make notification to owner or operator of the property.
(Ord. 070589A, passed 7-5-89; Am. Ord. 010991A, passed 1-9-91; Am. Ord. 100798B, passed 10-21- 98; Am. Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14; Am. Ord. 082117A, passed 8-21-17)