For the purpose of this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively.
(a) "Direct alarm system" means any device designed and installed for the purpose of detecting and signaling an alarm to the Police and/or Fire Departments either directly or through a central alarm station.
(b) "False alarm" means a signal from an alarm system which results in an emergency response by police or fire personnel when in fact no emergency exists.
(c) "Central alarm station" means a facility which receives signals from alarm systems and alerts police and/or fire personnel of the need to make an emergency response.
(d) "Local alarm" means an alarm system that gives a signal which is visible or audible to persons in the vicinity of the premises.
(Ord. 92-5960. Passed 11-24-92.)