For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM OCCURRENCE. The activation of an alarm system for, or as a result of, any reason whatsoever which notifies or causes to be notified the department of public safety to respond to the premises at which the alarm system is maintained.
ALARM OFFICER. The member of the department of public safety designated by the director of the department of public safety to perform the functions specified in this chapter.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any assemblage of mechanical or electrical equipment or devices (or a single device such as a solid state unit which plugs directly into a 110-volt AC line) arranged to signal the presence of a fire, hazard, occurrence of an unauthorized intrusion or other activity requiring urgent and immediate attention. The term ALARM SYSTEM shall include, but shall not be limited to, automatic holdup alarm systems, burglar alarm systems, holdup alarm systems, direct dial systems, fire alarm systems, medical emergency alarm systems, on premises alarm systems, oscillator systems, and outside ringers. The following ALARM SYSTEMS are specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter: motor vehicle alarm systems and alarm systems which monitor temperature, humidity or any other condition not directly related to the detection of an unauthorized intrusion into a premises, an attempted robbery or burglary at a premises, a fire or a medical emergency at a premises.
ALARM USER. The person, family, household, firm, entity, partnership, association, corporation, company, organization or state, or subdivision thereof, in possession or control of any building, structure, facility or property in the village where an alarm system is currently being maintained or is hereafter maintained.
ALARM USER PERMIT.
(1) A permit issued by the village for the privilege and ability to operate an alarm system within the village.
(2) No person, entity or alarm user shall be issued an alarm user permit unless:
A. An application therefor is completed and submitted in a form satisfactory to the director of the department of public safety;
B. The applicable
ALARM USER PERMIT fee referred to below is paid; and
C. The alarm system complies with the alarm system requirements set forth below. An
ALARM USER PERMIT shall be valid for one-year time periods, and may be renewed upon the payment of the renewal fee referred to below.
DELAY MECHANISM. An electrical or mechanical feature of an alarm system that:
(1) Provides a time delay between activation of the alarm system and the annunciation of an audible alarm or, the transmitting of a message or signal to the department of public safety; and
(2) Allows for deactivation of the alarm system prior to the annunciation of an audible alarm or, the transmitting of a message or signal to the department of public safety.
DIRECT DIALER. A feature of an alarm system that utilizes a telephone device or attachment to automatically select a telephone trunk line at the department of public safety and then reproduces a pre-recorded message to report an alarm occurrence.
FALSE ALARM. Any alarm occurrence that is not caused by a criminal act, unauthorized intrusion, fire or other emergency.
(Ord. No. 04-27-3116)
OSCILLATOR SYSTEM. A feature of an alarm system that utilizes one telephone line for the connection of both a burglar alarm and a fire alarm to the department of public safety.
OUTSIDE RINGER. A feature of an alarm system that, when activated, causes an audible and/or visual device to activate in, on or near the premises within which the alarm system is maintained.
SERVICE CHARGE. The amount of money determined by the board of trustees to be reasonable compensation for the services and liabilities assumed by the village in responding to false alarms.
(Ord. No. 04-27-3116)