For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply.
ALARM HOLDER. The owner, lessor, or person responsible for the existence of an alarm system within or on premises.
ALARM RESPONSE. An alarm signal resulting from a malfunction, improper installation or human error, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, other acts of God, or an interruption of service supplied by a carrier of the signal that requires a response from law enforcement.
ALARM SYSTEM. An assembly of equipment, components, or devices arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which personnel of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are expected to respond. Such systems shall be construed hereunder to include BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS, MANUAL HOLDUP ALARM SYSTEMS, and LOCAL ALARM SYSTEMS.
AUTOMATIC DIALERS. An alarm system that, when activated, automatically relays over regular telephone lines (as distinguished from dedicated telephone lines) a pre-recorded voice message or coded signal indicating the existence of an emergency situation.
BURGLAR ALARM. An alarm system activated by signaling an entry or attempted entry into the area protected by the alarm system.
CENTRAL ANSWERING POINT. An office or place to which alarm systems are relayed and where operators monitor and investigate the alarm signals prior to notifying the appropriate agency of an emergency situation.
COUNTY. County of Lake, Illinois.
DEDICATED TELEPHONE LINE. A telephone line which has as its sole use the transmission of an alarm signal.
DIRECT CONNECTION. A method of using a telephone line which has as its sole use the transmission of an alarm signal to a central receiving facility provided by the county.
FIRE ALARM. An alarm system designed to detect heat or smoke.
HOLDUP ALARM. An alarm system which is activated manually to signal a robbery or an attempted robbery.
LOCAL ALARM. An alarm system which, when activated, causes an audible or visual signal in or on the premises that the system is designed to protect. This alarm may or may not be a part of a system to notify an answering point.
SERVICE CHARGE. An assessment by the county against an alarm holder for false alarms emanating from the alarm system as provided in this section.
TROUBLE INDICATION. A transmitted signal different from the alarm signal which indicates a mechanical-electrical problem in the system.
(1977 Code, § 3:6-3) (Ord. passed 3-11-1986; Ord. 17-0903, passed 11-14-2017)