For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM. A system designed to transmit a signal (audio or visual, recorded or live) to the Police or Fire Departments indicating a predetermined condition including, but not limited to, burglary alarm, fire alarm or robbery alarm. The alarm is received either:
(1) Via telephone line to a designated position on an alarm panel.
(2) Via a private alarm service company relayed to the Police or Fire Department telephone.
(3) Via an automated telephone alarm system, playing a recorded message when received on the Police or Fire Department telephone.
(4) Via an audible/visual signal relayed to the Police or Fire Department by a third party.
BURGLARY ALARM. An alarm system designed to indicate an unauthorized entry, forced entry, or attempted forced entry into a premise.
FALSE ALARM. The activation of an alarm, by any means, including, but not limited to, a system test with no notification, which does not represent the designated condition including, but not limited to, burglary alarm, fire alarm, or robbery alarm.
FIRE ALARM. An alarm system designated to indicate the presence of fire or smoke.
ROBBERY ALARM. An alarm system designed to indicate that a robbery or hold-up is in progress or has taken place.
TELEPHONE ALARM SYSTEM. Any alarm system which automatically transmits by telephone line a recorded electronic or mechanical signal to a telephone instrument at the Police or Fire Department. The system shall be totally automated and require no relaying or action by a human being.
(Ord. 219, passed 4-18-85; Am. Ord. 659, passed 9-19-93; Am. Ord. 1051, passed 3-21-02)