An alarm activated in the absence of an emergency, whether willfully, by inadvertance or by lack of maintenance to an alarm system which requires an emergency response by the Lower Chichester Police or Lower Chichester Township Volunteer Fire Department. This definition shall exclude malfunctions resulting from the testing of equipment; provided, however, that written notification has been received by the Police Department advising as to the date and time of such tests. Malfunctions resulting from repair of telephone or electrical lines or acts of God, such as windstorms, thunder or lightning, shall also be excluded from this definition. If doubt exists as to the cause of a "false alarm" a final determination shall be made by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 2003-08. Passed 5-19-03.)