For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any equipment or device which emits an audible, visual or electronic signal upon the detection of a potential burglary, robbery, fire medical emergency, trespass or property intrusion. ALARM SYSTEM does not include an anti-theft or tampering alarm installed in any motor vehicle.
ALARM USER. Any person in control of any building, structure, facility or tract of land wherein or whereon an alarm system is used or maintained within the city.
FALSE ALARMS. An alarm signal creating a response by public safety personnel when a situation requiring a response does not exist, and which is caused by the activation of the alarm system through mechanical failure, alarm malfunction, improper installation or the inadvertence of the owner or lessee of the alarm system or of his or her employees or agents. FALSE ALARMS do not include alarms caused by climatic conditions such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, utility line mishaps, violent conditions of nature or any other conditions which are clearly beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, installer or alarm user.
PERSON. Any human being, corporation, partnership, firm, association or other organization, receiver, trustee, assignee, agent or other legal representative of any of the foregoing or any other legal entity.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER. The central facility used to receive emergency requests for public safety services and general information from the public to be dispatched to public safety personnel.
PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL. All personnel employed by any law enforcement agency and any fire fighting personnel and any ambulance personnel.
SHERIFF. The Carver County Sheriff or his or her designee.
(Ord. 60, passed 7-8-82)