For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM USER. The person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind upon whose premises an alarm or alarm system is installed, operated or maintained. In the case of a single-family residence, ALARM USER shall mean the owner, resident, tenant or lessee of the single-family residence, as the case may be. In the case of a multi-family residence, including apartment complexes, ALARM USER shall mean the owner of the multi-family residence.
ALARMS. Any mechanical functioning or electronic device which, directly or indirectly, summons police or fire personnel.
CITY. The City of Mounds View.
FALSE ALARMS. Any alarm message or automated signal that summons police or fire personnel to a location where no emergency exists. This definition does not include alarms caused by weather or other conditions deemed to be beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, installer or owner.
MAINTENANCE-RELATED FIRE SERVICES. Services provided by the city’s Fire Department related to property maintenance issues, including, but not limited to, those related to domestic water supplies and plumbing.
(Prior Code, § 602.01) (Ord. 952, passed 11-26-2018)