The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ALARM SYSTEM. An assembly of equipment and devises (or a single device such as a solid state unit which plugs directly into a one-hundred-ten-volt AC line) arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which public safety personnel are expected to respond.
AUDIBLE ALARM. A device designed for the detection of unauthorized entry on premises, and which, when actuated, generates an audible sound on or near the premises.
CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. Entrance upon or into the property of another, taking the property of another or damaging the property of another without permission. CRIMINAL ACTIVITY includes burglary, robbery, assault, theft, damage to property, or other crimes as defined by state law.
FALSE ALARM. Any alarm system triggered by some reason other then criminal activity. It does not
include activation of the alarm by acts of God or by utility company power outages.
(Ord. 641, passed 8-19-2003)