For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM. A communication, via sound, signal or message, to the Police or Fire Department indicating that a crime, fire or other emergency situation warranting immediate action by the Police or Fire Department has occurred or is occurring, whether such communication is made directly to the Police or Fire Department by the alarm system or through a third party to whom the ALARM was communicated.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any mechanical, electrical or electronic device that is designed or used for the detection of burglars, robbery, fire, smoke or need for medical assistance within a building, structure or facility or for alerting others to the commission of an unlawful act or hazard within a building, structure or facility, or both, and which emits a sound or transmits a signal or message when activated. ALARM SYSTEMS shall include, but are not limited to, direct dial telephone or other electronic devices or audible alarms. Devices that are not designed or used to register alarms that are audible, visible or perceptible outside of the protected building, structure or facility are not included within this definition, nor are auxiliary devices installed by the telephone company to protect telephone systems that might be damaged or disrupted by the use of an alarm system. An ALARM SYSTEM includes all of the necessary equipment designed and installed for the detection of burglary, robbery, fire, need for medical assistance or other hazard in a single building, structure or facility or for alerting others to the commission of an unlawful act within a building, structure or facility, or both.
BOROUGH. The Borough of North York, York County, Pennsylvania.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm resulting from the activation of an alarm system when a crime, fire or other emergency warranting immediate response by the Fire or Police Department did not, in fact, occur.
FIRE CHIEF. The Chief of the Liberty Fire Company No. 1.
OWNER. The person in whose name the premises is deeded.
PERMIT. A document issued by the borough indicating receipt and acceptance of an application to install and use an alarm system.
PERMIT HOLDER. An owner and/or user to whom a permit has been issued.
PERSON. Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation.
POLICE CHIEF. The Chief of the Northern York County Regional Police Department.
PREMISES. Any building, structure or facility in which an alarm system is installed.
RESPONSE or RESPOND. The dispatch of a vehicle and personnel of the Fire or Police Department to a premises in response to an alarm.
USER. The person in physical control of a premises, including, but not limited to, a tenant, owner, contract purchaser or trustee.
(2006 Code, § 7-203) (Ord. 89-3, passed 5-1-1989, § 3)