For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM USER. Any mechanism, equipment or device which is designed or used for the detection of a fire within a building, structure, facility or enclosed area, or both, and which emits a sound or transmits a signal or message when activated; this definition shall include local fire alarm systems.
ALARM USER. Any natural person, firm, association, partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship or corporation, which is in control of any building, structure, or facility wherein a fire alarm system is installed, operated or maintained.
FALSE ALARM. The activation of an alarm system eliciting a response by the Fire Department which is not in response to actual or threatened danger to persons or damage to property. FALSE ALARM also means the activation of any such alarm system through mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation or maintenance, or negligence of the alarm user or his employees or violent conditions of nature or other extraordinary circumstances not reasonably subject to control by the alarm user or alarm system installer or servicer.
LOCAL ALARM SYSTEM. A signaling system which when activated causes an audible and/or visual signaling device to be activated only in or on the premises in which the system is installed, operated or maintained.
NOTICE. Written notice either by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service upon the addressee at his last known address.
(Ord. 40-1989, passed 11-6-89)