For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SITE. A single premises or location, or a multi-tenant location, served by an alarm system or systems.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any mechanical, electrical, or radio controlled device or system which is designed to emit, transmit, or relay a signal or message and which when activated is intended to summon or would reasonably be expected to summon police, fire, or emergency medical services. ALARM SYSTEM does not include:
(1) An alarm installed on a vehicle, unless the vehicle is permanently located at a site; or
(2) An alarm designed to alert only the inhabitants of a premises, and which does not constitute a local alarm.
ALARM USER. The person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization in control of any building, structure, or facility where an alarm system is maintained.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm signal eliciting a response by police or fire personnel when a situation requiring a response does not, in fact, exist and which is caused by the activation of the alarm system through mechanical failure, alarm malfunction, improper installation, or the inadvertence or deliberate acts of the owner or lessee of an alarm system or of his or her employees or agents. FALSE ALARMS do not include alarms caused by climactic conditions such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, utility line failures, violent conditions of nature, or any other conditions which are clearly beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, installer, owner, or user.
WARNING NOTICE. A notification provided to the owner or person in charge of an alarm by police or fire personnel for false alarms.
(Ord. 63, passed 7-21-1998)