For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(A) The language set forth in the text of this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules of construction:
(1) The singular number includes the plural number, and the plural the singular.
(2) The word “shall” is mandatory; the word “may” is permissive.
(3) The masculine includes the feminine and the neuter.
(B) Whenever in this chapter the following words and phrases have been used, they shall, for the purposes of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this subchapter, except when the context otherwise indicates.
ALARM BOARD. That terminal portion of the alarm monitoring system of the Village located and maintained at the headquarters of the Police Department that audibly announces and visually displays alarm signals received from approved systems and approved supervised systems.
APPROVED SUPERVISED SYSTEM. A detection system which may only be used to serve single-family detached or two-family buildings and which, when activated, sounds an audible alarm on the premises of the user thereof and which detection system is connected electrically or by wireless electronics to a central station, to the alarm board or to a special trunk line.
APPROVED SYSTEM. A detection system, specifically checked and approved at the discretion of the Village, which, when activated, sounds an audible alarm on the premises of the user thereof and sends an alarm signal by wireless electronics connection to the alarm board. Said system shall be held in accordance and compliance with any specific contractual agreements or obligations that the Village may enter into from time to time with an independent contractor. An "approved system" is not an "approved supervised system".
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION DEVICE. Any electrically operated instrument composed of sensory apparatus and related hardware which automatically sends over primary trunk lines by direct connection, radio signal or otherwise, a prerecorded voice alarm upon receipt of a stimulus from the sensory apparatus that has detected a physical force or condition inherently characteristic of a fire or unauthorized intrusion.
BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION. The Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Fire Department of the Village.
CENTRAL STATION. A location not affiliated with the Police Department and into which an approved supervised system may be connected in order that the system may be monitored by one or more human beings.
COMPTROLLER. The Comptroller of the Village.
CONNECTION. One tie-in to the alarm board, whether by wireless electronics or, physically, by special trunk line.
DISCONNECTION. The separation of a system from the alarm board and cessation of the Police Department's monitoring of such system and/or responsibility to respond to alarms emanating from such system.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm which is raised by human error or which is raised by mechanical failure or malfunction to summon aid or to alert others but which, upon investigation, fails to be correct. In cases wherein the alarm raised does not involve a fire alarm, if no visible evidence of forcible entry is found, then an alarm shall be considered false.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. An approved system required by the Village municipal code, which has no other purpose than detecting a fire upon the premises where such system is located.
POLICE CHIEF. The Chief of Police of the Village.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Police Department of the Village.
PRIMARY TRUNK LINE. A telephone line to the communications center of the Police Department which is to be utilized by the general public for
emergency calls on a person to person basis and which line is identified by a specific listing among the emergency numbers in the local telephone directory serving the Village and its environs.
SPECIAL TRUNK LINE. Dedicated for the purpose of carrying and receiving emergency messages and/or signals which originate from a central station and/or an approved supervised system, a telephone line physically connected to the alarm board.
SYSTEM. Collectively, either an approved system or an approved supervised system.
USER or ALARM-USER. Any person, firm or corporation utilizing a system upon premises owned by or under the control of such person, firm or corporation.
VILLAGE. The Village of Schiller Park, an Illinois municipal corporation and home rule unit as described in the Illinois Constitution.
(Ord. 93-1840, passed 7-13-93; Am. Ord. 93-1852, passed 9-14-93; Am. Ord. 06-2558, passed 2-14-06; Am. Ord. 15-3013, passed 7-16-15)