For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM. A mechanical, electrical, or electronic device designed to detect unauthorized entry, but excluding such a device affixed to a motor vehicle.
ALARM AGENT. A person employed by or contracting with an alarm business, either directly or indirectly, whose duties include selling, maintaining, leasing, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving, or installing any alarm.
ALARM BUSINESS. Any person engaged in selling, leasing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving, installing, or monitoring any alarm for another person for compensation.
ALARM USER. A person in control of any building, structure, or facility wherein an alarm is maintained.
AUDIBLE ALARM. A device designed for the detection of unauthorized entry at a building by an audible signal at the building.
AUTOMATIC DIALING DEVICE. A device connected with a telephone line and designed or programmed to automatically select a predetermined telephone number and transmit a message or signal indicating the need for emergency police assistance.
FALSE ALARM. An alarm signal when a response by police is not in fact required, but excluding an alarm caused by storm or other conditions beyond the reasonable control of the alarm and alarm user.
PROPRIETOR ALARM. An alarm which is not serviced by an alarm business.
SUBSCRIBER. A person contracting with a business for the leasing, servicing, or maintenance of an alarm.
(Prior Code, § 111.151)