(a) "Alarm system" means any mechanical or electrical device which, when activated, emits a sound or transmits a signal or message and is designed or used for the detection of an unauthorized entry or attempted entry into a building, structure or facility, the alerting of others to the commission of an unlawful act within a building, structure or facility, or the detection of fire, smoke or heat within a building, structure or facility.
(b) "False alarm" means the activation of an alarm system, which results in an unnecessary response by the Police and/or Fire Departments.
(c) "Unnecessary response" means a response by Police and/or Fire to any location generated by a false alarm, and no person or property was in need of the services rendered by Police and/or Fire.
(Ord. 331-96. Passed 5-7-96.)