For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM SYSTEM. Any mechanical or electrical devise that is designed or used for the detection and/or activation of a fire or supposed fire. This includes any audible or visible signal or intelligence indicating existence of a supposed fire or emergency requiring both response and emergency action on the part of the firefighting service.
ALARM USER. The person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or organization of any kind in control of any building, structure, or facility wherein an alarm system is maintained within the city except single station 1-2 family residential units.
FALSE ALARM The activation of an alarm system through mechanical or electrical failure, malfunction, improper installation, lack of notification in testing, or the negligence of the owner or lessee of an alarm system or of his or her employees or agents, where an emergency situation does not exist. This terminology does not include, for example, alarms caused by severe weather or other violent conditions.
SUPERVISORY DEVISE. An initiating device utilized to monitor the conditions that are essential for the proper operation of automatic fire suppression systems (i.e., switches utilized to monitor the position of gate valves, a low air-pressure switch on a dry pipe sprinkler system, etc.)
(Ord. 02-12-080, passed 12-9-2002)