As used in this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the following meanings:
ALARM SYSTEM. Any mechanical, electrical or electronic device which is designed or used for the detection of an unauthorized entry into a building, structure or facility or for alerting others about the commission of an unlawful act within a building, structure or facility or for alerting others about the existence of any other condition requiring response of police, fire or ambulance personnel and which emits and/or transmits an audible and/or visual signal or message when actuated. Alarm systems include, but are not limited to, direct dial telephone devices, audible alarms and subscriber alarms.
AUDIBLE ALARMS. A device that emits an audible signal from the premises that it is designated to protect.
CHIEF. For purposes of this chapter, wherever the term Chief appears by itself, it shall be interpreted to mean the Police Chief and/or Fire Chief as the context and circumstances require.
DIAL ALARM or DIRECT DIAL ALARM. Any type of alarm system using telephone lines transmitting an alarm directly through the police switchboard, providing warning of intrusion, fire smoke, flood or other perils by way of recorded voice message.
DIGITAL ALARM. A microprocessor controlled alarm switch designed to connect to a console or central station.
FALSE ALARM. Any alarm or signal of an alarm system actuated by inadvertence, negligence, intentional or unintentional act of a person other than an intruder and including, as well, alarms caused by mechanical failure, malfunctioning or improper installation of the alarm system and related equipment but not including alarms created by mechanical failure, malfunctioning or improper installation of the alarm console. For purposes of § 100.06, FALSE ALARMS shall not include audible alarms affixed to automobiles.
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief or Acting Fire Chief of the Voorhees Township Fire Department or his/her designated representative. For purposes of this chapter, the term DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE shall mean any person designated by the Fire Chief to perform a function required or permitted by the provisions of this chapter.
LOCAL ALARM. Any alarm system which, when actuated, produces a signal not connected to the alarm console or the police switchboard, such as store burglar alarm activating bell devices, providing warning of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other perils. The term LOCAL ALARM shall not include an alarm system on a motor vehicle, provided that such alarm is not interconnected with an alarm device, a dial alarm or a local alarm. The term LOCAL ALARM shall also not include any alarm equipment designed to signal solely within the building (or series of buildings, if owned by the same person) on which it is located and which is not designed to emit signals, visible or audible, to persons outside each building (or series of buildings).
MONITORED SYSTEM. An alarm system that when actuated causes a visual and/or audible signal to a private monitoring center by telephone or other means that results in a telephone call being placed to the Township Police Department communications center by the monitoring service requesting emergency response to the location of the alarm.
PERSON. Includes any natural person, partnership, corporation or association.
POLICE CHIEF. The Police Chief or Acting Police Chief of the Township Police Department or his/her designated representative. For purposes of this chapter, the term DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE shall mean any person designated by the Police Chief to perform a function required or permitted by the provisions of this chapter.
POLICE DEPARTMENT. The Township Police Department.
PUBLIC NUISANCE. Any condition or occurrence which annoys, injures, or endangers
the comfort, repose, health or safety of any person(s) of any community or neighborhood.
TOWNSHIP. The Township of Voorhees.
VISUAL ALARMS. A rotating or flashing light that, when activated, is intended to alert the observer that the premises on which it is affixed has been illegally entered.
(Ord. 823-97, passed 8-11-97)