For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALARM NOTIFICATION.
A notification intended to summon the Police or Fire Department, which is designed either to be initiated purposely by a person or by an alarm system that responds to a stimulus characteristic of unauthorized intrusion or fire.
ALARM SITE.
A single premises or location (one street address) served by an alarm system or systems that are under the control of one owner.
ALARM SYSTEMS.
Any mechanical or electrical device which is used to protect buildings or premises from criminal acts or unauthorized entries by warning persons of a crime or unauthorized entry, or fire, through the emission of a sound or the transmission of a signal or message. Alarm systems do not include an alarm installed on a vehicle unless the vehicle is permanently located at a site.
AUTOMATIC ALARM NOTIFICATION.
An alarm notification sent over telephone lines, by direct connection or otherwise, a prerecorded voice message, synthesized voice message, or coded signal indicating the existence of the emergency situation that the alarm system is designed to detect.
FALSE ALARM NOTIFICATION.
An alarm notification to the Police or Fire Department, when the responding officer finds no evidence of unauthorized intrusion, attempted unauthorized intrusion, robbery, attempted robbery, an attempt to take a person hostage, or fire.
LOCAL ALARM.
An alarm system that emits a signal at an alarm site that is audible or visible from the exterior of a structure.
PERMIT HOLDER.
The person designated in the application who is responsible for responding to alarms and giving access to the site and who is also responsible for proper maintenance and operation of the alarm system and payment of fees.
(Ord. 806, passed 11-17-97)