§ 91.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ALARM HOLDER. The owner, lessee or other person responsible for the presence or maintenance of an alarm system within or on a premises.

   ALARM SYSTEM. An assembly of equipment devices designed to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which police and/or fire personnel are expected to respond. Such an alarm system may include BURGLAR, HOLDUP or FIRE ALARMS or any system designed to monitor water flow, smoke, temperature, humidity or other like conditions. Included are internal premises systems with an audible sound or flashing light or beacon designed to signal persons outside the premises.

   AUTOMATIC DIALER. An alarm system which automatically transmits over regular telephone lines (as distinguished from dedicated telephone lines) a pre-recorded voice message or coded signal indicating the existence of an emergency situation.

   BURGLAR ALARM. An alarm system activated automatically signaling an entry or attempted entry into a building or vehicle protected by the alarm system.

   CENTRAL ANSWERING POINT. An office or place to which alarms are connected and where operators supervise or monitor such alarms.

   DEDICATED TELEPHONE LINE. A telephone line which has its sole use the transmission of an alarm signal.

   DIRECT CONNECTION. The method of using a telephone line which has as its sole use the transmission of an alarm signal (see DEDICATED TELEPHONE LINES) for the transmission of an alarm signal to a central answering point's monitoring equipment.

   FALSE ALARM. An alarm signal resulting from a malfunction, improper installation, or human error.

   FEES. The monies paid by an alarm holder to connect his alarm system to the central answering point at village facilities.

   HOLDUP ALARM. A system which is activated manually to signal a robbery or attempted robbery.

   LOCAL ALARM. An alarm system which when activated causes an audible and/or visual signal in or on the premises which the system is designed to protect. Such type of alarm may or may not be a part of a system to notify an answering point.

   SERVICE CHARGE. An assessment by the village against an alarm holder for false alarms emitted from this alarm system as provided §§ 91.02 through 91.99.

   TROUBLE INDICATION. A transmitted signal different from the alarm signal which indicates a mechanical/electrical problem in the system.

(Ord. 1991-O-02, passed 1-15-91)