9.05.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the words hereinafter defined are used as so defined unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended: (a)

"Alarm owners" means the person who owns, leases, rents, uses or makes available for use by his agents, employees, or representatives any alarm system.

(b)

"Alarm system" means any device, whether known as a burglary, robbery, or intrusion alarm, direct-dial telephone device, audible or silent alarm, or by any other name, which is used for the detection of any unauthorized entry into a building, structure or facility, or to signal the commission of an unlawful act. It shall include those devices which emit a signal within the protected premises where located and are otherwise known as "proprietary alarm systems." Auxiliary devices installed by a telephone company to protect company systems which might be damaged or disrupted by the use of an alarm system are not included in this definition. Alarms affixed to automobiles are not governed by this chapter.

(c)

"Audible alarm" means a devise designed to notify persons in the immediate vicinity of a protected premises by emission of an audible sound of an unauthorized entry on the premises or of the commission of an unlawful act.

(d)

"Direct-dial device" means a device which is connected to a telephone line and upon activation of an alarm system automatically dials a predetermined telephone number and transmits a message or signal indicating a need for emergency response.

(e)

"False alarm" means an alarm signal activated by causes other than the commission or attempted commission of an un-lawful act which the alarm system is designated to detect and/or report; and which results in a requested and/or actual response by law enforcement. False alarms include, but are not limited to, the activation of an alarm system because of mechanical failure, preventable accident, improper operation, misuse, malfunction, improper installation, or negligence or carelessness of the alarm user. An alarm signal activated by violent conditions of nature or other extraordinary circumstances not subject to the control of the alarm owner shall not constitute a false alarm.

(Ord. 559 § 1, 2002).