As used in this section, the following words and terms shall have the
following meanings:
BURGLAR ALARM MALFUNCTION
The activation of any alarm which results in the response of the
Bureau of Police caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation
or lack of proper maintenance, or any other response for which Bureau of Police
personnel are unable to determine the apparent cause of the alarm activation.
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM
Any mechanical, electrical, visual or radio/controlled device which
is designed to be used for the detection of any unauthorized entry into a
building, structure or facility, or both, which emits a sound or transmits
a signal or message when activated. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, alarm systems shall be deemed to include audible/visual alarms
at the site of installation of the detection device, proprietor alarms and
automatic telephone direct dial devices or digital alarm communicator systems.
BURGLAR ALARM TECHNICIAN
Any person who inspects, installs, repairs or performs maintenance
on burglar alarm systems and owns or is employed by a firm which is registered
as an alarm contractor and is licensed to operate a business in the City of
Butler.
FALSE BURGLAR ALARM
Activation of any alarm which results in the response of the Bureau
of Police caused by the negligence or intentional issue of the system by the
owner or his employees, servants, guests or agents or any other activation
not caused by forced entry, attempted forced entry or unlawful acts exclusive
of burglar alarm malfunction as defined above. An alarm is not considered
a false alarm if activated due to malicious causes beyond the control of the
owner.
Every person who owns, leases, possesses operates a burglar alarm system
within the city shall obtain a permit issued by the Enforcement Official.
A permit fee in an amount as set forth in the City of Butler Fee Schedule,
adopted from time to time by resolution of the City Council, shall be payable
at the time the initial application for permit is filed and an amount as set
forth in the City of Butler Fee Schedule, adopted from time to time by resolution
of the City Council, each year thereafter and shall be received by the Treasurer
no later than fifteen (15) days past the anniversary date of the initial activation
of said burglar alarm system. In the event that a permittee has one (1) or
more burglar alarm systems protecting two (2) or more separate structures
having different addresses, a separate permit fee shall be paid for each structure.
The Enforcement Official shall issue a license specifying the permit number
with each permit issued. The permittee shall post the initial license and
renewal licenses prominently on or near the front entrance to the premises
such that the information provided on the decal is visible and forwarded to
the Enforcement Official prior to the system being activated. All payments
due hereunder shall be paid to the City Treasurer.