As used in this chapter, these terms are defined as follows:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any automatic device designed for the detection of an unauthorized
entry on the premises, unlawful act of any emergency that alerts any
person of its commission of occurrence and when actuated gives a signal,
either visual, audible or both, or transmits or causes to be transmitted
a sign.
FALSE ALARM
Any alarm signal that alerts any person which is not the
result of an actual or threatened emergency requiring a response.
False alarms include negligently or accidentally activated signals;
signals which are the result of faulty, malfunctioning or improperly
installed or maintained equipment; signals which are purposely activated
to summon police, fire or emergency services in nonemergency situations
and alarm signals for which the actual cause is not determined.
LOCAL ALARM
A system that gives a signal either visual, audible or both,
on the exterior portion of the property, but such signal does not
leave that structure by wire or radio wave to a control-receiving
location.
A charge of $50 shall be made for the third, fourth or fifth
false alarm calls answered by either police or fire and invoiced on
a monthly basis by the applicable public safety agency. All subsequent
false alarms will result in a citation until such time when the alarm
owner can demonstrate that the alarm system in question has been fully
reviewed and serviced by the alarm system's manufacturer or local
distribution company.
Any persons, firm, partnership or corporation which fails to pay the charges set forth in §
90-3 above shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not less than $100, nor more than $500, in addition to the charges contained in §
90-3 above, and possible imprisonment not to exceed five days. Each failure to pay an invoiced charge shall constitute a separate offense under this chapter.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall constitute acceptance
by the Township of Hampton of any liability to inspect, maintain,
answer or provide any other services whatsoever in connection with
alarm systems.