The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations concerning the
operation and maintenance of certain alarm systems within the Township of
Delanco.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases are defined
as follows:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any mechanical, electrical, or electronic device which is designed
or used for the detection of an unauthorized entry into a building, structure
or facility or for alerting others about the commission of an unlawful act
within a building, structure or facility or for alerting others about the
existence of any other condition, including fire, requiring response of police,
fire or ambulance personnel, and which emits and/or transmits an audible and/or
visual signal or message when activated. Alarm systems include, but are not
limited to, direct-dial telephone devices, audible alarms and subscriber alarms.
AUDIBLE ALARM
A device that emits an audible signal from the premises that it is
designed to protect.
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
The location from which police radio messages are normally transmitted
and alarm monitoring equipment is installed.
DIRECT-DIAL ALARM
A device that, when actuated, causes a recorded message to be transmitted,
via telephone, to the Burlington County Communications Center, stating that
an emergency response is necessary.
FALSE ALARM
An alarm signal necessitating response by the Delanco Township police,
fire or any other emergency personnel where an emergency situation does not
exist. An alarm that has been activated by an external source that is beyond
the reasonable control of the subscriber, his employees, agents or representatives
shall not be considered false.
POLICE
Delanco Township Police.
SUBSCRIBER ALARM
An alarm system that is terminated by direct connection to the connection
to the communications center.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the general alerting
alarms that may be used by fire companies, ambulance squads or civil defense
agencies to summon response of their members. The provisions of this chapter
shall not apply to alarm systems that are affixed to motor vehicles.
The provisions contained herein shall apply equally to those alarm systems
that were placed in service prior to or subsequent to the effective date of
this chapter.