As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning
indicated:
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; 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 requiring response of police, 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, central station alarm, visual alarms and subscriber alarms.
AUDIBLE ALARM
A device that emits an audible signal from the premises that it is
designed to protect.
CENTRAL STATION
A service that monitors the operation of an alarm system and relays
information to the Police Department and/or other emergency numbers when the
system is activated.
DIRECT DIAL ALARM
A device that when activated causes a recorded message to be transmitted
via telephone to the police communications center, stating that emergency
response is necessary.
FALSE ALARM
An alarm signal necessitating response by the police 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 shall not be
considered false.
POLICE
The Delran Township Police Department.
VISUAL ALARM
A rotating or flashing light that when activated is intended to alert
the observer that the premises on which it is affixed has been illegally entered.
It shall be the responsibility of all persons or other groups that maintain
alarm systems within the Township to provide current information to the alarm
system company consisting of the names and telephone numbers of the responsible
persons who may be contacted in case of emergency, on a twenty-four-hour basis.
This information is to be filed with the alarm system company when the alarm
system is initially placed into service and must be revised immediately whenever
changes are necessary. A copy of the information, including the name of the
alarm system company, should be filed with the police.
Audible alarms must be silenced within 15 minutes after a designated
responsible person is notified to do so by the police, or the alarm system
may be equipped with a timing device that will automatically silence the audible
alarm within 15 minutes after it is activated.
Direct dial alarms shall not be connected to the police emergency telephone
number. Direct dial alarms must be equipped with a device that will prevent
more than three repeated transmissions of an alarm for the same emergency
to the police or dispatch service.
Upon the activation of a burglary (break in) alarm, there shall be a
mandatory delay of at least 15 seconds before the transmission of a signal
to the police to enable the user to abort the signal in the event that it
was triggered inadvertently. This delay shall not be applicable to a robbery
(holdup) or medical emergency alarm.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the general alerting
alarms that may be used by fire companies, ambulance squads or emergency management
agencies to summon response of their members. The provisions of this chapter
shall not apply to alarm systems that are affixed to motor vehicles.
Fees for the installation and monitoring of alarm systems shall be as set forth in §
150-3A of this Code.
Any person or other group that is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as set forth in §
1-5, Violations and penalties, of this Code. Each incident shall be considered as a separate violation. In addition to any penalty that may be ordered by the court, the Township Administrator may authorize the disconnection of subscriber alarms from the communications center after giving written notice to the subscriber.