The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations concerning the
operation and maintenance of certain alarm systems within the Borough of Gibbsboro
and to provide penalties, upon conviction, for violation of any of the provisions
set forth herein.
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 any other condition requiring
the response of police, fire or ambulance personnel and which emits and/or
transmits an audible and/or visual signal or message when actuated. Alarm
systems include, but are not limited to, direct-dial telephone devices, audible
alarms and subscriber alarms.
FALSE ALARM
An alarm signal, necessitating a response by the Gibbsboro 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 Gibbsboro Police Department.
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 the response of their members. The provisions of this chapter
shall not apply to alarm systems that are affixed to motor vehicles.
Any person, entity, firm, corporation or other group that is found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties in Chapter
1, Article
I, General Penalty. Each incident shall be considered as a separate violation. In addition to any penalty that may be ordered by the court, the Chief of Police may authorize the disconnection of subscriber alarms from the communications center after giving written notice to the subscriber.
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.