The purpose of this chapter is to provide standard regulations for various
types of intrusion, burglar, fire and other emergency alarm equipment whether
by direct line, radio, telephone or other means.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any person who operates,
maintains or owns any alarm system located within the Borough of Maywood.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALARM SYSTEM
Equipment or a device or any assembly of equipment and devices designated
to signal the presence of an emergency or hazard to which the Police Department,
Fire Department, ambulance or other municipal agencies may be expected to
respond. In this chapter, the term "alarm system" shall include, but shall
not necessarily be limited to, the terms local alarms, digital transmitter
alarms, direct wire alarms and automatic dialer alarms.
AMBULANCE
The First Aid and Emergency Squad of the Borough of Maywood.
AUTOMATIC DIALER ALARM
Any type of alarm device that automatically dials a telephone number
and transmits a prerecorded telephone message providing warning of intrusion
or other peril.
CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police of the Borough of Maywood or his designated representative.
DIGITAL TRANSMITTER ALARM
Any alarm that transmits a code number electronically via a telephone
line to a central alarm station providing warning of intrusion or other peril.
DIRECT WIRE ALARM
Any alarm that transmits a signal via a direct lease telephone line
to a central alarm station providing warning of intrusion or other peril.
FALSE ALARM
Any alarm or signal of an alarm system actuated by inadvertence,
negligence or any intentional or unintentional act of a person other than
an intruder or the use of the alarm system for other than its intended purpose,
including any alarm or signal caused by mechanical failure, malfunctioning
or improper installation of the alarm system.
LICENSEE
The person holding a license to operate and maintain an alarm console
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
LOCAL ALARM
Any alarm system which, when activated, produces a visual and/or
audio signal visible or audible to persons in the proximity of the alarm system,
such as store burglar alarms actuating bell devices, providing warning of
intrusion or other peril. The "local alarm" shall not include an alarm device
on a motor vehicle, provided that said motor vehicle alarm is not interconnected
with an alarm system. The term "local alarm" shall also not include equipment
designed to signal solely within the building or series of buildings if owned
by the same person on which it is located and which is not designed to emit
signals visible or audible to persons outside such buildings or building.
PERMITTEE
Any person who owns an alarm device who has obtained a permit according
to the provisions of this chapter.
PERSON
Any natural person or individual or any firm, partnership, association,
limited partnership, sole proprietorship or corporation or any business entity.
WRITTEN NOTICE
Notice made by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal
service upon the addressee.
Any person testing an alarm system covered by the provisions of this
chapter shall notify police headquarters and his alarm company immediately
prior to and after the testing is completed. Failure to do so shall be subject
to the charges provided for false alarms.
In addition to the general requirements specified in this chapter, automatic
dialer alarms and direct digital transmitter alarms located in the Borough
of Maywood shall be subject to the following requirements:
A. Automatic dialer alarms and digital transmitter alarms
shall be coded to dial a central alarm station or other monitor other than
the Maywood Police Department.
B. Any alarms received by the Maywood Police Department
from an automatic dialer alarm or digital transmitter alarm shall be subject
to the charges provided for false alarms.
Any person found guilty of a violation of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $20 and not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, exclusive of any other fees which may have been imposed under §
106-5. The fees imposed by §
106-5 shall be payable in addition to any fine imposed under this section.
The following alarms are exempt from the false alarm charge and alarm fees imposed by §
106-5:
B. Alarms in the public schools located in the Borough of
Maywood.
C. Alarms in the municipally owned buildings
located in the Borough of Maywood.