As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ALARM DEVICE
Any type of alarm system, which when activated, transmits
a signal to an independent communication center not under the control
of the Borough of Totowa or the Police Department, providing warning
of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other peril.
DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE
Any member of the Police Department of the Borough of Totowa
and the Borough of Totowa Fire Official.
FALSE ALARM
Any burglary, fire or other alarm resulting in notification
to the Totowa Police Department and/or Fire Department, caused by
inadvertence or carelessness or negligence or any intentional or unintentional
act of someone other than an intruder or by malfunctioning of the
device or other related equipment.
LOCAL ALARM
Any alarm or device which, when activated, produces a signal,
but which is not connected to an independent communication center,
such as an actuating bell, siren or horn device providing warning
of intrusion or other peril.
PERSON
Any natural person or individual, firm, association, limited
partnership, corporation or any other legal entity or governmental
agency or entity.
Copies of this chapter shall be provided to
all persons making application for a connection of an alarm device
or registration of a local alarm.