As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any alarm device or series of devices which, when activated:
A.
Transmits a signal which is audible beyond the property boundaries of
the real property on which the alarm is located; or
B.
Transmits to a manned facility where the signal is recorded, retransmitted
and/or validated and the information relayed to the Fire Department or Police
Department that an emergency exists or that the services of that Fire Department
or Police Department are needed.
ELECTRICAL POWER
The ordinary and customary power provided by the utility authorized
to provide the same.
PERSON
Includes individuals, corporations, partnerships, firms or agents
acting in behalf thereof.
STANDBY POWER
Power generated in the place and stead of electrical power, whether
by battery, auxiliary generator or otherwise.
VILLAGE
See Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
II.
All alarm systems subject to this chapter and maintained in the village
shall be inspected and tested annually or in accordance with the recommendations
of the manufacturer, whichever requires the more frequent inspections, by
a competent person. Written records of inspection shall be maintained on the
premises protected and shall include:
B. The name of the inspecting person.
C. The condition of the equipment.
D. Any action taken to correct any deficiencies.
Any alarm system, as defined in §
50-1, shall:
A. Have the capability of being deactivated by an occupant
in the event of malfunction or accidental activation of the system.
B. Be designed and installed to prevent activation of the
fire alarm system by a burglar alarm system and vice versa.
C. If operated by electric power, not be activated by loss
of electrical power.
After a false alarm or other violations of this chapter, the village
may cause an inspection to be made at the owner's expense to determine the
condition of the alarm system and compliance with this chapter. Refusal to
permit inspection or failure to cooperate with said inspection or inspectors
shall be a violation of this chapter.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation made pursuant thereto shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties as set forth in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III. Each day during or on which a violation of this chapter shall occur shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense.
This chapter shall not be construed to hold the Village of Plandome
or Plandome Fire Department, its officers, agents or employees responsible
for any injury to person or damage to property by reason of the disarming
of any alarm system as authorized herein, the inspection or reinspection authorized
herein or failure to inspect or reinspect as herein provided or by reason
of the issuance of a permit or approval or disapproval of any alarm system
authorized herein.