As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FALSE ALARM
Any local alarm system actuated intentionally or by inadvertence,
negligence or unintentional act of someone other than an intruder and shall
include, as well, alarms caused by malfunctioning of the alarm device of other
relevant equipment and which results in an unnecessarily summoned response
by the Patterson Township Police Department or the Patterson Township Fire
Department, or their designated assignee.
LOCAL ALARM SYSTEM
Any type of alarm system actuating equipment which provides warning
of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other perils by a signal that is sounded
on the premises.
PERSON
Any natural person, partnership, corporation or association or any
other legal entity.
SUMMONED RESPONSE
The appearance of the Patterson Township Police Department or the
Patterson Township Volunteer Fire Department or their designated assignee
at the premises from which the local alarm system is activated, said appearance
occurring as a result of a call or other communication to the Department(s)
by the owner or occupier of the premises or his or her designated assignee.