As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (hereinafter referred to as "APS")
Any electrically operated system composed of sensory apparatus
and related hardware which, upon receipt of a stimulus from the sensory
apparatus that detects a condition inherently characteristic of an
intrusion or other warning, sounds an audible alarm and/or automatically
transmits a signal over regular telephone lines, by direct or indirect
connectors, to a communication center or to the Police Department.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
A device which detects the presence of carbon monoxide gases,
and is capable of providing a suitable audible alarm.
FALSE ALARM
Any signal activated by an APS, carbon monoxide detector
or smoke detector, and transmitted or identified to the Police Department
or the Fire Department, which is not the result of an intrusion, fire
and/or the existence of carbon monoxide.
LESSEE
Person, other than property owner, who by a lease has exclusive
possession of property.
PROPERTY OWNER
Person or entity in whose name property is registered by
deed and of record in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny
County, Pennsylvania.
SMOKE DETECTOR
A device which detects visible or invisible particles of
combustion, and is capable of providing a suitable audible alarm.
Any person, firm, corporation or entity which
shall fail to pay the required fee shall upon conviction be sentenced
to a fine of not more than $300, plus costs of original fee due the
Borough.