The following definitions shall apply in the
interpretation and enforcement of this chapter:
AUTOMATIC DIALING PROTECTIVE DEVICE
An electrically operated instrument composed of sensory apparatus
and related hardware which automatically transmits a prerecorded voice
alarm over regular telephone lines by direct or indirect connection
to the Prospect Park Borough Police Department or Fire Department
upon receipt of a stimulus from a sensory apparatus that has detected
a physical force or condition inherently characteristic of a fire
or intrusion which activates a response by the Prospect Park Borough
Police Department or Fire Department.
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION DEVICE
An electrically operated instrument composed of sensory apparatus
and related hardware which automatically transmits an electrical signal
to the Prospect Park Borough Police Department or Fire Department
indicating that a physical force or condition exists which is inherently
characteristic of a fire or intrusion and causes the Prospect Park
Borough Police Department or Fire Department to respond to the signal.
FALSE ALARM
Any signal activated by an automatic protection device or
automatic dialing protective device or any alarm audible beyond the
confines of the structure that it is protecting or any other kind
of direct or indirect signal given to the Prospect Park Borough Police
Department or Fire Department to which police or firemen respond which
is not the result of a burglary, fire, robbery, attempted burglary,
attempted robbery or similar emergency. Alarm activation caused by
electrical failures beyond the control of the owners of the structure
protected, electrical storms or acts of God shall not be considered
"false alarms."
Any person, firm or corporation having a fire
alarm, smoke detector or other type of alarm, which alarm has a direct
or indirect connection which calls for the response from the Police
Department or Fire Department or has an audible alarm which calls
for the response from the Police Department or Fire Department from
any building, apartment or business establishment, shall be assessed
a fee in accordance with the schedule set forth hereinafter for any
false alarm as defined in this chapter.
No person, firm, business or corporation shall
conduct any tests or demonstrations of an automatic protection device
or automatic dialing protective device without first obtaining permission
from the Police Department or Fire Department, as appropriate.
The failure of any person, firm, business or
corporation to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall
constitute an offense punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor
more than $300, plus costs.