When used in this article, unless a contrary intention clearly
appears, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:
ALARM ACTUATING
Any device, such as smoke or heat detector, pull station
or sprinkler flow switch, that causes the alarm to sound.
AUTOMATIC DEVICE
A fire protection device that requires no manual operation
during activation.
CENTRAL STATION OPERATING COMPANY
A company equipped to receive a fire alarm signal from each
of its customers and which then transmits to the RFD the location
of any such alarm which the "central station operating company" receives.
FALSE ALARM
A "false alarm" shall be defined as any and/or all of the
following:
A.
The activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure,
malfunction, improper installation or negligence of the user of an
alarm system or his/her employees or agents.
B.
Any signal or automatic dialing service transmitted to the RFD
requesting or requiring or resulting in a response on the part of
the RFD when a situation requiring response by the RFD does not in
fact exist.
C.
For the purposes of this section, a "false fire alarm" shall
be defined to include any and/or all of the following:
(1)
The operation of a faulty smoke- or heat-detection device.
(2)
Faulty control panel or associated equipment.
(3)
A water pressure surge in automatic sprinkler equipment.
(4)
Accidental operation of an automatic sprinkler system.
(5)
An action by an employee of the owner or occupant of the protected
premises or a contractor employed by the owner or the occupant causing
accidental activation of the internal fire alarm system.
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
The electrical and electronic center of a system that detects
alarm conditions, sounds signals and provides power and supervisory
features.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Any heat-activated, smoke-activated, flame-energy-activated
or other such automatic device capable of transmitting a fire alarm
signal to either a central station operating company or directly to
the RFD by way of a master box.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM OWNER
An individual or entity who or which owns the title to and/or
has on his/her or its business or residential premises a fire alarm
system equipped to send a fire alarm signal to a central station operating
company or directly to the RFD by way of a master box.
FIRE WATCH
A Randolph firefighter having knowledge of fire safety rules
and regulations and having the ability and knowledge to properly sound
an alarm and one (1) who tours the property being protected in the
event of fire.
MANUAL DEVICE
A fire alarm pull station or other device that requires manual
activation for operation.
MASTER BOX OWNER
An individual or entity who or which has, on his/her or its
business or residential premises, a fire alarm system equipped to
send a fire alarm signal directly to the RFD by way of a master box.
RFD
The Randolph Fire Department.
SERVICE INDIVIDUAL
An individual having extensive knowledge in the repair and
maintenance of fire alarm systems, such as an electrician who specializes
in signaling systems.
SIGNALING CIRCUIT
The electrical circuit that connects and operates all fire
alarm system horns, bells or other devices.
SINGLE STATION UNIT
A self-contained fire protection device equipped with all
features of a system within a small housing, such as a battery-operated
smoke detector (i.e., detector, power supply, signal).
SUPERVISORY CIRCUIT
Any alarm circuit that passes a small current through a device
and detects a fault on that circuit.
TYPE I SYSTEM
A total fire alarm system that includes detecting devices,
annunciator signals, power supply and control panel that sounds the
local signals at the structure being protected and trips a master
fire alarm box connected to the RFD.
TYPE II SYSTEM
Same as a Type I system, except that there is no direct connection
to the Fire Department.
Any fire alarm system owner who is aggrieved by an action taken
by the Fire Chief under this article may, within ten (10) days of
such action, file an appeal, in writing, to the Town Manager of the
Town of Randolph. After notice, the Manager shall hold a hearing,
after which he shall issue a decision in which he affirms, annuls
or modifies the action taken by the Fire Chief, giving his reasons
therefor. The Manager shall send its decision to the owner by first-class
mail within ten (10) days after the hearing. The decision of the Manager
shall be a final administrative decision. The owner shall have thirty
(30) days from the date of the written decision to seek judicial review
in the Norfolk County Superior Court.
The Fire Chief may promulgate such regulations as may be necessary
to implement this article. The Fire Chief is authorized to pursue
such legal action as may be necessary to enforce this article.
All fines assessed herein shall be payable to the Town of Randolph
Fire Department for deposit in the general fund.
The provisions of this article shall be deemed to be severable,
and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall
not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.