For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases are
defined as follows:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any mechanical, electrical or electronic device which is
designed or used for the detection of an unauthorized entry into a
building, structure or facility or for alerting others about the commission
of an unlawful act within a building, structure or facility or for
alerting others about the existence of any other condition requiring
response of police, fire or ambulance personnel; and which emits and/or
transmits an audible and/or visual signal or message when actuated.
"Alarm systems" include, but are not limited to, direct-dial telephone
devices, audible alarms and subscriber alarms.
AUDIBLE ALARM
A device that emits an audible signal from the premises that
it is designed to protect.
DIRECT-DIAL ALARM
A device that, when actuated, causes a recorded message to
be transmitted, via telephone, to any emergency service, including,
but not limited to, fire companies, ambulance, rescue squad and/or
police departments serving any New Britain Borough residence or business,
stating that emergency response is necessary.
FALSE ALARM
An alarm signal, necessitating response by the emergency
agency where an emergency situation does not exist. An alarm that
has been activated by an external source that is beyond the reasonable
control of the subscriber shall not be considered false.
POLICE
Central Bucks Regional Police Department.
Audible alarms must be silenced within 30 minutes after a designated
responsible person is notified to do so by the police, or the alarm
system may be equipped with a timing device that will automatically
silence the audible alarm within 30 minutes after it is actuated.
The direct-dial alarms shall not be connected to the emergency
agency emergency phone number. A secondary phone may be provided by
the responding agency for direct-dial alarms only. Direct-dial alarms
must be equipped with a device that will prevent more than three repeated
transmissions of an alarm for the same emergency.
Prior to installation of any alarm to any approved agency other
than the Central Bucks Regional Police Department, the owner shall
provide the Police Department with a letter signed by an authorized
representative of the agency granting permission for such installation.