Within this chapter, the following terms, phrases and words and their
derivations have the meanings given herein:
ALARM SYSTEMAn assembly of equipment and devices or a single device such as a
solid-state unit which plugs directly into a one-hundred-ten-volt AC line
or otherwise receives electrical energy arranged to signal the presence of
a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which the Police or Fire Department
is expected to respond. In this chapter, the term "alarm system" shall include
but not be limited to systems commonly known as "automatic holdup alarm systems,"
"burglar alarm systems," "holdup alarm systems" and "manual holdup alarm systems"
and fire alarm systems which monitor temperature, humidity or any other condition
directly related to the detection of fire. Excluded from this definition and
from the coverage of this chapter are alarm systems used to alert or signal
persons within the premises in which the alarm system is located of an attempted,
unauthorized intrusion or holdup attempt or fire.
FALSE ALARMThe activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure, malfunction,
improper installation or the negligence of the owner or lessee of an alarm
system or of his employees or agents or other undetermined cause. "False alarm"
does not include alarms caused by power outages.
The City of Lodi shall be under no duty or obligation to an owner of
property equipped with an alarm system or to any other person concerning any
provision of this chapter, including but not limited to any defects in an
alarm system or any delays in transmission or response to any alarm.