For the purpose of this bylaw, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein.
When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present
tense include the future; words used in the plural number include
the singular number; and words in the singular number include the
plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely
directory.
ALARM SYSTEM
An assembly of equipment and devices or a single device such
as a solid state unit which plugs directly into a 110-volt AC line,
arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention
and to which police are expected to respond. Fire alarm systems and
alarm systems which monitor temperature, smoke, humidity, or any other
condition not directly related to the detection of an unauthorized
intrusion into a premises or an attempted robbery at a premises are
specifically excluded from the provisions of this ordinance.
ALARM USER or USER
Any person on whose premises an alarm system is maintained
within the Town except for alarm systems on motor vehicles or proprietary
systems. Excluded from this definition and from the coverage of this
bylaw are central station personnel and persons who use alarm systems
to alert or signal persons within the premises in which the alarm
system is located or an attempted unauthorized intrusion or holdup
attempt. If such a system, however, employs an audible signal emitting
sounds or a flashing light or beacon designed to signal persons outside
the premises, such system shall be within the definition of "alarm
system" as that term is used in this bylaw and shall be subject to
this bylaw.
AUTOMATIC DIALING DEVICE
Refers to an alarm system which automatically sends over
regular telephone lines, by direct connection or otherwise, a prerecorded
voice message or coded signal indicating the existence of the emergency
situation that the alarm system is designed to detect.
CENTRAL STATION
An office to which remote alarm and supervisory signaling
devices are connected, where operators supervise circuits or where
guards are maintained continuously to investigate signals.
COMMUNICATIONS CONSOLE
The instrumentation of an alarm console at the receiving
terminal of a signal line which, through both visual and audible signals,
indicates activation of an alarm system at a particular location,
or which indicates line trouble.
DIRECT CONNECT
An alarm system which has the capability of transmitting
system signals to and receiving them at the Foxborough Police Department
Communication Center.
FALSE ALARM
A.
The activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure,
malfunction, improper installation, or negligence of the user of an
alarm system or of his employees or agents;
B.
Any signal or oral communication transmitted to the Police Department
requesting, or requiring, or resulting in a response on the part of
the Police Department when in fact there has been no unauthorized
intrusion or attempted unauthorized intrusion into a premises and
no attempted robbery or burglary at a premises. Excluded from this
definition are activations of alarm systems caused by power outages,
hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and similar conditions.
INTERCONNECT
To connect an alarm system to a voice-grade telephone line,
either directly or through a mechanical device that utilized a standard
telephone, for the purpose of using the telephone line to transmit
an emergency message upon the activation of the alarm system.
POLICE CHIEF
The Chief of Police of the Town of Foxborough or his designated
representative.
TOWN
The Town of Foxborough.
The Police Chief may promulgate such rules as may be necessary
for the implementation of the law.
No alarm system designed to transmit emergency messages directly
to the police department shall be worked on, tested or demonstrated
without obtaining permission from the Police Chief. Permission is
not required to test or demonstrate alarm devices not transmitting
emergency messages directly to the police department. An unauthorized
test constitutes a false alarm.