As used in this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and
derivations shall have the following meanings:
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 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 activated. Alarm systems
include, but are not limited to, direct dial telephone devices, audible
alarms and subscriber alarms.
AUDIBLE ALARMS
A device that emits an audible signal from the premises that
it is designated for protection.
CHIEF
For purposes of this chapter, wherever the term "Chief" appears
by itself, it shall be interpreted to mean the Police Chief and/or
the Fire Chief as the context and circumstances require.
DIAL ALARM or DIRECT-DIAL ALARM
Any type of alarm system using telephone lines transmitting
an alarm directly through the police switchboard, providing warning
of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other perils by way of recorded
voice message.
DIGITAL ALARM
A microprocessor-controlled alarm switch designed to connect
to a console or central station.
FALSE ALARM
Any alarm or signal of an alarm system actuated by inadvertence, negligence, intentional or unintentional act of a person other than an intruder and including, as well, alarms caused by mechanical failure, malfunctioning or improper installation of the alarm system and related equipment but not including alarms created by mechanical failure, malfunctioning or improper installation of the alarm console. For purposes of §
75-6, false alarms shall not include audible alarms affixed to automobiles.
FIRE CHIEF
The Fire Chief or Acting Fire Chief of the Berlin Township
Fire Department or his/her designated representative. For purposes
of this chapter, the term "designated representative" shall mean any
person designated by the Fire Chief to perform a function required
or permitted by the provisions of this chapter.
LOCAL ALARM
Any alarm system which, when activated, produces a signal
not connected to the alarm console or the police switchboard, such
as store burglar alarm activating bell devices, providing warning
of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other perils. The term "local
alarm" shall not include an alarm system on a motor vehicle, provided
that such alarm is not interconnected with an alarm device, a dial
alarm or a local alarm. The term "local alarm" shall also not include
any alarm equipment designed to signal solely within the building
(or series of buildings, if owned by the same person) on which it
is located and which is not designed to emit signals, visible or audible,
to persons outside each building (or series of buildings).
MONITORED SYSTEM
An alarm system that, when activated, causes a visual and/or
audible signal to a private monitoring center by telephone or other
means that results in a telephone call being placed to the Berlin
Township Police Department or Camden County Communications Center
by the monitoring service requesting emergency response to the location
of the alarm.
PERSON
Includes any natural person, partnership, corporation or
association.
POLICE CHIEF
The Police Chief or Acting Police Chief of the Berlin Township
Police Department or his/her designated representative. For purposes
of this chapter, the term "designated representative" shall mean any
person designated by the Police Chief to perform a function required
or permitted by the provisions of this chapter.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Berlin Township Police Department and/or the Camden County
Communications Center.
PUBLIC NUISANCE
Any condition or occurrence which annoys, injures, or endangers
the comfort, repose, health or safety of any person(s) of any community
or neighborhood.
VISUAL ALARMS
A rotating or flashing light that, when activated, is intended
to alert the observer that the premises on which it is affixed has
been illegally entered.