[R.O. 2009 § 240.010]
The following words, when used in
this Chapter, shall have the meanings set out herein:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any mechanical or electrical device which is designed to
be actuated manually or automatically upon the detection of an unauthorized
entry, intrusion, or other emergency in or on any building, structure,
facility, or premises through the emission of a sound or transmission
of a signal or message.
ALARM USER
A person who uses an alarm system to protect any building,
structure, facility, or premises.
FALSE ALARM
Any activation of an alarm system intentionally or by inadvertence,
negligence, or unintentional act to which the City, including the
Police, responds, including activation caused by the malfunction of
the alarm system. The following shall not be considered false alarms:
1.
When an alarm has been caused by
damage, testing, or repair of telephone equipment or lines by the
telephone company or severe weather provided that such incidents are
promptly reported to the telephone company.
2.
When an alarm is caused by an attempted
and unauthorized or illegal entry, of which there is visible evidence.
3.
When an alarm is intentionally caused
by the alarm user acting under a reasonable belief that need exists
to call the Police.
4.
When an alarm is followed by a call
to the Police from the alarm company canceling the alarm by giving
proper information, prior to the arrival of the Police at the source
of the alarm.