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 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 the Fire Department is expected to respond.
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.
An incident in which the Fire Department is dispatched to the
alarmed premises due to any signal or oral communication transmitted
to the Fire Department requesting or requiring a response on the part
of the Fire Department when in fact there has been no real cause for
the alarm.
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For the purposes of this definition, activation of alarm systems
by Acts of God, including, but not limited to, power outages, hurricanes,
tornadoes, earthquakes, and similar weather or atmospheric disturbances,
shall not be deemed to be a false alarm.
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