The following terms, phrases and words shall have the meaning
given in this section, unless it is apparent from the context that
a different meaning is intended:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any mechanical, electrical or electronics device that is
designed or used for the detection of burglars, robbery or fire or
the need for medical assistance within a building, structure or facility
or for alerting others to the commission of an unlawful act or a hazard
within a building, structure or facility, or both, and which emits
a sound or transmits a signal or message when activated. Alarm systems
shall include but are not limited to direct-dial telephone or other
electronic devices or audible alarms. Devices that are not designed
or used to sound alarms that are intended to be audible, visible or
perceptible outside of the protected building, structure or facility
are not included within this definition or chapter, nor are auxiliary
devices installed by the telephone company to protect telephone systems
that might be damaged or disrupted by the use of an alarm system.
An alarm system includes all of the necessary equipment designed and
installed for the detection of and alerting others to burglary, robbery
or other commission of an unlawful act or fire or the need for medical
assistance or other hazard in a single building, structure or facility.
BOROUGH
Borough of Dallastown, York County, Pennsylvania.
FALSE ALARM
The activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure,
malfunction, improper installation or the negligence of the owner
or lessee of an alarm system or its employees or agents, or the use
of an alarm to summon the Police or Fire Department for reasons other
than emergency at the premises requiring assistance from the Police
or Fire Department, or conducting a test of the system without prior
notification thereof to the Police or Fire Department. False alarms
shall not include alarms caused by conducting a test of the system
with prior notification of the Police or Fire Department. False alarms
shall not include alarms caused by electrical interruptions due to
storms or other reason not the fault of the owner of the alarm system,
floods or other natural disasters.
FIRE CHIEF
The Chief of the Friendship Hose Company, No. 1, Dallastown,
Pennsylvania, or the Chief's designee or successor.
OWNER
The record owner of any premises upon which an alarm system
is installed.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation.
POLICE CHIEF
The Chief of the York Area Police Department or any other
department then providing police service to or for the Borough of
Dallastown, or such Chief's designee or successor.
USER
The person in physical control of a premises upon which an
alarm system is installed, including but not limited to a tenant,
owner, contract purchaser or trustee.
The obligation for maintenance, repair and upkeep of an alarm
system shall be the full responsibility of the person who shall from
time to time have control of the building, structure or facility where
the alarm system is located.