ALARM SYSTEM
Means an assembly of equipment and devices, arranged to signal
the presence of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which the
Police and/or Fire Department is expected to respond.
[Amended 5-6-2019 ATM,
Art. 28]
ALARM USER or USER
Means any person on whose premises an alarm system is maintained
within the Town except for alarm systems on motor vehicles. 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 of
an attempted unauthorized intrusion or holdup attempt. If such a system,
however, employs an audible signal emitting sounds 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
Means an office to which remote alarm and supervisory signaling
devices are connected, where operators supervise circuits.
FALSE ALARM
Means:
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 and/or
Fire 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.
The Police Chief may promulgate such rules as necessary for
the implementation of this bylaw.
The Police and/or Fire Department shall be notified if an alarm
is to be tested or serviced which may cause said alarm to be called
in to the Police or Fire Department.
[Amended 5-6-2019 ATM,
Art. 28]
Every business establishment within the Town whether alarmed
or not shall provide written notice to the Police Chief listing the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least two persons who
may be reached at any time, day or night, and who are authorized to
respond to any emergency which has caused the Police and/or Fire Department
to be dispatched to said premises. Such notice shall be kept current
at all times reflecting any changes in authorized personnel.