As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALARM SYSTEM
An assembly of equipment and devices, or a single device
such as a solid-state unit which plugs directly into a one-hundred-ten
volt AC line, arranged to signal the presence of a hazard requiring
urgent attention and to which police are expected to respond. Fire
alarm systems, alarm systems on motor vehicles, and alarm systems
which monitor temperature, smoke, humidity or any other condition
not directly related to the detection of an unauthorized intrusion
into a premises or an attempted robbery at a premises are specifically
excluded from the provisions of this chapter.
ALARM USER
Any person on whose premises an alarm system is maintained
within the Town of Palmer.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
FALSE ALARM
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; or any signal or oral
communication transmitted to the Police Department requesting, or
requiring, or resulting in a response on the part of the Police Department
when in fact there has been no unauthorized intrusion or attempted
unauthorized intrusion into a premises or an attempted robbery or
burglary at the premises. Excluded from this definition are activations
of alarm systems caused by power outages, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes
and similar conditions.
No alarm user shall operate, or cause to be operated, an alarm
system without a valid permit issued in accordance with this chapter.
A separate permit is required for each alarm site. There will be a
one-time fee of $25 for a permit for an alarm site.