As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BURGLAR/FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT
Any and all equipment installed in any property of any nature
whatsoever situated in the Township of Edgewater Park.
No person, firm, corporation, partnership or other business
entity shall hereafter be permitted to install a burglar/fire alarm
without first having complied with the terms and conditions of this
chapter.
Each applicant for the installation of an alarm system shall
complete an application which shall contain the following information:
A. Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;
B. Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the premises,
if other than the applicant;
C. Name, address and telephone number of personnel acquainted with the
alarm system who can be contacted in the event of an emergency;
E. Name, address and telephone number of the installer;
F. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted in the
event of an emergency;
G. Such other information as may be required by the Chief of Police
in his discretion to enable the Police Department to effectively monitor
the alarm system.
[Amended 2-7-2012 by Ord.
No. 2012-1]
There shall be a application fee as established by Chapter
240, Fees, for the cost of maintaining the record by the Edgewater Park Township Police Department.
[Amended 2-7-2012 by Ord.
No. 2012-1]
In order to minimize false alarms and the resultant unproductive time of the Police Department personnel, there shall be a fee beginning with the fifth and each subsequent false alarm thereafter in any calendar year as established by Chapter
240, Fees.
All public and quasi-public buildings, including fire stations
and all buildings rented by public agencies, are exempt from the provisions
of this chapter.
The applicant shall be solely responsible for the proper installation
and maintenance of its alarm equipment, including all lines and wiring
thereto, and the Township shall not be responsible for any failure
or breakdown of the alarm system or malfunction thereof.