[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Burlington 6-20-2017. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fires and fire prevention — See Ch. 177.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any technology designed to detect and signal an unauthorized
intrusion, fire, or other similar emergency at the protected premises
for purposes of summoning the response of the Police Department, Fire
Department, or other emergency personnel. Motor vehicle alarm systems,
smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and other battery-operated
detectors that do not signal outside the protected premises are not
alarm systems for purposes of this chapter.
Any individual, partnership, organization, or business association
that owns or operates an alarm system.
A device that transmits a prerecorded message via telephone.
Any alarm necessitating the response of emergency vehicles
or emergency personnel that is actuated in any fashion, including
a malfunction of the alarm system or any aspect thereof, where no
emergency situation exists.
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the installation
and use of alarm systems within the Town.
This chapter shall apply to all alarm users excluding the Town
and Town facilities.
No automatic dialing device or alarm system shall be connected
to or use any telephone lines assigned to any agency of the Town,
including the 911 emergency line, except those authorized by the First
Selectman.
