As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AUTOMATIC ALARM SYSTEM
Under this chapter, any device or system which conveys to
the answering party information about some event the device or system
is designed to monitor such as fire or burglary. In operation, the
automatic alarm system would sense the presence of fire or unlawful
entry and automatically notify the answering party of exactly what
is taking place.
This chapter would require that all automatic alarm systems
which are programmed to report directly or through an agent to the
Emergency Communications Center for Kidder Township be registered
with the Kidder Township Police Department so that each piece of automated
equipment could be properly identified.
Automatic alarm systems which are owned and operated by individuals,
businesses, corporations, or other organizations but are not programmed
to contact the Emergency Communications Center for Kidder Township
directly or through an agent are not subject to the rules of this
chapter, except as follows:
A. Any
individual, business, corporation or other entity that is engaged
in the general business activity of receiving alarm signals from automatic
alarm systems of any type, and who, as a part of their relationship,
understanding or contract with their customer agrees to forward all
incoming alarm systems, automatically or by phone to the Emergency
Communications System serving Kidder Township, shall register each
piece of equipment they are monitoring, the location, and type of
service provided with the Kidder Township Police Department.