The following words, terms and phrases, as used in this
chapter, shall have the following meanings given herein, unless the context
specifically and clearly indicates otherwise:
AUDIBLE ALARM
Any device, bell, horn or siren which is attached to the interior
or exterior of a building and emits a warning signal audible outside the building
and designed to attract attention when activated by a criminal act or other
emergency requiring police, fire or emergency personnel to respond.
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION DEVICE
An electronically, electrically or mechanically operated instrument
composed of sensory apparatus and related hardware which automatically transmits
an alarm over regular telephone lines by direct or indirect (through a central
processing center or intermediary) connection to the police or a fire company,
upon receipt of a stimulus from sensory apparatus that has detected a physical
force or condition inherently characteristic of a fire or intrusion.
FALSE ALARM
Any signal activated by an automatic protection device, any audible
alarm or any other kind of direct or indirect signal given to the police or
fire communication center to which police or a fire company respond, which
is not the result of a fire, burglary, robbery, attempted burglary or robbery
or similar emergency.
FIRE COMPANY
The Skippack Fire Company or any other fire company responding pursuant
to any mutual aid agreement.
PERSON
Any person or persons, corporation, association, partnership, company,
owner, occupant, lessee or any agency, organization or other entity recognized
by law as the subjects of rights and duties.
TOWNSHIP
The Township of Skippack, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
USER
Any person who owns, leases or otherwise possesses an automatic protection
device for use on any property in Skippack Township.