As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ALARM DEVICE
Any type of alarm system providing warning of intrusion,
fire, smoke, flood or other peril.
ALARM INSTALLATION
Any alarm device or combination of devices installed for
one or more buildings.
FALSE ALARM
Any alarm actuated by inadvertence, negligence or the unintentional
act of someone other than an intruder and shall include, as well,
alarms caused by malfunctioning of the alarm device or other relevant
equipment.
LOCAL ALARM
Any alarm or device which, when actuated, produces a signal,
such as store burglar alarms actuating bell devices.
PERSON
Any person owning an alarm device or local alarm within the
scope of this chapter.
The Chief of Police may promulgate written rules
and regulations supplementing this chapter in order to provide for
recordkeeping and efficient management of the system, provided that
the Borough Council shall first approve the rules or any changes thereto
by appropriate resolution.
Any person, firm or corporation found guilty in the Municipal
Court of the Borough for violation of the terms of this chapter shall
be subject to a fine of not more than $200 or imprisonment for a period
not exceeding 90 days, or both.