[Adopted 2-14-1991 by Ord. No. 91-1]
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly
appears from the context:
ALARM SYSTEM
Any device designed or used for detection of smoke, fire,
medical emergency, unlawful entry into the building or facility, or
for alerting persons in the attempt or commission of a crime and which
is directly connected to an audible alarm or the transmission of a
related signal or message which is used to evoke an emergency response
to any address or separate component of any system.
AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE DIALER
A.
An automatic telephone dialer is any device
which can be programmed to automatically dial a telephone number and
upon having that number answered, deliver a prerecorded message or
other signal, which conveys to the answering party information about
some event the automatic telephone dialer is designed to monitor,
such as fire, burglary, the proper operation of machinery, equipment,
or medical emergency.
B.
In operation, the automatic telephone dialer
would sense the presence of smoke or fire, unlawful entry, the improper
operation of equipment or medical emergency and automatically dial
a preprogrammed number and report to the party answering exactly what
was taking place.
NUISANCE ALARM
A nuisance alarm shall mean the activation of any alarm system
or automatic telephone dialer alarm due to other than the said purpose
for which the alarm system is designed. Any activation of any alarm
system or automatic telephone dialer alarm that is caused by violent
natural catastrophic conditions including electrical storms or power
outages or conditions beyond the control of the permit holder will
not constitute a nuisance alarm.
PERMIT HOLDER
A person to whom the Police Department or Borough Secretary
has issued an alarm device permit.
PERSON
An individual, corporation, partnership, incorporated association,
or other similar entity.