As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ALARM SYSTEMS
Fire, burglar or other detection systems connected to the Police
Department alarm panel or a commercial alarm company to alert the Police and
Fire Departments of danger to persons or property.
FIRE, SMOKE, WATER FLOW AND HEAT DETECTION SYSTEMS
Any device designed to automatically detect the existence of fire,
smoke, automatic activation of water flow in a sprinkler system and extreme
heat which automatically sounds an alarm at the police station or a commercial
alarm company.
INTRUSION ALARMS SYSTEMS
Any device designed to automatically detect an unauthorized entry
into a building and automatically sound an alarm at the police station or
a commercial alarm company.
LOCAL ALARM SYSTEMS
Any detecting device that gives a visible or audible signal to persons
in the vicinity of the premises.
PERSON
Includes any individual, corporation or association.
No permit shall be required for:
B. Alarm systems used solely to warn inhabitants of a structure
of an occurrence where the signal does not carry to adjoining property or
public ways.
The Police Department is authorized to issue citations and summons for
violations of this chapter.