As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALARM DEVICE
Includes any machine or instrument that is capable of sensing
an intrusion into a building or a fire in a building in which automatically
causes a transmission or relay or results in the transmission or relay
of a warning or message to the Police or Fire Department.
An alarm device that is capable of sending a message, code,
signal or prerecorded voice message automatically shall not be connected
to any phone line terminating in the Stratford Police Department.
A person, corporation or commercial enterprise shall be subject to penalties imposed under §
46-3 of this chapter under the following conditions:
A. When
the person, corporation or commercial enterprise fails to inform Police
or Fire Department officials before the test of such alarm devices.
B. When
the person, corporation or commercial enterprise is aware of a malfunction
or failure in an alarm device or system which is likely to cause a
false alarm and fails to notify police or alarm officials.