The title of this chapter shall be the "Coatesville Automatic Protection
Device Ordinance."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
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 or firefighters to respond.
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION DEVICE
Any electronic or mechanical instrument or system composed of sensory
apparatus and related components which automatically transmits any form of
alarm or signal, including but not limited to a prerecorded voice alarm, from
the premises to the Police Department or Fire Department radio network upon
receipt of a stimulus from a sensory apparatus that has detected a physical
force or condition inherently characteristic of intrusion or fire.
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 Departments to which police or firemen respond, which is not the result
of a burglary, fire, robbery or similar emergency.
KEY
Use of a telephone or recording equipment to transmit a message or
signal directly or indirectly by an automatic protection device.
Application for a permit for the installation of an automatic protection
device and subsequent installation of such a device pursuant to a permit issued
or the continuance of the installation of any automatic protection device
already installed at the effective date of this chapter shall constitute consent
by the owner or lessee thereof and authorization for the inspection of any
such installation and/or operation of any such automatic protection device
by the Chief of Police, Code Enforcement Officer or other authorized personnel
of the city, at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, except in emergency
situations.
The installation of an automatic protection device shall constitute
consent by the owner or lessee thereof and authorization to police or other
emergency personnel to enter upon the owner's or lessee's premises in whatever
manner necessary, including forcible entry, in response to an alarm or signal
from an automatic protection device.
No person shall conduct any tests or demonstrations of an automatic
protection device without prior notice and approval of the Coatesville Police
Department and the Chester County police radio network.