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Section 12-27 Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Alarm system means any mechanism or device which is designed to automatically transmit to the police department, fire department, or receiving station a signal, message, warning or other indication of any occurrence requiring police or fire department response. Alarm system business means any person who installs, services or responds to electrical, electronic or mechanical alarms, signal devices, burglar alarms, fire alarms, television cameras or still cameras used to detect fire, burglary, breaking and entering, shoplifting, pilferage, theft, or any other intrusion. However, it shall not include a business which merely manufactures or sells alarm systems unless such business installs, services, or responds to alarm systems at the protected premises. Further this definition does not include a person who owns and installs an alarm system on property owned or leased by that person. Alarm system user means any person in control of any building, structure or facility wherein an alarm system is installed, operated and maintained. Local alarm system means any mechanism or device which, when activated, causes an audible or visual signal or both to be activated only in or on the premises wherein the system is installed, operated, and maintained. Response means the dispatching by the city of personnel and equipment to the scene upon activation of an alarm system. Unfounded call for service means the activation of an alarm system eliciting a response by police or fire department when a situation requiring such response does not in fact exist. This definition includes accidental, avoidable or unnecessary alarm system activation due to alarm system user error, equipment malfunction, or improper or unsuitable equipment, but does not include an alarm system activation caused by acts of nature, electrical power surges outside the alarm system or other extraordinary circumstances not reasonably subject to control by the alarm system user or alarm system business. Unfounded calls for service day means the twenty-four-hour period of the calendar day during which the unfounded call for service is made. (Ord. of 3-9-87, III) Cross reference--Definitions and rules of construction generally, 1-2.
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