Definitions for Alarm System Rules

As used in this Article, unless the context requires otherwise:of an alarm system means the emission of an audible or silent alarm or signal generated by an alarm system, including the transmission of a message by means of an automatic telephone dialer.means any single device or assembly of equipment designed to signal the occurrence of an emergency, including illegal entry or other activity requiring immediate attention, to which the Police Department is expected to respond or does respond, and that emits an audible alarm or transmits a signal or message, including a telephonic message, when activated. The term does not include alarms installed in motor vehicles or fire alarms.means a subordinate designated by the Chief of Police to administer this Article.means any person owning or leasing an alarm system, or on whose premises an alarm system is maintained.means the Chief of Police of the Kaua'i Police Department.means a common technical difficulty or malfunction which causes an alarm system to generate a series of false alarms.means: (1) an unauthorized entry or attempted unauthorized entry into a building, place, or premises, excluding any motor vehicle; or (2) the commission of a crime.means any law enforcement, fire, or medical service.means any alarm activation that is communicated to an emergency service but that is not in response to an actual or threatened criminal act or violation.means written notice, served personally or mailed, addressed to the person to be notified at the person's last known address. Service of such notice shall be deemed effected upon completion of personal service or upon deposit of such notice in the United States mail.means the holder of a permit issued under Sec. 22-22.3.means an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, limited liability company, association, organization, or similar entity, but excludes any agency of the United States, the State of Hawai'i, or the County of Kaua'i.means the Kaua'i Police Department.means a charge assessed to a permit holder to offset the County's cost of responding to a false alarm as set forth in this Code.