Definitions for alarm system rules

Whenever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, certain words and terms are defined as follows: "Alarm business" means any individual, corporation, or other business entity that engages in selling, leasing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving, or installing any alarm system in or on any building, place, or premises, except motor vehicles. "Alarm system" means any device that is designed for the detection of an unauthorized entry onto or into any premises, except motor vehicles, or for alerting others to the commission of an unlawful act, or both, and which emits a sound or transmits a signal or message when activated. Independently controlled alarms within the same premises shall not constitute separate alarm systems. "Alarm system administrator" means the person designated by the chief to administer some or all of the provisions of this chapter. "Alarm system user" means any owner, occupant, or other person having control over or charge of any business or residential premises with an alarm system. "Business premises" means any building owned, leased, or within the possession or control of a sole proprietorship, partnership, association, or corporation. "Chief" means the chief of police. "False alarm" means any alarm system activation that is communicated to the police, but which is not in response to an actual or threatened criminal act or violation. False alarms include alarm activations caused by negligence, improperly installed or maintained equipment, and efforts to summon the police for a purpose other than that for which the alarm is designed. False alarms shall not include alarm activations for which the cause cannot be determined, is in reasonable doubt, or is beyond the control of the alarm user or alarm business. "Government entities" means any federal, state or county agency, branch, department, or other unit of government. "Monitoring" means to receive signals from an alarm system and relay an alarm dispatch request to the police. "Monitoring company" means a company that provides monitoring services for alarm systems. "Residential premises" means any building designed or used for residential purposes. (Ord. No. 4157, § 1, 2014)