The following words, terms and phrases shall have the following
meanings unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
Radio frequencies between 806 and 870 MHz.
A vendor capable of installing a BDA or DAS who has a current
FCC license (or equivalent) for two-way radio on file with the Department
of Public Safety, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Any mechanical or electrically operated device or instrument
composed of sensory apparatus and related hardware which is designed
or used for the detection of an unauthorized entry into a building,
structure or facility or an attempt thereof or designed or used for
alerting others of the commission or attempted commission of an unlawful
act within a building, structure or facility or designed or used for
the detection of fire, flames or smoke within a building, structure
or facility, or any combination thereof, and which emits a sound or
transmits a signal or message when activated. "Automatic protection
device" includes but is not limited to audible alarms, automatic dialing
devices, alarms connected directly to a communications center, alarms
relayed through any private central station and proprietary alarms.
The following devices shall not be included under the definition:
Devices which are not designed or used to register alarms that
are audible, visible or perceptible outside of the protected building,
structure or facility such as those systems designed for the detection
of equipment malfunctions.
Devices which are designed, used or provided for the sole purpose
of evacuation of occupants of industries, institutions and other similar
premises.
Devices which are designed for and installed upon motorized
vehicles or trailers.
Devices maintained and/or operated by the Upper Allen Township
Police Department and/or the Upper Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department
used for the detection of unlawful acts or for demonstration purposes.
Bidirectional amplifier.
Cumberland County Department of Public Safety, Technical
Systems.
Any large building or enclosure used or intended for use
in the operation of one or more business enterprises for the sale
and distribution of any product, commodity, article or service used
or intended for use for any social, amusement, religious, educational,
charitable or public purpose, and shall include institutional dormitories,
individual condominium units and integral units within a single structure
(such as flex-space offices). Includes the gross floor area, including
storage areas, basements, attics, and stairwells.
The Cumberland County Communications Center, the Upper Allen
Township Police Department headquarters, any base of the Upper Allen
Township Volunteer Fire Department or any other specifically authorized
location.
Distributed antenna system.
DAQ 1: Unusable. Speech present but not understandable.
DAQ 2: Speech understandable with considerable effort. Requires
frequent repetition due to noise or distortion.
DAQ 3: Speech understandable with slight effort. Requires occasional
repetition due to noise or distortion.
DAQ 3.4: Speech understandable without repetition. Some noise
or distortion present.
DAQ 4: Speech easily understandable. Little noise or distortion.
DAQ 4.5: Speech easily understandable. Rare noise or distortion.
DAQ 5: Perfect. No distortion or noise discernible.
Emergency communications center.
Any activation of an automatic protection device signal or
notification of such activation by any means resulting in or expecting
the response of the Upper Allen Township Police Department and/or
the Upper Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department where an emergency
does not or did not exist at the time of such activation. The term
does not include alarms caused by hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes,
floods or other violent acts of God.
Federal Communications Commission.
The Chief of Fire of the Upper Allen Township Volunteer Fire
Department or his designated representative.
Any and all officers, members and equipment of the Upper
Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department.
An officer appointed by the Board of Commissioners or his
designated representative. The Municipal Fire Official may also be
referred to as the fire code official or Fire Marshal.
Frequency range(s) being used will be determined by the Cumberland
County Department of Public Safety, Technical Systems (CCDPS).
Buildings that meet one or more of the following characteristics:
Minus (-) 95 dBm (milliwatts) or as set forth by Cumberland
County Department of Public Safety.
National Fire Protection Association.
Any person, group, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company or organization of any kind.
The Chief of Police of the Upper Allen Township Police Department
or his designated representative.
All members of the Upper Allen Township Police Department.
Police, fire and emergency medical personnel, and as set
forth by the Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners.
The reports, incidents, statistics or files of the Upper
Allen Township Police Department and/or the Upper Allen Township Volunteer
Fire Department.
Telecommunications Industry Association/Telecommunications
Systems Bulletin.
A condition whereby an automatic protection device is in
a pre-alarm condition, commonly referred to as a "trouble setting,"
and a communications center receives notification of such a condition.
In the absence of an actual emergency, a trouble alarm shall be considered
a false alarm.
