[Adopted 10-8-1997]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
An assembly of equipment and/or devices arranged to signal the presence
of a hazard requiring urgent attention and to which police or fire personnel
are expected to respond. This includes, but is not limited to, all burglar
alarms, fire alarms, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, hold-up alarms,
telephone dialer alarms, premises alarms, or alarms on motor vehicles.
Accidental or unintentional activation of an alarm system through
mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or the negligence
of the owner or lessee of an alarm system. Alarms caused by hurricanes, tornadoes,
earthquakes, other infrequent violent conditions, or acts of God, shall not
be considered false alarms.
A.
All persons, firms, or corporations are solely responsible
for the maintenance and upkeep of any alarm system located on their premises.
B.
A maximum of three false alarms shall be allowed from
any alarm system of any person, firm, or corporation without penalty during
any fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
A.
The Orange Police Services shall maintain records of the number of false alarms and violations of § 168-6B.
Any appeals to any part of this article may be made to the Chief of
Police. The Chief of Police may consult with the Fire Chief.