§ 8.04.010. Definitions.

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For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given in this section:

"Alarm system" means any device designed, when actuated, to produce or emit a sound or transmit a signal or message for the purpose of alerting others to the existence of an emergency situation requiring immediate investigation by alarm, police, fire or other agent, except that this definition shall not include residential battery-operated smoke alarms not connected with an outside source or location.

"Borough alarm administrator" means the borough clerk or any other person authorized by the borough council to be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and the performance of any administrative duties regarding the regulation and control of alarm business, agents and systems in the borough.

"False alarm" means the activation of the alarm system by causes other than those to which the alarm system was designed or intended to respond.

"Fire department" means the volunteer fire company or companies located within the borough of Ship Bottom.

(Ord. 91-21 § 1 (part), 1991: prior code § 25-1)

                    
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