§ 3-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Alarm system means any equipment or device which emits an audible, visual, or electric signal upon the detection of a potential burglary, robbery, fire, medical emergency, trespass, or property intrusion. "Alarm system" does not include anti-theft or tampering alarms installed in any motor vehicle. "Alarm system" does not include smoke detectors which emit only an audible alarm signal and which are installed within individual dwelling units.

Alarm user means any person in control of any building, structure, facility or tract of land wherein or whereon an alarm system is used or maintained within the city.

False alarm means an alarm signal eliciting a response by public safety personnel when a situation requiring a response does not exist, and which is caused by the activation of the alarm system through mechanical failure, alarm malfunction, improper installation or the inadvertence of the owner or lessee of the alarm system or of his employees or agents. "False alarm" does not include an alarm caused by climatic conditions such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, utility line mishaps, violent conditions of nature or any other conditions which are clearly beyond the control of the alarm manufacturer, installer or alarm user.

Public safety communications center means the central facility used to receive emergency requests for public safety services and general information from the public to be dispatched to public safety personnel.

Public safety personnel means all personnel employed by any law enforcement agency, and any fire-fighting personnel and any ambulance personnel.

Sheriff means the Carver County sheriff or his designee.

(Ord. No. 72, § 3, 5-3-84)