§ 115-3. Definitions.  


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  • As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
    ALARM CONSOLE
    The console or control panel of devices giving a visual or audio response, or both, and located within the confines of Lancaster County Control or elsewhere.
    ALARM DEVICE
    Any type of alarm system actuating equipment in the alarm console providing warning of intrusion, fire, smoke, flood or other peril.
    ALARM SYSTEM
    An alarm device, dial alarm or local alarm or any combination of the same.
    DIAL ALARM
    That type of a device using telephone lines transmitting an alarm directly to Lancaster County Control or other approved site.
    FALSE ALARM
    Any alarm actuated by inadvertence, negligence or unintentional act of someone other than an intruder and shall include, as well, alarms caused by malfunctioning of the alarm system or other relevant equipment but shall not include alarms created by malfunction of the alarm console.
    LOCAL ALARM
    Any alarm or device which, when actuated, produces a signal not connecting to the alarm console, such as a store or home burglar alarm actuating bell or horn devices.
    PERSON
    Includes any natural person, partnership, corporation or association.