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 Alexandria
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 4. Public Safety
 Chapter 4. Security Alarm Systems

§ 4-4-1. Definitions.  

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  • (a)

    Audible alarm. A device located at the protected premises which generates an audible signal when activated. This device is designed to signal a breach of security.

    (b)

    Automatic dialing device. A device at the protected premises which is interconnected to the telephone line and is programmed to select a telephone number which terminates at the Alexandria Police Department and transmits a prerecorded voice message or code which signals the existence of criminal activity at the protected premises.

    (c)

    False alarm. Any security alarm signal, whether or not from an audible alarm system, communicated directly or indirectly to the Alexandria Police Department which is not in response to actual or threatened criminal activity requiring an immediate police response, including signals which are negligently, accidentally or inadvertently activated, which are the result of faulty, malfunctioning or improperly installed or maintained equipment and which are purposely activated to summon the police; provided, that a false alarm shall not include a signal activated by unusually severe weather conditions or other causes which are determined by the chief of police or his designee to be beyond the control of the user.

    (d)

    Person. Any individual, group or persons, firm, partnership, company, corporation or association of any kind.

    (e)

    Protected premises. The premises upon which a security alarm system is located.

    (f)

    Security alarm system. Any assembly of equipment or a device designated to detect and signal unauthorized intrusion, attempted burglary, robbery or other criminal activity at the protected premises. A security alarm system may include a system connected to a central station or any other system which directly signals the police department.

    (g)

    User. Any person using a security alarm system regardless of whether or not the person owns the premises on which the security alarm system is located. (Code 1963, as amended by Ord. No. 2480, 6/14/80, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 3095, 11/16/85, Sec. 1; Ord. No. 3363, 4/15/89, Sec. 1)