§ 5.59.020 — Definitions

5.59.020 - Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: False fire alarm means the activation of a fire alarm system resulting in a response by the fire department and which is caused by the negligence or intentional misuse of the fire alarm system by owner, its employees, agents or any other activation of a fire alarm system not caused by heat, smoke or fire, exclusive of a nuisance fire alarm. Fire alarm agent means any person who is self-employed or employed either directly or indirectly by a fire alarm business whose duties include any of the following: selling, maintaining, leasing, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving or installing a fire alarm system in or on any building, place or premises. Fire alarm business means any person conducting or engaged in the business of selling, leasing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving, installing, or monitoring a fire alarm system in or on any building, place or premises. Fire alarm device means a device or alarm that is designed to respond either manually or automatically to smoke, fire, or activation of a fire suppression system. Fire alarm monitoring company means a person in the business of providing monitoring services. Fire alarm system means a combination of approved compatible devices with the necessary electrical interconnection and energy to produce an alarm signal in the event of a fire or emergency medical situation or both, and when activated, emits a sound or transmits a signal to indicate that an emergency situation exists. Fire alarm user means any person responsible for operating a fire alarm system at any premises in the city. Fire Department means any employee of the Fire Department.

(Ord. 7757, § 115, 2026; Ord. 6977 § 1, 2008)