Southaven Code of Ordinances § 8-186 Definitions.
Sec. 8-186. - 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:
Emergency alarm systems means an assembly of equipment or devices which is designed, arranged, or used for the detection of a hazardous condition or an unauthorized entry or attempted entry into a building, structure or facility, and which emits a sound, or transmits a signal or message when activated, to which annunciation a law enforcement agency or other emergency service may be summoned to respond.
False alarm means the activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, or through the negligence of the owner or user of the alarm system, which activation results in a response by the police or fire departments, or other emergency service agency.
Malicious false alarm means intentional false reporting to the police or fire department of an emergency condition, or the intentional setting off of an alarm system which will cause another to report the signal. However, this is not to include the testing of an alarm system by a licensed alarm business under guidelines established by the police, fire service, or emergency service agency.
Notice means written notice, given by the issuance of a citation left at the scene of a false alarm by officers of the police or fire departments, or given by U.S. mail addressed to the owner or lessee to be notified at his last known address. Service of such notice shall be effective upon the completion of personal service or upon the placing of the same in the custody of the U.S. Postal Service.
(Ord. No. 63, §§ 1, 5, 6-5-90)