(a) “Alarm” means any operable device except an official municipal fire alarm, but including without limitation, automatic dialing devices which telephone a pre-recorded message or transmit a signal or message to the Kenai Police Department and devices that produce an audible or visible signal which is intended to alert the police or some other person that a criminal act or other emergency exists and requires assistance. Devices commonly known as “smoke alarms” intended primarily for residential use and designed to emit a signal upon the detection of smoke, fumes, or heat, shall not be considered alarms for purposes of this chapter.

(b) “Chief of Police” means the chief of the Kenai Police Department or designee.

(c) “False alarm” means an alarm signal that the Chief of Police determines is caused by a reason other than condition which the alarm is designed or intended to detect or a natural phenomenon beyond the control of the owner.

(d) “Owner” means a person who is responsible for the proper operation of an alarm under this chapter and who has registered with the Kenai Police Department pursuant to KMC 12.30.030 of this chapter.