(1) “Automatic dialing device” means a device which is interconnected and is programmed to select predetermined telephone number and transmit by voice message or code signal an emergency message indicating a need for an emergency response.

(2) “Sheriff” includes the Sheriff of Clallam County and/or his designee.

(3) “False alarm” means the activation of a burglary, robbery, fire or other emergency alarm by other than a forced entry, attempted forced entry, unlawful entry, or actual robbery or attempted robbery on the premises, and at a time when no robbery, burglary, or crime involving a foreseeable risk of grievous bodily harm is being committed or attempted upon the premises. “False alarm” further includes the activation of an alarm device at a time when no fire exists on the premises or at a time when no threatened fire involving a foreseeable risk of grievous bodily harm to property damage is present on the premises. “False alarm” further includes the activation of any other emergency assistance request device at any time when there is no foreseeable risk of grievous bodily harm to any person upon the premises or property damage upon the premises from which said alarm is activated.

(4) “Fire Marshal” shall be the Fire Marshal of Clallam County and/or his designee.

(5) “Interconnect” means to connect an alarm system, including an automatic dialing device, either directly or through a mechanical device for the purpose of transmitting a message upon the activation of an alarm system.

(6) “Owner” means the person having or maintaining the alarm on premises owned and/or occupied by him.

(7) “Person” means any natural person, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, or corporation of any character whatsoever.

(8) “Response” shall be deemed to have occurred when the Sheriff’s Department or any fire department, as the case may be, begins to proceed towards the premises as the result of an activation of an alarm.

(9) “Service,” or its derivatives, shall be construed to mean personal service or service by certified mail, return receipt requested.