Pasadena, CA 91185-5484

False Alarm Fees

An Alarm user shall be subject to fines, counted by the number of false alarms within a 90-day period (continuous):

Regular False Alarms (Permitted):

1st false alarm - $0

2nd false alarm - $0

3rd+ false alarms - $117/each

Direct Activation/Panic False Alarms (Permitted):

1st+ false alarm - $117/each

False Alarm Activations without a Valid Permit on File:

$369/each*, beginning at the 1st occurrence

*30-Day Waive Provision:  alarm owners who have unpermitted false alarms can register and pay for a permit and have Unpermitted False Alarm Fines 1 & 2 waived - if the registration is completed within 30 days of the first Unpermitted False Alarm 

 

False Alarms Appeals

*Submit a written request/statement as to why you believe the charge and/or occurrence should be waived or removed from your account, along with any supporting documentation (police reports, alarm company documentation, etc.)

*Submit via email using the Contact Us page.

*Be sure to include your name, Permit #, alarm location address, incident date(s) in question, and reason for appeal.

*Be sure to include/attach any supporting documentation (alarm company call log, alarm repair receipts, etc.)

*Submit appeal within fifteen (15) business days of the notice imposing the charge

*The City has thirty (30) business days from the receipt of an appeal to render a decision.