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Alarm Ordinance Bureau
P.O. Box 348720
Sacramento CA 95834-8720
916.874.4616
Public hours of operation:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday
A permit is required in Sacramento County to connect or operate
an alarm system.
The Sheriff's Dept responds to approx 32,000 alarm calls per year and
98% of these calls are false. The Alarm Bureau enforces the Sacramento
County Emergency Alarm Ordinance.
Why do I have to get an alarm permit?
Sacramento County Alarm Ordinance 9.96.085 requires a valid permit on file. The Alarm Ordinance was established in 1986.
Who is required to get a permit?
A valid Alarm permit is required for all security systems with an audible alarm, whether they are monitored by an alarm company or not.
How much is the permit?
The permit fee is $50.00. However, if you are notified by the Alarm Ordinance Bureau that an alarm permit is required and have not complied with the notice, additional fees will accrue:
- After 15 days, a $25.00 surcharge will be added, raising the permit fee to $75.00
- After 45 days, a failure to comply fee of $250.00 will be added, raising the permit fee to $325.00.
How do I get a permit?
An Alarm Permit application must be filled out and returned with the fee to get a permit activated. Mail the signed application with a $50.00 check to:
Sheriff Alarm Bureau
P.O. Box 348720
Sacramento CA 95834-8720
Once your application and fee have been processed, an alarm permit will be mailed.
Do I have to renew my permit?
Yes. Due to the revision to the Sacramento County Emergency Alarm Ordinance,9/4/07, permits are valid for two years. You will receive a courtesy notice at least 30 days prior to the due date. There is no grace period.
What happens if I miss my renewal due date?
After your renewal due date has passed, a $50 reactivation fee ($45 renewal fee and $5 late fee) will be required.
What is an "Audit" invoice?
If you have received an "Audit" invoice it means that you did not renew your permit by your due date and have had an alarm activation at your residence or business. This constitutes a Violation of Chapter fine of $100 plus the $50 reactivation fee as described above.
What if I sell my house and move to a new one? Or I own a business and have either sold it, or moved to a new location?
Alarm permits are non-transferable. The permit is valid for the name and address on the application only. You must notify our office to void the old permit, and apply for a new permit for your new address. The new owner/occupant of your home or business must apply for a permit in their name if they continue to use the alarm system.
Is there anything else I should know?
Always keep your contact information current with your alarm company so they can notify you of an alarm event. It is required that your alarm company have your permit # and expiration date.
If you need help understanding or working your alarm system, contact your alarm company and request additional training.
Contact the Alarm Bureau when any changes in name or address occur, i.e. you are moving or you have sold your home or business.
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