Ordinances Regulating Fire Alarms
Please be advised that in accordance with Article III, Sections 7-61 through 7-74 of the City Code or Ordinances Regulating Fire Alarms, alarm users:
1. Must obtain a FIRE ALARM PERMIT from the Fire Department unless the alarm is installed in a single-family residence. With the exception of single-family residences, the operation of a FIRE ALARM within the City of Boca Raton, without a permit for same, constitutes a public nuisance.
2. Must RENEW FIRE ALARM Permit by October 1st of each year.
3. Are allowed TWO FALSE ALARMS in a 12-month period, starting each October 1st. EACH false alarm after the first two is subject to a USER FEE.
4. Must pay USER FEE within 30 days or be subject to a FINE of $37.00 per alarm.
5. Make check payable to City of Boca Raton and return in enclosed envelop.
6. Services fees are per fiscal year beginning each October 1st.
Billing Inquires (561) 393-7750
Incident Inquiries (561) 357-6753
| Number of Occurrences |
Service Fees |
| First two (2) false alarms |
Free of charge |
| 3rd through 4th false alarms |
$250.00 each |
| 5th through 10th false alarms |
$500.00 each |
| 11th through 15th false alarms |
$1000.00 each |
| 16th and above false alarms |
$1750.00 each |
| Failure to pay within 30days |
$37.00 each |
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