Ordinances Regulating Burglar Alarms
Please be advised that in accordance with Article II, Sections 9-31 through 9-37 of the City Code or Ordinances Regulating Burglar Alarms, alarm users:
1. Are NOT REQUIRED to have a PERMIT.
2. Must POST A VISIBLE NOTICE with the name of the person or company responsible for the alarm.
3. Must DEACTIVATE audible alarm in 30 minutes or less.
4. Must have an AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY which prevents alarm activations due to power failures or electrical storms.
5. Must pay the SERVICE FEE within 30 days or be subject to a FINE of $35.00 per alarm.
6. Services fees are per fiscal year beginning each October 1st.
Billing Inquires (561) 393-7750
Incident Inquiries (561) 338-1329
| Number of Occurrences |
Service Fees |
| First two (2) false alarms |
Free of charge |
| 3rd through 4th false alarms |
$150.00 each |
| 5th through 10th false alarms |
$300.00 each |
| 11th through 15th false alarms |
$750.00 each |
| 16th and above false alarms |
$1000.00 each |
| Failure to pay within 30days |
$35.00 each |
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