The Alachua County False Alarm Ordinance, administered by the False Alarm Reduction Unit (FARU) for both Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, aims to reduce false alarms that burden law enforcement and fire-rescue services. Here's a summary of the key points and registration requirements based on available information:

Key Points of the Alachua County False Alarm Ordinance:

1. Purpose: The ordinance is designed to minimize false alarms, which are defined as alarms triggered without evidence of criminal activity, attempted crime, fire, or life safety issues. FARU has reduced false alarms by 75% through partnerships with alarm companies and users.
2. Permit Requirement:
   • Every alarm operator must annually apply for a nontransferable alarm permit through the False Alarm Reduction Unit at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
   • The permit is valid for one year and expires thereafter, requiring renewal.
   • Failure to maintain a valid permit can result in fines of $200 or more (up to $300 in some cases).
3. False Alarm Fees:
   • Fees are charged on a sliding scale based on the number of false alarms in a permit year, per the Alachua County Schedule of Fees and Charges.
   • Example fees: $25 for the first and second false alarms, but the first false alarm is free if the operator has a valid permit.
4. Alarm Company Requirements:
   • Monitoring companies must verify burglar alarm calls before requesting emergency dispatch and maintain records for at least one year.
   • Contractors must be registered, carry ID, use equipment meeting Underwriters Laboratories or American National Standards Institute standards, and provide written notice to users about potential registration requirements.
5. Administration:
   • FARU handles permit applications, false alarm notifications, fee collection, public education, and regulation of alarm system contractors.

Do You Have to Register Your Alarm?

Yes, if you operate an alarm system in Alachua County or the City of Gainesville, you are required to register it annually with the False Alarm Reduction Unit. This applies to both burglar and fire alarms. The registration process involves submitting an Annual Alarm Permit Application to FARU, which can be mailed to:

False Alarm Reduction Unit PO Box 5489 Gainesville, FL 32627 Phone: 352-264-6650 Email: faru@alachuasheriff.org

Some alarm companies, like Crime Prevention Security Systems, may handle the initial registration paperwork for you when you sign up for monitoring services. However, you are responsible for ensuring the permit is renewed annually to avoid fines.

Additional Notes:

• For detailed ordinance information, refer to Alachua County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 121, Articles II and III, Sections 121.50–121.65, and the City of Gainesville’s Ordinance 0-00-36.
• You can find the permit application and pay fees online via FARU’s website (www.faru.us) or contact them for assistance.

If you have an alarm system, ensure it’s registered to comply with the ordinance and avoid penalties. For specific questions or to confirm your status, contact FARU directly.

Contact Baker County Sheriff’s Office: Reach out to verify if an alarm registration program exists. You can call their non-emergency line at (904) 259-2231 or visit their website at www.bakersheriff.org for contact details or forms.

Contact the Bay County Sheriff’s Office: Call the non-emergency line at (850) 747-4700 or check www.bayso.org to inquire about any false alarm ordinance or registration requirements. They may direct you to a third-party administrator like CryWolf if one is used.

Contact the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office: Call the non-emergency line at (904) 966-2276 or visit www.bradfordsheriff.org to inquire about any false alarm policies or registration requirements. They can clarify if a permit is needed for your alarm system.

False alarm means the activation of any security, fire or life alert alarm system which results in the response of law enforcement or public safety, caused by the negligence or intentional misuse of the system by the owner or his or her employees, servants, agents or any other activation not caused by forced entry, attempted forced entry or criminal act exclusive of alarm malfunctions as defined above. An activated alarm is not considered a false alarm if the alarm is activated due to malicious cause beyond the control of the owner, or to acts of God beyond the control of the owner such as lightning strikes or severe weather conditions.

Alarm Registration Requirements for Owners

No County-Wide Registration Mandate in Unincorporated Areas: The Broward County False Alarm Ordinance (Chapter 21, Article III) does not explicitly require alarm owners in unincorporated areas to register their alarm systems with the county or Sheriff’s Office, unlike some cities within Broward (e.g., Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood) (,). The focus is primarily on penalizing false alarms rather than mandating universal registration.

• Municipal Variations: Many cities in Broward County, such as Fort Lauderdale (), Hollywood (), and North Lauderdale (), have their own ordinances requiring alarm registration. If you live in an incorporated city, you must follow the city’s specific requirements (see below for details).
• Permit for New Installations: While not explicitly required for existing systems in unincorporated areas, new alarm installations may need to comply with building codes and permitting processes through the Broward County Building Code Services Division (). This typically involves submitting plans for review to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code, but it’s not an ongoing registration requirement.
• False Alarm Implications: Even without mandatory registration, unregistered systems in unincorporated areas may face higher fines or scrutiny for false alarms. Registering with your alarm company or local authorities (if required by a city) can help streamline emergency responses.

City-Specific Requirements in Broward County

Since Broward County includes many incorporated cities with their own ordinances, here are examples of registration requirements in key cities, as these may apply depending on your location:

• Fort Lauderdale ():
  • Registration Required: Alarm users must register their alarm systems with the city and obtain an alarm certificate before operation. Existing systems as of the ordinance’s adoption had 90 days to register ().
  • Fee: A one-time fee of $50 for residential and commercial locations, with annual renewals by January 31 (no additional fee for renewals).
  • False Alarm Fines (for both registered and unregistered systems):
    • 1st alarm: $0
    • 2nd alarm: $75 (residential), $125 (commercial)
    • 3rd alarm: $100 (residential), higher for commercial
    • 4th–5th alarms: $200 each
    • 6th alarm and above: $120 each
  • Administered by PM AM Corporation, a third-party managing notifications and billing.
• Hollywood ():
  • Registration Required: All security alarm systems must be registered with the city under Chapter 93 of the Code of Ordinances.
  • Fee: Not specified in the references, but registration is managed by PM AM Corporation.
  • Process: Contact the City of Hollywood or PM AM Corporation for forms or online registration.
• North Lauderdale ():
  • Registration Required: Both residential and non-residential alarm systems must be registered with the city.
  • Fee: Initial registration fee of $25.
• Oakland Park ():
  • No Registration Required: The city explicitly does not require alarm system registration, but false alarm fees may apply (contact Wendy Garfinkle, Crime Analyst, at 954-202-3146 or wendy_garfinkle@sheriff.org for details).

Recommended Steps for Alarm Owners

To ensure compliance in Broward County:

1. Determine Your Location:
   • If you live in an unincorporated area, contact the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency: 954-764-4357 or www.sheriff.org) to confirm whether any registration or permitting is required for your alarm system. The lack of a clear registration mandate suggests you may not need to register unless notified after a false alarm.
   • If you live in an incorporated city (e.g., Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, North Lauderdale), contact the city’s police department or designated administrator (e.g., PM AM Corporation) to confirm registration requirements.
2. Check with Your Alarm Company:
   • Monitoring companies often handle registration or compliance paperwork. Ask if they register your system with the county or city (e.g., ) or provide guidance on local requirements.
3. Maintain Your System:
   • Regularly test and maintain your alarm to prevent false activations, which could trigger fines or registration requirements, especially in cities like Fort Lauderdale ().
4. Verify Permitting for New Installations:
   • For new alarm systems, contact the Broward County Building Code Services Division (954-765-4400 or www.broward.org) to confirm if a permit is needed for installation ().
5. Confirm City-Specific Rules:
   • If you’re in a city like Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood, visit their websites (e.g., www.fortlauderdale.gov, www.hollywoodfl.org) or contact their police departments for registration forms and fee details.

To ensure compliance in Calhoun County:

1. Contact the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office: Call (850) 674-5049 or visit www.calhounsheriff.com to confirm whether any false alarm policies or registration requirements exist.
2. Check with the Building Department: For new or modified alarm systems, contact the Calhoun County Building Department (850-674-4545, www.calhouncountyfl.gov) to verify permitting requirements.
3. Consult Your Alarm Company: Ask your monitoring service (e.g., ADT) if they know of any local requirements or handle permitting for new installations.
4. Verify Municipal Rules: If in Blountstown, contact the Blountstown Police Department (850-674-5987) or city hall to check for city-specific ordinances.
5. Maintain Your System: Regularly test your alarm to prevent false activations, which could prompt scrutiny if a policy exists.

In an effort to reach this goal the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners amended Charlotte County Code Chapter 2-5, Article VI, requiring the registration of security alarm systems and penalizing owners of alarm systems that generate multiple false alarms. 

Both business and residential subscribers must register once a year. You may obtain a registration form at any Charlotte County Sheriff's District Offices or by contacting the Alarm Coordinator at (941) 575-5284

There will be an initial $25 registration fee. Renewal fees will be $25 per year, only if there was a false alarm within your registration period. A late fee of $5 will be assessed for every 30 days late, up to a maximum of $25.

Your registration year begins the date you pay your initial registration fee. Your registration expires 12 months from your registration date.

False Police Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

• 3^rd: $45
• 4^th: $70
• 5^th: $90
• 6^th: $100-500
• 7^th: $100-500
• 8^th: $100-500
• 9^th: $100-500
• 10^th: $100-500
• 11^th: $100-500

The fee schedule for UNREGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

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• Response: The CCSO responds to all types of burglary alarms, but if a residence has a repeated history of false alarms, the CCSO will only respond if the alarm is verified by the alarm monitoring company.
• Verification: After a history of false alarms, the alarm company will be required to get visual confirmation from a person or video footage before the CCSO will respond.
• Fines: For a residential or commercial location with a history of false alarms, fines are issued on a progressive scale:
  • First and second offense: No fine
  • Third offense: $25.00
  • Fourth offense: $50.00
  • Fifth and subsequent offenses: $100.00
• Appeals: Alarm users can appeal a false alarm fine through a written request to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office within 30 days of receiving the fine.

Registration of alarm systems installed in the unincorporated area of Clay County, both commercial and residential, is required pursuant to county ordinance. A permit can be acquired through the Clay County Building Division. Please keep all alarm contact information current.

Clay County Building Division
P.O. Box 1366
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 278-4705

Information

• In addition to any requirements established within the unincorporated area of Clay County Ordinance (Ch 12, Sec 12-124), all alarm contractors must comply with this section. This section denotes the prerequisites prior to applying for an alarm company application.
• Each occurrence of a false alarm from a particular alarm system during any period of 365 days in excess of three shall be deemed unlawful and a violation of this article by the alarm user. The fines range from $25 to $250.
• Alarm fines are paid to the Clay County Clerk of Courts Office.

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Collier County, Florida: Alarm Registration and False Alarm Ordinance

Effective October 10, 2022, the Collier County Sheriff's Office has reinstated enforcement of alarm registration requirements and the false alarm ordinance. Below are the details for registration, payment of fines, and related programs.

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Columbia County Local Law 7-1990 requires the registration of all residential and business alarms in the County.  This includes Burglar, Intrusion and Fire Alarms.  The Columbia County Sheriff's Office maintains a record of these alarms, (except for those in the City of Hudson).

Registration Options:

To register your alarm online, please CLICK HERE.

Alarm Notice with Registration Form, may be used for those not comfortable registering online.  
Once completed, this form may be mailed to the alarm program, or the Sheriff's Office with payment.

PERMIT REGISTRATION

1. An Alarm user must obtain an alarm registration from the County for each property that utilizes an alarm system. The registration fee for residential and commercial locations is $25.00 each.
2. All registrations are valid for the calendar year and must be renewed annually for a yearly renewal fee of $25.00 for residential and commercial locations.
3. Alarm registration cannot be transferred to another person or location.

CIVIL PENALTY

1. An Alarm user must obtain an alarm registration from the County for each property that utilizes an alarm system. The registration fee for residential and commercial locations is $25.00 each.
2. All registrations are valid for the calendar year and must be renewed annually for a yearly renewal fee of $25.00 for residential and commercial locations.
3. Alarm registration cannot be transferred to another person or location.

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No fee will be assessed to residents enrolled in the Quick Response Burglary Prevention Program for the first four false alarms in one calendar year, and for all other alarm users, for the first two false alarms in one calendar year.

https://www.coralgables.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Quick-Response-Burglary-Prevention-Flyer-3-2024_0-CH.pdf

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False Alarms - City of Davenport Ordinance Information

Each false alarm is a separate violation of the ordinance and shall be fined as follows within a year (consecutive 365-day period): 

 1^st False Alarm = No Charge

 2^nd False Alarm = No Charge

 3^rd False Alarm = $50

 4^th False Alarm = $100

 5^th False Alarm = $200

 6^th False Alarm = $300

 7^th False Alarm = $400

 8^th (and over) False Alarm = $500

False alarms cost residents (fines and personal inconvenience) and city emergency services (tax dollars and response time).

Please help us keep false alarms to a minimum in efforts to ensure that our teams are available to respond to emergency situations.

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To register an alarm in DeSoto City, Florida, you will need to register with the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office. Alarm registrations are handled through the Pasco Sheriff's Office Alarm Registration website (alarm-registry.pascosheriff.org) and are required annually by September 1st, or within 30 days of installing a new alarm system. The registration process is typically free and helps the sheriff's office contact you in case of an emergency. 

The fine will be as follows:

Registered Systems

• 1st Offense - Warning
• 2nd Offense - Warning
• 3rd Offense - $50
• 4th Offense - $100
• 5th Offense - $200
• 6th Offense - $400
• 7th or more - $500

Non-Registered Systems

• 1st Offense - Warning
• 2nd Offense - $100
• 3rd Offense - $200
• 4th Offense - $400
• 5th or more - $500

*Registration is free and must be done by September 1st OR within 15 days of the installation of a new system.

*Failure to register could result in a warning and increased fines under the fine schedule shown above.

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Generally. For a response by the sheriff's office, a county fire department, an emergency medical agency or any other county-funded emergency response agency to any false alarm within the county, the sheriff shall charge the alarm user fees as follows:

For a response to premises at which no other false alarm has occurred within the preceding six-month period, referred to in this section as a first response, no fee shall be charged, but the alarm user shall, within three (3) working days after notice to do so, make a written report to the sheriff on forms prescribed by him setting forth the cause of such false alarm, the corrective action taken, whether such alarm has been inspected by an authorized serviceman, and such other information as the sheriff may reasonably require to determine the cause of such false alarm.

For a second response to premises within six (6) months after a first response, no fee shall be charged, but a written report shall be required as for a first response.

For a third response to premises within six (6) months after such first response, a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged the alarm user, and if such third false alarm or any such succeeding false alarm is a result of failure to take necessary corrective action, the sheriff may order the disconnection of such alarm system and it shall be unlawful to reconnect such alarm system until such corrective action is taken, provided that no disconnection shall be ordered as to any premises required by law to have an alarm system in operation.

In those instances where the alarm user is required by law to have an alarm system in operation, thereby prohibiting the disconnection for repeated failure to take necessary corrective action, the false alarm fee charged the alarm user shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each such false alarm in excess of two (2) within the six-month period.

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• An Alarm user must obtain an alarm registration from the City for each property that utilizes an alarm system.
• The annual registration fee for residential and commercial location is $25.00.
• Senior citizens (65 or older, residential only) pay a discounted rate of $12.00 for the initial registration fee.
• All registrations are valid for 1 year from the issue date and automatically renewed.
• Alarm registrations cannot be transferred to another person or location.


• False Alarm Fine for Registered locations:
  1st false alarm - No fine
  2nd false alarm - $50.00, can be waived on completion of alarm school within 45 days from the invoice date.
  3rd false alarm - $75.00
  4th false alarm - $100.00
  5th false alarm - $150.00
  6th and above false alarm - $200.00 each.
  
  False Alarm Fine for unregistered locations:
  1st false alarm - $50.00
  2nd false alarm - $150.00
  3rd false alarm - $175.00
  4th false alarm - $200.00
  5th false alarm - $250.00
  6th and above false alarm - $300.00 each.
  
  One-time late fee of $25 shall be charged if the alarm user fails to pay the invoice within 30 days from the invoice date.

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Do I need to register my alarm with the county?

Hollywood

1. To register online, go to https://www.cityalarmpermit.us/Pages/Home.html?CityId=8fT8WRKp93M=  Your application will be processed and a decal number will be assigned. The City will email you a copy of the completed application with the decal number. Once you have the decal number you may go online and  Pay alarm registration fee
   • New Residents: Chapter 93 of the City's Code of Ordinances requires that all security alarm systems must be registered with the City.
   • Payments for Registrations: Hollywood Florida charges a fee for registration, for Residential users it is $29 and for Non-residential users it is $43
   • Payments for false alarm citation:If you prefer to mail your payment or forms, please mail to: City of Hollywood Treasury Division - Alarm Registration PO Box 229045 Hollywood, Florida 33022-9045
2. To register by mail, print and fill out the PDF form

False Police Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

• 1^st: $0
• 2^nd: $0
• 3^rd: $63
• 4^th: $63
• 5^th: $63
• 6^th: $126
• 7^th: $126
• 8^th: $126
• 9^th: $126
• 10^th: $126
• 11^th: $253

The fee schedule for UNREGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

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The ordinance requires all alarm users (individuals, businesses, or entities) to obtain a valid alarm permit from the alarm administrator (designated by the sheriff) before operating any alarm system intended to summon law enforcement response. A separate permit is required for each alarm site (defined as a single premises or location; in multi-tenant buildings like apartments, each tenancy with a separate system counts as its own site). Key requirements include:

• Application Process and Fee:
  • Submit a completed application form with the initial fee of $30 (no refunds). For apartment complexes:
    • If contracted by an individual tenant: Tenant obtains a standard $30 permit and must provide access contact info for the property manager/owner to the monitoring business.
    • If furnished by the complex as an amenity: Owner/manager obtains a master permit for $100 initial + $10 per residential unit (occupied or not), in lieu of individual $30 fees. Separate $30 permits are needed for non-residential areas (e.g., offices, storage).
  • Alarm companies must submit registration info (including the $30 fee) to the administrator within 15 calendar days of installation or takeover. Failure incurs a $90 fine to the company.
  • Application details required: Permit holder's name, address, phone (responsible for maintenance, operation, and fees); site classification (residential, commercial, apartment); alarm purpose (e.g., burglary, holdup); signed certification from user and business (installation/conversion/takeover date, business contact for installation/monitoring/repairs, confirmation of provided operating instructions and user training to avoid false alarms); duress capability classification.
  • Permits are denied if outstanding fines unpaid or prior permit suspended/revoked without correction.
  • False statements in application can lead to permit refusal and fines up to $500 (per Sec. 301.39).
  • Information is confidential.
• Duration and Renewal:
  • Permits expire annually from issuance date. Renew by submitting an updated application before expiration; administrator notifies 30 days prior.
  • Renewal fee: $30, but waived for any year following a zero-false-alarm year.
  • Failure to renew results in non-permitted operation, triggering citations and fines (no waiver).
  • Permits are non-transferable. Notify administrator of changes (e.g., new owner) within 30 days; new owners must re-register.
  • All fees must be paid before issuance/renewal.
• Additional Obligations:
  • Maintain written operating instructions at the site.
  • After 2 false alarms in a year: Have a licensed alarm business inspect the system.
  • After 3: Business must modify system for false-alarm resistance and/or provide more training; submit corrective action report to administrator (copy to sheriff).
  • For non-permitted systems (e.g., revoked/suspended): $50 citation fine; must register within 30 days; ongoing false alarms fined per schedule below.

The sheriff's office administers permits, collects fees into a dedicated trust fund (used only for ordinance administration), and enforces compliance. A 180-day grace period from effective date (October 1, 1999) allowed education without fees.

False Alarm Fees

False alarms are defined as dispatches where officers find no evidence of crime/attempt after investigation (canceled requests before arrival don't count). Actual crimes or attempts are exempt. Fines and actions apply per alarm site over a 12-month period, assessed to the user (or master permit holder for apartments). For apartments: Faulty equipment/installation fines go to owner/manager; user error to tenant (collected via manager).

• Non-Permitted Systems: Operating without a permit (e.g., revoked, suspended, or unregistered) incurs a $50 citation fine + requirement to register within 30 days. Subsequent false alarms follow the above schedule.
• False Alarm User Awareness Class: Optional preemptive attendance (or mandatory at 4th false alarm) to learn prevention; $35 administrative fee covers materials/costs. May waive/reduce fines (e.g., 3rd alarm) via Alarm Review Board recommendation. Held at varied times for accessibility.
• Alarm Business Fines: $100 if technician causes false alarm by not testing system; $90 for failing to notify user of registration need.
• Appeals/Grievances: Appeal fines to Alarm Review Board (5 members: administrator, sheriff rep, alarm business rep, 2 public) within 10 working days (stays fine). Board hears evidence (e.g., repairs, criminal cause) and decides within 30 days (affirm, reverse, modify, or require class). Final administrative decision. Permit denial/suspension/revocation appealable within 20 days (stays action); board decides within 30 days.
• Reinstatement: After revocation, reapply with updated form, pay all fines/citations, and submit notarized business certification of inspection/repairs. If 2 more false alarms within 60 days post-reinstatement, permit revoked again. Sheriff may refuse response to revoked sites (unless crime in progress).

City of Jacksonville :

1. To register online, go to Jacksonville forms
   • New Residents: Registration is required in Jacksonville Florida
   • Payments for Registrations: There is a required fee when registering for city of Jacksonville
   • Payments for false alarm citation: If you prefer to mail your payment, please mail to: P.O. Box 141925, Irving, TX 75014, Phone: 1-877-883-0677
2. To register by mail, you may also visit any JSO substation for a print out of the application to mail in.

   False Fire Alarms

   As of 2/2/2021 no information regarding fire alarms is available.

    

   Frequently asked questions

   As of 2/2/2021 no information regarding this is available

    

   
    

False Police Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

• 1^st: $0
• 2^nd: $0
• 3^rd: $50
• 4^th: $100
• 5^th: $150
• 6^th: $250
• 7^th: $250
• 8^th: $250
• 9^th: $250
• 10^th: $250
• 11^th: $250

The fee schedule for UNREGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

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Under Lee County Ordinance 03-09, all alarm users (homeowners & business owners) must register their alarm systems (monitored & non-monitored) with the Lee County Sheriff Office False Alarm Reduction Unit, FARU.

The $25.00 registration fee is a one-time fee and is non-refundable.

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If you alarm is audible or it has exterior flashing lights it needs to be registered with the Martin County Sheriff's office regardless as to whether it is monitored by an alarm company or self-monitored.

Alarm Fees
First and Second is $25.00 each*
Third and Fourth is $50.00 each
Fifth and Sixth is $75.00 each
Seventh and Eighth is $100.00 each
Ninth and above is $150.00 each
*If the alarm operator has a valid alarm permit, there is no fine for the first false alarm.

All fines are due within 45 days of the date of issuance on the invoice.
Alarm operators who experience no false alarms during a permit year will have their alarm permit renewal fee reduced to $10.00 for the following year provided that the permit is renewed prior to the expiration of the current permit.

A non-permitted alarm system or alarm system with a revoked permit will result in a $200.00 fine in addition to the alarm fine.
As a way of curbing the fees of your false alarm, an Alarm Reduction class will be offered by the Sheriff's Office. By attending this class, you will be given a certificate, which will, in turn, dismisses one false alarm fine for one year.

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Every person who installs, owns, leases, possesses or operates any burglar alarm system within The City of Miramar is required to register the alarm with the Code Compliance Division of the Miramar Police Department, prior to activating the alarm system.

A registration fee of $50.00 must accompany the alarm registration application.
3rd false alarm : $50
6th false alarm : $75
9th false alarm : $125
12th and every additional 3rd false alarm : $250

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City of Naples :

1. To register online, As of 11/12/2020 no information regarding this is available.
• New Customers: Registration is not required in Naples
• Payments for Registrations: As of 11/12/2020 no information regarding this is available.
• Payments for false alarm citation: As of 11/12/2020 no information regarding this is available.

False Fire Alarms

As of 11/12/2020 no information regarding fire alarms is available.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions coming soon....

False Police Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

• 1^st: $0
• 2^nd: $10
• 3^rd: $75
• 4^th: $75
• 5^th: $75
• 6^th: $75
• 7^th: $75
• 8^th: $75
• 9^th: $75
• 10^th: $75
• 11^th: $75

The fee schedule for UNREGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

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The City of Orlando requires you to register your alarm with the city.
Residential Accounts
Number of false alarms within a 12-month period:
1-3 false alarms = No fine
4-6 false alarms = $50 per false alarm
7 or more false alarms = $100 per false alarm
Unregistered residential alarm = $50 per activation Commercial Accounts
Number of false alarms within a 12-month period:
1-2 false alarms = No fine
3-4 false alarms = $50 per false alarm
5 or more false alarms = $100 per false alarm
Unregistered commercial alarm = $50 per activation

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City of Palatka :

1. To register online, go to Palatka Forms
   
• New Customers: Registration is required in Palatka Florida
• Payments for Registrations: There is a required fee of $25 upon registration.
• Payments for false alarm citation:
If you prefer to mail your payment, please mail to: City of Palatka Alarm Program, P.O Box 140517, Irving, TX 75014- 0517
2. To register by mail, print and fill out the PDF form located at Palatka Florida paper forms

False Fire Alarms

As of 12/2/2021 no information regarding fire alarms is available.

Frequently asked questions

As of 12/2/2021 no information regarding this is available

False Police Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

• 1^st: $0
• 2^nd: $0
• 3^rd: $50
• 4^th: $75
• 5^th: $100
• 6^th: $125
• 7^th: $150
• 8^th: $175
• 9^th: $200
• 10^th: $225
• 11^th: $225

The fee schedule for UNREGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

False Fire Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED FIRE false alarms is as follows:

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The initial alarm registration fee shall be $25.00 plus any late fees or penalties. Should an application be made at any time after June 30th of any calendar year, the initial alarm registration fee shall be one-half of the initial registration fee ($12.50) plus the full late penalty. Registrations shall expire on December 31st of each year and must be renewed annually. No registration shall be issued for more than one year. The renewal fee shall be $15.00 per calendar year for each successive yearly renewal, plus any late penalties, if applicable. Alarm registrations are non-assignable and non-transferable and registration fees are non-refundable.

Any alarm system generating over three (3) incidents within any calendar year is subject to a fine;
$25.00 for the fourth (4th) alarm incident,
$50.00 for the fifth (5th) alarm incident,
$100.00 for the sixth (6th) alarm incident
and each subsequent alarm incident occuring within the then current calendar year.

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Registration is free and must be done every year by September 1st OR within 30 days of the installation of a new system. A reminder email will be sent in August containing a link for quick confirmation. If your information has not changed, just click on the link in the email and you will be automatically registered.

The fines for false alarmswill be as follows:

Registered Systems

• 1st Offense - Warning
• 2nd Offense - Warning
• 3rd Offense - $50
• 4th Offense - $100
• 5th Offense - $200
• 6th Offense - $400
• 7th or more - $500

Non-Registered Systems

• 1st Offense - Warning
• 2nd Offense - $100
• 3rd Offense - $200
• 4th Offense - $400
• 5th or more - $500

*Registration is free and must be done by September 1st OR within 15 days of the installation of a new system.

*Failure to register could result in a warning and increased fines under the fine schedule shown above.

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City of Pembroke Pines :

1. To register online, go to Pembroke Pines registration forms and click on "Apply for New Permit" after reading and checking the box to the Ordinance Information for Alarm Users Page, Click submit.
   
• New Residents: Registration in Pembroke Pines is required
• Payments for Registrations: Pembroke Pines does not charge a fee for registration.
• Payments for false alarm citation:
If you prefer to mail your payment, please mail to: Pembroke Pines False Alarm Reduction Program Attn: Program Manager 9500 Pines Boulevard Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
2. To register by mail, print and fill out the PDF form located at Pembroke Pines Florida forms

False Fire Alarms

As of 8/26/2021 no information regarding fire alarms is available.




Frequently asked questions

As of 8/26/2021 no information regarding this is available.





False Police Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

• 1^st: $0
• 2^nd: $0
• 3^rd: $100
• 4^th: $200
• 5^th: $300
• 6^th: $300
• 7^th: $300
• 8^th: $300
• 9^th: $300
• 10^th: $300
• 11^th: $300

The fee schedule for UNREGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

False Fire Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED FIRE false alarms is as follows:

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All persons must complete and submit to the village an emergency contact registration form for their alarm if they operate or cause to be operated an alarm system in the village. A separate registration is required for each alarm system.

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A 2009 Pinellas County ordinance requires home and business owners to register their alarm systems with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The ordinance has also implemented a fine schedule for any false alarms which may occur at that home or business.

There is no fee to register an alarm.

False Security Alarm or Alarm

Registered False Alarm Fees

First $0

Second $0

Third $ 30.00

Four th $100.00

Fifth $200.00

Sixth $250.00

Seventh and above $300.00

For non-registered users, the following fee schedule applies:

First $80.00

Two $160.00

Three $320.00

Four and above $500.00

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City of Plantation :

• New Residents: Before placing an alarm system into operation, every alarm user shall obtain an alarm user permit for each alarm system they operate within the city.
• Payments for Registrations: There is an annual payment fee of $25.00 for residential and commercial.
• Payments for false alarm citation: If you prefer to mail your payment, please mail to: 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation, FL 33317.
1. To register by mail, print and fill out the PDF form located on the website which is linked below:
   
   

   Plantation Florida Commercial forms

Plantation Florida Residential forms

False Fire Alarms

As of 8/24/2021 no information regarding this is available.

Frequently asked questions

A Third party website, OrdinanceWatch.com, Has a draft copy of the ordinance posted here

False Police Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

• 1^st: $0
• 2^nd: $0
• 3^rd: $0
• 4^th: $75
• 5^th: $75
• 6^th: $90
• 7^th: $105
• 8^th: $105
• 9^th: $105
• 10^th: $105
• 11^th: $105

The fee schedule for UNREGISTERED POLICE false alarms is as follows:

False Fire Alarms

The fee schedule for REGISTERED FIRE false alarms is as follows:

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St. Johns County ( including St Augustine) :

1. To register online, go to https://www.cityalarmpermit.com/FAMS/Citizen/City/StJohnsCounty/ATB_Login.aspx#
   
• New Customers: registration is required, if help is needed to log in, click here to watch the demos.
• Payments for Registrations: St Johns County requires a registration fee of $25. If you have no false alarms in the 12 month period, the Renewal fee is $12.50
• Payments for false alarm citation:
If you prefer to mail your payment, please mail to: St. Johns County Alarm Program P.O. Box 142916 Irving, TX 75014
2. To register by mail, print and fill out the PDF form located at St Johns County forms

False Alarms

False Fire Alarms

As of 10/26/2020 no information regarding fire alarms is available.

Frequently asked questions

As of 10/26/2020 no information regarding fire alarms is available

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The City of West Palm Beach's Alarm Ordinance requires that each alarm system (residential and non-residential) be registered with the city.
The registration fee for an alarm system is $25.00.
Registrations are effective for 12 months and are required to be renewed by the first day of the City's fiscal year, on or before October 1 each year.
The alarm registration shall be effective for a term of 1 year, which shall begin October 1 and will be valid through the following September 30.

1st false alarm response within a twelve-month period is free.
2nd false alarm response within a twelve-month period is free.
3rd false alarm response within a twelve-month period is $75.00.
4th false alarm response within a twelve-month period is $75.00.
5th false alarm response and all subsequent false alarm responses within a twelve-month period are $100.00.

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