If you have a burglar alarm system installed within the city limits of Charlotte or the unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County, you must register it. Note that auto, fire, and medical alarm systems are not required to be registered 

You can register your alarm system through the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's (CMPD) False Alarm Reduction Unit website. This allows you to manage your permit and pay any associated fines

 The alarm permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issuance. It is important to renew your permit before it expires to avoid fines. If the police are dispatched to your address without a valid permit, you may incur fines

False Alarm Fines

• No fine for valid alarms.

• First 2 false alarms: No fine.

• 3rd false alarm: $50 fine.

• 4th & 5th false alarms: $50 each.

• 6th & 7th false alarms: $100 each.

• 8th & 9th false alarms: $250 each.

• 10th false alarm and all subsequent false alarms: $500 each.

Note: The fine schedule resets each year with a new permit. If you fail to pay a fine, CMPD will no longer respond to alarm dispatches for that address.

Appeals

If you dispute a CMPD determination that an alarm was false, you can appeal within 30 days of notification. Appeals should be emailed to alarms@cmpd.org

Tip: To avoid fines, ensure your system is properly installed, test it regularly, and cancel any alarm service before leaving the premises.

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How do I register my alarm system? 
If you are not registered with the City, please print the Registration form from our website, complete the form, make your check payable to City of Concord. 

Completed applications may be emailed to 
alarms@concordnc.gov, faxed to 704-920-6994 or mailed: 
Concord False Alarm Reduction Program 
P.O. Box 308 
Concord, NC 28026 

Permit Required. No person shall use an alarm system without first obtaining an alarm permit for 
such alarm system from the City of Concord. Each alarm permit shall be assigned a unique 
permit number, and the alarm user shall provide the permit number to the alarm company to 
facilitate law enforcement dispatch. The cost for permitting an alarm system shall be $10.00 per 
location.  
Penalty for Failure to Obtain a Permit. Any person(s) operating an alarm system without an 
alarm permit (whether the permit was revoked or not acquired) shall be subject to a civil penalty 
for violation of this chapter of $200.00 for each false alarm, including the first and second false 
alarms notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, except subject to 
subsection 36-2(g). Any penalty assessed for operation of an alarm system without an alarm 
permit shall be in addition to any other fines assessed pursuant to any other sections of this 
chapter.  
Application. The alarm permit shall be requested on an application form provided by the City of 
Concord. An alarm user has the duty to obtain an application from the city. 

Excessive False Alarms. 
It is hereby found and determined that three or more false alarms 
within a permit year is excessive, constitutes a public nuisance, and shall be unlawful. Civil 
penalties for false alarms within a permit year may be assessed against an alarm user as follows:  
3rd – 5th False Alarm $50.00 per occurrence 
6th & 7th False Alarm $100.00 per occurrence 
8th & 9th False Alarm $250.00 per occurrence 
10+ False Alarms 
$500.00 per occurrence and revocation of Alarm Permit  

For questions, please email alarms@concordnc.gov or call 704-920-6060.

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All City of Durham alarm providers are required to be registered by law. 

An Alarm user may voluntarily obtain a permit from the City for each property that utilizes an alarm system but obtaining such permit is not mandatory unless the User’s Alarm system has generated a false alarm. There is no fee for the registration of an alarm.

A notice for requirement of the permit will be issued in case of a false alarm at an unregistered location. A Civil penalty of $100.00 will be assessed if the permit is not registered within 30 days of the notification.

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A PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FOR THE INSTALLATION OR MODIFICATION OF A FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEM

The NC Fire Prevention Code requires that a construction permit be obtained for the installation of/or modification of fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment.

Check the submittal requirements below and submit your application through our online City View portal. Go to our construction page for help with signing up for an account and submitting. Payment can be made via credit card from that portal. This is the ONLY way we accept submittals.  

Look below for Fire Alarm submittal requirements: 

• If 5 or fewer devices are being added or modified, then a Scope Of Work Letter, permit application, permit payment, and specification sheets are required. Once the permit is issued and work is done, an acceptance test will be conducted by this office in conjunction with the fire alarm contractor. A certificate of completion will also be required upon completion of the project. 
• Emergency repairs only require a permit application and permit payment. 
• If installing a new fire alarm panel, if the panel is of the same type (for example, conventional to conventional or addressable to addressable), then a permit application, Scope Of Work Letter noting that any existing notification devices are compatible with the new panel, permit payment, and specification sheets are all that is required. Once the permit is issued and work is done, an acceptance test will be conducted by this office in conjunction with the fire alarm contractor. A certificate of completion will also be required upon completion of the project.  
• If adding 6 or more devices, installing a new fire alarm system, or upgrading a new fire alarm panel ALL of the below will need to be submitted:
• City View Portal submitted, mailed, or dropped off plans should include 2 sets of plans that are either PE or NICET III stamped.
• Show the location address of the protected premises.
• Plans have to be drawn to a specific scale of 1/8 inch.
• Provide the manufacturer’s data sheets indicating the model numbers and listing information for equipment, devices, and materials.
• Device legend and symbols per NFPA 170.
• Provide a Riser diagram per Section 7.4.6 of NFPA 72.
• Provide a Sequence of operation input/output matrix.
• A floor plan that shows the use of all rooms or spaces.
• Locations of all alarm-initiating devices.
• Location of all alarm notification devices, including candela ratings.
• Location of fire alarm control unit, transponders, and power supplies.
• Show the location of all annunciators.
• Show the power connection for the system.
• Provide Battery calculations and Voltage drop calculations.
• Provide conductor type and sizes.
• Provide details of ceiling heights and construction.
• Provide certification to perform the work.
• Once the permit is submitted and work is done, an acceptance test will be conducted by this office in conjunction with the fire alarm contractor. A certificate of completion will be required upon completion of the project.

The issuance of a Construction Permit from the Gastonia Fire Marshal’s Office does not relieve the applicant of any additional permits which may be required by the City of Gastonia, or from the Gaston County Building Inspections Department.

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Registration and/or alarm permits are not required at this time.

In accordance with Chapter 18-27 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinance, you will receive a notice for the first false alarm that GPD responds to. You will not be fined for the first false alarm in each 12 consecutive month period. 

However, for any subsequent false alarms at the same location within 12 consecutive months from the first alarm, you will be charged a fine. The fine schedule is:
    ~ No fine for the first false alarm  
    ~ $50 for the second false alarm 
    ~ $100 for the third and fourth false alarms 
    ~ $250 for the fifth and up to the ninth false alarms
    ~ $500 for the tenth and all subsequent false alarms.

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A permit is required for each alarm system the user owns within the Town of Indian Trail

-Residential $10 (valid for 2 years) 

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All residential and commercial alarm owners must obtain 
an alarm permit from the City of King. There is no fee for an alarm permit. 
If Police or Fire responds to a False alarm at an alarm location without an alarm permit, the alarm owner will 
incur a $100 civil penalty for failure to obtain an alarm permit. 

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NO CURRENT PROGRAM

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 Lincolnton, NC 28092

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In Matthews, NC, all residential and commercial alarm systems must be registered with the town via a no-cost RESIDENTIAL Alarm Permit Application. The town considers three or more false alarms requiring a police or fire response within a 12-month period to be excessive.

• 3rd to 5th false alarm: $50 per occurrence
• 6th and 7th false alarm: $100 per occurrence
• 8th and 9th false alarm: $250 per occurrence
• 10th false alarm: $500

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Burglar Alarm System Permits will be issued by the Town Clerk for a period of 
one (1) year.  Applications for a permit will be on a form provided by the Town 
Clerk.

Excessive false alarms, i.e. an alarm when no burglary, robbery or other crime is 
in progress, or is being attempted on the premises.  It is hereby found and 
determined that three or more false alarms within a twelve-month period is 
excessive, constitutes a public nuisance, and shall be unlawful.  Civil penalties for 
false alarms within any twelve-month period may be assessed against an alarm 
user as follows: 
Third, fourth and fifth false alarm ………………………. $  50.00 each 
Sixth and seventh false alarm ……………………………      100.00 each 
Eighth and ninth false alarm …………………………….       250.00 each 
Tenth or more false alarms ……………………………..        500.00 each 

-Failure to register your alarm system may result in a $100 fine.  Alarm permits are not transferable 
-Changes in permit information must be submitted in writing within 30 days (No fee) 
-Audible alarms that sound for more than 10 minutes or sound intermittently for more than  
30 minutes will result in a $100 fine.

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In Roanoke Rapids, NC, alarm registration is required under Chapter 99 of the City Code for both alarm system users and alarm service businesses (sales, installation, customer service, and monitoring) American Legal Publishing. The purpose is to maintain an accurate, up-to-date list of responsible persons, key holder contacts, and phone numbers so police can respond effectively to activated alarms and reduce unnecessary emergency responses.

• Who must register:

  • Owners or persons responsible for an alarm site (local or burglar/robbery alarm systems)

  • Alarm service businesses providing installation, monitoring, or customer service American Legal Publishing.

• What’s required:

  • Registration to list responsible persons, key holder contacts, and phone numbers.

  • Proper operation and maintenance of alarm systems.

  • Manual reset requirement after activation.

  • Periodic system performance reviews.

• Penalties: False alarms can result in fines

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Who Must Register

• Any person or business operating, or causing to be operated, an alarm system at an alarm site must have a valid registration.

• The registration holder must be responsible for proper maintenance, operation, and payment of fees

An alarm user shall be liable for civil penalties, depending on the number of false alarms within the calendar year, based upon the following schedule:

• • False alarm civil penalties:
  • Penalty 1-3: no fine
  • Penalty 4: $50
  • Penalty 5: $50
  • Penalty 6: $100
  • Penalty 7: $100
  • Penalty 8: $250
  • Penalty 9: $250
  • Penalty 10 or more: $500
  • In addition, any person operating a non-registered alarm system will be liable for a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each false alarm in addition to any other penalties. The penalty for a non-registered system shall be waived if the alarm user submits an application for alarm registration within ten days after notification of such violation.

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In Wilmington, any fire alarm system installation or operation requires a Fire Alarm System Permit. This permit ensures compliance with local fire codes and helps reduce false alarms. The city provides a Fire Alarm System Permit Application and a checklist to guide applicants through the registration process. The permit is necessary for both residential and commercial properties with alarm systems.

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Permit required.  No person shall use an alarm system without first obtaining a permit for such alarm 
system from the City of Wilson.  A fee will be required for the initial registration Each alarm permit shall be 
assigned a unique permit number.   After the initial permit fee has expired, an annual renewal permit will be 
required.  Annual and renewal permit fees are set forth in the City of Wilson Schedule of Fees, Permits, and 
Miscellaneous Charges.  Initial registration and annual renewal permit fees shall be waived if the alarm system 
is registered prior to the first false alarm in the twelve month period. 

The initial registration cost of an alarm permit is $15.00. The annual renewal cost of an alarm permit is $5.00. The 
registration or renewal fee is waived if the alarm is registered before the first false alarm in the twelve (12) month period. If 
you are found to be in violation of the registration requirement, a one-time civil penalty of $100 may be assessed per alarm 
system. The civil penalty may be waived if the alarm is registered within forty-five (45) days of the notice.  Permits are 
nontransferable. 

Alarm permits need to be renewed annually, even if a renewal fee is not being charged. You will receive a notice to renew 
your permit prior to your annual renewal date. 

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All alarm systems in the city must be registered by applying for an Alarm Permit. This includes residential, business, and commercial alarms (monitored and non-monitored alarms). There is no fee to register the alarm.

Each Alarm Ordinance allows three false alarms during a 12-month tracking period. A 12-month tracking begins with a first false alarm response. False police and fire alarms track separately. For registered alarm sites, the false alarm count resets to zero at the end of a 12-month tracking.

Excessive false alarms for any Alarm System within a permit year shall subject the
Alarm User to a civil penalty according to the following schedule:
Number of 
False Alarms:
4 or 5
6 or 7
8 or 9
10 or more
Amount of
Civil Penalty:
$50.00 each
$100.00 each
$250.00 each
$500.00 each.
Upon determination that a permitee has exceeded the above numbers of false alarms,
the Alarm Systems Coordinator or his designee shall issue and deliver by mail a
notification invoice of the civil penalty to the Alarm User.  Each civil penalty must be
paid within thirty (30) days of notification.  Each civil penalty which is not paid when
due may be recovered by the City in a civil action in the nature of debt

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