Billing Cycle

The billing cycle begins on May 1st and ends on April 30th each year.

During this billing cycle, the alarm user may accrue 3 false alarms against their registration with no penalty. After the 3rd false alarm, fines are accessed as follows:

 

False Alarm(s) Number Fee
1, 2 No Fee
3,4, 5, 6 $50
7, 8, 9 $100
10, 11, 12 $150
13 and greater $200


In Addition Fines
After the 6th false alarm, a user is required to have their system inspected and re-certified by their alarm company. There is a $25.00 fee for the inspection certificate. After the 12th false alarm, a user is required to have their system upgraded. There is a $50.00 fee for the upgrade certificate. Read more about the Appeal Guidelines for the false alarm penalties