Alarm Ordinance

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ALARM ORDINANCE

As of July 1, 2004 Ordinance 04 –1, City of Palatka False Alarm Ordinance went into effect. This city ordinance requires registration of security alarm systems and provides for administrative fines for alarm users who have an excessive number of false alarms. Click here to view Alarm Ordinance

REGISTRATION FEES

Initial fee for systems in place and operating prior to July 1, 2004	$0
Initial fee systems installed on or after July 1, 2004	$25
Alarm registration renewal with documented false alarms	$25
Alarm registration renewal (no recorded false alarms within the prior year)	$0

REGISTRATION FORMS (view, print, or download)

Forms are in Adobe Acrobat format, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them...

Alarm Registration Form

Affidavit of Service / Repair / Training Form

Alarm Company Contact / Registration Form

These forms are also available at the Palatka Police Department (329-0115),
or Palatka City Hall (329-0100)

FALSE ALARM FINES

Offense	Residential Fine	Commercial Fine
1^st false alarm	$0	$0
2^nd false alarm	$0	$0
3^rd false alarm	$25	$50
4^th false alarm	$45	$75
5^th false alarm	$100	$100
6^th – 9^th false alarm	$150	$150
10th false alarm	Alarm is in violation Revocation of Alarm Registration
Failure to register alarm	$100	$100
Reinstatement of alarm registration	$50	$50
Automatic phone dialer installed	$25	$25
Battery backup not installed	$25	$25

Additional fines may apply, refer to the ordinance for details.

Fines will not be levied for security alarm activations caused by natural or man-made disasters, adverse weather conditions, power failures or vandalism, or if the false alarm call is cancelled before police officers arrive.

For additional information visit the Palatka Police Department or call the Palatka Police Department at 329-0115.