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Home alarm permits and false alarms in Anaheim

Anaheim's own rules on home alarm permits and false alarms, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Anaheim Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Anaheim's code says

Anaheim code What Anaheim's code adds
False alarm fees
  • The fee is set by City Council resolution.
    Applies: For each false alarm call after the first in any twelve month period.
    § 4.95.120 · code text
    which fine shall be determined by resolution of the City Council.
False alarms before a fee
  • One free false alarm. A fine applies to each false alarm after the first.
    Applies: In any twelve month period.
    § 4.95.120 · code text
    There is hereby imposed and assessed upon a responsible person a fine for each false alarm call in excess of one in any twelve month period
Alarm permit
  • An alarm permit is required before installing or using an alarm. Each premises or tenant needs a separate permit.
    § 4.95.030 · code text
    No person shall install, maintain, operate, or use an alarm system without first applying and receiving an alarm permit therefore in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
When a permit can be revoked
  • Police Chief may revoke for a violation after 15 days notice, unless the holder corrects it or pays the fine.
    Applies: Alarm permit holders.
    § 4.95.070 · code text
    If, at any time, it shall come to the attention of the Chief of Police that the holder of an alarm permit issued under this chapter has violated any provisions of this chapter, rules, or regulations made, pursuant to this chapter, the Chief of Police may revoke the alarm permit.

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit for a home alarm in Anaheim?

Anaheim's code: The fee is set by City Council resolution. (For each false alarm call after the first in any twelve month period.) (§ 4.95.120); One free false alarm. A fine applies to each false alarm after the first. (In any twelve month period.) (§ 4.95.120).

General information, not legal advice.

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