Home alarm permits and false alarms in Chowchilla

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Chowchilla code What Chowchilla's code adds
How long an alarm may sound	An automatic shut-off device must silence the alarm within 30 minutes of activation. Applies: Alarm designed to sound outside the building. § 8.10.040 · code text Any alarm system that is designed to emit a sound audible outside the structure in which the alarm system is lawfully installed, maintained and operated shall include an automatic shut-off device that shuts off the alarm system within thirty minutes of initial activation.
False alarm fees	A service fee applies, set by council resolution. Applies: False alarms in excess of 3 per 365-day period. § 8.10.110 · code text The service fee for excessive alarms will be determined by council resolution.
False alarms before a fee	The first 3 false alarms in a 365-day period carry no fee. A service fee applies to more. Applies: False alarms not covered by the false alarm exemption. § 8.10.110 · code text False alarms in excess of three per three hundred sixty-five day period not covered by the false alarm exemption portion of this chapter;

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

Chowchilla's code: An automatic shut-off device must silence the alarm within 30 minutes of activation. (Alarm designed to sound outside the building.) (§ 8.10.040); A service fee applies, set by council resolution. (False alarms in excess of 3 per 365-day period.) (§ 8.10.110).

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