Home alarm permits and false alarms in Lincoln

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What Lincoln's code says

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False alarm fees	Penalty fees apply. Applies: Any false alarms above the first 2 in any consecutive 365-day period. § 8.56.170 · code text The property owner of the alarm system shall be assessed penalty fees for any false alarms above the initial two false alarms in any consecutive 365-day period, as defined in subsection (1) of this section. A $25.00 late charge applies. Applies: For each 30-day period that a fine is unpaid. § 8.56.170 · code text For each 30-day period that a fine is unpaid a $25.00 late charge shall be deemed a civil debt owed to the city.
False alarms before a fee	2 false alarms are free. Applies: In any consecutive 365-day period. § 8.56.170 · code text The first two false alarms in any consecutive 365-day period, the 365-day period beginning on the date of the first false alarm, shall be considered accidental and no penalty fees charged.
Alarm permit	An alarm permit is required. § 8.56.060 · code text It is unlawful to install, connect, operate or maintain an alarm system upon any property within the city without completing and submitting an alarm system permit to do so.

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

Lincoln's code: Penalty fees apply. (Any false alarms above the first 2 in any consecutive 365-day period.) (§ 8.56.170); A $25.00 late charge applies. (For each 30-day period that a fine is unpaid.) (§ 8.56.170).

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