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Alarm Permit Renewals Alarm Permit Renewals

Alarm permit renewals are sent out 30 days prior to the expiration date. If you are unsure when your alarm expires you may contact the alarm coordinator, Sheila Chavez by email or by phone (520) 421-8711 ext. 6570
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Alarm Permit Application

The alarm permit form is available for download by clicking here. The form is in PDF format. The form can be filled out using Acrobat Reader or by hand. Please print a copy for your records and submit a copy for processing along with the $10 annual fee to Finance located at City Hall Bldg B. 510 E Florence Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ 85122.

 

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Alarm Permit Information Alarm Permit Information

Each alarm user shall obtain an alarm permit from the alarm coordinator for each alarm system within ten days of installation of an alarm system. For alarms installed prior to the effective date of this chapter (June 1, 2008), alarm permits must be obtained from the alarm coordinator's office no later than August 31, 2008. The application for an alarm permit provided by the alarm coordinator must include two alternate parties, along with appropriate contact information, designated to respond in the event of an alarm activation. The application shall include a permit fee as established in the City's Consolidated Fee Schedule currently $10.00. An alarm permit must be available within the premises protected by the alarm, and available for inspection by the police department when responding to an alarm activation. Alarm permits are not transferable from one user to another user, or from one address to another address.

Each alarm user shall renew its permit yearly. As part of the renewal, each alarm user shall attest annually that the alarm system remains active, and that the information provided on the application remains current at all times. Alarm users shall notify the alarm coordinator of any changes to the information provided on the application, and shall further notify the alarm coordinator if the alarm system is deactivated as set forth elsewhere in this chapter.

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(Ord. 1397.08.19 § 2 (part), 2008)

Alarm Ordinance Alarm Ordinance
 
 
What is a False Alarm?
A False Alarm is any alarm caused by human error or equipment problems requiring police response, with no evidence of an actual crime having been committed.
 
USER RESPONSIBILITIES
Anyone who operates or uses an alarm system within the city shall :
 
·        Obtain a permit within ten days of installation.
·        Renew the permit annually, as long as the alarm system is in operation.
·        Respond to the scene of the alarm within thirty minutes of alarm activation or have at least two responsible parties who can respond and provide all keys and codes necessary for police to conduct a thorough search of the premises.
An alarm permit application as well as a copy of the City Alarm Ordinance can be obtained on the City of Casa Grande Website which is: www.casagrandeaz.gov
Please familiarize yourself with the alarm user responsibilities as well as your alarm company’s responsibilities. Any questions can be directed to Sheila Chavez, Alarm Coordinator, City of Casa Grande Police Department (520) 421-8711 ext. 6570.
 
Cost Recovery Fee Schedule:
Burglary:                              
1-2 Free
3-5 $50 each
6-8  $100 each
9-11 $150 each
 
Panic/Robbery:                     
1 Free
2-4 $125 each