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Alarm Permits

Residents

Owners of security alarms, including those in residences, are annually required to purchase an alarm permit.  Fees vary depending on whether the alarm is local or central station, or receiving station for police or fire.  The annual permit period for alarms is January 1 through December 31. Residents with information on file will automatically be invoiced each year for their alarm permit.

Businesses

Business owners with security alarms are annually required to purchase an alarm permit.  Fees vary depending on whether the alarm is local or central station, or receiving station for police or fire.  The annual permit period for alarms is January 1 through December 31.  Customers with information on file will automatically be invoiced each year for their alarm permit.

Read more about Fire Alarm Systems in the Fire Department section.

 

 

 

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City of Des Plaines
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