Fire Alarm Systems
 Be advised that should your fire alarm
system activate and you are not at home, the Fire Department will
enter your home.
There is a low incidence of false alarms with
properly installed and maintained fire alarm systems and when
called, the Fire Department must assume that emergency action is
needed. While the Fire Department will do all it can to
minimize any damage, your residence is still likely to sustain some
damage from forcible entry. You may want to install a key
box for the Fire Department use, to eliminate forced entry
damage. Information on key box availability and installation
can be obtained by calling the Fire Prevention Bureau at
847-391-5340.
To minimize any damage and to prevent false alarms,
it is important to keep your system maintained in good working
condition. Regular service is recommended. If you
develop unwarranted or false alarms, please contact your fire alarm
system provider and discuss alternate fire detection arrangements.
Your fire alarm system provider can suggest solution to unnecessary
alarms and still maintain a high level of fire protection.
The Fire Department is obligated to thoroughly
investigate any alarm.
False Alarm Charges
Please be advised that the City of Des Plaines
has provisions in the City Code (5-5-31) regarding alarm system
registration and false alarm charges. These provisions apply
to both homeowners and businesses.
The following are the annual registration fees:
| Directly connected to municipal
fire alarm panel |
$ 167.00 |
| Directly connected to municipal
burglar alarm panel |
91.00 |
| Local Alarm |
10.00 |
| Central station connection with a
private alarm company |
10.00 |
False alarm charges, per occurrence, per calendar
year or six month period, are as follows:
| Fire (Per Year) |
Police (Per Six
Months) |
| 0-2 |
-0- |
0-2 |
-0- |
| 3-5 |
$ 110.00 |
3-5 |
$ 110.00 |
| 6-7 |
$ 220.00 |
6-7 |
$ 220.00 |
| 8 + |
$ 550.00 |
8 + |
$ 550.00 |
Also, "Automatic Dialers" are prohibited from being
connected to the City’s Emergency Communication Panel.
Alarm Registration forms are available in our Online
City Reference Desk section of our website. Once you print and
complete your form, return it with your payment to the City of Des
Plaines, License Department.
You can print an
Application for Business Regulation Certificate from our Online
City Reference Desk section of out website. If you have any
questions, you may contact the License Department at 847-391-5366.
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