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Sharon K Gadd, License Manager
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LICENSE SECTION FEE INCREASES
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2003
ORD NO. 0868-2003
PUBLISHED June 28, 2003 Columbus City Bulletin 26
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NOTICE TO ALARM USERS
- All users of alarm systems, both police or fire, are
required to obtain a permit before using the system. This
includes alarm systems installed by the user and which may or
may not be monitored.
To download a
copy of the Alarm User Application - (PDF) click here.
- Use of any alarm system while it is not properly registered is a
minor misdemeanor and may result in a required court appearance.
- A separate permit is not required for users having both a police
and fire alarm system.
- The permit fee is twenty-five ($25.00)
dollars for a 2-year period plus a ten-dollar ($10.00) application fee,
for a total cost of thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
- Service Fees:
False Alarms per permit year:
| 1 - 2 |
No Charge |
| 3 - 4 each |
$100.00 |
| 5 - 6 each |
$200.00 |
| 7, 8 & 9 each |
$400.00 |
| 10 and above |
$800.00 |
- During the permit period, the
alarm user must notify the License Section of any change of information
on the original application. The permit holder will be responsible for
all fees incurred unless the License Section is notified in writing
that the user has moved.
- The permit may be transferred to a new address by the permit holder
but may not be transferred to another person.
- Upon receipt of any false alarm report, the alarm user may appeal
such false alarm by submitting a written explanation as to the actual
cause of the alarm within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date
of the false alarm.
False alarms may be dismissed
under the following conditions:
- Equipment malfunction; with verification letter from your alarm
company.
- Burglary, attempted burglary, or vandalism if proper police report
has been filed.
False alarms will not be dismissed
for the following reasons:
- Low battery in alarm back-up system;
- Premises left unsecured;
- Defective locks;
- Loose fitting windows and doors;
- Improper use of alarm system by the user.
- Each alarm user will be mailed
a renewal invoice prior to expiration of the permit. If, for some reason,
it is not received, the alarm user is still responsible for renewing
the permit prior to its expiration.
- An alarm user permit is subject to revocation for excessive false
alarms or nonpayment of service fees.
- 597.97(B) All fees, once processed, shall be nonrefundable. (Ord.
1785-98 § 1 (part).
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