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Current
Fees | Alarm Permit Application | Frequently Asked Questions | Other
Permits
Effective January 1, 1992 the Pittsburgh City Council
approved legislation requiring all owners of operational burglar
alarm systems, fire alarm systems and multi-purpose systems (one
system for both intrusion and fire) to obtain a yearly alarm permit
from the Department of Public Safety.
The Department of Finance processes the alarm permit applications and fees.
Current
Permit Fees:
Burglar
Alarm System
Residential Permit Fee $ 25.00
Commercial Permit Fee $ 75.00
Fire
Alarm System
Residential Permit Fee $ 50.00
Commercial Permit Fee $ 100.00
Multi-Purpose
System
(one system for burglar and fire)
Residential Permit Fee $ 50.00
Commercial Permit Fee $ 100.00
Alarm
Permit Application:
Alarm
Permit Application (pdf) 
Please complete
the application and mail the entire form, with a check or money
order made payable to Treasurer, City of Pittsburgh, to:
Department of Finance
Alarm Permit Section
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Frequently
Asked Questions:
- Why
do I need this permit?
In 1992 Ordinance (Ord.54-1991) was created by City Council and
put into law to cut down on the false alarm calls received by
the Police Department. When a Police Officer responds to a false
alarm call, it takes time away from responding to real alarm calls.
- Do
I need to renew the alarm permit yearly?
Yes, all residential homes and commercial businesses are required
to renew this permit yearly. Every year a new renewal form will
be mailed to you a month before your permit 's expiration date.
- If
an alarm system is already in the residence or business that I
move
into, do I need to apply for a new permit number, or can I use
the
previous owner's permit number?
You must register your alarm system under your name
and have a new permit number assigned to you. These permit stickers
are non-transferable.
- How
much does an alarm permit cost?
See the list of current permit fees located elsewhere on this page.
- How
can I obtain the application to apply for this permit?
You can download the permit application
form or you may call the Alarm Permit Office at (412) 255-2843 to request a mailed or faxed copy of the application
form.
- How
much does a false alarm charge cost?
The cost
of a residential false burglar alarm is $ 15.00. The cost of a
residential false fire alarm is $ 50.00. The cost of a commercial
false burglar alarm is $ 50.00 and the cost of a commercial false
fire alarm is $350.00.
- Do
I receive any free false alarms with the purchase of my permit?
Yes, every permit holder is entitled to four free false alarms
per year. After the four free ones are used up, you will then
be charged accordingly.
- Can
I pay for this permit with my credit card?
No, the methods of payment accepted presently are check or money
order.
- How
long does it take to receive an alarm permit?
Once the Alarm Permit Office receives your completed application,
it normally takes 30 days to receive your permit sticker.
- Where
do I place the sticker on my home/business structure?
Please place the permit sticker on the door or window at the main
entrance of the structure at least five feet above floor level.
Failure to post the sticker is punishable by a fine of $ 250.00.
- What
if I have additional questions?
You may contact the Alarm Permit Office at (412) 255-2843 from the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., or leave
a voicemail message.
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