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Alarm System Information
The Alarm Ordinance
During this time of the year, some businesses conduct door to door sales of home security alarm systems. Click on this Link to find out more. Each alarm system must be registered with the City and renewed annually. The alarm year runs from July 1- June 30.
Annual Permit Fees
- Residential $30.00
- Small Business $45.00 (no more than 2,000 sq. ft. of space or 5 employees)
- Industry $55.00
The application for an alarm user's permit shall be made on an Alarm Permit Information Form which can be downloaded and printed using the link below, or is available from Emergency Services. Payment of the permit fee for each alarm system should not be submitted with this initial application. An invoice will be sent after receipt of this application with the fee payable to the City Collections Division.
If you choose to download the form, either mail, fax, or email the completed form to:
3621 Candler’s Mountain Rd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Attn: Elizabeth Slaughter
Fax: 434-847-2541
Email: Elizabeth.Slaughter@Lynchburgva.gov
Email: Elizabeth.Slaughter@Lynchburgva.gov
False Alarm Fees
Two (2) "FREE" (no fine) false alarms are allowed per year.
SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR FALSE ALARMS
| 3rd, 4th, 5th Alarm | $50 each |
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6th Alarm Required Inspection of System
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$75 |
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7th Alarm
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$100 |
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8th Alarm
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$125 |
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9th Alarm
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$150 |
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10th Alarm
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$175 |
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11th Alarm
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$200 |
| Additional Alarm | $200 each |
Lynchburg City Code Chapter 27 Article IV - Alarm Systems
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For more alarm information contact: Elizabeth.Slaughter@Lynchburgva.gov phone: (434) 455-4290