Register Your Alarm System

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Does your property have a security alarm system?  Did you know, per City ordinance, all properties with alarm systems must register with the City of Hartford.

Follow the steps below to register today.

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The City of Hartford has an Alarm System Ordinance in place that requires all alarm owners and operators in the City to obtain an Alarm Permit on an annual basis.

Step 1.Gather Important Information

  1. Alarm Application Information:
    • Complete name of the person responsible for the alarm operation or name of establishment
    • Driver's license number, state ID, or FEIN in the space provided
    • Mailing address of the applicant, if different from alarm address.
  2. Alarm Location:
    • Accurate and complete address where alarm is located if different from applicant address
    • Include any unusual circumstances or special conditions that should be considered for this location i .e. special needs, watch dog, security guard, hazardous materials, weapon, etc
  3. Alarm Company Information
    • Include the name, phone number, and fax number for the alarm/security company that monitors, installed, maintains your alarm system
  4. List two (2) persons/Key Holders including their names and numbers in the event of an alarm who agree to:
  • Receive notification of an alarm activation at any time
  • Respond to the alarm site within 20 minutes of notification
  • Grant access to the alarm site and deactivate the alarm system if necessary

Step 2.Complete a Registration Application

Accurate, up-to-date information obtained during the alarm registration and renewal process helps emergency responders know who to contact in the event of an emergency.

Follow the below link to complete your online registration form

Submit Registration Form

Step 3.Submit $25 Payment

Payment can be submitted in the form of a check or money order made payable to: ES & T and send to the following address:

City of Hartford
Emergency Services & Telecommunications
Alarm Ordinance Unit
253 High Street
Hartford, CT 06103

Step 4.Email Follow Up

Renewal & False Alarms can be EMAILED to YOU when you provide an email address on the application 

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The City of Hartford has an Alarm System Ordinance in place that requires all alarm owners and operators in the City to obtain an Alarm Permit on an annual basis.

Step 1.Gather Important Information

  1. Alarm Application Information:
    • Complete name of the person responsible for the alarm operation or name of establishment
    • Driver's license number, state ID, or FEIN in the space provided
    • Mailing address of the applicant, if different from alarm address.
  2. Alarm Location:
    • Accurate and complete address where alarm is located if different from applicant address
    • Include any unusual circumstances or special conditions that should be considered for this location i .e. special needs, watch dog, security guard, hazardous materials, weapon, etc
  3. Alarm Company Information
    • Include the name, phone number, and fax number for the alarm/security company that monitors, installed, maintains your alarm system
  4. List two (2) persons/Key Holders including their names and numbers in the event of an alarm who agree to:
  • Receive notification of an alarm activation at any time
  • Respond to the alarm site within 20 minutes of notification
  • Grant access to the alarm site and deactivate the alarm system if necessary

Step 2.Complete a Registration Application

Accurate, up-to-date information obtained during the alarm registration and renewal process helps emergency responders know who to contact in the event of an emergency.

Follow the link below to print and return your registration form

Submit Registration Form

Step 3.Submit $25 Payment

Payment can be submitted in the form of a check or money order made payable to: ES & T and send to the following address:

City of Hartford
Emergency Services & Telecommunications
Alarm Ordinance Unit
253 High Street
Hartford, CT 06103

Step 4.Email Follow Up

Renewal & False Alarms can be EMAILED to YOU when you provide an email address on the application 

Registered Alarm Penalties

The ordinance establishes a fine schedule for repeated false alarms which require a response from police & fire services.  Fines and false alarms are based on a calendar year starting on your registration date.

FINE SCHEDULE

Number of False Alarms  Fine
 1  No fine
 2  No fine
 3 $50
 4  $100
 5  $125

Unregistered Alarm Penalties

Alarm users who have not registered their systems, will be charged a ninety-nine dollar ($99) fine.

In addition to the $25 registration fee, any operator of a non-permitted alarm system will be subject to a citation and assessment of a one hundred dollar ($100) fine for each false alarm dispatch.

The total fine for an alarm user who has not registered their system and who has had a false alarm occurrence is one hundred ninety-nine dollars ($199).

CAN YOU APPEAL?

An alarm owner may appeal any false alarm in writing within ten (10) days of notice, addressed to the Department of Emergency Services, 253 High St., Hartford, CT, 06103. The appeal letter must state specific defenses, supported by information and evidence that shows why the alarm activation is not a false alarm. Verbal appeals will not be accepted over the phone or in person. Failure to pay the $25.00 registration fee will result in an automatic denial of the written appeal. For more information contact the alarm registration unit at (860) 757-4050.

  • You must register to appeal.
  • You can appeal within 10 days notification.
  • You must supply documentation to support your appeal.

 

Contact Us

Phone

860-757-4050

Fax

860-722-6179

Email

falsealarm@hartford.gov

Location

Public Safety Complex
253 High Street
06103
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Alarm Ordinance System

Follow this link to review the City of Hartford Alarm System Ordinance

Alarm System Ordinance

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