Alarm System Rules

Permits are required for all alarms installed in San Carlos. Permits shall be renewed annually by the resident or business owner (Section 8.16.020, San Carlos Municipal Code). A courtesy invoice will be sent, but responsibility of renewal remains with the permit owner.

Frequent false alarms will cause a service fee to be charged for the emergency response. Failure to repair defective equipment causing false alarms may result in no Police response to your alarm (8.16.070, San Carlos Municipal Code).

Burglary, Robbery, and Fire alarms must be separate alarms.

Use of a Robbery alarm for any purpose other than a robbery will cause this permit to become null and void.

No permit shall be in any manner transferred or assigned (8.16.050, San Carlos Municipal Code).

Alarm Permit Application Form

Alarm Permit Application  (PDF, 16K)