Fishers Indiana Alarm Ordinance

Posted on April 28, 2017 by OnGuard

Categories: General

Security Alarms Indiana Fishers enforces an alarm ordinance, demanding $25 bi-annually for non-transferrable alarm permits. These permits assist in tracking owner information and reducing false alarms in homes and businesses with security/fire alarm systems. We mail alarm renewal permit applications approximately one month before your renewal date. You must make sure to update the police department of any changes in contact information. The police and fire department respond to every reported alarm. If you accidentally set off the alarm, we ask you to call your alarm company and the non-emergency dispatch at (317) 773-1282 and ask to send a “disregard” message to the officer or fire department. The City of Fishers, Indiana, like many municipalities, has specific regulations regarding the installation, operation, and maintenance of alarm systems. These ordinances help ensure public safety while reducing false alarms, which can strain emergency resources.

The ordinance allows for three false alarms within a calendar year before designating an “offense” false alarm. From the fourth false alarm onward, the violation will be considered a first offense and fined accordingly.The fine schedule is progressive in nature. The first offense is $50, second offense is $100, and third and subsequent offenses are $150. You can read the ordinance in its entirety by viewing Title XI, Chapter 111 of the Fishers Code of Ordinances. The intent of this ordinance is to insure that security/fire alarm systems function properly and that operators are doing their part to minimize false alarms. By reducing our responses to false alarms, duty officers are available to respond to other calls for service.

Kirk Booher, Onguards.