False Security Alarm Fee Schedule (Counted during a 12-month permit term)
| False Alarm | Fee | False Alarm | Fee | ||||||||||
| 1-2* | $0 | 11 | $700 | ||||||||||
| 3 | $100 | 12 | $800 | ||||||||||
| 4 | $150 | 13 | $900 | ||||||||||
| 5 | $200 | 14 | $1000 | ||||||||||
| 6 | $250 | 15 | $1100 | ||||||||||
| 7 | $300 | 16 | $1200 | ||||||||||
| 8 | $400 | 17 | $1300 | ||||||||||
| 9 | $500 | 18 | $1400 | ||||||||||
| 10 | $600 | 19+ | $1500/each |
*False alarm responses to an Unpermitted alarm locations will be subject to a fee of $50. The first Unpermitted false alarm fee will be waived if permit is paid within 30 days of first notice.
A false security alarm response fee shall be assessed against the alarm user for false alarm responses in excess of two (2) in a twelve (12) month permit period.
The failure of an alarm user to make payment of any fee imposed under this section within sixty (60) days from the date of receipt may result in the Suspension of the alarm user registration and a discontinuance of police response to alarms that may occur at the protected premises described in the alarm user's registration until such time that payment is received.
False alarm shall not include police response to an alarm signal that is canceled by the alarm user or his agent prior to the arrival of police personnel at the alarm location.
False Fire Alarm Fee Schedule (Counted during a continuous 180-day period)
| Response | Fee | ||||
| 1st-2nd | No Charge | ||||
| 3rd | $400 | ||||
| 4th | $700 | ||||
| 5th | $700 & Notice of Violation | ||||
| 6th | $700, Notice of Violation, and required Witness System Test |
A false alarm response fee shall be assessed against the alarm user for false fire alarm response in excess of two (2) in any rolling six (6) month period, per Arlington County Code, Chapter 8.1-12:
A false fire alarm is considered an alarm signal determined by fire response to be system malfunction, nuisance, equipment malfunction, cancelled after dispatch, or unintentional (owner, employee, or contactor negligence).
False Alarm Appeals:
For both a false security or fire alarm appeal, the alarm user may, within ten (10) business days of the receipt of the false alarm notification, make a written request for a review. All appeals should be emailed to arlingtonva@citysupport.org. False security alarm appeals will be reviewed by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. False fire alarm appeals will be reviewed by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
The request shall include the following information:
1. Alarm username;
2. Address at which the alarm is installed;
3. Date of false alarm that is being contested; and
4. The facts upon which the request for review of the false alarm determination is made.
5. Please attach any supporting documentation (alarm company call logs, repair receipts, etc.)