Home Security Systems in Whittier, CA
Security systems for Whittier homes, installed by our own technicians and set up with the city’s one-time alarm permit.
Anaheim-based, serving Los Angeles County
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Whittier is home to 87,306 people (2020 Census), Whittier College and the historic Uptown Whittier business district. Epic Alarm installs home security, HD cameras and fire detection for Whittier homes, and business systems for shops and offices.
A one-time permit from Whittier PD
Whittier requires an alarm permit, but it does not need to be renewed each year.
Permits are handled by the Whittier Police Department Records Supervisor under Whittier Municipal Code Section 5.20.040.
- Fee: $24, one time. No annual renewal.
- Late fee: an additional $57 if the permit is not obtained within 60 days of system activation.
- How to apply: mail the Alarm System Permit Form with payment to Alarm Permit, Attn: Records Supervisor, Whittier Police Department, 13200 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602, or apply in person in the lobby (Mon-Fri 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat-Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Questions: (562) 567-9200, or see the city alarm permit page.
60-day clock. Apply soon after activation to avoid the $57 late fee.
Fees step up with each false alarm
Whittier allows one false alarm per 12-month calendar year at no charge.
- 1st: no charge
- 2nd: $97
- 3rd: $126
- 4th: $155
- 5th: $183
- 6th: $201
- 7th: $229, with possible permit revocation
Five or more false alarms in any 12-month period may lead to permit revocation and suspension of police response.
Report changes. Changes to emergency contacts, ownership or alarm company must be reported to the records supervisor.
Whittier Police Department
Whittier has its own police department on Penn Street.
Alarm dispatches go to the Whittier Police Department, 13200 Penn Street. The same department issues alarm permits, so one office handles both permit records and response.
Switching companies? Let the records supervisor know when you move your monitoring to Epic Alarm.
What we install for Whittier homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Whittier
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Whittier.
How much is a Whittier alarm permit?
$24, one time, with no annual renewal. A $57 late fee applies if you do not obtain it within 60 days of activation.
What do false alarms cost in Whittier?
The first in a calendar year is free. After that: $97, $126, $155, $183, $201, then $229 for the 7th with possible permit revocation.
Do I need to tell the city if I change alarm companies?
Yes. Changes to emergency contacts, ownership or alarm company must be reported to the Whittier PD records supervisor.
Is Epic Alarm licensed?
Yes. Epic Alarm holds California Alarm Company Operator license ACO #7125.
Get a free quote for your Whittier home
Call 888-969-3742 for a free Whittier quote. We will remind you to file your permit within the 60-day window.
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