Home Security Systems in San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino requires an alarm permit before you install or use a system. Epic Alarm handles the install and points you to registration.
Based in Anaheim, serving San Bernardino County
Serving Southern California
The City of San Bernardino, with 222,101 residents at the 2020 Census, requires alarm users to apply for a permit from the Chief of Police before installing or using a system. Permits renew annually, and false alarms are counted per permit over a rolling 365-day period.
San Bernardino alarm permits
You must apply for a permit before installing or using an alarm system.
The San Bernardino Alarm Program is run for the City and Chief of Police through CitySupport. Register online at sanbernardinoca.citysupport.org or by phone. The fee is $30 for registration or renewal, or $15 for residential low-income applicants, and permits renew annually.
Alarm program line. 888-865-9770, Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM PT.
False alarm fees in San Bernardino
Permitted users get 2 free false alarms in any consecutive 365-day period.
The count is kept per permit. Fees:
- Permitted: $0 (1st), $0 (2nd), $100 (3rd), $200 (4th), $300+ (5th and later)
- Unpermitted: $200-$400 per occurrence
Fee amounts are set by Mayor and City Council resolution.
Code reference. San Bernardino Municipal Code Chapter 8.81, sections 8.81.070 and 8.81.100.
San Bernardino Police Department
The city has its own police department.
When our UL-listed central station verifies an alarm at a San Bernardino address, it contacts the San Bernardino Police Department. Without a permit, every false alarm is charged, so registering before activation is worth the few minutes it takes.
Official details. San Bernardino alarm ordinance.
Getting it right on day one
Since the permit comes first, we plan the install around it.
We design your system, give you the information you need to register, then install and test every zone. Everyone in the household learns the keypad and the Alarm.com app before we leave.
Comparing cities? See our alarm permit comparison page.
What we install for San Bernardino homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in San Bernardino
Permits, false alarms and how we work in San Bernardino.
Do I need an alarm permit in San Bernardino?
Yes. The code requires you to apply for a permit from the Chief of Police before installing or using an alarm system.
How much is the permit?
$30 for registration or renewal, or $15 for residential low-income applicants. Permits renew annually.
How many free false alarms are allowed?
2 per permit in a consecutive 365-day period. The 3rd is $100, the 4th $200, and the 5th and later $300+.
What if my alarm is not permitted?
Unpermitted false alarms are charged $200-$400 per occurrence.
Get a free quote for your San Bernardino home
Call 888-969-3742 for a free quote. We will plan your San Bernardino system around the city’s permit process.
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