Home Security Systems in Downey, CA
Alarm systems for Downey homes, installed by our own technicians with the city’s one-time residential permit handled up front.
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Downey, population 114,355 at the 2020 census, is home to the oldest operating McDonald’s, opened in 1953 at Florence Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard, and the Columbia Memorial Space Center on the former Rockwell/NASA plant site. The city has its own police department, which administers and enforces the alarm chapter. Epic Alarm installs and monitors home security systems across Downey.
A one-time permit for homes
Downey requires an alarm permit, and for residences it is a one-time permit with no annual renewal.
Commercial permits are different: they renew annually, expiring December 31, along with business registration renewal.
To apply, complete the city alarm permit form and mail it with payment (checks payable to City of Downey) to City of Downey Cashier, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241. Fee amounts are set by City Council resolution, so confirm the current figure with the city.
Questions. City of Downey, (562) 904-7246. Details on the city’s alarm permit page.
Three in 12 months, then suspension
Downey’s code allows up to three false alarms in any 12-month period.
A fourth false alarm in 12 months triggers permit suspension. New or replaced systems get a 30-day adjustment period if mechanical defects are shown, which gives a new install time to settle in.
New system. Keep notes on any early glitches during the 30-day adjustment period.
Downey Police Department
Downey has its own police department.
Our UL-listed central station monitors your system 24/7, and Downey Police Department handles local response. The rules are in Downey Municipal Code Article III, Chapter 7, Sections 3700-3739.
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What we install for Downey homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Downey
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Downey.
Do I need to renew my Downey home alarm permit?
No. Residential permits are one-time with no annual renewal. Commercial permits renew annually and expire December 31.
How do I apply?
Mail the city alarm permit form with a check payable to City of Downey to City of Downey Cashier, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241.
How many false alarms are allowed?
Up to three in any 12-month period. A fourth in 12 months triggers permit suspension.
Is there a grace period for a new system?
Yes. A 30-day adjustment period applies to new or replaced systems if mechanical defects are shown.
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Call 888-969-3742 for a free quote. We will design your Downey system and help you get the permit form in.
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