Home Security Systems in Manhattan Beach, CA
Alarm systems for homes in the Sand, Tree and Hill Sections and El Porto, installed by our own technicians.
Anaheim-based, serving Los Angeles County
Serving Southern California
Manhattan Beach, incorporated in 1912, had 35,506 residents at the 2020 census across neighborhoods like the Sand Section, Tree Section, Hill Section and El Porto. The city has its own police department and an alarm program that charges panic and robbery false alarms from the first one. Epic Alarm installs and monitors home security systems here.
Register before you arm
Manhattan Beach requires an alarm permit, $60 initial for residential and commercial.
Renewal is $30 per calendar year, and permits expire December 31. Operating without a permit carries a $190 fine.
Register online at manhattanbeachca.citysupport.org or by mail to Manhattan Beach Alarm Program, PO Box 3255, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Alarm Program Systems, LLC / CitySupport has run the program for the city since July 1, 2021.
Alarm program. (888) 865-9770.
One free burglary alarm a year
Manhattan Beach allows 1 false burglary alarm per calendar year at no charge.
- Burglary 2nd: $190.
- Burglary 3rd-6th: $285-$380.
- Burglary 7th and later: police response suspended.
- Panic/robbery 1st: $290, 2nd: $435, 3rd and later: $580.
Alarm School attendance refunds one fine per year. Charges can be appealed within 30 days. Six or more false burglar, panic or robbery alarms in a year require documented service or repair.
Panic buttons. Panic and robbery false alarms are charged from the first one, so place panic buttons where they will not be pressed by accident.
Manhattan Beach Police Department
Manhattan Beach has its own police department.
Our UL-listed central station monitors your system 24/7, and the Manhattan Beach Police Department provides local response. The rules are in Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.56, Alarm Systems.
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What we install for Manhattan Beach homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Manhattan Beach
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Manhattan Beach.
How much is a Manhattan Beach alarm permit?
$60 initial, then $30 per calendar year. Permits expire December 31.
What if I operate without a permit?
There is a $190 fine for operating without a permit.
What do false burglary alarms cost?
The 1st is no charge, the 2nd is $190, and the 3rd through 6th are $285-$380. From the 7th, police response is suspended.
Can I get a fine refunded?
Alarm School attendance refunds one fine per year.
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