Home Security Systems in Signal Hill, CA
Signal Hill requires an alarm permit. Epic Alarm installs, monitors and helps you keep false alarms to a minimum.
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Signal Hill is a small city of about 2.2 square miles with 11,848 residents (2020 Census). About half of its housing units are owner-occupied, so we plan for both owners and renters. Epic Alarm installs and monitors security, video and life-safety systems for homes here.
A two-year alarm permit
Signal Hill requires an alarm user’s permit under Municipal Code Chapter 8.48, Security Alarm Systems.
The city’s alarm permit application lists two permit types, each valid for 2 years:
- Residential alarm permit: $17
- Business alarm permit: $34
Applications go to the City of Signal Hill Finance Department, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755, with the permit fee. For questions about the alarm ordinance, the city directs you to the Signal Hill Police Department at 562-989-7206.
Code reference. Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 8.48, alarm user’s permit at 8.48.080.
One free false alarm a year
Under Section 8.48.140, a fee applies to every false alarm after the first in any consecutive 12-month period.
The city’s police fee schedule lists these charges:
- First false alarm: $0
- Burglary alarm, second and later false alarms: $70 each
- Robbery alarm, second and later false alarms: $140 each
No fee is charged for false alarms within 30 days after a new alarm is first installed, as long as the system otherwise meets the chapter’s rules. Fees can be updated, so confirm the current amounts with the city.
New system window. Use the first 30 days to learn your entry delay and disarm routine.
Signal Hill Police Department
Signal Hill has its own police department, which also answers questions about the alarm ordinance.
When our UL-listed central station verifies an alarm and dispatch is needed, the call goes to the Signal Hill Police Department. Keep your permit current and your emergency contacts up to date with us so each call is handled quickly.
Alarm questions. Signal Hill Police Department, 562-989-7206.
Systems for a compact city
Signal Hill’s small footprint includes a mix of owned and rented homes.
Owners often choose a full system with cameras and smoke and carbon monoxide detection. Renters may prefer wireless sensors with Alarm.com app control. With only one free false alarm a year, we test every zone at installation and show each user how to cancel an accidental alarm from the app.
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What we install for Signal Hill homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in Signal Hill
Permits, false alarms and how we work in Signal Hill.
Do I need an alarm permit in Signal Hill?
Yes. Signal Hill requires an alarm user’s permit under Municipal Code Chapter 8.48. The residential permit is $17 and is valid for 2 years.
How many free false alarms does Signal Hill allow?
One in any consecutive 12-month period. After that, the fee schedule lists $70 for each burglary false alarm and $140 for each robbery false alarm.
Is there a grace period for new systems?
Yes. No fee is charged for false alarms within 30 days after a new alarm is first installed, if the system otherwise meets the code.
Who installs the system?
Epic Alarm’s own technicians install and service every system. We do not use subcontractors.
Get a free quote for your Signal Hill home
Call 888-969-3742 for a free Signal Hill quote. We can point you to the city’s permit application before your system goes live.
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