Home Security Systems in South Pasadena, CA
Monitored security for South Pasadena homes, set up to meet the city’s false alarm and audible alarm rules.
Anaheim-based, serving Los Angeles County
Serving Southern California
South Pasadena is a compact city of about 3.4 square miles and 26,943 residents (2020 Census). About 44% of homes are owner-occupied, so many residents rent. Epic Alarm installs and monitors security systems here, from wireless setups for apartments to full systems with cameras for houses.
No alarm permit in South Pasadena
South Pasadena regulates alarms through one code section that does not require a permit.
No permit or registration requirement appears in South Pasadena Municipal Code Section 20.50 (Burglar Alarm Systems), and the police department’s Resources and Forms page lists no alarm permit. We confirm current requirements for your address before installation.
Code reference. SPMC Section 20.50.
Three in 12 months, then civil penalties
More than three false alarms in any 12-month period makes the system a public nuisance.
Under SPMC 20.50(i), a system that generates more than three false alarms in a 12-month period is a public nuisance. Instead of a citation, the city may impose a civil penalty (SPMC 20.50(l)):
- $25 for a first offense
- $75 for a second
- $150 for a third and each one after
Low fees, real limit. The amounts are modest, but the nuisance finding still applies.
South Pasadena Police Department
The city has its own police department.
Alarm dispatches in South Pasadena go to the South Pasadena Police Department, (626) 403-7200.
Keep contacts current. Accurate contact names help both our monitoring center and the police.
Audible alarms and posted contacts
Section 20.50 includes two practical rules that affect how a system is set up.
Audible alarms must shut off or reset within 15 minutes. Owners must also post the names and phone numbers of people to contact for repairs. We program siren timing during installation and can help you prepare the contact information.
Neighbor friendly. The 15-minute limit keeps a siren from running indefinitely.
What we install for South Pasadena homes
Six systems, fitted and monitored across the city
Common questions about alarms in South Pasadena
Permits, false alarms and how we work in South Pasadena.
Does South Pasadena require an alarm permit?
No permit or registration requirement appears in SPMC Section 20.50, and the police Resources and Forms page lists no alarm permit.
What are the false alarm penalties in South Pasadena?
A system with more than three false alarms in 12 months is a public nuisance. Civil penalties are $25 for a first offense, $75 for a second, and $150 for a third and later offenses.
How long can my siren sound?
Audible alarms must shut off or reset within 15 minutes under SPMC 20.50.
Who responds to alarms here?
The South Pasadena Police Department, (626) 403-7200.
Get a free quote for your South Pasadena home
Call 888-969-3742 for a free South Pasadena quote. We set siren timing and contacts to match city rules during installation.
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