In an effort to decrease false alarms, the Rocklin City Council adopted an Alarm Ordinance, which became law on April 11th, 2008. Any person or business which activates, operates, or maintains an alarm system in the City of Rocklin needs to obtain an Alarm Permit.
As of April 11th, 2008, a resident or business is required to have an Alarm Permit before an alarm is installed and activated. Alarm companies also need to make sure that the resident has obtained a permit prior to activating an alarm.
The grace period to obtain an alarm permit for residents and businesses ends on September 1st, 2008. After September 1st, 2008, there will be a $100 fine charged to any resident or business who has not obtained an alarm permit while operating their alarm.
The Alarm Program link on the City of Rocklin website home page is the easiest way to obtain a permit. You can print out an application or complete all the necessary information, including payment, through the website electronically. The cost of an Alarm Permit is $25 for the first two years and $15 for each two year renewal.
Each residence or business is given one free false alarm response in a rolling 12 month period, which begins when they obtain their Alarm Permit. For general false alarms, there is a fine of $50 for the second response and $100 for the third and subsequent responses during the 12 month period. For holdup or duress alarms, there is a fine of $100 for the second response and $150 for the third and subsequent responses during the 12 month period.
The Police Department has set up a telephone number for residents and businesses to answer additional questions: (866) 541-7626
About False Alarms
In 2007, the Rocklin Police Department responded to more than 2,700 alarms, 99% of which were false. Burglary and Robbery alarms are high priority incidents requiring immediate deployment of a minimum of two patrol officers. False alarms impact the safety of the community by diverting officers and communications personnel from actual emergencies and other calls for service.
