Alarm Systems
Alarm System Ordinance
In Happy Valley, police patrol units respond to all alarm calls; however, excessive false alarms can place a significant burden on our police resources and tax dollars. To reduce the number of false alarms, Happy Valley requires every alarm user to obtain a permit from the City.
To apply for an Alarm Permit, please use our new online system HVWORKS. Alarm permits cover a two-year period, beginning the date the permit is issued.
Requirements & Fees
- Apply online at HVWORKS for an alarm permit.
- Pay the applicable permit fee online once application is submitted.
- $60 for residential home permit
- $100 for business premise permit
- Once the permit is received, it should be displayed physically upon the premises and available for inspection.
Please note: For residents 65 years of age or over, or resident military/veteran there is no fee. However, these users will still be required to have a permit and will be assessed fines for excessive false alarms.
False Alarm Prevention Tips
- Ensure all users of your alarm are properly trained (including relatives, babysitters, housekeepers, building managers, janitors, etc.).
- Instruct alarm users on how to cancel an accidentally activated alarm.
- Restrict pet access in areas where your alarm could be triggered.
- Notify your alarm monitoring company when repair services or others will be at the premises.
- Provide your alarm company with the names and numbers of responsible parties who can respond when the alarm has been activated.
- Contact your security company for additional suggestions on how to prevent false alarms.
