FALSE ALARM COUNT: PERMITTED Rolling 365 Days | ACTIONS TAKEN | FINES |
| 1 | Written notice and warning | None |
| 2 | Written notice and warning | None |
| 3 -5 | Written notice and warning | $35.00 |
| 6 - 7 | Written notice and warning | $75.00 |
| 8+ | Written notice and nuisance warning | $100.00 |
| Upon the 8th false alarm | The Lorain Police Department shall declare the alarm to be nuisance* and the alarm site may be placed on verified response. | Any outstanding fees due within 60 days* All delinquent fees are subject to a 1.5% monthly interest rate. |
FALSE ALARM: UNPERMITTED Rolling 365 Days | ACTIONS TAKEN | FINES |
| 1 | Written notice and warning to permit | None |
| 2+ | Written notice and nuisance warning | $100.00 |
| Upon the 2nd false alarm | The Lorain Police Department shall declare the alarm to be nuisance** and the alarm site may be placed on verified response. | Any outstanding fees due within 60 days** All delinquent fees are subject to a 1.5% monthly interest rate. |
| *REFER TO ALARM ORDINANCE 705.10 B | ||
| **REFER TO ALARM ORDINANCE 705.10 C |
APPEALING A FALSE ALARM RESPONSE CHARGE
*Submit a written request/statement as to why you believe the charge and/or occurrence should be waived or removed from your account, along with any supporting documentation (police reports, alarm company documentation, etc.)
*Submit via email using the Contact Us page or email us directly lorainoh@citysupport.org
*Be sure to include your name, Permit #, alarm location address, incident date(s) in question, and reason for appeal.
*Be sure to include/attach any supporting documentation (alarm company call log, alarm repair receipts, etc.)
*Appeals must be submitted within Fifteen (15) calendar days of the original notice date.