Residential/Business Alarm Policy

Residential Alarms

If you move into a home where there is an alarm system installed, or would like to have an alarm system installed in your home, you are required to register your alarm with Tredyffrin Township. To register, complete the Alarm Permit Registration Form and pay a one-time $25 registration fee. If you are over 65 the permit fee is waived; however, you still must submit the Alarm Permit Registration Form.

Business Alarms

Businesses located in Tredyffrin Township that have alarm systems must register with the Township. To register, complete the Alarm Permit Registration Form, Emergency Contact Card, and pay a one-time $25 registration fee. This one-time charge will cover your business as long as the business remains in Tredyffrin Township. If your business billing address is different from your office address, please note this on the application form.

• Alarm Permit Registration Form (1 page(s), 55.1 KB)
• Emergency Contact Cards (1 page(s), 27.2 KB)

False Alarm Activations

Tredyffrin Township has the following rules and procedures for false alarm activations:

• You are allowed one false alarm per calendar year at no charge
• Subsequent false alarm activations will be charged $25 for the second and third activations
• Four or more activations in a calendar year is $100 per activation

Bills must be paid within 30 days of receipt. If payment is not received, a second billing will be sent. If payment is not received within 90 days of the original billing, you will receive a citation for non-payment of alarm charges, which can result in fines of up to $1,000.

Questions can be directed to communityrelations@tredyffrin.org or (610) 408-3655.

Related Documents & Forms

• Alarm Permit Registration Form (1 page(s), 55.1 KB)
• Emergency Contact Cards (1 page(s), 27.2 KB)