Alarm Permit Application

Overview

This document is an application form for the City of Altoona, PA, used to register alarm systems and purchase a permit. It requires detailed information about the subscriber, the property owner, the alarm company, and emergency contacts.

Key Requirements & Deadlines

• Renewal Deadline: Renewals are due by January 31.
• Permit Fee: The cost is $45. 00.
• Submission: Completed applications and fees (checks or money orders payable to "City of Altoona") must be submitted to the Finance Department at 1301 12th Street, Suite 104, Altoona, PA 16601.
• Penalties: Failure to submit a completed application and fee may result in a non-traffic citation under City Ordinance 4990, punishable by a fine up to $100 and/or up to ten (10) days in prison.

Application Sections

The form is divided into several sections requiring specific data:

• Alarm Subscriber: Name, address, phone number, and email.
• Protected Property:
  • Responsible Party: Name, address, phone, and email.
  • Property Owner: Name, address, phone, and email.
• Alarm Location & Type:
  • Physical location of the keypad (e. g. , next to front door).
  • Building type: Commercial or Residential.
  • Alarm types: Panic, Burglar, and/or Fire.
• Alarm Company Information: Name, address, phone, and email of the monitoring company.
• Emergency Contact Information: Three contacts who have keys to the property, can arm/disarm the system, and know how to reach the owner.

Important Notes

• A permit is required regardless of whether the alarm is monitored by a company.
• Any changes to key holders must be reported to the alarm company, which will then notify the Blair County 911 Center.
• Residents must notify the City of Altoona Finance Department if they move, sell the property, or deactivate the alarm.