Home alarm permits and false alarms in Lomita

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What Lomita's code says

Lomita code What Lomita's code adds
How long an alarm may sound	An audible alarm must stop within 15 minutes of being activated. § 4-7.03 · code text An audible alarm shall automatically terminate within fifteen (15) minutes of its being activated.
Alarm permit	Apply for an alarm permit and pay a fee set by city council resolution. § 4-7.07 · code text Application for an alarm permit shall be filed with the city on forms provided by the city; and the applicant shall, at the time of application, pay a fee as is established by resolution of the city council.
When a permit can be revoked	Suspension follows 4 false alarms in 12 months. Revocation is automatic without an appeal within 15 days. § 4-7.09 · code text An alarm permit may be suspended by the city if, after investigation, the city determines that the permittee has violated any provision of this chapter, has violated any rules or regulations promulgated by the city pursuant to authority granted by this chapter, has failed to comply with any condition of an alarm permit, or has sustained a total of four (4) false alarms within a twelve-month period, regardless of whether any of said false alarms occurred prior to the date of issuance of the permit.

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Do I need a permit for a home alarm in Lomita?

Lomita's code: An audible alarm must stop within 15 minutes of being activated. (§ 4-7.03); Apply for an alarm permit and pay a fee set by city council resolution. (§ 4-7.07).

Home alarm permits and false alarms in Lomita

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