The Flossmoor Fire & Police Departments respond to residents' and businesses' professional alarms to keep them safe. Installation of new fire and security alarm systems require a permit through the Building Department (click here). Established systems require an annual $35 usage fee for residential systems and $50 for commercial systems, due by April 15 each year. Alarm holders are permitted up to two false alarms annually. Starting with the third false alarm, there is a graduated fee scale:
- 1st False Alarm within a 12-month period: No charge
- 2nd False Alarm within a 12-month period: No charge
- 3rd False Alarm within a 12-month period: $50
- 4th False Alarm within a 12-month period: $100
- 5th False Alarm within a 12-month period: $150
- 6th False Alarm within a 12-month period: $200
- 7th & Subsequent False Alarms within a 12-month period: $250
This fee structure helps cover important services provided by the Fire and Police Departments throughout the year.
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