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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
 
What is a “Fire Alarm System”?
A fire alarm system(s) means any equipment, device or devices arranged to signal the presence of fire, smoke, heat or other hazards requiring urgent attention and to which the fire department is expected to respond.
 
What is considered as a “False Alarm”?
A false alarm means any fire alarm, which was discharged falsely, accidentally, through mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, lack of maintenance, or by negligence of the owner or lessee of the alarm system or of his and/or her employees or agents. False alarms shall not include:
  • Alarms that occur during electrical storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, ice storms, earthquakes, or other natural disaster or Acts of God.
  • Disruption of the telephone circuits beyond the control of the alarm company and/or the alarm user.
  • Electrical power or disruption or failure not caused by the user.
  • Alarms which occur as a result of an actual fire or emergency condition.
  
What is considered as a “Fire Department Response”?
 
Fire Department Response means the dispatching of a fire unit to investigate a fire alarm.
 
 
Do I need a permit?
 
Yes, all fire alarm systems installed within the city limits of Pasadena require a permit, Except for those fire alarm systems installed upon the premises occupied by the United States Government, the State of Texas, the City of Pasadena, or any county government or school districts.
  
 
How much does a permit cost?  
  • The fee for an initial permit issued to Non-Residential Fire Alarm System users shall be Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for a two year permit.
  • The fee for an initial permit issued to Residential Fire Alarm System users shall be Ten dollars ($10.00) for a two year permit.
  • The fee for an initial permit issued to Health Care Occupancies shall be five hundred dollars ($500.00). The permit shall be renewed annually for a fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00).
  
How are service fees determined?
 
Service fees are based on each fire department response to a false alarm in the calendar year.
 
 
What is the service fee for fire department responses to excessive false alarms in the calendar year? 
  • First and second false alarms No Charge
  • Third and fourth false alarms $100.00
  • Fifth through tenth false alarms $200.00
  • Eleventh and subsequent false alarms $500.00
  
Is there a break-in period on new fire alarms?
 
Yes, if the Fire Marshal is notified in writing prior to the day of installation of a new alarm system, the fee imposed by this section shall be waived for a 30-day period beginning with the date of the installation.
 
 
Is there a service fee if my fire alarm activates during an actual emergency?
 
No, there are no service fees if the fire department response to an emergency. Fees are only impose on false alarms
 
 
Can I test my alarm or conduct a fire drill, without being charged a service fee?
 
Yes, as long as the person testing the alarm or conducting the drill took reasonable precautions to avoid any request being made to the Pasadena Fire Department to respond to the alarm.
 
 
What if I do not have a fire alarm permit?
 
You may receive a citation for municipal court. Fines violating any provisions of this ordinance range from seventy-five dollars ($75.00) to two thousand dollars ($2,000.00).

 
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