Alarm School and Certificate of Inspection Program

• Baltimore County Code, 2003, Article 13, Title 11, Subtitle 2 states that one (1) false alarm fee will be waived if the Alarm System User either:
  • has the system inspected by a registered alarm system contractor, and the contractor certifies that the alarm system has been inspected and is functioning properly OR
  • attends the Alarm System School sponsored by the Alarm Reduction Team.
• A false alarm fee may be waived only if the alarm system user has registered as required by law and the alarm company performing the inspection holds a valid license from the Maryland State Police and is registered with Baltimore County's Alarm Reduction Team.
• You may only take advantage of the Certificate of Inspection Program or Alarm Reduction School once per calendar year.
• Your Alarm Company should complete the Certificate of Inspection (PDF) after determining that the alarm system is in good operating condition and that the operators of the alarm system have been instructed in its proper use.
• To have a fee waived you must return: The completed Certificate of Inspection and your Alarm Registration History noting the False Alarm Fee to be waived. A fee will only be waived once per calendar year.

Mail both items to:

The Alarm Reduction Team
400 Washington Ave, Room 149
Towson, MD 21204

One fee will be waived for having your Alarm System Certified OR attending the Alarm Reduction School not both. Call us at 410-887-4951 if you need additional information.

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Revised March 1, 2006