The Kettering Alarm Ordinance explains that if three (3) false alarms are produced during a 6 month period, a fee of $100 will be assessed to the alarm owner. For every alarm afterward, an assessment fee of $200 per alarm will be issued. The charges will continue for each additional alarm until (6) consecutive months elapsed during which time no false alarms occurred. It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the alarm system in working order and to eliminate user error.

An alarm user who has more than (5) false alarms during a 6 month period, and is believed to not have made reasonable attempts to correct the problem, shall be ordered to disconnect the alarm system. If the owner ignores the disconnect order he will be charged with a Minor Misdemeanor. Keep in mind there is an appeal process in the ordinance, with a written request to the Chief for reconnection, but the end result for excessive false alarms is a criminal charge.

Each month assessment letters are sent to the respective alarm owners. The assessment letter states the monthly amount and total balance due. It does state that payment is required within 30 days or an "order to disconnect" may result. If you would like to register your alarm please download the Alarm Registration and send it to the listed address, along with the listed administrative fee.

Click here for a printable application ( PDF file - 28K)
to be completed, signed and returned with fee.

If you have any questions, please call Ptl. Jennifer Smithhart, Alarm Administrator, at (937) 296-3238.