At a glance
Essentials
The ordinance does not clearly describe a general residential registration.
Repeated false alarms can cause a system to be declared a public nuisance.
County-control connections require permission.
Check with York Police or Fire before relying on the older published ordinance.
Response policy
When false alarms become a nuisance
The ordinance describes a public nuisance as more than one false alarm in 30 days, two in 90 days, three in 180 days or four in 365 days. After notice, continued use and additional false alarms can lead to enforcement.
Current process
What to confirm before using an alarm
Ask the appropriate York police or fire office whether a newer application, fee schedule or registration process applies to your type of system. The city’s ordinance page should be checked for later amendments.
Coverage note
Fire-alarm information
York’s Article 755 covers both police and fire alarms. Separate fire-code, installation and inspection rules may also apply and are not fully explained by this alarm article.
Official information
Sources, scope and local contact
Check these government pages before you register, pay a fee or rely on the fine schedule.
Article 755 addresses audible and direct-line police and fire alarms. It sets false-alarm nuisance thresholds and requires permission for systems connected to York County control, but it does not clearly describe a general permit for every residential alarm.
How we handle uncertainty: If an official source does not say something clearly, we label it “not specified” rather than assume.
Local rules and web pages can change. This review date tells you when the source links and summary were last checked.
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