At a glance
Essentials
The reviewed chapter does not describe a general residential burglar-alarm permit.
The fire false-alarm schedule begins with the third occurrence.
The third and fourth are $250 each; later charges are higher.
Notify the Fire Department or county 911 before testing covered equipment.
Fire response policy
False- and nuisance-alarm charges
The first and second covered alarms have no service charge. The third and fourth are $250 each, the fifth is $500, and the sixth and each additional alarm are $1,000.
Before relying on this page
What to confirm locally
Because the reviewed chapter is fire-focused, contact Scranton Police or the city directly to confirm whether a separate burglar-alarm registration process exists for your property.
Coverage note
Fire-alarm information
Chapter 152 directly addresses fire and nuisance alarms and includes central-station-monitored fire-alarm systems. It does not replace installation, inspection or fire-code requirements that may apply separately.
Official information
Sources, scope and local contact
Check these government pages before you register, pay a fee or rely on the fine schedule.
Chapter 152 defines alarms as communications to the Scranton Fire Department and defines false alarms to include direct, telephone and central-station-monitored fire-alarm signals. It does not establish a general residential burglar-alarm permit in the text reviewed.
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