How to apply and renew
| Action | Fee | When due / term |
|---|---|---|
| New registration or permit | No application fee stated in Chapter 91; $25 is a late/noncompliance service fee, not a permit price | See the local steps above for any confirmed filing deadline |
| Renewal | Not separately confirmed | No expiration or renewal requirement stated in reviewed chapter |
False-alarm charges
| False-alarm occurrence | Charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1st-2nd | $0 | Calendar year; Calendar year |
| 3rd | $75 | Calendar year; Calendar year |
| 4th | $100 | Calendar year; Calendar year |
| 5th | $125 | Calendar year; Calendar year |
| 6th+ | $150 | Calendar year; Calendar year |
failure to notify testing $150.
Police response
The current police-response and verification rules have not been confirmed. Ask the local authority which rules apply to your system.
Sources and local authority
These official sources were used to prepare the Colonial Heights guide.
GovColonial Heights Police and Fire/EMSOfficial source reviewed for this guide.GovColonial Heights — police departmentOfficial police resource for this locality.GovColonial Heights Police and Fire/EMSOfficial source reviewed for this guide.
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Last reviewed September 13, 2026
Local rules and official pages can change. Verify important requirements, forms and fees before applying or paying.
Fire-alarm information
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Fire-alarm installation, inspection and building-code rules may be separate from a home security registration. Ask the local fire or building office which rules apply to your system.
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