To ensure:

• The business and/or homeowner is still located at that address
• The alarm company and emergency contact information is current
• The phone numbers and contact information for the owner are up to date
• Renewal fee is $25.00 annually - Permit valid January 1 through December 31.

Any alarm caused by human error or equipment problems resulting in police response, with no evidence of an actual crime having been committed. This does not include alarms caused by violent acts of nature or other extraordinary circumstances not reasonably subject to control by the alarm user or alarm business.

• Takes police away from community policing activities and other real emergencies.
• Leads neighbors to ignore your alarm when it goes off. Your system becomes less reliable and less credible.
• Will cost you fines and will suspend police response after the 6th alarm.
• False alarms create a potential danger to citizens and officers responding to the call.

The alarm user may appeal the validity of a false alarm in writing. The request for an appeal must be in writing and filed with the city clerk within fifteen business days of the postmark on the notice that was sent by the city. The City of Kirkland Hearing Examiner will hear all appeals.

• Make sure your house numbers are easily visible from the street, day & night. If your system is monitored, be sure to give specific driving directions to your alarm monitoring company.
• Be sure your alarm company decal is located near the front door and is easily visible.
• Update your list of emergency contacts with the police department if there are changes or at the time of annual renewal.