Mistakes still happen, so up to four false alarms in a 365 day period are allowed without penalty. Written copies of the complete alarm ordinance are available without charge in the lobby of the Azusa Police Facility. All alarms that signal, either audibly or silently, or a situation where the Police are expected to respond are required to have a permit. Vehicle alarms do not need a permit. An application must be completed and submitted to the Azusa Police Department.
Permits are valid until revoked or there is a change of alarm user.
Permits are not transferable. The application asks for information about your alarm system including the types of situations it is intended for, the areas that it protects and the names of at least two persons who can respond in case something wrong is found by the officers who answer the alarm. All alarms systems must have an uninterruptable power supply and all systems that have audible alarms must automatically reset the alarm in no more than fifteen minutes. Automatic dialers cannot be programmed to dial any city telephone numbers. In case of an earthquake or disaster all of the emergency telephone lines might get tied up with alarm calls.