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New Requirement
We have created this online form to help you comply with the change to Section 1702.286 – Duties of Alarm Systems Company that became effective January 1, 2006 and effects both alarm companies and municipalities.
The change requires you to notify a municipality within 30 days after installation or activation of the alarm system.
This online form will automatically notify localities that have agreed to get notification by email.
It is provided free as a member service to members of Texas alarm associations. You can use your member login and password to gain access. If you are a member and do not have a login - contact your association. If you are not a member please click on one of the logos at left to join
Details on the Requirement
The notification shall include:
- Alarm Systems Company name
- Alarm Systems Company license number
- Name of the occupant of the alarm system location
- Address of the alarm system location
- Date of installation or activation of the alarm system
The information provided to a governmental body is confidential
This section does not apply to a Personal Emergency Response System
An Alarm Systems Company commits an offense if it does not provide the information required by this sub-section. The offense will be considered a Class C misdemeanor
In an effort to comply with this requirement, alarm companies have contacted localities to find out where to send the information. Many localities have provided the information, but many others have indicated that they have no desire to receive it.
The Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association has contacted the Department of Public Safety, which has the responsibility to enforce this requirement, and we have been advised that an alarm company should get it in writing from the municipality if the municipality does not desire this information and keep it on file. Once this is done then the alarm company would not need to notify that particular municipality on any new installations or activation.
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