Emergency Alarms
The following information only pertains to the municipalities of State College Borough and Ferguson, College Patton and Harris Townships.
Property Owners
- All properties that have an "Emergency Alarm" system on property are required to obtain an Alarm Permit from our office. This permit is required for all systems that automatically notify Fire, Police or EMS. This permit is valid for 5 years and has a $20 fee. After 5 years, the permit is no longer valid, and the property owner must reapply for a new permit and pay a new fee. **The permit is non-transferable**
- To obtain an Alarm Permit, please complete the Alarm Permit Application and return the application along with the $20 to our office located at 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite 1, State College, PA 16801.
- The permit must be displayed next to the alarm system on property.
Professional Alarm Installers
- Any emergency alarm installer who is installing an alarm in any municipality listed above, is required to obtain a Professional Alarm License. This is a yearly license and has a $100 annual fee. Please complete the Application for Professional Alarm License and return the application and $100 fee to our office located at 2643 Gateway Drive, Suite 1, State College, PA 16801