Roswell Alarm Ordinance & Alarm Registration Resources

Roswell Alarm Ordinance Overview

Article 13.2 of the Roswell Code of Ordinances governs the registration and management of false alarms. The ordinance is intended to reduce unnecessary police responses caused by poorly maintained or misused alarm systems and to encourage alarm users to keep their systems in good working order.

• Applies to burglar and fire alarm systems within the City of Roswell.
• Alarm owners are required to register their alarm systems with the City.
• False alarms are tracked over each calendar year.
• First and second responses are warnings; fines begin with repeated false alarms.

Official Alarm Registration & Program Page:
City of Roswell – Alarm Registration

False Alarm Reduction Program Portal:
Roswell False Alarm Reduction Program (CryWolf)

Alarm Registration Requirements in Roswell

Roswell requires alarm users to register their systems within a short time after installation. Registration information helps Roswell Police verify alarm calls and reach the right contacts when an alarm is activated.

• Alarm owners must submit a registration within five business days after installing a burglar or fire alarm system.
• Any change in the registration information (owner, occupant, contact data, etc.) must be reported within five days.
• One registration is required per alarm location (each alarmed premises).
• Registration is managed jointly by the Roswell Police Department and the False Alarm Reduction Program (CryWolf).
• The online CryWolf portal lists the registration fee as $0.00 for Roswell alarm users.

Online Alarm Registration Form:
Roswell False Alarm Reduction Program – Online Registration

False Alarm Fee Schedule – Roswell

According to the City of Roswell’s Alarm Registration information, false alarm responses are tracked by calendar year, and fines begin after the second false alarm at the same location.

Fines for Excessive False Alarms (Per Calendar Year)

• 1st response: No fine (warning)
• 2nd response: No fine (warning)
• 3rd response: $50
• Each additional response (4th and beyond): $50 per response

These penalties apply to excessive false alarms during a single calendar year. Because fee schedules can be updated by ordinance, alarm users should confirm the latest fine amounts directly with the City of Roswell or the Roswell False Alarm Reduction Program before relying on this summary.

How Callaway Security Helps Roswell Homeowners & Businesses

Callaway Security designs, installs, and monitors alarm systems for homes and businesses throughout Roswell and North Fulton. Our team can help you stay compliant with Roswell’s alarm ordinance, keep your registration current, and reduce false alarms through better system design and user training.

• Professional burglar and fire alarm installation in Roswell
• Guidance on Roswell alarm registration and updates
• System setup and training to reduce nuisance alarms
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