posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 9:31 AM
by
klehan
Pittsburgh, PA, Considers Revising Alarm Ordinance
Pittsburgh, PA, commissioners are considering an alarm ordinance that would carry an annual fee for residences and businesses with alarm systems.
The ordinance would augment a 2003 ordinance that requires start-up alarm fees of $25 for residential security systems, $50 for residential fire systems and $100 for commercial and multifamily properties.
Under the proposed legislation, the start-up fees would remain, but an annual $35 fee would be assessed,
too. Officials say the new fee is necessary to keep up with administrative costs as well as provide updated property owner and contact information.
Commissioner Jean O'Toole opposed enacting a new fee.