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LICENSE APPLICATION FOR - ALARM AGENT
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION - 4-18.7 (SEE ALSO 12.1-12.6)
DEFINITION:
Alarm agent means any person or entity, whether an individual, partnership or corporation, who
conducts a business of monitoring alarm systems and whose actions would involve contacting
the South Bend Police Department or South Bend Fire Department for a response.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing.
2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing the application.
3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
4. Licenses expire January 31.
5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31.
6. Include $5.00 application processing fee payable to the City of South Bend.
7. License fee payable to the City of South Bend due upon approval - $75.00 (if you choose,
you may submit the license fee with the application and processing fee).
8. Application is reviewed by the South Bend Police Department and facilities located within
the city limits will be inspected by the South Bend Fire Department.
9. License will be issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS:
1. Maintain and provide immediately upon request to South Bend Police or Fire Departments:
records of current alarm users employing applicants services, including name, address, and
telephone number of location where alarm system is installed, as well as names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of primary, secondary, and any additional key holders of that alarm
user.
2. If facility has multiple alarm systems or sensors, maintain facility floor plans, blueprints, or
similar documents showing zone locations for each system or sensor.
