Regulation .06 Alarm User Registration.
Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., COBRA § 07.01.04.06 (2026)
Regulation .06 Alarm User Registration.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Within ten days of activating an alarm system, the user must register the system with the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development or its designee.
B.
Any change in the information provided on the registration application or deactivation must be reported to the Department of Housing and Community Development within ten days using the method determined by the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development or its designee.
C.
All outstanding registration and alarm fees must be paid in order to maintain valid registration.
D.
Registration of an alarm system is not intended to, nor will it, create a contract, duty or obligation, either expressed or implied, of police response nor is it a waiver of government immunity by the Baltimore Police Department, Department of Housing and Community Development or the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore.
E.
By registering an alarm system, the alarm user acknowledges that police response shall be based on normal and reasonable police procedures, and be affected by such factors as:
(1)
the availability of police units;
(2)
priority of calls;
(3)
weather conditions; and
(4)
traffic conditions.
F.
Residential User Registration.
If the alarm will be used at a residence, the registration form for the alarm must be completed on the electronic form provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the following information must be provided to the Department:
(1)
the registration number;
(2)
the street address at which the alarm system is located, including room or suite number;
(3)
the name, address, and telephone number of the alarm user for the alarmed location;
(4)
the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person who can respond within an hour to an alarm site to deactivate the alarm;
(5)
type of alarm system, such as:
(a)
a burglary alarm system;
(b)
a robbery alarm system;
(c)
a panic alarm system;
(d)
a duress alarm system; or
(e)
a medical alert;
(6)
information regarding any dangerous or special conditions at the location;
(7)
the name, address, telephone number, and business license numbers of the alarm business that installed and/or monitors the alarm system, if applicable; and
(8)
a statement regarding whether the alarm user has ever previously registered an alarm system in Baltimore City.
G.
Commercial User Registration.
If the alarm will be used at a commercial establishment, the registration form for the alarm must be completed on the electronic form provided by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the following information must be provided to the Department:
(1)
the registration number;
(2)
the non-residential alarm user’s name and trade name, if different;
(3)
the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person who can respond within an hour to an alarm site to deactivate the alarm;
(4)
Employer Identification Number (EIN);
(5)
the street address at which the alarm system is located, including room or suite number;
(6)
the telephone number at the alarmed location;
(7)
the type of business or activity conducted at an alarmed location;
(8)
type of alarm system: burglary, robbery, a duress, panic, etc;
(9)
information regarding any dangerous or special conditions at the location;
(10)
the parent company name, address, and telephone number, and the resident agent’s name;
(11)
the name and telephone number of a person responsible at the parent company location for the alarm system at the alarmed location;
(12)
the name, address, telephone number, and business license numbers of the alarm business that installed and/or monitors the alarm system, if applicable; and
(13)
a statement regarding whether the alarm user had ever previously registered an alarm system or been issued a permit in Baltimore City.
H.
In case of unavailable representative.
(1)
When a person or business listed on the registration or an amendment to the registration is unable or unwilling to perform required duties, the registrant must provide written notification to the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development or designee within ten days.
(2)
The notification must include the name of an alternate person or company that is able and willing to perform those duties.
I.
Registration is only valid for the premises registered and is not transferable to another alarm user or premises.
J.
When a new owner takes control of a property, the former owner’s registration becomes void, and the new owner must apply for a new registration.
K.
All registered alarm users must keep a copy of the alarm registration form and installation certificate at the alarm site and must produce such registration for inspection upon reasonable request by any Baltimore City police officer or special enforcement officer.
L.
Alarm registrations, amendments, and renewal forms that do not have complete or correct information are invalid and the alarm system will be deemed unregistered.