FINES.
Raleigh City Code § 13-4006
in effectSec. 13-4006. - FINES.
(a) An alarm user shall be subject to fines, warnings and suspension depending on the number of false alarms emitted from an alarm system within a twelve (12) month period beginning on July 1 of each year based upon the following schedule:
No. of False Alarms | Fines
1 ..... | Written warning
2 ..... | $50.00
3—5 ..... | $100.00
6—7 ..... | $200.00
8—9 ..... | $300.00
10 or more ..... | $500.00 each
(b) If cancellation occurs prior to law enforcement arriving at the scene, this is not a false alarm for the purpose of fines and no fines will be assessed.
(c) Payments must be received within thirty (30) days or a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) late fee will be added to the account.
(d) Failure to pay civil penalties within sixty (60) days may result in the suspension of police or public safety response to the alarm user because of an alarm activation.
(Ord. No. 2004-677, §2, 7-20-04)
Source: City of Raleigh, North Carolina, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/raleigh/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=DIVIICOGEOR_PT13OF_CH4RESEFIALSY_S13-4006FIFetched: 11/1/2026