The following useful information is provided by the Police
Department:
On July 13, 1995, the Bushkill Township Board of
Supervisors adopted an Alarm Ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is to
provide standards and regulations for alarm systems in an attempt to minimize
false alarms and provide the emergency responder with accurate and essential
data. A majority of emergency alarms to which Police and Emergency personnel
responded are false. Such alarms are nuisances, resulting in a waste of manpower
and tax dollars. Those installing new alarm systems will now need to apply for
an alarm permit through the Bushkill Township Police Department or a fee of
$20. Those with an existing alarm will also need to apply for a permit for a
fee of $5. Alarm permits shall not be transferable from one individual to
another or from one location to another.
Any individual who fails to make
application or register with the Bushkill Township Police Department will be
subject to penalties and fines. Penalties: Any individual who does not make
application or register a system with this department shall pay a fine.
$50 - for new system $25 - for existing system $50 - for 2nd or
subsequent offense of system
Any person who receives notification from
the Bushkill Township Police Department, that an emergency service responded to
three (3) nuisance alarms, as defined in the ordinance, within a forty-five (45)
day period and continued to operate the alarm after notice of suspension,
failure to correct any deficiencies in equipment or operation within 30 days
after the receipt of notice of same will be subject to fines and penalties.
Suspension of a permit may apply if any individual fails to fix deficient
equipment or operation within 30 days. Suspension would continue until proof of
correction is obtained by this department. Any individual who violates this
section will be subjected to a $100 dollar fine, plus cost of prosecution.
Any questions please feel free to call the Bushkill Township Police Department
(610.759.9588), Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.
