Alarm Registration

Residents and businesses in the Town of Tecumseh may register their security and fire alarm systems for the remainder of 2025 and/or 2026.

Please Note: If multiple companies are operating within one premises, a separate registration form and fee is required per alarm system.

Are you are new resident?

You may qualify for the Early Bird rate after January 31st. Please contact Administration to confirm eligibility; the Tax Team can verify recent property sales and authorize the Early Bird fee where appropriate.

Why Register?

Registered properties receive two (2) “at fault false alarms” responses per calendar year from Police Services and/or Fire Services at no additional cost to that premise.

Charges for Unregistered Premises or Subsequent Alarms:

For unregistered premises, or registered premises with a third and subsequent at-fault false alarm, the following charges apply:

  • Police Services response: $375 per call 
  • Fire Services responsse: Fees based on current Ministry of Transportation response rates with respect to Fire Services per apparatus per hour (minimum 1 hour).

Additionally, the owner or occupier of a Registered Premise must attend their premises within 30 minutes of an activated fire alarm. Failure to attend within 30 minutes of a fire alarm will result in a charge using the Ministry of Transportation rate.

By-law 2025-019 False Alarm Police Services

By-law 2019-75 Fees and Charges for Fire Alarms

Accepted payment options online are:

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • NOTE: The description on your credit card statement will look similar to this: "BAMBORA INTERNET*" or "BAM*TOWN OF TECUMSEH" 

If you have any questions, please contact 519-735-2184, ext.124.

 

For additional information on By-laws, please see our Frequently Requested By-Laws section.

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Town of Tecumseh
917 Lesperance Road
Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W9
Phone: 519 735 2184
Fax: 519 735 6712
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