On 6/10/91 Columbia Borough adopted Ordinance No. 633 (which was amended in its entirety on 12/9/1991) regarding the use of Burglar/Robbery/Fire Alarms. While the ordinance has been in effect since 1991 it has not been enforced for several years.

Due to an increase in “False Alarm” frequency and the cost incurred by the Borough when responding to these alarms, Borough Officials have decided to begin enforcement of the Alarm Ordinance.

Alarm Users are required to complete an annual Alarm User Permit Application (attached) and return it to the Columbia Borough Police Department prior to March 15, 2024 (the permit will expire on December 31st of the issuing year, at which time a new permit application will need to be submitted). The cost of the permit is $10.00, which must be paid when submitting the application (65 years of age and over are free but a copy of your driver's license must be submitted with the application). Once the application is processed a permit will be mailed to the Alarm User.

If you have not submitted your “Alarm User Permit Application” for 2024, please print the attached application and submit it to the attention of Pam at the Columbia Borough Police Department, 308 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 by March 15, 2024.

Please contact Pam at 717-684-7735 with any questions.