I'm looking to install a burglar alarm system in Houston. Can you tell me if a permit is required, what happens if I don't get one, and if I need a separate permit for each alarm system? Also, provide the Houston Permitting Center's main phone number and physical address.
Navigate to houstonpermittingcenter.org. Scroll to the footer and locate the 'Help' section. Click on the 'FAQ' link within the 'Help' section. On the 'Frequently Asked Questions' page, locate the 'Burglar Alarms' section. Click on 'Do I need an alarm permit?' to reveal the answer. Click on 'What happens if I don't get an alarm permit?' to reveal the answer. Click on 'What if I have more than one alarm system?' to reveal the answer. Extract the main phone number and physical address for the Houston Permitting Center from the website's footer (visible on the homepage or FAQ page).
State that a burglar alarm permit is required for all residents and businesses in the City of Houston. Describe the consequences of not obtaining an alarm permit, including unlawfulness, penalties for notifications (false or not), and potential refusal of HPD response. Explain that only one permit is required per location, even with multiple alarm systems. Provide the main phone number for the Houston Permitting Center as 832-394-9000. Provide the physical address for the Houston Permitting Center as 1002 Washington Avenue Houston, TX 77002.