Alarm Systems

The code of Henry County provides for the regulation of alarm systems. If you have an alarm system installed at your home or business, it is important to register that system as required by Henry County Code Sec. 13-100 so that the appropriate response can be made to any activations of the system. It is also very important to ensure alarm systems are in proper working order, so as to minimize the number of false alarms and unnecessary responses by law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical services. Henry County Code, Sec. 13-103, outlines a penalty schedule for excessive false alarms. Systems are allowed up to six (6) false alarms without penalty per fiscal year. Any penalties assessed for excessive false alarms will be billed to the subscriber on a quarterly basis. A warning notice will be mailed to the subscriber after four (4) false alarms to make them aware they are approaching the limit allowed by county ordinance, with the goal of correcting any malfunctions or other issues prior to reaching the limit.

Alarm Billing Questions

Payment of false alarm penalties may be made via cash, check, or money order, payable to 'County of Henry,' and remitted to Martinsville-Henry County 911, P.O. Box 7, Collinsville, VA 24078. Note that we are unable to accept payment by credit or debit card at this time. 

If you have received a false alarm penalty statement in the mail and have questions about the charges or how to remit payment, please contact Deputy Director Nicholas Hughes at 276-638-8751, option 1, or by email at alarms@henrycountyva.gov. 

New Alarm Systems

If you have installed a new alarm system that has not been registered with Martinsville-Henry County 911 previously, please fill out this form and review the attached copy of the county alarm ordinance. The form can be returned by emailing alarms@henrycountyva.gov or by mail to Martinsville-Henry County 911, PO Box 7, Collinsville, VA 24078. 

If you have previously registered your alarm system with Martinsville-Henry County 911 but need to make changes, use the form below. Such updates may include new authorized keyholders, current contact information, or changes in the company servicing the system.