Industry Links and Resources

ALABAMA

· Installer/Technician

· Salesperson

· Central Station

· Locksmith

· Owner

· Manager/Branch Manager

Contact the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure for an application. For a complete listing of rules and procedures for licensure, visit the web site listed below, and click the section for “rules.”

$150.00 Administrative Fee (One time fee upon the first application)

See the rules and regulations PDF at the below URL for more information about license fees.

· Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure

· 7956 Vaughn Road, PMB 392

· Montgomery, AL 36116

· Phone: (334) 264-9388

· Fax: (334) 264-9332

· www.aesbl.alabama.gov

ALASKA

· Communications Contractors
Installs telephone wiring and equipment, radio communications devices and equipment, audiovisual equipment, and navigational equipment.

· Low Voltage Alarm or Signaling Device Contractor
Installs fire sensing and signaling devices, intrusion or proximity detection and signaling devices, or automatic fire protection systems, except sprinkler systems.

A specialty contractor is limited to three non-mechanical trades, such as communications and low voltage alarm and signaling devices. Download the application for the General, Mechanical and Specialty Contractor

Please note that all construction contractors required to be licensed by the State of Alaska MUST first apply for an Alaska Business License. For more information about this, call (907) 465-2550, or visit www.dced.state.ak.us

· Application fee: $50.00

· License fee: $200.00

· Renewal fee: Biennial registration renewal fee (for all or part of the licensing period) $200.00

· Department of Community and Economic Development

· Division of Occupational Licensing

· Contractor Licensing Section

· 333 Willoughby Ave., 9th floor

· Juneau, AK 99811-0806

·https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/ElectricalAdministrators.aspx

ARIZONA

Specialty Residential Contracting:

· C-12: Low Voltage Communication Systems
Installation and repair of low voltage alarm, intercom, telephone, call, clock and television systems, including towers and antennas.

· C-16: Fire protection Systems
Installation and repair of fire prevention and protection systems including all low voltage signaling systems.

Specialty Dual License Contracting:

· K-16: Fire protection Systems
This classification allows the scope or work permitted by the commercial L-16 Fire Protection Systems and the residential C-16 Fire Protection Licenses.

· K-67: Low Voltage Communications Systems
This classification allows the scope of work permitted by the commercial L-67 Low Voltage Communications Systems, and the residential C-12 Low Voltage Communications Systems Licenses.

Specialty Commercial Contracting:

· L-67: Low Voltage Communication Systems
Installation, service, repair, and maintenance of systems and devices of low voltage, including public address; intercommunication systems; telephone switchboards; call systems; master and program clocks (Low voltage wiring and needed equipment only.)

For a complete list of Contractor’s License Classifications, visit: https://roc.az.gov/

For a list of the steps involved in applying for a license, and to download an application, visit the following link: https://roc.az.gov/

· Arizona Registrar for Contractors

· 800 West Washington

· 6th floor

· Phoenix, AZ 85007-2940

· (602) 542-1525

· https://roc.az.gov/

ARKANSAS

The State of Arkansas requires special licensing for security alarm system installation/monitoring.

For licensing information with the Arkansas State Police, telephone the Regulatory Services office at: (501) 618-8600

· Arkansas State Police Headquarters

· 1 State Police Plaza Drive

· Little Rock, AR 72209

The Sate of California requires special licensing for Low Voltage Electrical Contractors, and for the installation and maintenance of burglar alarms.

C-7 License: Low Voltage Systems Contractor
Installs, services and maintains all types of communication and low voltage systems which are energy limited and do not exceed 91 volts. These systems include, telephone systems, sound systems, cable television systems, closed-circuit video systems, satellite dish antennas, instrumentation and temperature controls, and low voltage landscape lighting. Low voltage fire alarm systems are specifically not included in this section.

Download an application packet at www.cslb.ca.gov by clicking on the PDF for “Application for Contractor’s License.” Here, applicants can find information and download an application to gain a C-7 License: Low Voltage Systems Contractor.

Low Voltage/Electric Contractor Single classification: $250

· California State Licensing Board

· For Low Voltage and General Electrical Contractors

· 9821 Business Park Drive

· Sacramento, CA 95826-0026

· www.cslb.ca.gov

· Alarm Company Operator License
Needed for a business that sells, installs, monitors, maintains, services or responds to alarm systems. In order for a company to seek this license, there must be a Qualified Manager on staff.

· Qualified Manager
An individual who will manage the business on a day-to-day basis. Must have passed the licensing examination.

· Alarm Agent (registration)
Employed by an alarm company operator to sell, install, monitor, maintain, service of respond to alarm systems or to supervise such actions.

Applications for registration as an alarm agent are available from alarm company operators. To request an application for licensure as an Alarm Company operator or Qualified Manager, call (916) 322-4000 or (800) 952-5210, or visit the BSIS web site.

· Alarm Company Operator: $35

· Qualified Manager: $105

· Alarm Agent: $17 Registration fee

· Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS)

· For Burglar Alarm installation, service, etc.

· 401 S Street, Suite 101

· Sacramento, CA 95814

· Phone: (916) 322-4000

· Fax: (916) 323-1182

· www.dca.ca.gov

· Limited Electrical Contractor (L-5)
Covers work in ADT, Low voltage signal work, audio and sound systems (voltage of any system not to exceed 25 volts)

· Limited Electrical Contractor (C-5)
ADT, low voltage signal work, telephone-interconnect systems (to voltage of any system is not to exceed 48 volts)

· Limited Electrical Journeyperson (C-6)
May perform the same work as C-5 contractor, but must be in the employment of a licensed C-5 contractor.

Applications are available online.

· Limited Electrical Contractor (L-5): $75.00

· Limited Electrical Contractor (C-5): $75.00

· Limited Electrical Journeyperson (C-6): $45.00

· Department of Consumer Protection, Occupational & Professional Licensing Division

· 165 Capitol Ave., Room 147

· Hartford, CT 06106

· Phone: (860) 713-6000

· www.state.ct.us

The State of Colorado does not license or register burglar alarm or fire alarm installations. Alarm installation and sales businesses are frequently licensed on the local level. Always contact the local city or county government to determine local requirements.

More detailed information

· Master Electrician

· Master Limited

· Master Electrician Special

· Limited Electrician Special

Contact the Board of Electrical Examiners for more information.

· State of Delaware Department of Administrative Services
Division of Professional Regulation
Board of Electrical Examiners

· 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Ste. 203

· Dover, DE 19904

· (302) 744-4500

· Fax: (302) 739-2711

· www.professionallicensing.state.de.us

· Registered Alarm Contractor I
Fire and Burglar

· Registered Alarm System Contractor II
Burglar Only

· Specialty Electrical Contractor
This includes Limited Energy (low voltage) Systems Specialty Contractor

· Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Professions
Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board

· 1940 North Monroe Street

· Tallahassee, FL 32399-0771

· Phone: 850-487-1395

· E-mail: callcenter@dbpr.state.fl.us

· for e-mails, include “Electrical” in subject line.

· Low Voltage Contractor
Includes alarm systems and telecommunication systems

Download applications

$30.00 non-refundable application fee. No license fee—mailed to applicants within 6 weeks of passing exam. Renewal fee for a two-year period is $75.00

· Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
Division of Low Voltage Contractors

· 237 Coliseum Drive

· Macon, GA 31217-3858

· Phone: (478) 207-1416

· Fax: (478) 207-1425

· www.sos.state.ga.us

· Journey Worker Specialty Electrician

· Supervising Specialty Electrician

Download applications

· Application fee: $40.00

· License fee

· $225.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the first year of the triennium.

· $150.00 if licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 2nd year of the triennium.

· $75.00 is licensed between July 1 and June 30 of the 3rd year of the triennium.

· Renewal fee: $225.00

· State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

· P.O. Box 3469

· Honolulu, HI 96801

· E-mail: Elect_plumb@dcca.hawaii.gov

· www.hawaii.gov

· Specialty Electrical Contractor’s License

· Specialty Journeyman License

Downloaded an application for a Specialty Electrical License

Downloaded an application for a Specialty Electrical Contractor’s License

· Application Fee: $15.00 administrative fee for both

· License Fee:

o For Specialty Journeyman: $55.00

o For Specialty Contractors: $125.00

· Division of Building Safety

· Electrical Bureau, Licensing Section

· 1090 E. Watertower St.

· Meridian, ID 83642

· Phone: (208) 334-2183

· Fax: (208) 855-2165

· www2.state.id.us

No statewide licensing of electrical contractors or journeyman is required. There is separate licensing required for any firm that installs or maintains fire and burglar alarm systems.

· Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

· 320 W. Washington

· Springfield, IL 62786

· Phone: (217) 785-0800

· Fax: (217) 782-7645

· www.idfpr.com/

There is no statewide licensing; though most municipalities have contractor licensing. Some municipalities have low voltage/specialty licensing. Contact the following office for more information:

· Office of the State Building Commissioner

· 402 West Washington Street, Room W246

· Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739

· Phone: (317) 232-6213

· Fax: (317) 232-0146

· www.in.gov

There is no statewide licensing for electrical journeyman, contractors, or specialty licenses. The State Fire Marshal has the authority to inspect for fire hazards.

· Iowa Department of Public Safety

· Division of State Fire Marshal

· 621 East Second Street

· Des Moines, IA 50309-1831

· Phone: (515) 281-1831

· Fax: (515) 242-6299

· www.iowa.gov

At this time there is no statewide licensing or specialty licensing.

· Electrical Contractor

· Master Electrician

· Electrician

These licenses are required to perform any electrical work in the state of Kentucky. Please note, however, that workers installing or repairing low-voltage telecommunications systems are exempt from licensure. There is separate licensure for the fire protection alarm systems.

The Fire Protection Systems Section licenses fire protection contractors. Download applications and forms for alarm licenses.

Download applications

· Application fee for Electrical Contractor: $200

· Application fee for Master Electrician: $100

· Application fee for Electrician: $50

· All fees are non-refundable

· Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet

· Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction

· 101 Sea Hero Rd. Suite 100

· Frankfort, KY 40601

· Phone: (502) 573-0364

· Fax: (502) 564-4011

· hbc.ppr.ky.gov

· Type A Firm-Full Burglar Alarm, Access Control and CCTV

· Type A-1 Firm-Single Station Fire Alarm in 1&2 Family Dwellings

· Type A Employee

· Type A-1 Employee

· Type A-4 Firm- CCTV Alarm System Contractor

· Type A-4 Employee

· Class D – Fire Detection and Alarm for Fires

· Class D-1- Non-required Fire Alarm

· Class D-2- Minor Service & repair to own Fire Alarm Systems

· Fire Alarm Licenses

· Burglar, CCTV or access control

· License Fee: Original Firm fee for Electronic protective system licenses (Burglar): $250.00

· Original Employee fee for Electronic protective system licenses: $100

· Fire Alarm Firm and Employee fees

· Department of Public Safety & Corrections

· Office of the State Fire Marshal

· 8181 Independence Boulevard

· Baton Rouge, LA 70806

· Phone: (800) 256-5452 or

· Phone: (225) 925-4911

· Fax: (225) 925-3699

· www.dps.state.la.us

· Limited Electrician in Low Energy. This includes:

o Fire Alarms

o Low-energy electronics

o Low-voltage landscape lighting

Download applications

· Application Fee: $25.00

· License Fee: $100.00

· Renewal Fee: For Limited Electrician (renewal necessary every 2 years): $100.00

· Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation

· Office of Licensing and Registration

· www.state.me.us

· Electrician’s Examining Board

· 35 State House Station

· Augusta, ME 04333-0035

· Phone: (207) 624-8610

· Fax: (207) 624-8637

· www.state.me.us

The State Board of Master Electricians issues only one license: Master Electrician. In Maryland the actual performance licenses to perform electrical work is issued by each of the municipalities. Many of the municipalities do issue additional categories of electrical licenses. All of these licenses are “lesser” than a Master Electrician. For example, some local municipalities may issue a “limited electrician”or“low voltage” license. Individuals interested in obtaining a lesser license must contact the local jurisdiction where he or she intends to be doing that kind of work. Not all municipalities offer a lesser license. In the municipalities that do not offer a lesser license, an individual would need to hold a master electrician’s license to perform any kind of electrical work.

Contact the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing if you have any questions.

· Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

· State Board of Master Electricians

· 500 North Calvert St., Room 302

· Baltimore, MD 21202

· Phone: (410) 230-6163

· Fax: (410) 333-6314

· www.dllr.state.md.us

· Systems Contractor

· Systems Technician

“Systems” include fire warning, and security.

Obtain an application

Fees and renewal information

· Division of Professional Licensure

· 239 Causeway St., Suite 500

· Boston, MA 02114

· Phone: ((617) 727-9931

· Fax: (617) 727-5012

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· www.mass.gov

· Systems Contractor (“systems” includes fire alarm and security)

· Systems Technician

Download the PDF for an Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination

Download a PDF for a Fire Alarm Specialty Technician Examination

· Application Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)

· License Fee: $20.00

· Department of Labor and Economic Growth

· Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety

· Electrical Division

· P.O. Box 30254

· Lansing, MI 48909

· Phone: (517) 241-9320

· Fax: (517) 241-9320

· www.michigan.gov

· Power Limited Technician

· Technology Systems Contractor

Application forms are not available online. You must request all necessary forms from the Minnesota Electricity Board.

· License

o For Power Limited Technician: $30.00

o For Technology Systems Contractor: $100 per year

· Department of Labor and Economic Growth

· Minnesota Electricity Board

· 1821 University Ave., Suites S-128

· Saint Paul, MN 55104-2993

· Phone: (651) 642-0800

· Fax: (651) 642-0441

· www.electricity.state.mn.us

At this time there appears to be no statewide specialty electrical licensing.

There is no statewide specialty electrical licensing, however, local jurisdictions do offer specific licensing to perform certain electrical work. Therefore, individuals must contact the specific jurisdiction where the work is to be performed to find out what licensing is necessary.

· Alarm Installer (AI)

Download the Alarm Systems Installer application

· Security guard and Alarm Installer: $25.00

· Montana Department of Labor and Industry

· Board of Private Patrol Officers and Investigators

· 301 South Park, Room 430

· P.O. Box 200513

· Helena, MT 59620-0513

· Phone: (406) 841-2387

· Fax: (406) 841-2309

· E-mail: dlibsdpsp@state.mt.us

· discoveringmontana.com

· Fire Alarm Installer

Download a licensing exam application

· FA Examination Fee
$60.00

· FA License Fee
The fee for a license issued in an even numbered year is $25.00. The fee for a license issued in an odd numbered year is $50.00.

· State Electrical Board

· P.O. Box 95066

· 800 South 13th, Suite 109

· Lincoln, NE 68509

· Phone: (402) 471-3550

· Fax: (402) 471-4297

· www.electrical.state.ne.us

The State of Nevada divides contractors into different classifications. There are primary classifications, and sub-classifications. Sub-classifications specify the types of work the contractor will be licensed to perform.

· Subclassification C2C- Fire Detection

· Subclassification C2E- Signal Systems

· Subclassification C-2d- Low Voltage Systems

· Subclassification C-2h- Photovoltaics

· Subclassification C41C- Fire Alarms

Download application forms

Please contact the State Contractors Board for information regarding fees.

· Nevada State Contractors Board

· 9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100

· Reno, NV 89521

· Phone: (775) 688-1271

· Fax: (775) 688-1150

· www.nscb.state.nv.us

At this time, the State of New Hampshire does not appear to have any specialty licensing for low-voltage electrical work.

The Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee, which is under the supervision of the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, is currently developing rules, regulations and standards to govern the licensing and practice of fire and burglar alarm installers.

· Burglar Alarm License

· Fire Alarm License

View the application PDF

The Board must conduct a mandatory background check on all Fire Alarm, and Burglar Alarm applicants.

Individuals who wish to apply for both a fire alarm and burglar alarm license must fill out two separate applications. The first license applied for will be $150.00. The second license applied for is $100.00.

· State of New Jersey

· Department of Law & Public Safety

· Division of Consumer Affairs

· Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

· Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee

· P.O. Box 45042

· Newark, NJ 07101

· Phone: (973) 504-6245

· www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/electrical.htm

· www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/nonmedical/firealarm.htm

Electrical contractors are issued a certificate of competence by the Construction Industries Division. The low voltage certificate types are listed below:

· ES-3: Sound and Intercommunication and Electrical Alarm Systems

· ES-7: Telephone Communications Systems

Low voltage certificate of competence types for journeyman electricians are listed below:

· ES-3J: Sound and Intercommunication and Electrical Alarm Systems

· ES-7J: Telephone Communications Systems

Contact the Construction Industries Division for applications.

The fee for a certificate of competence is $25.00 per year for each classification held.

· Construction Industries Division

· State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department

· 725 St. Michael’s Drive

· P.O. Box 25101

· Santa Fe, NM 87504

· Phone: (505) 827-7030

· Fax: (505) 827-7045

· www.rld.state.nm.us

No individual may engage in the business of installing, servicing or maintaining security or fire alarm systems or hold him or herself out as being able to do so unless he or she is licensed by the State of New York.

· Security Alarm Installer

· Fire Alarm Installer

Applications cannot be downloaded online. Please use the provided information to order an application:

· Contact and Ordering Info:

· Keith W. Stack

· Deputy Secretary of State for Business and Licensing Services

· Department of State

· Division of Licensing Services

· 84 Holland Ave.

· Albany, NY 12208-3490

· E-mail: licensing@dos.state.ny.us

· Phone: (518) 474-4429

· Fax: (518) 473-6648

There are several payment instruments. Only one payment instrument is required.

1. Examination and Education: $260.00 (This includes $185 application fee and $75.00 NY State fingerprint fee)

2. Experience and Education: $275.00 (includes $200.00 application fee and $75.00 NY State Fingerprint fee)

3. Master Electrician Status: Individuals licensed as master electricians who wish to engage in the installation, servicing or maintaining of security or fire alarm systems are not exempt from filing with the Department of State. However, two forms of waiver from some of the specific licensing requirements (by virtue of their status as a licensed master electrician) are available and outlined on the application form. For more information, please contact the Division of Licensing Services. Mater Electrician Statewide: $275.00 (includes $200.00 application fee and $75.00 NYS fingerprint fee) Master Electrician Local: $50.00 application fee only. No fingerprint requirement.

· New York State

· Department of State

· Division of Licensing Services

· 84 Holland Ave.

· Albany, NY 12208-3490

· Phone: (518) 474-4429

· Fax: (518) 473-6648

· E-mail: licensing@dos.state.ny.us

There are 10 different classifications of electrical contracting licenses. One of the special restricted electrical contracting classifications is

· Low Voltage (SP-LV)
More information regarding the scope of the Low Voltage, SP-LV license

After passing a qualifying exam, applicants for electrical contracting licenses in any of the license classifications must (1) submit a completed application for the license classification desired, (2) submit the appropriate annual license fee, and (3) furnish the name, signature and social security number of at least one person to serve as the listed qualified individual for the applicant’s license. Applications may be obtained by calling the office (919) 733-9042 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

· Examination Fee for all classifications: $75.00

· License Fee for all special restricted classifications: $60.00

List of all fees

· Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

· P.O. Box 18727

· Raleigh, NC 27619

· Phone: (919) 733-9042

· Fax: (919) 733-6105

· www.ncbeec.org

At this time there does not appear to be any separate specialty electrical licensing.

At this time there does not appear to be any separate specialty electrical licensing.

· Burglar Alarm Technician

· Burglar Alarm Sales

· Fire Alarm Technician-Limited

· Fire Alarm Technician-Unlimited

· Fire Alarm Sales-Limited

· Fire Alarm Sales-Unlimited

· Alarm Company

· Alarm Company Manager

Download an application

· Alarm Company License: $250.00

· Alarm Technician/Alarm Technician Trainee: $75.00

· Alarm Company Manager: $200.00

· Alarm Salesperson: $75.00

· Re-Examination, Per Attempt: $50.00

· Inspector: $75.00

· Duplicate of Revised License: $25.00

· Alarm Company License: $250.00

· Alarm Company Manager: $ 100.00

· Alarm Technician: $35.00

· Alarm Technician Trainee: $25.00

· Alarm Salesperson: $35.00

· Inspector: $35.00

· Oklahoma State Department of Health

· Occupational Licensing Division—0509

· Alarm Program

· 1000 N.E. 10th Street

· Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299

· Phone: (405) 271-5243

· Fax: (405) 271-5286

· www.health.state.ok.us

· Restricted Energy Technician

· Ltd. Journeyman Limited Energy Electrician

Download an application

· Application fee: $10.00

· Department of Consumer & Business Services

· Building Codes Division

· 1535 Edgewater St. NW, P.O. Box 14470

· Salem, OR 97309-0404

· Phone: (503) 378-4133

· E-mail: BCD.Webmaster@state.or.us

· licenseinfo.oregon.gov

There is no State Level low voltage electrical licensing. All electrical and alarm licensing requirements are regulated at the local level.

· Master Alarm Electrician

· Journeyman Alarm Electrician

· Telecommunication System Contractor

· Telecommunications System Technician

· Telecommunication System Limited Installer

· Telecommunication Apprentice

Download the appropriate applications

· Master Alarm Electrician License Fee: $75.00

· Master Alarm Electrician Renewal Fee: $120.00

· Journeyman Alarm Electrician License Fee: $75.00

· Journeyman Alarm Electrician Renewal Fee: $36.00

· Telecommunication System Contractor Annual License Fee: $120.00

· Telecommunication System Technician Annual License Fee: $72.00

· Telecommunication System Limited Installer Annual License Fee: $36.00

· Telecommunication Apprentice Annual License Fee: $24.00

· Telecommunication System Application/Test Fees:

1. Data: $36.00

2. Sound: $36.00

3. Telephony: $36.00

4. Video: $36.00

· Department of Labor and Training

· Division of Professional Regulation

· 1511 Pontiac Ave., Building 70

· P.O. Box 20247

· Cranston, RI 02920-0943

· Phone: (401) 462-8580

· Fax: (401) 462-8528

· TDD: (401) 462-8006

· www.dlt.state.ri.us

· Burglar and Fire Alarm Business

· Burglar Alarm Contractor

Download forms and information

· Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

· Contractors Licensing Board

· Synergy Business Park

· Kingstree Building

· 110 Centerview Drive

· Complience Suite 102

· Licensing Suite 201

· Columbia, SC 29210

· www.llr.state.sc.us/

· www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Contractors/

· P.O. Box 11329

· Columbia, SC

· 29211-1329

· Fire Alarm Contractor

Download forms and information

Contact Board for information about fees.

· Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

· Synergy Business Park

· Kingstree Building

· 110 Centerview Dr., Suite 201

· Columbia, SC 29210

· Jan Simpson/Administrator

· engls@llr.sc.gov

· P.O. Box 11597

· Columbia, SC 29211-1597

· Phone: (803) 896-4422

· Fax: (803) 896-4427

· www.llr.state.sc.us

· Specialty Contractor
Electrician Classification

Download application PDF

Contact The Commission for information about fees.

· Residential Builders Commission

· 110 Centerview Dr., Suite 306

· Phone: (803) 896-4696

· Fax: (803) 896-4656

While all persons engaging in any kind of electrical work must be licensed by the state of South Dakota; there is no specific specialty licensing set aside for low voltage or alarm work. All electrical work (including low voltage) is covered under the following licensing’s:

· Electrical Contractor

· Journeyman Electrician

· Class B Electrician

· State Electrical Commission

· Ron Nagle, Executive Director

· 308 S. Pierre St.

· Pierre, SD 57501

· Phone: (800) 233-7765

· Fax: (605) 773-6213

· www.state.sd.us

· www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/electrical/

· Low Voltage
Less than 70 volts

o Sound

o Intercom

o Fire detection

o Alarm systems

o Telephone lines and cabling

Low Voltage work (Less than 70 volts) does not require an exam for application, but, must register with the Alarm Contractors Board as well. Download the application.

Information about the necessary steps for obtaining a license

Application: $150.00

This is a non-refundable fee, due to the board upon completion of the application.

· Department of Commerce & Insurance

· Tennessee Board of Licensing Contractors

· 500 James Robertson Pkwy

· Davy Crockett Tower

· Nashville, TN 37243-0565

· Phone: (615) 741-2241

· www.state.tn.us

· Alarm Contractor Company

· Alarm Systems Contractor Qualifying Agent
This is for specific classification: Fire, Burglar, CCTV, Monitoring

· Alarm Contractor Registered Employee

Employing company must register employees in accordance with the law within 30 days of employment. Each applicant must submit:

· A signed, notarized application along with the appropriate non-refundable application fee of $80.00.

· Three completed fingerprint cards issued by this office.

· The required $48.00 fee.

· Two 1” x 1” color passport-style photos with the name of the applicant printed on the back of each.

· Be at least 18 years of age

· Be of good moral character.

Contact the Board office to request applications or to obtain more detailed information about fees and procedures.

· Department of Commerce and Insurance

· Alarm Systems Contractors Board

· 500 James Robertson Pkwy

· 2nd floor

· Nashville, TN 37243-1167

· Phone: (615) 741-9771

· Fax: (615) 532-2965

· tennessee.gov

· Fire Alarm Technician

· Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician

· Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent-Single Station

· Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent

· Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent

Download Fire Alarm License applications and other necessary forms and information

· Fire Alarm Technician: $120.00

· Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician: $120.00

· Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent-Single Station: $120.00

· Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent: $120.00

· Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent: $120.00

· Texas Department of Insurance

· State Fire Marshal’s Office

· 333 Guadalupe

· Austin, TX 78714-9221

· P.O. Box 149221

· Phone: (512) 305-7900

· Fax: (512) 305-7922

· www.tdi.state.tx.us

· Alarm Systems Installer

· Alarm Systems Monitor

Contact the Private Security Bureau at the above number to request an application.

Contact the Bureau for fee information.

· Texas Department of Public Safety

· Private Security Bureau

· P.O. Box 4087

· Austin, TX 78773-0001

· Phone: (512) 424-7710

· www.txdps.state.tx.us

· Burglar Alarm Company

· Burglar Alarm Company Agent

· Burglar Alarm Company Qualifier

· Temporary Burglar Alarm Company Agent

Download applications and other necessary forms

Contact the Board for fee information.

· Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

· Burglar Alarm Board

· 160 East 300 South

· Salt Lake City, UT

· Phone: (801) 530-6628

· Toll free (in Utah): (866) 275-3675

· Fax: (801) 530-6511

· www.dopl.utah.gov

Type-S journeyman license

· Type-S classifications include

o Household fire detection

o Commercial fire alarm system

Information and instructions regarding the application process for licensure/examination

Type-S Journeyman application fee: $90.00 per field.

· State Electricians Licensing Board

· Department of Labor and Industry

· National Life Bldg., Drawer 20

· Montpelier, VT 05620-3401

· Phone: (802) 828-2107

· www.dps.state.vt.us

“Electrical Contractors” in the State of Virginia means those individuals whose contracts include the construction, repair, maintenance, alteration or removal of electrical systems under the National Electrical Code. This classification provides for all work covered by the National Electrical Code including electrical work covered by the alarm/security systems contracting, electronic/communication service contracting and fire alarm systems contracting specialties. A firm holding an electrical license is responsible for meeting all applicable tradesman licensing standards.

· Journeyman

· Master

Download all applications and necessary forms

Contact the Board for Contractors/Tradesmen for fee information.

· Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

· Board for Contractors, Tradesmen

· 3600 West Broad Street

· Richmond, VA 23230

· Phone: (804) 367-8500

· Fax: (804) 367-2475

· E-mail: dpor@dpor.virginia.gov

· www.dpor.virginia.gov

· Telecommunications Contractor’s License

· Administrator
Electrical or Telecommunication Contractors must designate an administrator who must ensure that all work is in compliance with the laws and rules.

For more information about applying for a Telecommunications Contractor License and to apply online.

Total fees are $267.90. Must be paid by credit card (Visa/MC) Fees are nonrefundable after license has been issued.

· Washington State Department of Labor and Industries

· Electrical Section

· Chief Electrical Inspector: (360) 902-5249

· Fax: (360) 902-5229

· General Info: (360) 902-5249

· Fax: (360) 902-5296

· Supervisor: (360) 902-6278

· www.lni.wa.gov

Specialty Electrician with a classification in:

· Fire/Burglar Alarm (low voltage)

Download an application

· Exam Fee: $25.00

· License Fee: $50.00

· State Fire Marshal

· 1207 Quarrier St., 2nd Floor

· Charleston, WV 25301

· Phone: (304) 558-2191

· Fax: (304) 558-2537

· www.wvfiremarshal.org

While electrical licensing is handled at the state level, at this time there does not appear to be any specific low voltage or specialty electrical licensing.

· Limited/Low Voltage Technician

· Limited/Low Voltage Contractor

· Limited/Low Voltage Apprentice Technician

All these license types can cover any of the following categories of work:

· Low Voltage General

· Low Voltage Alarms

· Low Voltage Communications

· Low Voltage Sound

· Low Voltage Television

· Low Voltage Controls

Download all necessary forms and applications

· Application for Limited/Low Voltage Technician: $100.00

· Application for Limited/Low Voltage Contractor: $200.00

· Application for Limited/ Low Voltage Apprentice Technician: $20.00

· Renewal for Limited/Low Voltage Technician: $50.00/yr

· Renewal for Limited/Low Voltage Contractor: $200.00/yr

· Renewal for Limited/Low Voltage Apprentice Technician: $20.00/yr

· Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety

· Herschier Building 1W

· Cheyenne, WY 82002

· Phone: (307) 777-7993

· Fax: (307) 777-7119

· wyofire.state.wy.us

Link to license requirements by state provided by the NECA

Link to license requirements by state provided by the NSCA

Link to license requirements by state provided by the IPVM