State Licensing Guide
This report is designed to provide members of the commercial electronic systems industry with a general reference of state laws that govern the installation of limited energy systems. It provides a snapshot overview and state code for each U.S. state. The research conducted in this publication reflects changes in state and administrative statutes through July 2023. The Guide to State Licensing is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. Other laws, rules, and legal principles may apply to your company. NSCA recommends communicating with your state’s appropriate board for the most recent information to ensure compliance with licensing guidelines and requirements.
Questions about this publication should be directed to:
Tom LeBlanc, Executive Director
NSCA
3950 River Ridge Drive NE, Suite B
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
800.446.NSCA
319.366.6722
Last Updated November 17, 2023
Alarm System Requirements: A statewide Security Systems Contractor license is required for the installation of security alarm systems. For the installation of fire alarms, a statewide Signaling Device Contractor license is required.
Electrical Contractor/Electrician Requirements: A statewide Electrical Administrator license is required for anyone installing or repairing electrical wiring, conduits, devices, fixtures, equipment, or other electrical materials for transmitting, using, or consuming electrical energy, or certifying that an installation or repair complies with applicable electrical codes. Categories include: Controls and Control Wiring (CNTL), Inside Communication (IC), Residential Wiring (RW), Outside Communications (OC), Unlimited Commercial Wiring (UCW), Unlimited Line Work (UL).
Low-Voltage/Limited Energy Requirements: Installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm, intrusion alarm, or other limited energy signaling systems of 48 volts to ground or less are exempt from licensure.
Reciprocity: Journeyman Electrician: Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Iowa, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.
| License Type | Description | NEC Version | Exam Fee | License Fee | Biennial Renewal Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor | Bid, install, maintain, alter, or repair electrical wiring devices, or equipment, including solicit, install, maintain, alter or repair electrical power or control systems, including wiring devices, equipment, or any other electrical apparatus. |
2020 | $165 | $150 | $150/annual |
| Journeyman Electrician | Install electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for lighting, heating, or power or control. |
2020 | $115 | $35 | $35/annual |
| Alarm Monitoring Company | Provides alarm monitoring services for alarm systems or other similar electronic security systems whether the systems are maintained on commercial business property, public property, or individual residential property. (Burglar alarm, monitoring, CCTV, electronic access control) |
2020 | $400 | $400 | |
| Qualifying Agent (QA) | Person in a management position who may supervise the service or installation of electronic equipment. |
2020 | $150 | $150 | |
| Burglar Alarm Installer | Install and service burglar alarm systems. | 2020 | $50 | $50 | |
| Monitoring Station Operator | Monitor alarm systems on client’s property where alarm signals are received as part of an alarm system and then relayed via operator to law enforcement officials. |
2020 | $50 | $50 | |
| CCTV Installer | Perform the duties for surveillance systems that are a combination of electronic equipment and devices designed and arranged for the viewing, monitoring, or recording of video signals transmitted from transmitters such as cameras to receivers as monitors, digital video recorder, and network video recorders through a closed cable of other video signal transmission method. |
2020 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic Access Installer | Performs the duties for systems that are used as a process to grant or deny an individual access to a specific area or object based upon his or her possession of an item, code, or physical characteristic. |
2020 | $50 | $50 | |
| Locksmith | Repairs, rebuilds, rekeys, services, adjusts, installs locks or mechanical locking devices, installs or services egress control devices, vaults, and safety deposit boxes. |
2020 | $50 | $50 |
Contact:
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing
333 Willoughby Avenue, 9th Floor,
State Office Building
Juneau, Alaska 99801
#: 907-465-2550 f: 907-465-2974