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This is an educational directory of official starting points. Certification and licensing requirements vary by state — some license through a contractor or electrical board, or exam vendors like NICET, PSI, or Prometric. Always confirm details with the linked authority and your local AHJ.

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Alabama

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AL Electronic Security Board / State Fire Marshal

Fire alarm work licensed via the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure.

Alaska

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State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Public Safety)

Arizona

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State Fire Marshal's Office

Arkansas

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State Fire Marshal (Arkansas State Police)

California

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Contractors State License Board (C-10)

Fire alarm installation falls under the CSLB C-10 electrical contractor license.

Colorado

Local / AHJ
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Division of Fire Prevention & Control

No statewide fire alarm installer license — verify with the local AHJ.

Connecticut

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Office of the State Fire Marshal

Low-voltage / L-5 style license scope typically applies.

Delaware

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State Fire Marshal's Office

Florida

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Division of State Fire Marshal (DFS)

NICET Level II is typically required for inspection, testing, and installation.

Georgia

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Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner

Low-voltage license via GA licensing board; exams through PSI.

Hawaii

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State Fire Council

Idaho

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State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Insurance)

Illinois

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OSFM / IDFPR (Alarm Contractor)

Private Alarm Contractor via IDFPR; fire equipment licensing via OSFM.

Indiana

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Fire & Building Safety (Homeland Security)

Iowa

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State Fire Marshal Division

Fire protection system license with alarm endorsements.

Kansas

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Office of the State Fire Marshal

Kentucky

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Office of State Fire Marshal

Louisiana

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Office of State Fire Marshal

State fire alarm / life-safety licensing via SFM.

Maine

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Office of State Fire Marshal

Maryland

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Office of the State Fire Marshal

Massachusetts

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Department of Fire Services

Systems technician licensing & exams via DFS; local permits also apply.

Michigan

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Bureau of Fire Services (LARA)

Minnesota

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State Fire Marshal Division

Mississippi

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State Fire Marshal's Office

Missouri

Local / AHJ
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Division of Fire Safety

No statewide fire alarm license — verify with the local AHJ.

Montana

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Fire Prevention & Investigation (DOJ)

Nebraska

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State Fire Marshal Agency

Nevada

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State Fire Marshal Division

New Hampshire

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Division of Fire Safety

New Jersey

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Division of Fire Safety

Fire alarm / burglar alarm licensing via state board.

New Mexico

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State Fire Marshal's Office

New York

State license
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Dept. of State (Security/Fire Alarm Installer)

State Security/Fire Alarm Installer license (81 hrs + state exam); NYC adds FDNY COF.

North Carolina

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Office of State Fire Marshal

North Dakota

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State Fire Marshal (Attorney General)

Ohio

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Division of State Fire Marshal

Oklahoma

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State Fire Marshal's Office

Oregon

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Office of State Fire Marshal

Pennsylvania

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Office of the State Fire Commissioner

No statewide fire alarm license — verify with the local AHJ.

Rhode Island

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Office of the State Fire Marshal

South Carolina

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State Fire (LLR)

South Dakota

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State Fire Marshal (Public Safety)

Tennessee

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State Fire Marshal (Commerce & Insurance)

Texas

State license
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State Fire Marshal's Office (TDI)

State fire alarm license via TDI SFMO; exams scheduled through PSI.

Practice the TFM-11 & TFM-12 quizzes

Utah

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State Fire Marshal Division

Vermont

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Division of Fire Safety

Virginia

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State Fire Marshal's Office

Washington

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State Fire Marshal's Office (WSP)

West Virginia

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State Fire Marshal's Office

State fire protection / alarm licensing via SFM.

Wisconsin

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State Fire Marshal (DOJ)

Wyoming

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State Fire Marshal's Office

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National Directories

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