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Alabama
AL Electronic Security Board / State Fire Marshal
Fire alarm work licensed via the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure.
California
Contractors State License Board (C-10)
Fire alarm installation falls under the CSLB C-10 electrical contractor license.
Colorado
Division of Fire Prevention & Control
No statewide fire alarm installer license — verify with the local AHJ.
Connecticut
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Low-voltage / L-5 style license scope typically applies.
Florida
Division of State Fire Marshal (DFS)
NICET Level II is typically required for inspection, testing, and installation.
Georgia
Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner
Low-voltage license via GA licensing board; exams through PSI.
Illinois
OSFM / IDFPR (Alarm Contractor)
Private Alarm Contractor via IDFPR; fire equipment licensing via OSFM.
Iowa
State Fire Marshal Division
Fire protection system license with alarm endorsements.
Louisiana
Office of State Fire Marshal
State fire alarm / life-safety licensing via SFM.
Massachusetts
Department of Fire Services
Systems technician licensing & exams via DFS; local permits also apply.
Missouri
Division of Fire Safety
No statewide fire alarm license — verify with the local AHJ.
New Jersey
Division of Fire Safety
Fire alarm / burglar alarm licensing via state board.
New York
Dept. of State (Security/Fire Alarm Installer)
State Security/Fire Alarm Installer license (81 hrs + state exam); NYC adds FDNY COF.
Pennsylvania
Office of the State Fire Commissioner
No statewide fire alarm license — verify with the local AHJ.
Texas
State Fire Marshal's Office (TDI)
State fire alarm license via TDI SFMO; exams scheduled through PSI.
Practice the TFM-11 & TFM-12 quizzesWest Virginia
State Fire Marshal's Office
State fire protection / alarm licensing via SFM.
NICET Level I–II Prep Track
Map your study to the exam objective areas. Each links to the matching lessons in our Learning Center.
Level I
0 of 5 doneFire Alarm Fundamentals & Terminology
Initiating Devices & Detector Technology
Notification Appliances
Control Panels & Power Supplies
Wiring, Pathways & Circuit Styles
Level II
0 of 5 doneSystem Layout & Design Basics
Installation Practices
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM)
Troubleshooting & Trouble Signals
Codes & Standards (NFPA 72 concepts)
National Directories
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