Licensing
The following information reviews the requirements necessary in order to receive an Alarm Systems Business License from the Alarm Systems Licensing Board. In addition, license applicants are responsible for complying with relevant North Carolina law (see N.C. General Statute G.S. 74D and the Administrative Rules and Regulations, 12 NCAC 11).
Requirements to obtain a license
All applicants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Be a US citizen or a resident alien.
- Be of good moral character and temperate habits (no criminal record, etc.).
Burglar Alarm Business License:
- Burglar Alarm Experience - Applicant must establish to the Board's satisfaction two years experience within the past five years in alarm systems installation, service, or alarm systems business management. If the applicant cannot establish this experience, the applicant must provide verification of completion of the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association "Certified Alarm Technician Level I" course.
- To apply for the course, you may contact the North Carolina Burglar & Fire Alarm Association at (704) 454-7619 for information.
- Low Voltage Experience - An applicant or an employee of the company in which the applicant intends to do business, must hold a North Carolina Electrical Contractors License in one of the following categories: Unlimited, Limited, Intermediate, or the SP-Low Voltage. If the applicant does not hold one of the above licenses or the company does not employ an individual with one of the above licenses, the applicant should contact the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors at (919) 733-9042 to apply for one of the above licenses.
Applying for a License
If, after reviewing the above requirements, you determine that you qualify for a license, see the Application Checklist.