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Rhode Island requires appropriate contractor certificates for alarm work. Fire alarm needs Certificate AF ($75 application + $240 license). Security work may fall under electrical contractor certification. Local jurisdictions may have alarm registration requirements.

Feb 8, 2026

Rhode Island requires appropriate contractor certificates for intercom installation. Certificate A (electrical) or AF (fire alarm) depending on integration. Specialty licenses require 2,000+ hours experience. Local jurisdictions require permits for commercial work.

Feb 8, 2026

Oregon requires a Class A Limited Energy Technician (LEA) license for burglar alarm installation. Alarms are classified as protective signaling systems. Requires 4,000-8,000 hours experience and 75% on a 52-question exam. Local jurisdictions have alarm registration requirements.

Feb 8, 2026

Oregon requires a Limited Energy Technician license for intercom installation. Class A (LEA) covers alarm-integrated systems while Class B (LEB) covers basic intercoms. Both cover systems under 100 volt-amperes. Oregon already uses "limited energy" terminology aligned with NEC 2026.

Feb 8, 2026

Oklahoma requires an alarm company license through the Construction Industries Board to install burglar alarms. Applications require manager certification and fingerprint cards. License numbers must appear on all business materials. Most municipalities have alarm registration requirements.

Feb 8, 2026

Oklahoma regulates electrical work through the Construction Industries Board. Alarm-integrated systems require specific alarm company licensing with manager credentials and fingerprint cards. License numbers must appear on all business materials.

Feb 8, 2026

North Dakota requires a Power Limited Electrician license for burglar alarm installation. The license requires 2.5 years (6,000 hours) supervised experience and a trade exam. Contracting licensees need $500K liability insurance. Local jurisdictions may have alarm registration.

Feb 8, 2026

North Dakota requires a Power Limited Electrician license for intercom installation. The license requires 2.5 years (6,000 hours) of supervised experience and passing a trade exam with 70% score. Contracting licensees need $500K liability insurance.

Feb 8, 2026

New Mexico requires an ES-3 Low Voltage Special Systems License for burglar alarm installation. The license requires 2 years experience and two exams with 75% passing scores. Local jurisdictions may have alarm registration and false alarm ordinances.

Feb 8, 2026

New Mexico requires an ES-3 Low Voltage Special Systems License for intercom installation. The license requires 2 years foreman-level experience and passing two exams with 75% scores. Covers systems operating at 50 volts or less.

Feb 8, 2026

New Jersey requires a license through the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee to install burglar alarms. Requires 4 years experience, 80 hours training, and three exams. Most municipalities require alarm registration with false alarm ordinances.

Feb 8, 2026

New Jersey does not offer a dedicated low voltage license. Systems under 10 volts may be exempt, while alarm-integrated intercoms require licensing through the Alarm Advisory Committee. Local jurisdictions may require permits for commercial work.

Feb 8, 2026

New Hampshire exempts burglar alarm installation from electrical licensing because alarms are signaling circuits. Local municipalities may have alarm registration and false alarm ordinances. No state license required.

Feb 8, 2026

New Hampshire does not require electrical licensing for signaling circuits like intercoms. The state licenses work for heat, light, and power purposes, not signaling circuits. Local jurisdictions may have their own permit requirements.

Feb 8, 2026

Nevada requires a C-2D Low Voltage Contractor license for burglar alarm installation. Most jurisdictions require alarm permits, registration with police, and have false alarm ordinances with escalating fees.

Feb 8, 2026