North Carolina Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor License

A NC Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor can install, maintain, or repair only low voltage wiring and directly related wiring. Wiring is directly related if it: (1) originates at the load-side terminals of a disconnecting means or junction box that: (A) has been installed, complete with line-side connections, by others for the specific purpose of supplying the low voltage wiring system involved; and (B) is permanently and legibly marked to identify the low voltage wiring system supplied; and (2) is not installed in a location considered as hazardous under the National Electrical Code.

Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor Course

How to Get the NC Fire Alarm Low Voltage Contractor’s License?

  1. Complete the North Carolina Fire Alarm Low Voltage Contractor License Application and submit it to the board.
  2. Submit written statements from at least two persons attesting to your good character.
  3. You must have at least two years of experience, of which at least one year shall be primary experience. The balance of experience may be primary, secondary or both.
  4. You must have taken and passed the necessary exam(s).
  5. If you are or will be part of a corporation or limited liability company, you must register the business with the NC Secretary of State (www.sosnc.gov ).

Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor Trade Exam

Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based; Semi-Open Book
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Hours Allotted: 3h
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Number of questions: 50
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Bonding and Grounding
    • Wiring Methods and Terminations
    • Boxes and Fittings
    • Motors and Control Wiring
    • Load Calculations
    • General
    • Laws, Rules, Basic Business Practices, and Practical Applications

Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor Book Set

The book set includes all required references for the Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor exam. Please keep in mind that although not all the books are allowed in the exam you will be tested on all the references. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • NORTH CAROLINA FIRE ALARM/LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL - SET DE LIBROS SIN TABS INCLUYE TODOS LOS LIBROS PARA EXAMEN TECNICO Y ADMINISTRATIVO

    Sales price: $501.31
  • NORTH CAROLINA FIRE ALARM/LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL - SET DE LIBROS CON TABS INCLUYE TODOS LOS LIBROS PARA EXAMEN TECNICO Y ADMINISTRATIVO

    Sales price: $551.31

Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor Trade Books

Books Allowed in Testing

Fire Alarm/Low Voltage Electrical Contractor Trade Books

Books Not Allowed in Testing