Michigan Fire Alarm Contractor License

The Fire Alarm Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Design and install fire alarm systems
  • Maintain, repair, and test such systems

How to Get a Fire Alarm Contractor’s License in Michigan?

  1. Satisfy the licensing requirements:
    • Experience and Education requirements:
      • Posses a fire alarm specialty technician license or have at least one of the mentioned technician residing in this state full-time employed.
    • Minimum age requierement.
      • 18 years of age
  2. Submit the application via mail or online along with the corresponding fee(s).
    • To apply by mail, fill out the form and send it with the fee, and exemptions (if applicable) to P.O. Box 30255, Lansing, MI 48909.
    • To apply and pay the application fee online, follow the next steps.
      1. Enter to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
      2. Login or create an account.
      3. Go to “BCC licenses” and click on “Apply for a License”.
      4. Read and accept the terms.
      5. Select the Fire Alarm license and trade.
      6. Complete each step (includes fee payment online).
    • Veterans with evidence of separation from the United States armed forces under “honorable” or “general honorable” are exempt from the initial license fee. For consideration attach a DD-214 or DD-215to the application.
  3. Upon approval schedule with PSI©:
    1. Wait for the department's approval. Then, expect a letter with payment and schedule instructions for the PSI© examination.
    2. If the application is denied, reapplication is needed.
    3. To schedule and pay for the PSI© examination, register or sign in with the same data of the LARA initial application.
    4. Select the corresponding examination and add the information sent by the BCC.
    5. Pay and schedule the examination.

Michigan Fire Alarm Contractor License Exam Prep Course

Michigan Fire Alarm Contractor License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Michigan Fire Alarm Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 40
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Any rules promulgated under the skilled trades regulation act
    • The Fire Alarm code rules – part 8, skilled trades regulation act
    • The Stille-DeRossett- Hale single state construction code act
    • Fire Alarm administrative board general rules
    • The enforcement and administration procedures of any code adopted under section 8a of that act, MCL 125.1508a.
    • Installation and design of fire alarm systems
    • Reparation, maintenance and testing of fire alarm systems
  • PSI© Fire Alarm Official Content Outline

Michigan Fire Alarm Contractor Book Set

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