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Contents
- Overview
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Overview
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one in four working Americans holds an occupational certification or license. As the security industry evolves, professionals who install and maintain cabling, access control, and CCTV/surveillance systems must navigate a complex landscape of licensing requirements.
Each state has its own rules for obtaining, verifying, and maintaining these licenses. A recent study by the Institute for Justice found that only 12% of licensed occupations are licensed universally across the U.S. One state may have significant licensing requirements, and neighboring states may have few to no requirements.
This guide compiles state-specific resources for license verification, licensure requirements, and application forms for cabling, access control, and CCTV/surveillance. Whether you’re new or an experienced technician, use this guide to learn more about the requirements of the state or states you plan to do work in.
Disclaimer: This guide does not include resources for state or local permits or licenses that may be required to generally operate a business. Your state or locality may have additional requirements to operate your business or perform security work that are not included here. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, licensing requirements can change frequently. Field Nation is not responsible for the accuracy of external resources and makes no representations regarding the licensing status of technicians using the Field Nation platform. This guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for legal guidance about specific licensing requirements.
Alabama
Cabling
Regulated by the Electrical Contractors Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Alabama Code § 34-36-13 includes exceptions for electrical licensing requirements, including the installation, construction, or maintenance of systems operating on 25 volts or less.
Access Control
Regulated by the Electronic Security Board of Licensure
Surveillance
Regulated by the Electronic Security Board of Licensure
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Alaska
Cabling
Regulated by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing
Licensing laws and regulations (part 1, part 2)
Note: The Alaska statutes and regulations above apply broadly to those who perform work subject to the minimum electrical safety standards of the state, See §§ 18.60.580 and 18.62.010.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Arizona
Cabling
Regulated by the Registrar of Contractors
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Arizona Code § 32, Chapter 10 sets forth requirements for licensing of contractors, including electrical contractors, and various exceptions.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Arkansas
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Electrical Examiners
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Ark. Code § 17-28-102(a)(3) carves an exception from electrical licensing requirements for low-voltage work performed on fire alarms, security systems, and other communication and signaling systems.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
Regulated by the Arkansas State Police
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
California
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Industrial Relations
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: A C-10 Electrical Contractor license is generally required for electrical work, but a C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor license is sufficient for certain low-voltage cabling work (91 volts or less).
Access Control
Regulated by the Dep’t of Consumer Affairs, CSLB
Surveillance
Regulated by the Dep’t of Consumer Affairs, BSIS
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Colorado
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Regulatory Agencies
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: See CRS § 12-115-116 for exceptions to the electrical licensing requirements, including work on security systems of 50 volts or less and work on certain class 2 and class 3 circuits.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Connecticut
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Consumer Protection
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Connecticut has special license categories for low-voltage work (e.g., C-5, C-6, L-5, and L-6 license classes).
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Delaware
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Electrical Examiners
Licensing laws and regulations
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
Regulated by the Delaware State Police
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Florida
Cabling
Regulated by the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Florida has multiple electrical contractor license classifications, including Limited Energy Systems Specialty Electrical Contractors (low-voltage excluding alarm systems) and Alarm System Contractors.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
Regulated by the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Georgia
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Low Voltage Contractors
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: See GA Code §§ 43-14-2 and 43-14-8.1, and Admin. Code Rule 121-2-.04 for more about low-voltage contractor licenses. For work beyond the scope of a low-voltage license, an electrical contractor license may be required.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Hawaii
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Electricians and Plumbers
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Most cabling and electrical work, including low-voltage work, requires an electrician’s license. See HI Admin Rule § 16-80-4.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Idaho
Cabling
Regulated by the Idaho Electrical Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: See ID Admin Code 24.39.10.200 for more information about Limited Electrical Installers, including the scope of work for limited energy systems.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Illinois
Cabling
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific cabling requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Access Control
Regulated by the Dep’t of Fin. & Prof. Regulation
Surveillance
Regulated by the Dep’t of Fin. & Prof. Regulation
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Indiana
Cabling
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific state cabling requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Iowa
Cabling
Regulated by the Electrical Examining Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Iowa’s electrical licensing requirements apply to a wide range of cabling and electrical work. For more information about electrical licensing in Iowa, see the state’s Electrical Licensing FAQs.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Kansas
Cabling
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific state cabling requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Kentucky
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Housing, Buildings, & Construction
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Kentucky has some exceptions to the electrician licensing requirement, including some low-voltage work. See KRS § 227A.030.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Louisiana
Cabling
Regulated by the Licensing Board for Contractors
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: The licensing resources page linked above provides additional information about when an electrical license is needed for low voltage work.
Access Control
Regulated by the State Fire Marshall
Surveillance
Regulated by the State Fire Marshall
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Maine
Cabling
Regulated by the Electricians’ Examining Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Visit this resource page or code section 32 M.R.S. § 1202-A(5) to learn about Maine’s Limited Electrician license and low energy specialty.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Maryland
Cabling
Regulated by the State Board of Electricians
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Maryland’s electrical licensing requirements apply broadly to the provision of electrical services.
Access Control
Regulated by the Department of Labor
Surveillance
Regulated by the MD State Police
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Massachusetts
Cabling
Regulated by the Division of Occupational Licensure
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Review this bulletin or code section Mass. Gen Law ch. 141 § 3 to learn about the different types of electrical license including Class C and Class D licenses for work on security and other systems.
Access Control
Regulated by the Office of Public Safety & Inspections
Surveillance
Regulated by the Office of Public Safety & Inspections
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Michigan
Cabling
Regulated by the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: See the resources page above for general licensing information and special requirements for Detroit residents. There are some exceptions to Michigan’s electrical licensing requirements. Contact LARA with questions about applicability.
Access Control
Regulated by the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Note: See MCL § 338.1052 for the definition of security alarm system and contact LARA with questions about applicability.
Surveillance
Regulated by the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Note: See MCL § 338.1052 for the definition of security alarm system and contact LARA with questions about applicability.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Minnesota
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Electricity
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Minnesota requires individual and contractor licenses for electrical. For work on certain control, signaling, and alarm systems, a Technology Systems Contractor license and Power Limited Technician license may be sufficient.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Mississippi
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Contractors
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: See this Classifications Page for information about specialty electrical classifications, including communications/low voltage and alarm/access/security systems.
Access Control
Regulated by the State Fire Marshal
Note: See Rules 1.03, and 1.04, and 1.05 here regarding the scope of the electronic protection system license and license classifications.
Surveillance
Regulated by the State Fire Marshal
Note: See Rules 1.03, and 1.04, and 1.05 here regarding the scope of the electronic protection system license and license classifications.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Missouri
Cabling
While electrical licenses are generally issued at the local level, Missouri does have an optional state electrical contractor license. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Montana
Cabling
Regulated by the State Electrical Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Montana has an exception to the electrician licensing requirements for certain low-voltage electrical work. See MT Code § 37-68-103(9).
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
Regulated by the Private Security Program
Licensing resources (Ind.;Bus.)
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Nebraska
Cabling
Regulated by the State Electrical Division
Licensing laws and regulations
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Nevada
Cabling
Regulated by the State Contractors Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Electrical license subclassifications, including the C-2d Low Voltage Systems subclassification, are described in NAC 624.200.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
New Hampshire
Cabling
Regulated by the Electricians’ Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: A large share of security work, including work on signaling circuits, falls outside the scope of New Hampshire’s electrical licensing requirements. See the Licensing Resources link above for more information.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
New Jersey
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: NJ Rev Stat § 45:5A-18 sets forth exceptions to the electrical licensing requirements, including certain work performed by licensed alarm businesses.
Access Control
Regulated by the Division of Consumer Affairs
Surveillance
Regulated by the Division of Consumer Affairs
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
New Mexico
Cabling
Regulated by the NMRLD Electrical Bureau
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: NMAC 14.6.6.10 describes the scope of and requirements for obtaining an ES-3 Low Voltage Special Systems license.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
New York
Cabling
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific state cabling requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
Regulated by the Department of State
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
North Carolina
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: North Carolina has a special restricted SPFA-LV Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage License. See 21 N.C. Admin. Code 18B.0804 and .18B.0805 for information about its scope and low-voltage licensing exemptions.
Access Control
Regulated by the NC Locksmith Licensing Board
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
North Dakota
Cabling
Regulated by the State Electrical Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: North Dakota’s Power Limited Electrical License class authorizes work on certain categories of low-voltage systems as set forth in N.D. Cent. Code § 43-09-01.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Ohio
Cabling
Regulated by the Construction Industry Licensing Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: OH Rev Code § 4740.13 provides an exception to electrical licensing requirements for certain security system work under 50 volts.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Oklahoma
Cabling
Regulated by the Construction Industries Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note:The resources above address the CIB’s Electrical License and Alarm Endorsement. The resources to the right address the ODOL’s Alarm, Locksmith, and Fire license. See 59 O.S. §§ 1800.3 and 1800.3a for cross-license exemptions.
Access Control
Regulated by the ODOL Safety Standards Division
Licensing applications (Ind.; Bus.)
Surveillance
Regulated by the ODOL Safety Standards Division
Licensing applications (Ind.; Bus.)
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Oregon
Cabling
Regulated by the DCBS Building Codes Division
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: In addition to individual licenses, a company license is required. See the resources above for more information.
Access Control
Regulated by the DCBS Building Codes Division
A Limited Energy Technician must be a licensed electrical contractor or work for one See this statute for more about the scope of this license. Alternative: Locksmith Certification.
Surveillance
Regulated by the DCBS Building Codes Division
A Limited Energy Technician must be a licensed electrical contractor or work for one See this statute for more about the scope of this license.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Pennsylvania
Cabling
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific state cabling requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Rhode Island
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Labor and Training
Licensing laws and regulations
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
South Carolina
Cabling
Regulated by the Contractor’s Licensing Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Certain low-voltage cable wiring and installation work does not require a mechanical contractor (electrical) license. See this bulletin for more information.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
South Dakota
Cabling
Regulated by the SD Electrical Commission
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: South Dakota has an exception for employees of an alarm or communications company or service performing certain low-voltage work. See SD Codified L § 36-16-16.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Tennessee
Cabling
Regulated by the Board of Licensing Contractors
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: See this Classification Outline for more about electrical licensing. The “Electrical Contracting” section specifically addresses an exemption for Alarm Systems Contractors.
Access Control
Regulated by the Dep’t of Commerce and Insurance
Note: There are separate licensing requirements for individuals (QA or Registered Employee) and businesses (Alarm Contractor Company).
Surveillance
Regulated by the Dep’t of Commerce and Insurance
Note: There are separate licensing requirements for individuals (QA or Registered Employee) and businesses (Alarm Contractor Company).
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Texas
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Licensing and Regulation
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Texas has many exceptions from the state electrical licensing requirements, including certain low-voltage work. Visit this page for more information about exemptions.NAC 624.200.
Access Control
Regulated by the Dep’t of Public Safety
Note: There are separate licensing requirements for individuals (Electronic Access Control Device Installer) and businesses (Class B License).
Surveillance
Regulated by the Dep’t of Public Safety
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Utah
Cabling
Regulated by the Division of Professional Licensing
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: As of this publication, Utah has a licensing exception for certain work involving class two or class three power-limited circuits as defined in the NEC. See Utah Code § 58-55-102(18)(b).
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
Regulated by the Division of Professional Licensing
Licensing applications (Ind.; Bus.)
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Vermont
Cabling
Regulated by the Electrical Licensing Board
Licensing laws and regulations
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Virginia
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Prof. and Occ. Licensing
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: See Va. Code § 54.1-1103(E) regarding Virginia’s licensing exception for certain electronic security equipment work for persons licensed as a private security services business.
Access Control
Regulated by the Dep’t of Criminal Justice Services
Licensing resources (Ind.; Bus.)
Surveillance
Regulated by the Dep’t of Criminal Justice Services
Licensing resources (Ind.; Bus.)
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Washington
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t of Labor & Industries
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Full journeyman or master electrician licensing may not be necessary if the scope of work falls under a specialty license, such as the Specialty Electrician – Limited Energy System (06) license.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
West Virginia
Cabling
Regulated by the State Fire Marshal
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: For information about West Virginia’s speciality low voltage electrician license for fire and burglar alarm communication systems, see 103 WV Code of State Rules § 103-5-2.4.4.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Wisconsin
Cabling
Regulated by the Dep’t. of Safety and Prof. Services
Licensing laws and regulations
Note:See this DSPS FAQ document for information about Wisconsin’s low-voltage exception for electrical licensing.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements (e.g., Milwaukee’s Private Alarm Business License).
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements (e.g., Milwaukee’s Private Alarm Business License).
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
Wyoming
Cabling
Regulated by the State Fire Marshal
Licensing laws and regulations
Note: Wyoming has a special license classification for low voltage work.
Access Control
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific access control licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Surveillance
As of this publication, we are unaware of specific surveillance licensing requirements beyond electrical licensing. Check with your state and local authorities to determine whether you need to comply with any additional requirements.
Note: Additional licensing requirements, such as a contractor's license, may apply in your jurisdiction. Be sure to understand your state and local requirements, and whether you need any other state or local licenses or permits.
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