LOUISIANA
Licensing
Burglar Alarm/Locksmith/CCTV/Access Control
Electronic Protective System License Types
Electronic Protection System Requirements for Firms | Electronic Protective
System Regulations & Requirements for Employees|
Burglar Applications | Locksmith Applications & Affidavits
ELECTRONIC PROTECTIVE SYSTEM LICENSE TYPES (BURGLAR & LOCKSMITH)
TYPE A (Full Burglar Alarm, Access Control and CCTV)
1. Type B License -
(Technician) ABAT (Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician) and FAIM (Fire Alarm
Installation Methods) course certification
2. Type C License - (Installer) Level 1 Certified Alarm Technician Certification
(1.2 units of Continuing Education are required at renewal).
3. Type D License - (Apprentice) No certifications required
4. Type D-T License -
(Temporary Apprentice) No certifications required
5. Type E License - (Sales/Designer) Understanding Alarms Training Course
Certification
6. Type F License - (Provisional Sales/Designer) No certifications required
until renewal time
TYPE A-1 (Single Station Fire Alarm in 1 & 2 Family Dwellings)
1. Type G License - (Technician) Firm Alarm Installation Methods Course (Course
can be taken with the LBFAA)
2. Type H License - (Apprentice) No certificates required
TYPE A-2 (Locksmith, Access Control and CCTV)
1. Type I License - (Technician) Locksmith - Can perform locksmith work in field
or shop
2. Type J License - (Technician) Locksmith Shop Tech-Limited to locksmith work
at shop
3. Type K License - (Apprentic) No Training
TYPE A-3 (Limited Locksmith)
1. Type I-2 License - (Field Technician)
2. Type J-2 License - (Shop Technician)
3. Type K License - (Apprentice)
TYPE A-4 (Closed Circuit Television Alarm System Contractor)
1. Type L License - (Technician)
Electronic Protective System License Fees
ELECTRONIC PROTECTIVE SYSTEM LICENSE FEES
FIRM AMOUNT:
Original Fee $250
Renewal Fee $50
Duplicate Fee $20
Revision Fee $20
Late renewal fee (15 days past expiration date) $250
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EMPLOYEE AMOUNT
Original Fee $100Renewal Fee $50
Duplicate Fee $20
Revision Fee $20
Late renewal fee (15 days past expiration date) $100
Definitions of License Types
Electronic Protective System License Types
1. TYPE A FULL BURGLAR ALARM, ACCESS CONTROL AND CCTV, includes license types B,
C, D, D-T, E and F
2. TYPE A-1 SINGLE STATION FIRE ALARM IN 1 & 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS, includes
license types G and H
3. TYPE A-2 LOCKSMITH, ACCESS CONTROL AND CCTV, includes license types I, J and
K
4. TYPE A-3 LIMITED LOCKSMITH, includes license types I-2, J-2, and K
5. TYPE A-4 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION ALARM SYSTEM CONTRACTOR (CCTV), includes
license type L
ACCESS CONTROL:
Means an electro-mechanical lock, electronic lock, or electronic locking
arrangement designed to control access or egress to a premises or controlled
area.
ALARM CONTRACTING:
Means providing an electronic protective system access control, or a closed
circuit television alarm system to another by any means, including but not
limited to the sale, lease, rent, design, planning with the intent to
prewire, prewiring, installation, maintenance, repair, testing, modification,
improvement, alteration, inspection, or servicing of an electronic protective
system, access control, or closed circuit television alarm system; holding
oneself or one's company out for hire to perform any such task; or otherwise
offering to perform any such task for compensation, either directly or
indirectly.
BURGLAR ALARM OR BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM:
Means an alarm, alarm system, or portion of such an alarm or system intended to
detect or warn of an intrusion or other emergency not including a fire, in a
structure.
CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION ALARM SYSTEM:
Means an alarm sytem that provides video surveillance of events, primarily by
means of transmission, recording, or transmission and recording of visual
signals through the use of cameras, receivers, monitors and other visual imaging
systems.
LOCKSMITHING:
Means the modification, recombination, repair, or installation of mechanical
locking devices and electrical or electronic locking systems for any type of
compensation and includes the following:
1. Selling, designing, repairing, rebuilding, recoding, servicing, adjusting,
installing, manipulating, or bypassing of a mechanical or electronic locking
device for controlled access or egress to premises, safes, vaults, safe doors,
lock boxes, automatic teller machines, or other devices for safeguarding areas
where access is meant to be limited.
2. Operating a mechanical or electronic locking device, safe or vault by means
other than those intended by the manufacturer of such locking devices, safes, or
vaults.
3. Consulting and providing technical advice regarding selection of hardware and
locking systems of mechanical or electronic locking devices, safes, or vaults.
4. Selling, designing, repairing, servicing, adjusting, and installing closed
circuit television alarm systems.
5. Selling, designing, repairing, rebuilding, recoding, servicing, adjusting,
and installing access control devices.
TYPE "B" LICENSE - (Technician)
Authorizes holder to design, plan, specify, layout, sell, pre-wire, install,
maintain, repair, test, inspect or service an electronic protective system while
in the employ of a licensed Burglar Alarm, Access Control, and CCTV
Contracting Companies.
Note: (Requirements - Certificates for ABAT and FAIM or equivalent which
is ABAT & NICET Level III in Fire Alarms)
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain six (6)
hours of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "C" LICENSE - (Installer)
Authorizes holder to design, plan, specify, layout, sell, pre-wire, install,
maintain, repair, test, inspect or service an electronic protective system while
in the employ of a licensed Burglar Alarm, Access Control, and CCTV
Companies.
Note: (Requirements - Level 1 or its equivalent, Continuing Education Unit
Certificate for 1.2 units is required at renewal for Type "C")
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain twelve (12)
hours of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "D" LICENSE - (Apprentice)
Authorizes holder to pre-wire, install, maintain, repair, test, inspect or
service an electronic protective system while under the direct supervision of a
Type B or C license holder and while in the employ of a licensed Burglar Alarm,
Access Control, and CCTV Contracting Companies.
Note: (No certifications are required)
Note: No CEU's required for apprentice.
TYPE "D-T" LICENSE - (Temporary Apprentice)
Thirty day maximum.
Note: (No certificates are required)
Note: No CEU's required for apprentice.
TYPE "E" LICENSE - (Sales/Designer)
Authorizes holder to design, plan, specify, layout or sell an electronic
protective system while in the employ of a licensed Burglar Alarm, Access
Control, and CCTV Contracting Companies.
Note: (Requirements - Understanding Alarms Training Course Certificate)
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain four (4) hours
of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "F" LICENSE - (Provisional Sales/Designer)
Authorizes the holder to perform duties of a Class E Salesperson except this
individual must take sales training course within 12 months while in the employ
of a Burglar Alarm, Access Control, and CCTV Contracting Companies.
Note: (Class "F" can not be renewed without an Understanding Alarms
Certificate)
Note: No CEU's required.
TYPE "G" LICENSE - (Technician)
Authorizes the holder to design, plan, specify, layout, sell, install,
maintain, repair, test, inspect, or service single station fire alarms while
in the employ of a single station fire alarm contracting company.
Note: (Requirements - Fire Alarm Installation Methods Course Certificate is
required for Class "G")
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain six (6) hours
of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "H" LICENSE -
(Apprentice)
Authorizes the holder to perform the functions of a Type G licensee while
working under the direct supervision of a person holding a Type G License.
Note: (There is no certificate needed for Class "H")
Note: No CEU's required.
TYPE "I" LICENSE - (Locksmith Technician)
Such license shall authorize its holder to engage in locksmithing services
while in the employ of a licensed Locksmith, Access Control, and CCTV
Contracting Company.
Note: (Requirements - Taking a locksmith test issued by the State Fire Marshal
and making a 75% or better, submitting a certificate from an approved locksmith
course or demonstrate that you have been actively engaged
in locksmithing for a minimum of five (5) years prior to August 1, 2004.)
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain six (6) hours
of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "J" LICENSE - (Locksmith Shop Technician)
Such license shall authorize its holder to engage in locksmithing services only
within the confines of the operating location of the locksmithing services while
in the employ of a licensed Locksmith, Access Control, and CCTV Contracting
Company.
Note: (Requirements - Taking a locksmith test issued by the State Fire Marshal
and making a 75% or better, submitting a certificate from an approved locksmith
course or demonstrate that you have been actively engaged
in locksmithing for a minimum of five (5) years prior to August 1, 2004.)
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain six (6) hours
of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "K" LICENSE - (Apprentice)
Such license shall authorize its holder to perform the functions of a Type
or Type J license while working under the direct supervision of a person holding
a Type I or Type J license.
Note: (No training is required)
Note: No CEU's required.
TYPE "I-2" LICENSE - (Limited Locksmith)
Such license shall authorize a company to engage in locksmithing services as
to mechanical locks for premises and mechanical, electrical or electronic locks
for controlled access to safes, vaults, safe doors, lock boxes,automatic teller
machines or other devices only.
Note: (Requirements - Taking a locksmith test issued by the State Fire Marshal
and making a 75% or better, submitting a certificate from an approved locksmith
course or demonstrate that you have been actively engaged
in locksmithing for a minimum of five (5) years prior to August 1, 2004.)
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain six (6) hours
of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "J-2" LICENSE - (Locksmith Shop Technician, limited)
Such license shall authorize its holder to engage in locksmithing services
as to mechanical locks for premises and mechanical, electrical or electronic
locks for controlled access to safes, vaults, safe doors, lock boxes,
automatic teller machines or other devices only within the confines of the
operating location of the locksmithing services company employing such
individuals.
Note: (Requirements - Taking a locksmith test issued by the State Fire Marshal
and making a 75% or better, submitting a certificate from an approved locksmith
course or demonstrate that you have been actively engaged
in locksmithing for a minimum of five (5) years prior to August 1, 2004.)
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain six (6) hours of
continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
TYPE "L" LICENSE - (Closed Circuit Television Alarm System Contractor)
Such license shall authorize its holder to engage in closed circuit
television alarm system contracting only.
Note: (Requirements - Taking a CCTV test issued by the State Fire Marshal and
making a 75% or better, successful completion of a standardized program approved
by the board and acceptable to the State Fire Marshal or demonstrate that the
individual has been actively engaged in closed circuit television alarm system
contracting for a minimum of five (5) years prior to August 1, 2004.
Note: Effective January 2007, you will be required to obtain six (6) hours
of continuing education units (CEU) at the time of renewal.
NOTE: Locksmithing courses that have been approved by the Alarm Industry
Advisory Board include:
i. Standards of Apprenticeship for Locksmiths
ii. Certified Registered Locksmith
iii. Cothron's School of Professional Locksmithing
iv. Lockmaster's Security Institute
v. Certified Professional Locksmith
vi. Certified Master Locksmith
vii. Bossier City Community College Locksmith Training Course
Sales Course: ADT Quick Start Course
ELECTRONIC PROTECTION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRMS
A. Each
Electronic Protection System Firm shall be physically located within the
boundaries of the State of Louisiana. Every office (whether main or branch)
which is located in Louisiana must be licensed. Only offices physically located
in this state can legally conduct alarm contracting.
B. Type A Firm must have at least one employee who holds a Class B license at
each of its operating locations.
Type A-1 Firm must have at least one employee who holds a Class G license at
each of its operating locations.
Type A-2 Firm must have at least one employee who holds a Class I or J license
at each of its operating locations.
Type A-3 Firm must have at least one employee who holds a Class I-2 or J-2
license at each of its operating locations.
Type A-4 Firm must have at least one employee who holds a Class L license at
each of its operating locations.
Note: The Class 'B, G, I or J, I-2, J-2 or L' license holder must live within
150 miles of the office he/she qualifies. He may only qualify for one office.
C. INSURANCE DOCUMENTATION: A current copy of the firm's insurance certificate
made out to the State Fire Marshal MUST be attached with an application. The
amount of coverage should be no less than $500,000.000.
There is no set amount of insurance for Locksmith companies at this time.
It should include the
following:
1) General Liability
2) Errors and Omissions
3) Worker's Compensation
* TYPE A-2 (Locksmith, CCTV, Access Control), TYPE A-3 (Limited Locksmith) and
TYPE A-4 (CCTV Alarm System Contracting) firms are NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE ERRORS
AND OMISSIONS COVERAGE.
* Certificate of Insurance Must include the Policy Number, Date of Expiration,
Physical Address & a Statement noted in the descriptions of operations that firm
is insured for the type of services provided.
(Example: Burglar Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Locksmithing)
D. A COMPANY CHECK OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY MADE PAYABLE TO "OFFICE OF THE
STATE FIRE MARSHAL" MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN APPLICATION! NO CASH OR
PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED.
FEES:
An Original License Fee is $250.00 - ($200.00 license fee and $50.00
application fee)
A Renewal License Fee is $50.00 - (Due yearly on expiration date)
A Duplicate License Fee is $20.00 - (To replace a lost, stolen, or
destroyed license)
A Revision License Fee is $20.00 - (To change any information about the
company)
A Late Renewal Fee is $250.00 - (15 days past expiration date)
E. Firm must be located in the State of Louisiana. Firm cannot have a P.O.
Box for a physical address.
F. Submit Documentation from Secretary of State's Office if company is a
Corporation.
G. Submit Occupational License from Local Government for all Firms (Corp.,
Partnership or Individual)
NOTE: YOU SHOULD NOTIFY THIS OFFICE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS, BY USE OF AN
APPLICATION, IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN THE FIRM'S BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, OR
OWNERSHIP, THE DESIGNATED AGENT'S EMPLOYMENT STATUS, OR IF ANY OWNER, PARTNER,
OR PRINICPAL WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMPANY IS CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR ENTERS
A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO A FELONY CHARGE.
* For Type A-2, A-3 and A-4 firms, an affidavit must be submitted stating length
of service with the firm or cerfiticates of completion submitted from an
approved standardized program.
Please contact the following offices for other possible requirements:
1.) Louisiana Worker's Compensation (225) 342-7571
2.) Louisiana Secretary of State (225) 342-4479
3.) LLSSA (Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association) Formerly LBFAA
(337) 886-7282
4.) NSA (National Security Assoc.) Testing (800) 998-6890
5.) NTS (National Training School) Testing (866) 636-1687
6.) Louisiana Board of Contractors (800) 256-1392 or (225) 765-2301
ELECTRONIC PROTECTIVE SYSTEM REGULATIONS & REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES
1. Applicants must first pass a National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
Burglar/Security Training Course or it's equivalent commensurate with the type
of license the applicant wishes to receive. There is no training
requirements for the Type "D", Type "H", Type "K" Licenses. If this is an
initial application, you must submit a copy of the certificate received for the
requested license type.
a. For Type "B" license you will be required to submit certificates for ABAT
and FAIM or equivalent which is Level 2A and NICET Level III in Fire Alarms.
(Effective January 2005, you will be required to obtain a least six (6)
hours of continuing education (CEU) at the time of renewal).
b. For Type "C" license you will be required to submit certificates for
Level 1 or its equivalent or a continuing education unit (CEU) certificate
for 1.2 units.
c. For Type "E" license you will be required to submit a certificate of
completion of Understanding Alarms Training Course or Residential Upstart
course.
d. For Type "F" license you will be required to submit an Understanding
Alarms Certificate.
e. For Type "G" license you will be required to submit a Fire Alarm
Installation Certificate.
f. For Type "I" or "J" licenses you will be required to take a test (which
includes locksmithing, CCTV and Access Control) issued by the State Fire
Marshal and making a 75% or better or submit a certificate from an approved
locksmith course (see list of courses) or demonstrate that you have been
actively engaged in locksmithing for a minimum of five (5) years prior to
August 1, 2004.
g. For Type "I-2" or "J-2" licenses you will be required to take a
locksmithing test issued by the State Fire Marshal and making a 75% or
better or submit a certificate from an approved locksmith course (see list
of courses) or demonstrate that you have been actively engaged in
locksmithing for a minimum of five (5) years prior to August 1, 2004.
h. For "Type L" license you will be required to take a CCTV test issued by
the State Fire Marshal and making a 75% or better, successful completion of
a standardized program approved by the board and acceptable to the State
Fire Marshal or demonstrate that you have been actively engaged in closed
circuit television alarm system contracting for a minimum of five (5) years
prior to August 1, 2004.
2. Applicants must attach two (2) color photographs of themselves that are
one (1") inch by one (1") inch and shows the whole face. Failure to do so
will result in a delay of the process. We CANNOT process the application
without the photos!
3. Please submit a photocopy of the applicant's Driver's License. This will
enable our office to verify required information in case of illegible
handwriting.
4. Please submit License Fees with COMPANY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY MADE
PAYABLE TO OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL. NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR MONEY
ORDERS ACCEPTED.
Fees are as follows:
Original License Fee is $100.00 ($50.00 license fee AND $50.00 application fee)
Renewal License Fee is $50.00 Due yearly on or 60 days prior to expiration date
Duplicate or Revision Fee is $20.00
Late Renewal Fee is $100.00 (15 days past expiration date)
NOTE: YOU MUST NOTIFY THIS OFFICE WITHIN 10 DAYS, BY USE OF THIS APPLICATION, IF
THERE IS A CHANGE OF EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYERS' COMPANY NAME; LICENSE CHANGES NAME
OR ADDRESS; OR IF LICENSEE IS CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR ENTERS A PLEA OF GUILTY
OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO A FELONY CHARGE.
* For Type A-2, A-3 and A-4 firm employees, an affidavit must be submitted
stating length of service with the firm or certificates of completion from
an approved standardized program.
BURGLAR/ACCESS CONTROL/CCTV
Firm License Applications
Type A (Full Burglar Alarm, Access Control and CCTV)
Type A-1 (Single Station Fire Alarm in 1 & 2 Family Dwellings)
Employee License Applications
Type A (Full Burglar Alarm, Access Control and CCTV)
Type A-1 (Single Station Fire Alarm in 1 & 2 Family Dwellings)
LOCKSMITH/ACCESS CONTROL/CCTV
Firm License Applications
Type A-2 (Locksmith, Access Control and CCTV)
Type A-3 (Limited Locksmith)
Type A-4 (Closed Circuit Television Alarm System Contractor)
Employee License Applications
Type A-2 (Locksmith, Access Control and CCTV)
Type A-3 (Limited Locksmith)
Type A-4 (Closed Circuit Television Alarm System Contractor)
Locksmith Testing Applications
Electronic Protection System Testing Application (Type A-2 Locksmith/Access
Control/CCTV, Type A-3 Limited Locksmith & Type A-4 CCTV Alarm Systems
Contractor)
Locksmith Affidavits
Locksmith Employee Affidavit
Locksmith Employer Affidavit
Louisiana State Fire Marshal
Licensing Fire Protection License Information
Firm Requirements | Employee Requirements | Fees | Fire Protection Testing
FIRM REQUIREMENTS
FIRE LICENSE DEFINITION AND TYPES
Class A (Portable Fire Extinguisher) Authorizes a firm or employee
to engage in the activity of installing or servicing portable fire
extinguisher and low pressure hydrostatic testing which is not required by
the U. S. Department of Transportation. (U. S. DOT) NOTE: High pressure
hydrostatic testing requires a U. S. DOT Hydrostatic Testing Permit and a
Class E certificate from this office.
2. Class B (Pre-Engineered Fixed Fire Extinguisher Systems) Authorizes a
firm or employee to engage in the activity of planning, certifying,
installing or servicing pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher system.
3. Class B-1 (Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fixed Fire Extinguisher Systems Only)
Authorizes a firm or employee to engage in the activity of planning,
certifying, installing or servicing pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher
systems containing wet or dry chemical agents within a kitchen ventilation
system.
4. Class C (Pre-Engineered & Engineered Fixed Fire Extinguishers) Authorizes
a firm or employee to engage in the planning, installation, inspecting,
servicing and certifying of engineered or pre-engineered fixed fire
extinguisher systems. NOTE: Firms applying for Class C license must have an
employee on staff designated as the qualifier that holds a NICET Level III
in Special Hazards or a Professional Engineer with a Mechanical Engineer
endorsement. This engineer must be registered with the Louisiana Board of
Professional Engineers. The firm must submit the qaulifier's application
along with a signed and notarized affidavit. (Note: A new notarized
affidavit and a copy of NICET Level III card or certificate or Engineer
certification is required at the time of the firm's renewal).
5. Class D (Fire Detection & Alarm) Authorizes a firm or employee to engage
in the planning, installation, inspecting, servicing, supervising and
certifying of fire detection and alarms systems. NOTE: Firms applying for
Class D license must have an employee on staff designated as the qualifier
that holds a NICET Level III in Firm Alarms. In lieu of the NICET, the firm
may employ a Professional Engineer with an Electrical Engineer endorsement.
This engineer must be registered with the Louisiana Board of Professional
Engineers. The firm must submit the qaulifier's application along with a
signed and notarized affidavit which is included in this packet. (Note: A
new notarized affidavit and a copy of NICET Level III card or certificate or
Engineer certification is required at the time of the firm's renewal).
6. Class D-1 (Non-required Fire Alarm) Authorizes a firm or employee to
engage in the activity of planning, installing, supervising and certifying
fire detection and alarm systems in structures or occupancies which are not
required by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 to be protected
by an approved fire alarm and detection system.
7. Class D-2 (Minor Service & Repair to own Fire Alarm Systems) Authorizes
an owner of a fire alarm system or his employees to perform routine
inspections & minor service & repairs of fire detection and alarm systems
within the owner's own facilities only. No planning, installing or
certifying of these systems/equipment is permitted.
8. Class E (Hydrostatic Testing) Authorizes a firm or employee to engage in
hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers manufactured in accordance with
the specification and procedure of the U. S. Department of Transportation.
Please note that this license only applies to high pressure testing required
by U. S. DOT and that low pressure testing NOT required by U. S. DOT can be
done by Class A firms. Also, there is no State Fire Marshal competency test
for this class of license, but applicants must provide a copy of the U. S.
DOT certification for their firm in order to receive this license.
9. Trainee (Training on the Job) Authorizes an employee to engage in installing,
inspecting maintaining and servicing portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire
extinguishing systems and/or equipment of fire alarm and detection systems
and/or equipment while under the direct supervision of a licensed technician who
holds a current and valid license for the work to be performed. A trainee can
not certify any equipment or system. The supervising technician and trainee must
work for the same firm which must be certified for the work to be performed. A
trainee license can be renewed annually as long as the individual or firm
desires.
FIRM REQUIREMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS
1.) Application form MUST be completed along with all required signatures.
NOTE: Firm cannot have a P. O. Box for a physical address.
2.) If firm is not physically located in the State of Louisiana, company must
indicate an Agent of Service.
3.) A current copy of the firm's insurance certificate made out to the State
Fire Marshal MUST be attached with this application. (Coverage should be no less
than the amounts listed for each class!)
Class A - $300,000 Class B - $500,000 Class B-1 - $500,000 Class C -
$1,000,000
Class D- $500,000 Class D-1- $300,000 Class E - $500,000
It should also include the following:
A) General Liability B) Worker's Compensation
Certificate of Insurance MUST include the policy number, date of expiration, and
physical address of each contractor location. Contractor's operation of business
MUST be noted in the description part of the insurance certificate.
4.) A company check or money order made payable to "OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE
MARSHAL" Must be submitted with the application. NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS
ACCEPTED.
FEES: An Original License Fee is $350.00 - (Note: this is for one class.
There is a $100.00 charge for each additional class plus a $20.00 for revision.)
Firm Renewal
Class A - $150.00
Class B - $100.00
Class B-1 - $50.00
Class C - $100.00
Class D - $100.00
Class D-1 - $50.00
Class E - $50.00
Duplicate License Fee is $20.00 - (To Replace a Lost, Stolen or Destroyed
License)
Revision License Fee is $20.00 - (To Change any information about the
Company )
Late Renewal Fee if under 90 days, is the renewal fee plus half of the
renewal fee
(i.e. Class A - $150 + $75, late charges, =$225 due for the late renewal)
Late Renewal Fee if 90 days past expiration, is twice the renewal fee.
(i.e. Class A - $150 + $150, late charges, =$300 due for the late renewal)
5.) Submit Documentation
from the Secretary of State's Office if the company is a Corporation.
6.) Submit Occupational License from Local Government for All Firms (Corp.,
Partnership or Individual) if contractor is located in the State of Louisiana
7.) If firm is going to perform high pressure hydrostatic testing, company MUST
apply for a Class E (Hydrostatic Testing) and Class A license and submit U. S.
DOT permit.
8.) Submit An Affidavit and Current Nicet Card/Certificate if the company
carries a Class C and/or D License.
NOTE: YOU SHOULD NOTIFY THIS OFFICE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS, BY USE OF THE
APPLICATION, IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN THE FIRM'S BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, OR
OWNERSHIP, THE DESIGNATED AGENT'S EMPLOYMENT STATUS, OR IF ANY OWNER, PARTNER,
OR PRINCIPAL WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMPANY HAS LEFT THE COMPANY BY
RESIGNATION, TERMINATION, OR DEATH.
EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS
FIRE LICENSE DEFINITION AND TYPES
Class A (Portable Fire Extinguisher)
Authorizes a firm or
employee to engage in the activity of installing or servicing portable fire
extinguisher and low pressure hydrostatic testing which is not required by the
U. S. Department of Transportation. (U. S. DOT) NOTE: High pressure hydrostatic
testing requires a U. S. DOT Hydrostatic Testing Permit and a
Class E certificate from this office.
2. Class B (Pre-Engineered Fixed Fire Extinguisher Systems) Authorizes a firm or
employee to engage in the activity of planning, certifying, installing or
servicing pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher system.
3. Class B-1 (Pre-Engineered Kitchen Fixed Fire Extinguisher Systems Only)
Authorizes a firm or employee to engage in the activity of planning, certifying,
installing or servicing pre-engineered fixed fire extinguisher
systems containing wet or dry chemical agents within a kitchen ventilation
system.
4. Class C (Pre-Engineered & Engineered Fixed Fire Extinguishers) Authorizes a
firm or employee to engage in the planning, installation, inspecting, servicing
and certifying of engineered or pre-engineered fixed fire
extinguisher systems.
5. Class D (Fire Detection & Alarm) Authorizes a firm or employee to engage in
the planning, installation, inspecting, servicing, supervising and certifying of
fire detection and alarms systems.
6. Class D-1 (Non-required Fire Alarm) Authorizes a firm or employee to engage
in the activity of planning, installing, supervising and certifying fire
detection and alarm systems in structures or occupancies which are not required
by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 to be protected by an
approved fire alarm and detection system.
7. Class D-2 (Minor Service & Repair to own Fire Alarm Systems) Authorizes an
owner of a fire alarm system or his employees to perform routine inspections &
minor service & repairs of fire detection and alarm systems
within the owner's own facilities only. No planning, installing or certifying of
these systems/equipment is permitted.
8. Class E (Hydrostatic Testing) Authorizes a firm or employee to engage in
hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers manufactured in accordance with the
specification and procedure of the U. S. Department of Transportation. Please
note that this license only applies to high pressure testing required by U. S.
DOT and that low pressure testing NOT required by U. S. DOT can be done by Class
A firms. Also, there is no State Fire Marshal competency test for this class of
license, but applicants must provide a copy of the U. S.
DOT certification for their firm in order to receive this license.
9. Trainee (Training on the Job) Authorizes an employee to engage in installing,
inspecting maintaining and servicing portable fire extinguishers, fixed fire
extinguishing systems and/or equipment of fire alarm and detection systems
and/or equipment while under the direct supervision of a licensed technician who
holds a current and valid license for the work to be performed. A trainee can
not certify any equipment or system. The supervising technician and trainee must
work for the same firm which must be certified for the work to be performed. A
trainee license can be renewed annually as long as the individual or firm
desires.
EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS
1.) Submit completed application, signed by employee and employer.
NOTE:Employee cannot have a
P. O. Box for a physical address.
2.) Submit copy of test score. Testing score of 75% or above for each
classification is required. Tests are scheduled in advance and a passing score
MUST be obtained prior to applying for a license. *
3.) Applicants must attach to the application two (2) color photographs of
themselves (1 inch by 1 inch) and showing the whole face. Failure to do so will
result in a delay in processing the license. The photographs must be sized for
pocket identification.
4.) Also, please submit a photocopy of the applicant's Driver's License. This
will enable our office to verify required information in case of illegible
handwriting.
5.) Submit license fees by Company Check or Money Order only and made payable to
"Office of the State Fire Marshal". NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Fees:
Original License Fee: $50.00 for one classification and $10.00 for each
additional class added to the license. Class E is always $25.00.
Duplicate License Fee: $20.00 (To Replace Lost, Stolen or Destroyed License)
Revised License Fee: $20.00 (To Change any Information about Employee)
Renewal License Fee: $50.00 for one class, $10.00 for each additional class,
except for Class E. Class E renewal is always $25.00.
NOTE: YOU MUST NOTIFY THIS OFFICE WITHIN 10 DAYS, BY USE OF AN APPLICATION,
IF THERE IS A CHANGE OF EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYER'S COMPANY NAME, LICENSE CLASS
CHANGES, NAME OR ADDRESS OF APPLICANT.
* NOTE: Courses that the State Fire Marshal's Office currently accepts as
equivalent to different examinations are as follows:
Class A License - Portable Fire Extinguisher training course is offered by Fire
Protection Certification, Ltd. The course is entitled "Portable Fire
Extinguishers" training seminar. The seminar is a full eight hours which
includes a hand on workshop and exam. A certificate is received upon successful
completion of the course. For information about the course, contact Mr. Edward
O'Brien at 1-888-670-2965 or by mail at Fire Protection
Certification, Ltd., 8719 Pete Wiles Rd., Middletown, MD 21769.
Class B License - Pre Engineered Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems training
course is offered by Fire Protection Certification, Ltd. The course is entitled
"Pre Engineered Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems" training seminar.
The seminar is a full eight hours which includes a hands on workshop and exam. A
certificate is received upon successful completion of the course.
For information about the course, contact Mr. Edward O'Brien at 1-888-670-2965
or by mail at Fire Protection Certification, Ltd., 8719 Pete Wiles Rd.,
Middletown, MD 21769.
Class B-1 License - Pre Engineered Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems training
course is offered by Fire Protection Certification, Ltd. The course is entitled
"Pre Engineered Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems" training seminar. The seminar
is a full eight hours which includes a hands on workshop and exam. A certificate
is received upon successful completion of the course. For information about the
course, contact Mr. Edward O'Brien at 1-888-670-2965 or by mail at Fire
Protection Certification, Ltd., 8719 Pete
Wiles Rd., Middletown, MD 21769.
Class D, D-1 and D-2 licenses - "Fire Alarm Installation Methods Course" is
offered by the Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association (LLSSA), formerly
the LBFAA.
Class D, D-1 and D-2 licenses - "Automatic Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
Seminar" offered by the Louisiana Automatic Fire Alarm Association (LAAFAA).
(225) 622-1015
In order to use any of these courses for licensure, you must submit a photocopy
of the training certificate and submit it along with a completed application,
two photographs and the necessary fees.
FEES
FIRE FIRM FEES FIRE EMPLOYEE FEES
$350 for 1 Classification Revisions $20 $50 for 1 Classification
$100 each add'l class, except Class E $10 each add'l class, except Class E
$25 for Class E only
$50 for Class E Only Renewals are the same as initial fees.
Late Fees: Late Fees:
1-15 days: no late fee 1-15 days: no late fee
RENEWALS
16-90 days: 1/2 renewal fee + renewal fee 16-90 days: 1/2 renewal fee +
renewal fee
Class A $150 91 days or more: double renewal fee 91 days or more: double
renewal fee
Over 2 yrs: employee must retest
Class B $100
Class B-1 $ 50 Adding a class after renewal, $100/class + $20 rev. fee
Adding 1 class: $10 for class and $20 for revision fee.
Class C $100 Except for Class E $50 + $20
Class D $100 Adding a class at renewal, additional $100 Adding a class at
renewal, additional $10
Class D-1 $ 50
Class D-2 $ 50 Any revision, cancellation or termination of license, SFM
must be notified within 10 days.
Class E $ 50
FIRE PROTECTION TESTING
Training & Education Documentation:
A. Firms applying for Class C license must have an employee on staff designated
as the qualifier that holds a NICET Level III in Special Hazards or a
Professional Engineer with a Mechanical Engineer endorsement. This engineer must
be registered with the Louisiana Board of Professional Engineers. The firm must
submit the qualifier's application along with a signed and notarized affidavit.
(NOTE: A new notarized affidavit and a copy of NICET Level III card or
certificate or Engineer certification is required at the time of the firm's
renewal.)
B. Firms applying for Class D license must have an employee on staff designated
as the qualifier that holds a NICET Level III certificate in Firm Alarms. In
lieu of the NICET, the firm may employ a Professional Engineer
with an Electrical Engineer endorsement. This engineer must be registered with
the Louisiana Board of Professional Engineers. The firm must submit the
qualifier's application along with a signed and notarized affidavit which is
included in this packet. (NOTE: A new notarized affidavit and a copy of NICET
Level III card or certificate or Engineer certification is required at the time
of the firm's renewal.)
Testing Dates and Study Material:
Important Note About Testing Dates & Times
Please check the class, the date, the time and the location of each test to be
taken by the technician of installer. Tests are given at the State Fire
Marshal's office located at 8181 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA at 9:30am
to 11:30am and at the State Fire Marshal's Shreveport District office located at
960 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA on Wednesday afternoons 2:00pm to 4:00pm &
Thursday mornings 9:30am - 11:30am. Should a test date fall on a holiday, then
the following Monday (in Baton Rouge) and Monday & Tuesday (in
Shreveport) will be the designated test days. The test times will remain the
same.
The fee for each test taken is $10 which means if you want to take two (2) tests
the required fee would be $20.
List of Study Material for Testing
Test questions for the following classes of licenses for Technicians will be
taken from the following sources:
Please note that tests for all classes of licenses for Technician will
include questions from the Fire Protection Equipment and/or Systems law,
Louisiana Revised Statute (LRS) 40:1651 ET. Seq., and the corresponding
administrative rules, Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) Title 55: Part V:
Chapter 30: Section 3001 et. Seq.
Class A - Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 10 (1990 Edition) Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 12 (1989 Edition) Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Sytems
NFPA 12A (1989 Edition) Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12B (1990 Edition) Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17 (1990 Edition) Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
Class B - Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems
NFPA 11 (1988 Edition) Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent Systems
NFPA 11A (1988 Edition) Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 12 (1989 Edition) Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A (1989 Edition) Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NPFA 12B (1990 Edition) Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13 (1989 Edition) Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 17 (1990 Edition) Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A (1990 Edition) Wet Chemical Extinguishing Sytems
NFPA 25 (1992 Edition) Water Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 96 (1991 Edition) Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke
and Grease - Laden Vapor from Commerical Cooking Equipment
Class B1 - Wet or Dry Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
NFPA 17 (1990 Edition) Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17A (1990 Edition) Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 96 (1991 Edition) Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke
and Grease - Laden Vapor from Commerical Cooking Equipment
Class C - Engineered Fire Suppression Systems
NFPA 11 (1988 Edition) Low Expansion Foam and Combined Agent Systems
NFPA 11A (1988 Edition) Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 12 (1989 Edition) Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12A (1989 Edition) Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 12B (1990 Edition) Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 13 (1989 Edition) Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 17 (1990 Edition) Dry Chemical Extinguishing SystemsNFPA 17A (1990 Edition)
Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 25 (1992 Edition) Water Based Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 72 (1990 Edition) Protective Signaling Systems
NFPA 72E (1990 Edition) Automatic Fire Detectors
Class D & D1 - Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA 70 (1990 Edition) National Electrical Code (only those Articles that
address fire alarm wiring)
NFPA 71 (1989 Edition) Central Station Service
NFPA 72 (1990 Edition) Protective Signaling Systems
NFPA 72E (1990 Edition) Automatic Fire Detectors
NFPA 90A (1989 Edition) Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems (for duct
detectors only)
NFPA 101 (1991 Edition) Life Safety Code (only the chapters that directly
address fire alarm requirements and installation, i.e. Chapter 7)
Class E - No Test
However, firms must have a United States Department of Transportation (U.S.
DOT) letter of hydrostatic testing certification which shows the names of
its employees authorized by U.S. DOT to perform hydrostatic testing. Only
those employees who work for a U.S. DOT hydrostatic testing firm and whose
name appears on the U.S. DOT letter of certification will be considered
eligible for the Class E license.
NOTE: Testers are on their own to secure test source documents. All legally
adopted state fire codes and State Fire Marshal Office laws and rules are
available for review during normal work hours in this office only.
Applications:
Firm
Fire Protection Equipment & Systems Regulations Application of Firm
Certification
Employee
Fire Protection Equipment & Systems Regulations Application for Employee License
Fire Protection Equipment & Systems Regulations Application for Employee Test
Affidavit
Fire/Sprinkler Qualifier Affidavit