Do I need a license to install fire alarms in Florida?
State license required
Yes. Florida requires a state license or certification for fire alarms, issued by Florida DBPR – Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board.
- Issuing agency
- Florida DBPR – Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
- License / certification types
- Certified Alarm System Contractor I (fire + security); fire alarm system agent registration for employees
- NICET level
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- At least 40% of Alarm Contractor I experience must be commercial fire alarm
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Reciprocity
- Endorsement for substantially equivalent out-of-state license, or 10+ years licensed elsewhere (plus 2-hr Florida Building Code course)
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Notes
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
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