Do I need a license to install fire alarms in Oregon?
State license required
Yes. Oregon requires a state license or certification for fire alarms, issued by Oregon Building Codes Division.
- Issuing agency
- Oregon Building Codes Division
- License / certification types
- Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA): protective signaling incl. fire alarm (Class B excludes protective signaling)
- NICET level
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- Trade-specific protective signaling experience required
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- 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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