Do I need a license to install fire alarms in Washington?
State license required
Yes. Washington requires a state license or certification for fire alarms, issued by Washington Dept. of Labor & Industries – Electrical Program.
- Issuing agency
- Washington Dept. of Labor & Industries – Electrical Program
- License / certification types
- Specialty electrician 06 Limited Energy System (covers fire protection signaling) or 01 general journey level
- NICET level
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- State exam
- State electrical exam
- Experience / hours
- 06: 4,000 hours supervised experience + 48 hours basic classroom instruction
- 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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