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Georgia Low Voltage Alarm

Contractors License Exam Preparation Seminars

The Georgia Statewide class LV-A low voltage contractor licenses are restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting. The Low Voltage Alarm License allows work that falls under alarm work as well as the scope of services listed for General Low Voltage.


Alarm Systems license covers any device or combination of devices used to detect a situation, causing an alarm in the event of a burglary, fire, robbery, medical emergency, or equipment failure, or on the occurrence of any other predetermined event.

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Required Books 

The list of references located below have been used to create the exam questions and are used in our preparation seminar.

In addition to the books listed under "Reference Materials" on this page, there are also downloadable documents that you are allowed to take into the exam room with you. To view and download these documents, simply click on the link following each title.

The Americans with Disabilities Act: Your responsibilities as an Employer.

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  • Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Please note that the Georgia Business and Law exam is also required to be passed to obtain your contractors license, however it is incorporated into the exam.
  • Applicants must submit three letters of reference. To qualify to take the examination, applicants for statewide low-voltage contractor license must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in low-voltage wiring in the category of licensure for which the applicant is applying.
  • Completion of courses in electronics through a school of engineering technology or a technical trade school will be credited as experience equivalent to the actual instructional time up to a maximum of six (6) months.

The Georgia Statewide class LV-A low voltage contractor licenses are restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting. The Low Voltage Alarm License allows work that falls under alarm work as well as the scope of services listed for General Low Voltage.

Alarm Systems license covers any device or combination of devices used to detect a situation, causing an alarm in the event of a burglary, fire, robbery, medical emergency, or equipment failure, or on the occurrence of any other predetermined event.

Applications may be obtained from:
Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
Phone (478)207-1416
The application fee is $30.00.

Applications must be approved by the Board before the exam can be scheduled. 

After the exam, passing candidates will receive their licenses in approximately six weeks.

App. Deadline        Exam Deadline           Exam Window

Sept. 18, 2019            Nov. 25, 2019              Jan. 6 - 18, 2020

Jan. 29, 2020              Mar. 30, 2020              May 4 - 16, 2020

Jun. 3, 2020                Jul. 24, 2020                Sept. 7 - 19, 2020

Sept. 30, 2020                  TBA                              TBA 

Important Contacts

Information & Applications for Conditioned Air, Electrical, Low Voltage, Plumbing & Utilities as well as information for Building Contractors licenses may be obtained from:

Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(844) 753-7825

The State Testing Agency is PSI


PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration GA
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267

www.psiexams.com
http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing
To schedule an exam for any Technical Trade License (Electrical, Low Voltage, Conditioned Air, Plumbing, Gas) contact:

AMP

Attn: GACILB
18000 W. 105th Street
Olathe, KS 66061
www.goamp.com
phone: 800-345-6559
Fax: 913-895-4650

The Georgia Board does have reciprocal agreements to accept the results of some examinations conducted by other state boards. The Georgia Board will accept results of approved examinations conducted by:

1. North Carolina

With your application, you must submit a certification letter from the respective state board verifying that you hold a license and have passed the state examination.

There are currently no Continuing Education Requirements in place at this time.

  • The testing company is AMP.
  • The exam is offered throughout the year. It is an open book, timed test with weighted questions and a 4-hour time limit.
  • The Low Voltage General Alarm exam has 75 questions.
  • It is a two-part test with Business and Law type questions and technical questions.
  • All questions are multiple-choice. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam.
  • The exam fee is $132.

    If you should fail the exam twice, you must complete a state approved training course before testing again.  Veterans may have 5 to 10 points added to their exam scores by submitting documentation that they served a minimum of one year in active duty status and must have served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Or, discharged for an injury or illness that occurred in the line of duty and the disability is officially rated.

The Examination questions pertain to the following categories: 

  • Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions Comply with Laws
    Comply with Regulations 
  • Installation and Servicing
  • Read Blueprints to Determine Installation Requirements
  • Determine how Distribution Methods (wiring/cabling) Affect Buildings
  • Structural and Installer Safety
  • Cable / Wire Installation – Interior
  • Cable / Wire Installation – Exterior
  • Documentation

    • American Contractors offers a 2-day seminar to prepare for the Georgia General Low Voltage Alarm Contractor license exam.

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