Interactive Map: Kentucky

Who is the governing agency (Jackson County)?

Name: Louisville Metro Police Dpt. (False Alarm Division)

Phone: 502-574-2308

Address:
633 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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Who is the Electrical governing agency?

Public Protection Cabinet
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction Electrical Division

Phone: 502-573-0365
Fax: 502-573-1057

Address:
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601

Website: click here

 

What are the initial requirements for a licensed Alarm Installer?

As of January 1st 2022, the Louisville Metro Police Dpt. (False Alarm Division) will no longer require that Alarm Technicians be licensed within Louisville or all of Jefferson County.

It is now up to the Alarm Business to ensure Alarm Technicians complete the Alarm Level 1 Certification and have received appropriate training. Ordinance 127.07 – Alarm Businesses outlines the requirements of an Alarm Technician employed by an Alarm Business

(b)   For each alarm technician being used by the alarm business, that the alarm technician satisfies either subsections 1. through 4. of § 127.07(D)(4)(b) or satisfies subsection of section § 127.07(D)(4)(b)5. as set forth below:
            1.   Is at least 18 years of age; and
            2.   Has provided the alarm business with their social security number or a set of classifiable fingerprints; and
            3.   Has not been convicted of any crime which directly relates to the performance of holding a license, including crimes of violence, sexual offenses, dishonesty and fraud; and
            4.   Has met minimum levels of training, e.g. National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association “NBFAA” level one course and maintenance requirements of the same or equivalent;
            5.   Holds a current and valid electrical license from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, pursuant to KRS Chapter 227.

For additional and up to date information, always verify your licensing requirements via the States website:
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What are the continuing education requirements for the Electrical Industry?

Under KRS 227A. 100 (7) requires six (6) hours continuing education with only two (2) hours safety. The Journeyman and Master license holders are required to complete code related continuing education and the Contractor’s license holders are required to complete business and employment law continuing education.

 

What Elite CEU courses are approved for credit?

Alarm Level 1

As of January 1st 2022, the Louisville Metro Police Dpt. (False Alarm Division) will no longer require that Alarm Technicians be licensed within Louisville or all of Jefferson County.

It is now up to the Alarm Business to ensure all Alarm Technicians have completed ongoing education. All Elite CEU coursework is applicable for Alarm Technicians.

All Elite CEU, Inc. courses and Certifications are available for General Education

All Elite CEU license specific coursework is approved by NICET for the renewal of NICET Certifications. To update your NICET Certification, review our Fire Systems Category or Industry Code Category for applicable coursework. Remember, this is not a State specific Certification, and our coursework is approved across State lines. For up to date information and requirements for your Certification renewal, you can visit the NICET website here.