Interactive Map: Utah

Who is the governing agency?

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Burglar Alarm Board
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What are the educational requirements for Security and Low Voltage licenses?

16 hours over two years – Twelve Core and the other four may be either Core or Professional (electricians only) by November 30th of even numbered years

In accordance with Subsection 58-55-308(1), the operating standards for the installer of an alarm system include the following:

(1) An alarm agent must be fully trained in the installation of an alarm system in accordance with the Electronic Security Association (ESA), formerly known as the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) level one certification or equivalent training requirements prior to the alarm agent installing any alarm system in any residence, business, or public building within the state.

(2) An alarm agent upon receiving initial licensure may work under the direct supervision of an alarm agent who has level one certification for a period of six months from the time of initial licensure without being required to hold a level one certificate.

(3) An alarm agent shall carry evidence of the NBFAA level one certification or equivalent training with him at all times

 

What are the educational requirements for Fire Alarm licensing?

Basic Fire Alarm Technician: An individual new to the industry. All work must be directly supervised by a Fire Alarm Technician or Master Fire Alarm Technician. Equivalent to a NICET I certification level in Fire Alarm Systems.

Fire Alarm Technician: An individual who is experienced in inspecting and testing fire alarm systems in most buildings. Excludes high-rise buildings and buildings equipped with smoke evacuation systems. Equivalent to a NICET II certification level in Fire Alarm Systems.

Master Fire Alarm Technician: An individual who is experienced in inspecting and testing fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings and buildings equipped with smoke evacuation systems, firefighter smoke control panels, pressurized enclosures, etc. Equivalent to a NICET III or NICET IV

What Elite CEU courses are approved for credit in Utah?

Alarm Level One

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.

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