Do I need a license to install fire alarms in Illinois?
State license required
Yes. Illinois requires a state license or certification for fire alarms, issued by Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation.
- Issuing agency
- Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation
- License / certification types
- Private Alarm Contractor license; Private Alarm Contractor Agency license
- NICET level
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years (expires May 31)
- 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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