Yes. Connecticut requires a state license for alarm or low voltage work through Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing.
| Work | License | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Alarm, signal, audio and sound businesses | L-5 Limited Contractor | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing |
| Technicians employed by a licensed contractor | L-6 Limited Journeyperson | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing |
| Low voltage, alarm/signal, audio and telephone-interconnect | C-5 Limited Contractor | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing |
| Technicians | C-6 Limited Journeyperson | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing |
Alarm, signal, audio and sound businesses: 25 V or 5 A limit; no telecom except alarm-to-phone monitoring interface; 2 years as licensed journeyperson or 6 years equivalent
Technicians employed by a licensed contractor: Same scope as L-5
Low voltage, alarm/signal, audio and telephone-interconnect: 48 V or 8 A limit; 2 years as licensed journeyperson or 6 years equivalent
Technicians: Registered apprenticeship or 4 years equivalent
Equivalent-experience route: C-5 needs 8,000 OJT hours and 360 classroom hours; L-5 needs 8,000 OJT hours and 288 classroom hours
| Item | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial application: contractor license | $150, journeyperson license $90. Annual renewal: contractor $150, journeyperson $120. Exam fees are paid to the testing vendor | Electrical License, CT DCP |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Renewal period | Electrical licenses expire each September 30 |
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Yes. Connecticut requires a state license for alarm or low voltage work through Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing.
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Licensing. Use the official links in Sources.