Alarm system contractor
Businesses: Designate a responsible managing employee (RME) with qualifying certification; liability insurance; construction contractor registration
Yes. Iowa requires a state license for alarm or low voltage work through Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).
| Work | License | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| Businesses | Alarm system contractor | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) |
| Qualifier | Responsible Managing Employee | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) |
| Individuals | Alarm technician / technician trainee | Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) |
Businesses: Designate a responsible managing employee (RME) with qualifying certification; liability insurance; construction contractor registration
Qualifier: Fire: Iowa PE, NICET III fire alarm or ESA III CFAD (S3); security: Not confirmed. Check with Iowa DIAL
Individuals: Licensed by DIAL with background check
$1 million per occurrence, $1 million property damage, $500,000 per person on an ACORD form
| Item | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor license | $200, plus $50 per endorsement, $50 per RME, $35 background check per RME | Alarm System Licensing, Iowa DIAL |
| Technician license | $125 plus $25 per endorsement and $35 background check | Alarm System Licensing, Iowa DIAL |
| Technician trainee | $50 plus $35 background check | Alarm System Licensing, Iowa DIAL |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Renewal period | Two years |
Not published by the state
Yes. Iowa requires a state license for alarm or low voltage work through Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL).
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL). Use the official links in Sources.