Alaska - Electronic Security Licensing Information
ALASKA
Licensing Required
Licensing contacts:
Electronic Security Association
2300 Valley View Lane, Suite 230
Irving, TX 75062
Tel: (888) 447-1689
Fax: (214) 260-5979 www.ESAWeb.org
Low Voltage Contractor:
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development
Occupational Licensing Division
Contractor Licensing Section
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Tel. (907) 465-8843 (business name begins A-E)
(907) 465-8444 (business name begins F-N)
(907) 465-5372 (business name begins O-Z)
Fax. (907) 465-2974 http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pcon.htm
Electrical Administrators:
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development (DCCED)
Occupational Licensing Division
Regulation of Electrical Administrators
PO Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806
Tel. (907) 465-2589
Fax. (907) 465-2974 http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pead.htm
About the state regulatory agency
The DCCED adopts regulations to carry out laws governing electrical administrators in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.
Who needs a license?
Specialty Contractor - Low Voltage Alarm or Signaling Device:
Install 1) fire sensing & signaling devices; 2) intrusion or proximity detection & signaling devices; or 3) automatic fire protection systems, except sprinkler systems which fall under specialty mechanical exemption. A low voltage alarm or signaling device contractor does not perform any work covered by the National Electrical Code cited in AS 18.60.580, unless the work is
specifically exempted under AS 08.40.190.
Electrical Administrator: Security and fire alarm installers are licensed under the title "Electrical Administrator" for any electrical work performed. Exclusions include the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm, intrusion alarm, or other low voltage signaling systems of 48 volts to ground or less.
How often does the license need to be renewed?
Low Voltage Contractor and Electrical Administrator: Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Low Voltage Contractor Business Licenses expire on December 31, every two years.
An electrical administrator must complete one approved 8-hour continuing education course covering the National Electrical Code and/or one approved 8-hour continuing education course covering the National Electrical safety Code.
Requirements for electronic security employees
Low Voltage Contractor:
Construction management experience in low voltage control wiring as a field superintendent or similar position in low voltage control wiring for at least two of the four years immediately before the date of application; a registration in the state as an electrical or mechanical engineer plus management experience in the electrical or mechanical low voltage control wiring industry as a field engineer for at least one of the three years immediately before the date of application.
Electrical Administrator: No electrical administrator required for burglar or fire alarm. See 08.40.190(b)(7)
