Alabama

Integrators must obtain separate licenses to install burglar alarms, CCTV, or electronic access control in Alabama. License requirements are on the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure website (AESBL).

In Alabama, installers must have biennial registration and pass a background check. Without an ID badge issued by the Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure by law, an installer cannot install/design a security system, burglar alarms, and so on.

In addition, installers must have proof of completion of the Nation Training School (NTS) course or an equivalent course to be licensed. Installers of security alarms, video surveillance systems, or electronic access control require different courses:

• for CCTV installers: The Video System Technologies course at NTS is a 14-hour online course.
• for burglar alarm installers: Certified Alarm Technician course at NTS is a 22-hour online course.
• for electronic access control installers: Electronic Access Control 22-hour online course at NTS, ALOA electronic access control class 2 day class, or Certified Alarm Technician Level 1 course at NTS (length: 22 hours).

Each company installing a burglar alarm, CCTV, or access control must provide AESBL with a general liability insurance policy certificate of at least $250,000. The low voltage license must be obtained.

For More Information: aesbl.alabama.gov

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