Required Books
The list of references located below have been used to create the exam questions and are used in our preparation seminar.
In addition to the books listed under "Reference Materials" on this page, there are also downloadable documents that you are allowed to take into the exam room with you. To view and download these documents, simply click on the link following each title.
The Americans with Disabilities Act: Your responsibilities as an Employer.
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Additional Services
The Georgia Statewide class LV-A low voltage contractor licenses are restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting. The Low Voltage Alarm License allows work that falls under alarm work as well as the scope of services listed for General Low Voltage.
Alarm Systems license covers any device or combination of devices used to detect a situation, causing an alarm in the event of a burglary, fire, robbery, medical emergency, or equipment failure, or on the occurrence of any other predetermined event.
Applications may be obtained from:
Construction Industry Licensing Board
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
Phone (478)207-1416
The application fee is $30.00.
Applications must be approved by the Board before the exam can be scheduled.
Effective 10/17/2022 Continuous testing is now available. The Board will send a list of applicants who are approved to sit for an exam to PSI, and PSI will import the information into its system.
PSI will then email each exam candidate a confirmation and instructions on how to schedule their exam appointment. Candidates should allow 7 business days from notice of the Board’s approval to receive the email from PSI. S
hould you have any questions, please call 404-424-9966 or email Trades4@sos.ga.gov
Important Contacts
The Georgia Board does have reciprocal agreements to accept the results of some examinations conducted by other state boards. The Georgia Board will accept results of approved examinations conducted by:
1. North Carolina
With your application, you must submit a certification letter from the respective state board verifying that you hold a license and have passed the state examination.
There are currently no Continuing Education Requirements in place at this time.
- The testing company is AMP.
- The exam is offered throughout the year. It is an open book, timed test with weighted questions and a 4-hour time limit.
- The Low Voltage General Alarm exam has 75 questions.
- It is a two-part test with Business and Law type questions and technical questions.
- All questions are multiple-choice. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam.
- The exam fee is $207.00
If you should fail the exam twice, you must complete a state approved training course before testing again. Veterans may have 5 to 10 points added to their exam scores by submitting documentation that they served a minimum of one year in active duty status and must have served during a period of conflict or war for a minimum of 90 days. Or, discharged for an injury or illness that occurred in the line of duty and the disability is officially rated.
The Examination questions pertain to the following categories:
Regulations, Laws and Administrative Functions
Installation and Servicing
Read Blueprints to Determine Installation Requirements
Determine how Distribution Methods (wiring/cabling) Affect Buildings
Structural and Installer Safety
Cable / Wire Installation – Interior
Cable / Wire Installation – Exterior
Documentation
American Contractors offers a 2-day seminar to prepare for the Georgia General Low Voltage Alarm Contractor license exam.
