How to get a alarm / low-voltage contractor license in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania alarm / low-voltage contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Contractor Licensing | Department of Labor and Industry | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania # Contractor Licensing The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently has no licensure or certification requirements for most construction contractors (or their employees).
- Please note the following regarding state and local requirements pertaining to certain contractors (and their employees).
- ### MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLERS (Certification): The Pennsylvania Manufactured Housing Improvement Act (Act 158
- Board page: Contractor Licensing | Department of Labor and Industry
Requirements overview
- Pennsylvania sets experience, education, and exam rules for alarm / low-voltage contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Pennsylvania low-voltage exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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