Ohio low-voltage / alarm license renewal
Ohio low-voltage technician license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Rule 4101:16-2-08 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws This website publishes administrative rules on their effective dates, as designated by the adopting state agencies, colleges, and universities.
- # Rule 4101:16-2-08 | Continuing education - hours of instruction requirements.
- Effective: May 13, 2022 Promulgated Under: PDF: (A) Except as provided in rule 4101:16-1-08 of the Administrative Code, a licensee shall complete ten classroom hours of an approved continuing education course eac
- Board page: Rule 4101:16-2-08 | Continuing education - Ohio Laws
Cycle
- Ohio sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for low-voltage / alarm credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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