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1Under which Illinois statute are fire alarm installers regulated?
2Which Illinois state agency regulates private alarm contractor licensing?
3What is the minimum experience requirement to apply for an Illinois Private Alarm Contractor license?
4How many questions are on the Illinois Private Alarm Contractor examination?
5What is the minimum passing score on the Illinois Private Alarm Contractor exam?
6The Illinois Private Alarm Contractor exam is administered in which format?
7Under Illinois 225 ILCS 447, a 'private alarm contractor' includes anyone who does what?
8What insurance requirement must Illinois private alarm contractors maintain?
9In Illinois, who must hold the Private Alarm Contractor license — the individual installer or the business?
10Illinois fire alarm systems in commercial buildings must comply with which adopted fire code?
About the IL Fire Alarm Exam
Illinois Private Alarm Contractor exam covers 225 ILCS 447, IDFPR regulations, NFPA 72, NEC Article 760, system design, and inspection/testing.
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Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
75 minutes
Passing Score
70%
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State Laws & Regulations
Illinois fire alarm licensing requirements, state fire code, and regulatory compliance
NFPA Codes
NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 760, fire alarm system standards and requirements
System Design
Initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, circuit design, and battery calculations
Installation Practices
Wiring methods, device placement, firestopping, and NEC compliance
Inspection & Testing
Testing procedures, inspection frequencies, documentation, and record-keeping
Preparing for the IL Fire Alarm Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 75 minutes
- Exam / certification fees: Varies Official sources
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- Work through all 100 available questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Illinois alarm contractor exam?
The exam has 75 multiple-choice questions, open-book format, with a 75-minute time limit.
What score is needed to pass?
A cumulative score of 70% is required to pass.
What experience is required?
3 years of full-time experience during the preceding 5 years in alarm system work.