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1What license does Massachusetts require for fire alarm system installation?
2Which Massachusetts board oversees Systems Technician licensing?
3How many hours of approved education are required for the Massachusetts Systems Technician Class D exam?
4How many hours of practical experience does Massachusetts require for the Systems Technician Class D license?
5Under whom must a Massachusetts Systems Technician trainee work to accumulate experience hours?
6The Massachusetts Systems Technician Class D exam covers which of the following?
7Which code editions does the Massachusetts Systems Technician exam reference as of 2026?
8Massachusetts requires Systems Technician work experience to be a minimum of how many years?
9In Massachusetts, the Systems Technician Class D license permits work on which systems?
10What is the consequence of performing fire alarm installation without a Systems Technician license in Massachusetts?
About the MA Fire Alarm Exam
Massachusetts Systems Technician Class D exam covers Board of Electricians regulations, NEC, NFPA 72 (2022), fire detection, intrusion detection, and electrical theory.
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Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Varies
Passing Score
70%
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State Laws & Regulations
Massachusetts 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
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- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What license does Massachusetts require for fire alarm work?
Massachusetts requires a Systems Technician Class D license from the Board of Examiners of Electricians.
What are the education requirements?
300 hours of approved education plus 4,000 hours (minimum 2 years) of practical experience.
What codes does the exam reference?
The exam references the 2023 NEC and 2022 NFPA 72 as of the latest update.