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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: MI Fire Alarm Exam

75%

Passing Score

MI LARA

36 Q / 90 min

Open-Book Exam

MI BCC

NICET II

Required Certification

MI LARA

20 years

Minimum Age

MI LARA

100 Q

Practice Questions

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About the MI Fire Alarm Exam

Michigan requires the Fire Alarm Specialty Technician (FAST) license for fire alarm work. The open-book exam tests knowledge of NFPA 72, Michigan Electrical Code Part 8 (based on 2023 NEC), the Skilled Trades Regulation Act, and the Stille-DeRossett-Hale Construction Code Act.

Questions

36 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes (open book)

Passing Score

75%

Exam Fee

$50 (Michigan LARA, Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC))

MI Fire Alarm Exam Content Outline

25%

State Laws & Licensing

Skilled Trades Regulation Act, FAST prerequisites (NICET II/ESA CFAT II), Part 8 code, permit requirements, and BCC procedures

25%

NFPA 72 Codes

Fire alarm signaling code, detector types and spacing, notification appliances, circuit classifications, and ITM requirements

20%

System Design

Addressable vs conventional systems, battery calculations, SLC/NAC design, and panel features

15%

Installation Practices

Wiring methods, cable ratings, firestopping, grounding per Article 250, and device mounting

15%

Inspection & Testing

Acceptance/reacceptance testing, sensitivity testing, documentation, and impairment reporting

How to Pass the MI Fire Alarm Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 75%
Exam length: 36 questions
Time limit: 90 minutes (open book)
Exam fee: $50

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MI Fire Alarm Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master Michigan Electrical Code Part 8 and its relationship to the NEC — this is core exam content

2Study the Skilled Trades Regulation Act and Stille-DeRossett-Hale Act as they relate to fire alarm permitting

3Know NFPA 72 circuit classes, detector spacing tables, and notification appliance requirements

4Since it's open book, know where to find information quickly in your reference materials

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan FAST exam format?

36 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes, open book. You need 75% to pass. The exam is administered by PSI Services.

What prerequisites are needed for the FAST license?

You must be at least 20 years old and hold NICET Level II (or higher) in fire alarm systems, or an ESA CFAT Level II (or higher) certification.

What code editions is the exam based on?

The 2023 NEC, 2023 Michigan Electrical Code Rules Part 8, the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (PA 407 of 2016), and related rules.

Can a general electrician do fire alarm work in Michigan?

No. Michigan specifically requires the FAST license for fire alarm work. A general electrical license does not authorize fire alarm installation.