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Key Facts: MT Fire Alarm Exam
NICET II
Required Certification
MT DLI
May 31
Annual Renewal Date
MT DLI
4 hrs/yr
CE Requirement
MT DLI
$100
Late Renewal Fee
MT DLI
100 Q
Practice Questions
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1Which Montana state agency administers fire alarm installer licensing?
2What type of license does Montana require for fire alarm installation work?
3What certification does Montana accept as qualification for the Individual Endorsement?
4When must Montana fire protection licenses and endorsements be renewed?
5What is the late renewal fee for Montana fire protection endorsements?
6How many hours of continuing education does Montana require annually for fire alarm endorsement holders?
7Under Montana law (HB 276, 2025 session), what address notification requirement applies to endorsement holders?
8What alternative to NICET certification does Montana accept for the Individual Endorsement?
9What is the minimum work experience required for NICET Level II Fire Alarm certification accepted by Montana?
10Under Montana regulations, can an endorsement holder from another state obtain a Montana Individual Endorsement?
About the MT Fire Alarm Exam
Montana requires an Individual Endorsement (Sell, Install and Service) for fire alarm work. Applicants must hold NICET Level II or higher, ESA CFAT Level 2, complete an apprenticeship, or hold an equivalent out-of-state endorsement. Annual renewal by May 31 with 4 hours CE.
Exam sponsor: Montana DLI, Fire Protection License Program. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
110 questions
Time Limit
Varies
Passing Score
Pass
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State Laws & Licensing
MT DLI Fire Protection Program, Individual Endorsement pathways, NICET/CFAT requirements, renewal, CE, and HB 276 updates
NFPA 72 Codes
Fire alarm signaling code, detector placement, notification requirements, circuit classifications, and ITM standards
System Design
Initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, battery sizing, and circuit design
Installation Practices
Wiring methods, cable ratings, firestopping, device mounting, and cold climate considerations
Inspection & Testing
Acceptance testing, annual testing, sensitivity testing, documentation, and impairment protocols
Preparing for the MT Fire Alarm Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass
- Exam length: 110 questions
- Time limit: Varies
- Exam / certification fees: Varies Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Montana require for fire alarm installation?
An Individual Endorsement (Sell, Install and Service) from the DLI Fire Protection License Program. Multiple qualification pathways include NICET Level II, ESA CFAT Level 2, apprenticeship, or equivalent out-of-state endorsement.
When must the endorsement be renewed?
By May 31 of each year. Late renewals are assessed a $100 fee. Four hours of annual CE are required starting after the first full year.
What is the NICET Level II experience requirement?
NICET Level II requires at least 24 months of documentable work experience in fire alarm installation and termination.
Does Montana accept out-of-state endorsements?
Yes. Proof of holding an equivalent endorsement in another jurisdiction is accepted as a qualification pathway.