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Key Facts: NC Fire Alarm Exam

70%

Passing Score

NCBEEC

2 years

Experience Required

NCBEEC

50 Qs / 3 hrs

Exam Format

PSI Exams

2020 NEC

Code Edition

NCBEEC

100 Q

Practice Questions

OpenExamPrep

About the NC Fire Alarm Exam

The North Carolina SP-FA/LV (Special Restricted Fire Alarm/Low Voltage) license is administered by the NCBEEC. The open-book exam has 50 questions over 3 hours based on the 2020 NEC. Applicants need 2 years of experience with 1 year primary in fire alarm/low-voltage work.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours (open-book)

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$60 application fee (NC Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) / PSI Exams)

NC Fire Alarm Exam Content Outline

20%

State Laws & Licensing

NCBEEC SP-FA/LV requirements, experience, exam format, Alarm Systems Licensing Board, permits, and NC Building Code

25%

NFPA Codes

NFPA 72 (2013 NC edition), NEC Article 760, circuit classifications, cable types, and code application

20%

System Design

Initiating devices, notification appliances, control panels, circuit design, battery calculations, and system types

20%

Installation Practices

Wiring methods, device mounting, firestopping, cable selection, and field installation procedures

15%

Inspection & Testing

NFPA 72 Chapter 14 inspection/testing schedules, sensitivity testing, documentation, and impairment management

How to Pass the NC Fire Alarm Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 3 hours (open-book)
Exam fee: $60 application fee

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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NC Fire Alarm Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master NEC Article 760 — know the difference between PLFA and NPLFA circuits, cable types (FPL, FPLR, FPLP), and wiring method requirements

2Study NFPA 72 Chapter 14 testing tables, especially inspection/testing frequencies for detectors, pull stations, and batteries

3Understand the NCBEEC dual-licensing structure — SP-FA/LV for installers vs. Alarm Systems Licensing Board for monitoring companies

4Practice battery calculations: 24-hour standby + 5-minute alarm + 20% safety margin

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need to install fire alarm systems in North Carolina?

You need the SP-FA/LV (Special Restricted Fire Alarm/Low Voltage) license issued by the NCBEEC. This requires 2 years of experience, passing a 50-question open-book exam with 70%, and character references.

What code book should I study for the NC fire alarm exam?

The NCBEEC bases all exams on the 2020 NEC. You should also study NFPA 72 (2013 NC edition) for fire alarm system design and installation requirements.

Who administers the NC SP-FA/LV exam?

PSI Exams administers the test. After NCBEEC approves your application, you receive instructions to schedule through PSI.