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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: NE Fire Alarm Exam

70%

Passing Score

NE Electrical Division

2 years

Experience Required

NE Statute 81-2112.02

50V max

License Scope

NE State Electrical Act

2023 NEC

Exam Code Edition

NE Electrical Division

100 Q

Practice Questions

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About the NE Fire Alarm Exam

Nebraska licenses fire alarm installers through the State Electrical Division. Applicants need 2 years of experience in fire alarm systems operating at 50 volts or less. The exam allows a 2023 NEC code book, Ugly's Book, pencils, and a non-programmable calculator.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

Varies

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$60 application + $25 license fee (even year) (Nebraska State Electrical Division)

NE Fire Alarm Exam Content Outline

20%

State Laws & Licensing

Nebraska State Electrical Act (Chapter 81), experience requirements, exam materials, apprenticeship, and license renewal

25%

NFPA Codes

NFPA 72 (2016 NE edition), NEC 2023 Article 760, circuit classifications, cable types, and electrical code requirements

20%

System Design

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

20%

Installation Practices

Wiring methods, device installation, firestopping, cable support, and low-voltage system practices

15%

Inspection & Testing

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

How to Pass the NE Fire Alarm Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70%
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Varies
Exam fee: $60 application + $25 license fee (even year)

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Complete 500+ practice questions
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NE Fire Alarm Study Tips from Top Performers

1Bring a well-tabbed 2023 NEC code book — the exam is open-book, so efficient code navigation is critical

2Review Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 81 (sections 81-2101 through 81-2143) for state-specific licensing law

3Master NFPA 72 battery calculation methodology: 24-hour standby + 5-minute alarm + 20% safety margin

4Study the difference between installer and inspector licenses — the Fire Marshal handles inspectors, the Electrical Division handles installers

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience do I need for a Nebraska fire alarm installer license?

You need at least 2 years of experience in planning, laying out, and installing fire alarm systems, or 2 years as a registered apprentice under a licensed fire alarm installer.

What can I bring to the Nebraska fire alarm exam?

You may bring a 2023 NEC Code Book, Ugly's Book (any version), pencils, and a simple non-programmable calculator.

What is the scope of the Nebraska fire alarm installer license?

The license authorizes work on fire alarm system components operating at 50 volts or less. General electrical work requires a separate license.