Description

With a lock & security equipment contractors license, you will be able to evaluate, set up, install, maintain and repair all doors and door assemblies, gates, locks and locking devices, panic, and fire rated exit devices, manual and automatic operated gate and door closures and releases, jail and prison locking devices and permanently installed or built-in safes and vaults.

The lock and security equipment classification includes but is not limited to master key systems, metal window guards, security doors, card activated and electronic access control systems for control equipment, motion and other types of detectors, and computer systems for control and audit of control systems and other associated equipment.

Fire alarm systems are specifically not included in this section.

Before you can apply for your lock & security equipment contractors license, you must meet the following experience requirements:

Don’t have 4 years of lock & security equipment experience?
A college degree can be substituted for up to three years of that experience.

In order to obtain your lock & security equipment contractors license, you are required to pass the Trade examination as well as the Law & Business exam.

*Even though you can apply for a lock & security equipment contractors license when you are 18 years old, it is recommended that you be at least 23 years old due to the experience requirement.