Massachusetts Class D Systems Technician
Practice for the Massachusetts Class D Systems Technician exam — the licence every fire-alarm technician in Massachusetts must personally ho…
- Questions
- 90
- Time
- 180 minutes (2 parts)
- Pass score
- 70% per part
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1 state-level certification
Regulated by
Board of State Examiners of Electricians, Division of Occupational Licensure
Individual licence to install, alter and service fire alarm, security, access control, CCTV, audio-visual and nurse-call systems in Massachusetts. Anyone touching a fire-alarm wire on a Massachusetts job site needs this licence or higher. Board code FA, under MGL c. 141 and 237 CMR.
Key citations
- MGL c. 141 — Supervision of Electricians
- 237 CMR 12.00-23.00 — Rules and Regulations of the Board of State Examiners of Electricians
Reciprocity
None. Massachusetts has no reciprocity for systems licences — the out-of-state electrician pathway covers Class A and B only and does not extend to Class C or D systems work.
Massachusetts fire industry certifications
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