Fire protection licensing in Wyoming
Wyoming's Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (State Fire Marshal) licenses fire alarm installers as Low Voltage Alarm (LV-A) technicians, who need 3,000 hours of experience and an ICC exam. Every fire alarm and fire sprinkler or suppression plan submitted for state review must be designed by a NICET Level III or higher professional or a Wyoming-registered engineer.
Some cities and counties in Wyoming add their own requirements on top of the state's. Confirm with your local fire marshal before you rely on this page.
What each trade needs in Wyoming
Fire alarm
Low Voltage Alarm Technician (LV-A) license
- Issued by
- Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety / Electrical Board (Wyo. Stat. 35-9-126)
- Who needs it
- Individuals who install or repair alarm systems under 90 volts, including fire alarm. The employer needs a Low Voltage/Limited Contractor license.
- What it takes
- 3,000 hours of experience and an ICC exam.
State exam: ICC (Pearson VUE) Wyoming Low Voltage Alarm Technician exam, NEC-based
Sources: WY DFPES - Electrical licensing; Wyo. Stat. 35-9-126 (Justia)
Plans review
Designer of fire protection and fire alarm system plans submitted for state plan review
- Issued by
- Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety (041-2 Wyo. Code R. 2-1; Wyo. Stat. 35-9-108)
- Who needs it
- Anyone who designs fire sprinkler, fire protection, or fire detection and alarm system plans submitted to the State Fire Marshal. Plan review is required regardless of project size.
- What it takes
- Plans must be designed by a NICET Level III or higher professional, or by a design professional registered to practice engineering in Wyoming.
NICET: NICET Level III or higher required for fire alarm and fire protection system plans
Practice for these credentials
These national exams are named in the requirements above. Each has a free sample test.
NICET Fire Alarm Systems
Most-pursued fire-alarm credential — design, layout & installation.
Named in: Designer of fire protection and fire alarm system plans submitted for state plan review
NICET Water-Based Systems Layout
Sprinkler & standpipe layout — design, hangers, hydraulics.
Named in: Designer of fire protection and fire alarm system plans submitted for state plan review
NICET Special Hazards Systems
CO₂, clean agent, water mist, foam & deluge suppression systems.
Named in: Designer of fire protection and fire alarm system plans submitted for state plan review
Sources
Statutes, administrative codes and licensing agency pages, checked November 13, 2026. Rules change; the agency's current text governs.