The New Jersey Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee has motioned to allow license holders to complete all of their 2025 continuing education online! They will accept all required hours taken online to count towards their license renewals. This is currently applicable to the 2022 and 2025 renewal periods.
Per the Committee: Please ensure you upload your CEU’s during the time of your renewal process.
Who is the governing agency?
The New Jersey Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, and Locksmith Advisory Committee
Website
Here is a list of approved courses and providers.
Initial Applicants need to review the Rules and Regulations specific to their application:
Application for Alarm License
Application for Locksmith License
Application Process Overview
Statutes
Initial Applicants will need to take and pass the State sponsored exam at PSI.
The New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Website
Here is a list of
Initial Applicants need to review the Rules and Regulations specific to their application:
- Application for Examination (Online Application)
- Application for a Class A Journeyman License (Online Application)
- Work Experience Certification (Online Application)
- Application for Reinstatement of a License to Practice as an Electrical Contractor
- Application for Reinstatement of a Registration to Practice as a Qualified Journeyman Electrician
- Application for Telecommunications Wiring Exemption
- Application to Make Business Permit Changes
- Application to Reactivate an Inactive Electrical Contractors License
What are the educational requirements for security and low voltage licensees?
24 CE hours every renewal period (3 years).
— The holder of a single license must earn 24 total credits, a holder of two licenses must earn 38 total credits, and a holder of three licenses must earn 52 total credits during the triennial cycle.–
Click on the link below:
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Mandatory Courses:
1. New Jersey Barrier Free Subcode (2 hours) N.J.A.C. 5:23 – 7
2. New Jersey Uniform Construction Code (2 hours) N.J.A.C. 5:23, exclusive of the Barrier Free Subcode
3. Americans with Disabilities Act Code (2 hours) 36 CFR 1191
4. Industrial Safety (2 hours)
5. New Jersey Laws and Rules governing the provision of Burglar Alarm , Fire Alarm and Locksmithing Services (2 hours)
Mandatory Requirements for Continuing Education:
1. Continuing education shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day.
2. Each licensee must present his/her Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm or Locksmith photo-ID. This can be emailed directly to our office at customerservice@eliteceu.com.
3. Message to Licensees: “Anyone misrepresenting themselves as a licensee may subject themselves and the licensee to suspension or revocation of his/her license. Such misrepresentation is considered professional or occupational misconduct under N.J.S.A 45:1-21(e).”
For any additional questions or concerns, please visit the States website:
*** If a licensee holds one Committee-issued license, he or she shall complete 14 credits in courses relevant to the scope of practice of the license held, for a total of 24 credits. If a licensee holds a Burglar Alarm License, three of the 14 credits shall be in courses that concern smoke detection systems. (Residential Fire Systems)***
What Elite CEU courses are approved for Low Voltage and Locksmith State credit?
Course numbers are in parenthesis
Mandatory Classes:
Common Sense Approach to OSHA Safety Procedures – 2hrs – (SAF-13(8)C005)
Intro to the Americans with Disabilities Act – 2hrs (L/C-13(8)C032)
Intro to the Barrier Free Subcode, NJAC 5:23-7 – 2hrs (L/C-13(8)C031)
Intro to the New Jersey State UCC, NJAC 5:23 – 2hrs (L/C-13(8)C033)
NJ Laws & Regulations: Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm & Locksmith – 2 hrs (L/C-16(8)C097)
Burglar Alarm Classes: (34BA licenses only)
An Expert Approach to Commercial Interior Design -1hr (TECBA(8)C102
An Expert Approach to Commercial Perimeter Detection -1hr (TECBA(8)C103)
Burglar Alarm Basics – 2hrs (TECBA-13(8)C007)
Burglar Alarm Industry Statistics – 1hr (TECBA-13(8)C072)
Off Premises Reporting – 1hr (TECBA(8)C108)
Proven Approaches to System Power Needs -1hr (TECBA(8)C098)
Residential Fire Systems – 4hrs (TECRF-13(8)C044) – 3hr Smoke Detection requirement
Troubleshooting your System – 1hr (TECBA-13(8)C073)
Video Forensics – 1hr (TECBA)
Fire Alarm Classes: (34FA licenses only)
Everything you Wanted to Know About Fire Alarms but Were Afraid to Ask – 2hrs (TECFA-13(8)C064)
Fire Alarm & Signaling Codes & Standards Review – 1hr (TECFA)
Fire Sprinkler Systems – 1hr (TECFA-13(8)C065)
Fundamentals of Fire Systems – 2hrs (TECFA-13(8)C016
Initiating Devices – 1hr (TECFA-13(8)C067)
Inspect, Maintain & Test Fire Systems – 1hr (TECFA(8)C131)
Inspection & Testing of Fire Alarm Systems – 1hr (TECFA)
Introduction to Fire Suppression – 1hr (Scope)
Notification Devices – 1hr (TECFA-13(8)069)
Special Hazard Fire Protection – Combustion Principle – 1hr (Scope)
Special Hazard Fire Protection – Cylinders and Vessels – 1hr (Scope)
Special Hazard Fire Protection – Extinguishing Agents – 2hrs (Scope)
Special Hazard Fire Protection Fundamentals – 2hrs (Scope)
Special Hazard Fire Protection – NFPA Codes and Standards – 1hr (Scope)
Special Hazard Fire Protection – Extinguishing Agents – 2hrs (Scope)
System Initiating Devices – 2hrs (TECFA – (8)C133)
Locksmith Classes: (34LS licenses only)
Aluminum Stile Door Service & Repair Series (Part 2) – 2hrs (TECLD-13(8)C018)
Aluminum Stile Door Service & Repair Series (Part 3) – 2hrs (TECLD-13(8)C019)
Aluminum Stile Door Service & Repair Series (Part 4) – 2hrs (TECLD-13(8)C020)
Automotive Key Generation – GM Vehicles Part 1 through 8 – 1hr each (TECLD-13(8)C045)
Bypassing Schlage Securekey – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C074)
Door Hardware Troubleshooting – 1hr (TECLD(8)C125)
Inside Schlage Securekey – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C075)
Installing & Servicing Door Closers – 1hr (TECLD(8)C127)
Interchangeable Core – 3hrs (TECLD-13(8)C036)
Key Bumping – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C029)
Matrix Master Keying – 7hrs (TECLD-13(8)C038)
Standard Key Coding Systems – 3hrs (TECLD-13(8)C037)
Standard Progression Format – Basic Master Keying – 12hrs (TECLD-13(8)C039)
Tips & Tricks for Automotive Locksmithing Part 1 – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C021)
Tips & Tricks for Automotive Locksmithing Part 2 – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C022)
Tips & Tricks for Automotive Locksmithing Part 3 – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C023)
Tips & Tricks for Automotive Locksmithing Part 4 – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C024)
Tips & Tricks for Automotive Locksmithing Part 5 – 1hr (TECLD-13(8)C025)
Business Classes: (applicable to all licenses)
Ethics for the Security Industry – 2hrs (BUS-13(8)C004)
Time Management – 2hrs (BUS-13(8)C003)
How to Manage Your Company – 1hr (BUS-13(8)C068)
Understanding & Applying Security Concepts – 2hrs (BUS(8)C115)
Sales Processes for Security Professionals – 1hr (BUS(8)C116)
Life Codes / Safety: (applicable to all licenses)
2023 NEC Wiring Methods and Materials – 2 hrs (L/C)
Applications of Electrical Theory for Alarm Professionals – 1hr (L/C(8)C111)
Detection Devices in Specialized Applications – 1hr (L/C(8)C104)
Fundamentals of Documentation, Inspecting & Testing – 1hr (L/C(8)C114)
On the Job Safety – 1hr (SAF-13(8)C049)
Overview of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace – 1hr (SAF(8)C122)
Overview of the Life Safety Codes-Module 1 – 3hrs (L/C-ELI001-C001)
Overview of the Life Safety Codes-Module 2 – 3hrs (L/C-ELI001-C002)
OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens – 2 hrs (SAF)
OSHA Electrical Safety – 2 hrs (SAF)
OSHA Fall Protection – 2 hrs (SAF)
OSHA Lock Out / Tag Out – 2 hrs (SAF)
Electrical Security: (applicable to all licenses)
2020 NEC Wiring Methods and Materials – 1hr (TES)
Access Control for Beginners – 4hrs (TECES-13(8)C035)
Auxiliary for CCTV Components – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C087)
CCTV-Basic Design – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C009)
CCTV Camera Types -1hr (TECES-16(8)C085)
CCTV Lenses – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C086)
CCTV-Site Survey – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C042)
CCTV Recording Devices – 2hrs (TECES-16(8)C090)
CCTV Testing Procedures – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C095)
Designing A Video Surveillance System – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C094)
Electricity 101 – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C015)
False Alarm Reduction 101 – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C046)
Fundamentals of Access Control – 1hr (TECES(8)C109)
Guide to CCTV Lighting – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C040)
Introduction to Access Control – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C012)
IP Series Part 1 – Intro. to IP Networking for Physical Security – 1hr – (TECES-13(8)C057)
IP Series Part 2 – IP Addressing for LANS & The Internet – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C058)
IP Series Part 3 – Wired & Wireless Connections – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C059)
IP Series Part 4 – Internet Connections for Physical Security Devices – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C079)
IP Series Part 5 – Router Functions & Programming Options for the Security Device IP Communication – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C078)
IP Series Part 6 – Network Switches & Physical Security Devices – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C080)
IP Series Part 7 – Performing Common LAN & Network Testing Tools – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C082)
IP Series Part 8 – Network Testing & Cable Troubleshooting – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C081)
IP Survival Kit – 2hrs (TECES(8)C101)
Lighting: Surveillance Systems – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C093)
Monitors for CCTV Systems – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C089)
Output Devices – 1hr (TECES(8)C107)
Overview of Alarm Basics – 1hr (TECES(8)C117)
Overview of NEC Wiring Methods – 1hr (TECES(8)C123)
Power Over Ethernet – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C041)
Powering a Surveillance Systems – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C091)
Powering Your System – 1hr (TECES-13(8)C070)
Selecting the Right Camera and Lens – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C013)
Simple Networking for CCTV Systems – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C088)
Site Survey: Meeting a Client’s CCTV Needs – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C092)
Structured Cabling – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C010)
SWGIT/FBI Guidelines for CCTV Cameras – 2hrs (TECES-16(8)C084)
Understanding Digital Video Recorders – 2hrs (TECES-13(8)C011)
Tools & Techniques for Low Voltage Installations – 2hrs (TECES(8)C120)
Transmission Methods for VSS/CCTV – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C083)
Troubleshooting a CCTV System – 1hr (TECES-16(8)C096
Z-Wave Wireless Basics – 1hr (TECES(8)C118)
Z-Wave Wireless Implementation – 1hr (TECES(8)C119)
Cyber Security 101: Introduction to Digital Security – 1hr (TECES)
Guarding the Grid: Cybersecurity for Low Voltage and Electronic Security Systems – 1hr (TECES)
Fortification: Safeguarding Low Voltage and Electronic Security Systems – 1hr (TECES)
Digital Armor: Strengthening Security Awareness – 1hr (TECES)
What are the educational requirements for Electrical Contractors?
Prior to renewing his/her license in each triennial cycle, a licensee must complete a total of 34 hours of continuing education which includes nine hours of Code and one hour of New Jersey laws, rules and regulations. Licensees shall not be required to complete the continuing education requirements for the triennial registration period in which they initially received licensure
All electrical contractor licenses and business permits have a triennial expiration date of March 31 and should be renewed by that date in the applicable renewal year (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024, 2027 etc.).
Completion of an entire program or course or segment of program or course instruction shall be required in order to receive any continuing education credit.
What Elite CEU courses are approved for New Jersey Electrical Contractor credit?
Cybersecurity: Digital Armor: Strengthening Security Awareness – 1hr (TEC)
Cybersecurity: Guarding the Grid: Cybersecurity for Low Voltage & Electronic Security Systems – 1hr (TEC)
Powering Your System – 1hr (TEC)
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