Georgia Low Voltage Licensing — 2026
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Georgia regulates low-voltage contracting through several license classifications based on the type of systems being installed. This guide covers license classifications, experience requirements, examinations, employees and subcontractors, fire alarm and security work, application requirements, and official state resources.
Georgia Low Voltage License Classes
LV-A — Low Voltage Alarm
Covers alarm systems and related low-voltage alarm work, including applicable fire alarm and security systems.
LV-T — Low Voltage Telecommunications
Covers telecommunications systems and associated low-voltage communications wiring.
LV-G — Low Voltage General
Covers certain general low-voltage systems within the scope authorized by Georgia law.
LVU — Low Voltage Unlimited
The broadest Georgia low-voltage classification, covering the combined scope of the restricted low-voltage classifications.
GEORGIA EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
LV-G — Low Voltage General
Minimum 1 year of qualifying experience.
LV-A — Low Voltage Alarm
Minimum 3 years of qualifying experience.
LV-T — Low Voltage Telecommunications
Minimum 3 years of qualifying experience.
LVU — Low Voltage Unlimited
Minimum 4 years of qualifying experience.
GEORGIA EXAMS & REFERENCE BOOKS
Georgia low-voltage applicants must pass the examination applicable to their license classification. The exam is administered through PSI. The reference materials differ by classification.
Core References
- ADA — Employer Responsibilities
- Contractors Guide to Business, Law & Project Management — Georgia, 5th Edition
- IRS Publication 15
- 29 CFR Part 1926 — OSHA Construction Standards
- Georgia State Electrical Code — 2023 NEC with Georgia amendments
Additional References by Classification
LV-G — General
Core references above. BICSI TDMM may also apply to the examination scope.
LV-T — Telecommunications
Core references plus BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM), 13th Edition (2014).
LV-A — Alarm
Core references plus applicable alarm references, including NFPA 72, NFPA 101, UL 681 and UL 1076.
LVU — Unlimited
Uses the broadest reference set, incorporating the General, Telecommunications and Alarm materials.
EMPLOYEES, HELPERS & 1099 SUBCONTRACTORS
Employees
Georgia law generally does not require a separate low-voltage contractor license for an employee of a licensed low-voltage contractor when the employee receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing low-voltage work. An exception applies to an employee upon whom a partnership, LLC, or corporation relies for its licensing qualification.
Helpers & Technicians
Employees may perform low-voltage work within the scope of the licensed contractor’s classification. The contractor’s license classification determines the type of low-voltage contracting the business is authorized to perform.
1099 / Independent Subcontractors
Do not assume that paying a worker on a 1099 allows that person to perform low-voltage contracting under another contractor’s license. Georgia defines a low-voltage contractor as a person who contracts, bids, offers to perform, represents an ability to perform, or performs low-voltage contracting under an express or implied contract. The statutory employee exemption specifically refers to employees receiving only salary or hourly wages. Whether an independent subcontractor needs their own license therefore depends on the actual contracting arrangement and work being performed.
HOW TO GET A GEORGIA LOW VOLTAGE LICENSE
1. Choose the Correct License Classification
Determine whether your work requires LV-A Alarm, LV-T Telecommunications, LV-G General, or LVU Unlimited.
2. Meet the Experience Requirement
Document the qualifying experience required for your classification.
3. Submit the Georgia License Application
Apply through the Georgia State Board of Low Voltage Contractors and provide the required experience and supporting documentation.
4. Receive Examination Approval
Your application must be approved before proceeding through the required examination process.
5. Prepare for the Exam
Use the reference books specified for your license classification. Different classifications use different reference materials.
6. Take and Pass the Required Examination
Complete the examination process through Georgia’s authorized testing provider.
7. Complete Final Licensing Requirements
After satisfying the Board’s requirements and examination requirements, complete any remaining licensing steps required by the Board.
8. Keep Your License Current
Monitor renewal requirements, rule changes, code changes, and Board notices.
OFFICIAL GEORGIA RESOURCES
Georgia State Board of Low Voltage Contractors
Licensing, applications, renewals, forms, FAQs and Board information.
Georgia Low Voltage Contractor Application Guide
Official application instructions for LV-A, LV-G, LV-T and LVU licenses.
Georgia Low Voltage Contractor Rules
Official Georgia administrative rules governing low-voltage contractor licensing.
PSI Low Voltage Candidate Information Handbook
Official examination information, testing procedures, exam content and reference information.
The Georgia Board currently confirms that applicants submit the application and supporting documentation first; after Board approval, they receive instructions to register for the PSI examination. The current PSI handbook states the low-voltage examination has a 4-hour time limit.
Important
Companies using employees or subcontractors should verify that the work remains within the scope of the applicable Georgia low-voltage license and confirm current requirements with the Georgia State Board of Low Voltage Contractors before relying on an exemption.
Official Source: Georgia State Board of Low Voltage Contractors
SOURCE VERIFICATION
Last verified: September 2026
Primary sources: Georgia State Board of Low Voltage Contractors • Georgia Secretary of State Rules & Regulations • PSI Candidate Information Handbook
Licensing requirements, examination references, fees, statutes, and administrative rules can change. Always verify current requirements with the applicable licensing authority before applying or performing regulated work.
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