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Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Exam Prep
$219.99View ProductThis license includes the installation, repair, or improvement of fire alarm systems that operate at 50 volts or less. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Exam Prep Complete Package
$834.95View ProductThis license includes the installation, repair, or improvement of fire alarm systems that operate at 50 volts or less. Our program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. There are optional practice tests as well. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Requirements To Complete
About This License
Fire Alarm Systems Contracting (Abbr: FAS) means the service that provides for the installation, repair, or improvement of fire alarm systems that operate at 50 volts or less. The ELE classification also provides for this function. A firm with an FAS license is responsible for meeting all applicable tradesman licensure standards.
Requirements to Obtaining Your License
The Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Exam is required to be passed if you are applying for the FAS classification.
- Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
- In addition, an 8 Hour Pre-Licensing Course is required to be completed to become licensed as a Class A, B, or C contractor.
- A Virginia Class A, B, or C license is required to be obtained along with passing this exam.
Applying For Your License
Applications for licensure can be obtained from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation State Board for Contractors by calling 1-804-367-8511.
Exam Details
- The Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Exam has 50 questions and a time limit of 120 minutes.
- A 70% is required to pass.
- Fee for this exam is $85.
- Topics on the Examination include General Electrical Knowledge, Wiring, Grounding, Power Supply, Detectors, Alarm Notification, and General Regulations.
- To schedule your exam, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
Books and References for the Exam
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore.
Exam Review Education
We offer review for the Virginia Fire Alarm Systems Contracting Examination in a home study/online course format. The fee for the online class is $149.99. The program takes you through each one of the reference books that the exam is based on showing you exactly what to highlight. After your highlighting is completed with each book, you have the option take an online practice test to reinforce concepts presented. The program is fully narrated. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Continuing Education
There are no continuing education requirements as of this time.
Reciprocity Agreement
As of this time, there is no reciprocal licensing.
