The Louisiana State Fire Marshall's office requires all alarm installers (including technicians) to take a state approved Level 1 Alarm course. This course consists of 20 hours of training and testing.

Employers may hire an alarm installer and alarm salesperson according to the rules; however, these employees are required by law to obtain and pass the course within one year of their employment. No extensions are available under the statute. Employers will be required to produce a certificate from an approved school to renew the employee's registration.