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Louisiana

State-level license requiredAlarm license is separateLast verified May 23, 2026

Louisiana requires state-level licensing through the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) for any project over $50,000 ($10,000 for residential). Low-voltage work has specific Specialty classifications: Telecommunications Systems Contractor and Electrical Work (Statewide). Fire alarm and life safety systems require a separate Life Safety and Property Protection license through the Louisiana State Fire Marshal.

Regulatory agency

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)

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License classifications

The license types relevant to low-voltage work in Louisiana.

  • TSC - Telecommunications Systems Contractor

    Telecommunications cabling, voice, data, signaling. The standard low-voltage specialty.

    Exam required

  • EWS - Electrical Work (Statewide)

    Full electrical including low-voltage scope.

    Exam required

State-wide requirements

Workers' compensation
Required
Renewal cycle
Every 1 year

Common pitfalls

Mistakes we see installers make when navigating Louisiana licensing.

  • Louisiana's $50,000 commercial threshold means smaller jobs may not require an LSLBC license, but alarm and life safety work requires the State Fire Marshal license regardless of project value.
  • Fire alarm, sprinkler monitoring, and life safety scope all live under the Fire Marshal, NOT LSLBC. A common mistake is assuming TSC covers fire alarm.
  • New Orleans and Baton Rouge each have local permitting layered on top.

Sources

Last verified May 23, 2026. See something out of date? Email us.

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Disclaimer: This page summarizes public regulatory information for the convenience of low-voltage installers. It is not legal advice. State requirements change. Always verify current rules with the state agency before applying for, renewing, or relying on a license.