1. (1) Each electronic security company that employs or intends to employ an individual as a security alarm installer must certify, as a condition for the department to issue the license, that the individual has successfully completed a minimum of 16 hours of training as follows and before practicing as a security alarm installer:

   1. (a) role and function of the security alarm installer;
   2. (b) federal, state, and local statutes and rules applicable to the practice of security alarm installers;
   3. (c) national low voltage electrical codes, low voltage limitations, and wiring methods and types;

   4. (d) installation training, including:

      1. (i) manufacturer's product training or industry standard training;
      2. (ii) conducting site survey;
      3. (iii) proper device placement;
      4. (iv) wireless devices;
      5. (v) central station monitoring;
      6. (vi) false alarm prevention; and
      7. (vii) troubleshooting;

   5. (e) safety issues and the Montana Safety Culture Act, including, but not limited to:

      1. (i) the proper use of tools and protective equipment;
      2. (ii) working in enclosed spaces; and
      3. (iii) the proper use and transportation of ladders; and
   6. (f) emergency procedures and hazardous material preparedness.
2. (2) Training on policies, systems, and procedures internal to the employer may not be included within the total hours of training required by this rule.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-60-202, 37-60-303, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-60-202, 37-60-303, MCA

History: NEW, 2017 MAR p. 1957, Eff. 10/28/17; AMD, 2023 MAR p. 1744, Eff. 12/9/23.