Construction / Low Voltage License / Wyoming
- Wyoming
- Low Voltage License
- LV-G General Technician
- Updated Oct 2026
How to Get Your Wyoming Low Voltage License
How to qualify for Wyoming’s LV-G Low Voltage General Technician license: the experience you need, how to document it, the ICC exam and how to apply.
Last updated October 27, 2026 from Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety requirements
Application fee
$100
License fee after you pass; plus $115 ICC exam
Exam time
3 hrs
One open-book ICC exam
Time to get license
~2 yrs
4,000 hours of low voltage work experience
Continuing ed
Not stated
Not listed in our sources
Overview
Do you need a Wyoming low voltage license?
Yes, if you do low voltage work under 90 volts in Wyoming. The LV-G General Technician license covers all six low voltage categories in one license, and it’s issued by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety.
License required when
- Alarm systems and communication systems
- Sound systems, plus television and satellite systems
- Control systems
- Lawn sprinkler systems
- Any of this work at under 90 volts
Common exceptions
- Work at 90 volts or more is outside the LV-G scope, so it needs a different Wyoming electrical license
- Our sources don’t list other exemptions, so check with the Department before you take on work without a license
Penalties for unlicensed work
Our sources don’t list specific penalties. In general, the Department can take action against unlicensed work and against licensees who break the rules, so get licensed before you take low voltage jobs.
Your fast-track Wyoming low voltage license checklist
The Wyoming application, one page
- 4,000 hours of LV-G experience under 90 volts
- Notarized employer letters or employment verification forms
- DD-214, if counting military experience
- Completed application packet for exam pre-approval
- Passing ICC 218 score (70%)
Types
Wyoming low voltage license types and classifications
This page covers the LV-G General Technician license, which bundles every low voltage category under 90 volts into one license.
LV-G
All categories
Low Voltage General Technician
Alarm, communication, sound, TV and satellite, control and lawn sprinkler systems, all under 90 volts.
Exam
ICC 218 Low-voltage General Technician
Limit
Under 90 volts
Requirements
Wyoming low voltage license requirements, class by class
Wyoming looks at your documented low voltage experience, then approves you to sit for the ICC exam.
| Requirement | LV-G General Technician |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years (4,000 hours) of on-the-job training in LV-G work under 90 volts |
| Proof of experience | Notarized letters or the employment verification form from past or present employers |
| Military experience | Considered; include a copy of your DD-214 |
| Exam | ICC 218 Wyoming Low-voltage General Technician |
| Exam pre-approval | Required before you schedule with ICC |
| License fee | $100 initial license fee after you pass, plus $115 for the ICC exam |
Steps
How to get your Wyoming low voltage license, step by step
- Build your experience~2 years
Log 4,000 hours of on-the-job training in low voltage work under 90 volts, in the LV-G categories. - Document your hoursBefore you apply
Get notarized letters from past or present employers showing the type of work and actual hours, or have them fill out the employment verification form in the application. Add your DD-214 if you’re counting military electrical experience. - Submit your application packetBefore the exam
Send a completed packet to the Wyoming State Electrical Division for pre-approval to sit for the exam. - Schedule your ICC examAfter pre-approval
Once you’re approved, pick a date and time with the International Code Council. - Pass the examExam day
50 questions in 3 hours, open book. You need 70% to pass. - Get your licenseAfter you pass
Upload your pass letter to your state eLicense portal account and pay the $100 initial license fee. Call 307-777-7288 or visit wsfm.wyo.gov with questions.
Exam
What to expect on the Wyoming low voltage exam
There’s one exam for the LV-G license: ICC’s 218 Wyoming Low-voltage General Technician. It’s open book, so knowing your way around the permitted references matters.
Format
Open book
Questions
50
Passing score
70%
Exam vendor
ICC
Scoring & content
- 50 questions, 3 hours, 70% to pass
- General knowledge, remote control and alarm systems, communication and sound systems
- Low voltage control circuits, fiber optical cables and raceways
- Permitted references are listed in ICC’s Wyoming bulletin
Retake policy
- Waiting periods aren’t stated in our sources
- Each attempt is $115 through Pearson VUE
- You need state pre-approval before you can schedule
Exam references · Open book
The Wyoming Low Voltage General Technician (LV-G) exam is open book, and the ICC Wyoming bulletin lists the references permitted during testing.
| Book | Edition | Use |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) | 2023 | Allowed in exam |
| Ugly’s Electrical References | 2023 | Allowed in exam |
| Key Word Index | 2023 | Not stated |
The Key Word Index is offered as a study aid alongside the permitted references; confirm in the ICC bulletin whether it can go into the exam room.
Prep
Best Wyoming low voltage exam prep, compared
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Costs
How much does a Wyoming low voltage license cost?
| Item | Type | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Initial license fee | Fixed | $100 |
| ICC exam fee (Pearson VUE) | Fixed | $115 |
| Reference books for the open-book exam | Variable | Varies |
| Notarizing employer letters | Variable | Varies |
| State fees and exams | Excludes books and notary costs; card payments add a 2.5% processing fee | $215 |
Fees from the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety licensing page and the ICC Wyoming electrical candidate bulletin, checked October 2026.
Reciprocity
Does Wyoming accept out-of-state low voltage licenses?
Our sources don’t list any reciprocity agreements for Wyoming’s LV-G license.
No reciprocity agreements
Our sources don’t list any, so plan to apply as a new applicant with documented experience and a passing ICC score. Ask the Department if your out-of-state license helps.
Local
Do Wyoming cities and counties have their own low voltage licensing rules?
Your LV-G license is issued by the state. Local permit and inspection rules can still apply to your jobs.
State handles
- LV-G licenses and exam pre-approval
- Reviewing your experience documents
- Action on licensees and unlicensed work
City & county handle
- Permits and inspections where required locally
- Local business registration where required
Governance
Who regulates low voltage technicians in Wyoming
Licensing authority
Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety
307-777-7288
Oversight responsibilities
- Issues LV-G Low Voltage General Technician licenses
- Reviews experience documents, including military experience
- Pre-approves applicants for the ICC exam
- Takes action on licensees and unlicensed work
Maintenance
How to renew your Wyoming low voltage license and keep it active
The LV-G license is valid for 3 years and renews on July 1 of every third year. Renewal is $50, with a $50 late fee if you renew within 45 days. Miss that window and you’ll need to retake the exam. Our sources don’t list continuing education for LV-G.
Renewal cycle
3 years
CE hours
Not stated
Renewal fee
$50
Late penalty
$50 within 45 days
FAQ
Wyoming low voltage license FAQs
What does a Wyoming LV-G license cover?
Low voltage work under 90 volts in all six categories: alarm, communication, sound, television and satellite, control and lawn sprinkler systems.
How much experience do I need?
2 years, or 4,000 hours, of on-the-job training in LV-G work. Document it with notarized employer letters or the employment verification form.
Does military experience count?
Yes. Military electrical experience is considered. Include a copy of your DD-214 with your application.
Is the Wyoming low voltage exam open book?
Yes. ICC’s 218 exam is open book, with 50 questions in 3 hours. You need 70% to pass.
Who gives the exam?
The International Code Council (ICC). You schedule it after the Wyoming State Electrical Division pre-approves your application.
How do I contact the Department?
Call 307-777-7288 or visit wsfm.wyo.gov.
How much does a Wyoming low voltage license cost?
The ICC 218 exam is $115 through Pearson VUE, and the initial license fee is $100 once you pass. Renewal every 3 years is $50.
Sources
Official sources for the Wyoming low voltage license
- Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety
- ICC, Wyoming Electrical Candidate Bulletin (PDF)
- Wyoming State Electrical Division, LV-G application and employment verification form
- Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, licensing page
Last updated October 27, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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