Can two people be on an ACO license as partners if one of them has no alarm experience?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if the other partner also has alarm experience
• D. Yes, but only for limited partnerships

Answer: (A)

Two people can be listed on an Alarm Company Operator license even if one lacks alarm experience, because what matters is having a qualifying person with the required experience to supervise the alarm operations. The license is issued to the business and can designate multiple owners or partners, as long as there is a designated supervisory individual who meets the experience and licensing requirements. The non-experienced partner can be included as a co-owner, sharing in the business, while the experienced partner provides the necessary oversight and qualification to legally operate.

This isn’t restricted to cases where both partners have alarm experience, nor is it limited to specific partnership types. As long as there is a qualifying supervisor to meet the regulatory requirements, two people can be on the license.