Ala. Code § 34-33A-6

If the required fee has been paid, satisfactory written proof from the NICET has been provided that the requirements have been met and a competency test was passed when required by this chapter, and the proposed certificate holder is found to be a responsible, managing owner, partner, officer, or employee of the fire alarm contractor, the State Fire Marshal within 30 days shall issue a State Fire Marshal’s permit in the name of the fire alarm contractor with the name of the certificate holder noted thereon.