State licensing directory
Florida fire protection licensing
Who licenses fire sprinkler, fire alarm, extinguisher and kitchen hood work in Florida, from official state sources.
Who licenses what
| Type of work | Licensing agency | License types | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire sprinkler work | Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Fire Prevention, Regulatory Licensing | Fire Protection System Contractor I, II, III, IV and V (scopes in s. 633.102, Florida Statutes). | Verified |
| Fire alarm work | Florida DBPR, Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board | EF Certified Alarm System Contractor I: all alarm systems, including fire, statewide. EG (Alarm System Contractor II) excludes fire. Registered versions (EY, EZ) are limited to the local jurisdictions where registered. | Verified |
| Portable extinguisher service | Division of State Fire Marshal | Fire Equipment Dealer Class A, B, C, D (scopes in s. 633.304) plus individual permits for portable extinguisher installer/repairer/inspector. | Verified |
| Kitchen hood suppression and exhaust work | Division of State Fire Marshal | Pre-engineered systems: Fire Equipment Dealer license and a pre-engineered fire extinguishing system installer/repairer/inspector permit. Hood cleaning: details being verified. | Verified |
Fees, renewal and key rules
- Fees (s. 633.132, F.S.): contractor certificate $300 per class; biennial renewal $150 per class; exam $100 per class; contractor permit $100, renewal $50.
- Fire equipment dealer license: Class A $250, Class B $150, Class C $150, Class D $200; inactive license $75; dealer/permit exam $50; portable extinguisher permit $90; pre-engineered system permit $120.
- Dealer applicants: age 18, four years of experience as a permittee, insurance, and a place of business inspected by the State Fire Marshal.
- Dealers and permittees must complete continuing education every two years.
- EF applicants need qualifying experience and must pass the state exam (DBPR).
Town and fire marshal reporting
Local fire officials set report submission rules; ask the local authority.
Official sources
- Florida State Fire Marshal: CEU and licensing information
- Section 633.132, Florida Statutes (Fees)
- Bureau of Fire Prevention online licensing portal
- Florida DBPR: Electrical Contractors (alarm licenses)
Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not legal advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with the agency before applying.