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Colorado fire industry certifications

Every Colorado-required fire industry credential we cover.

0 state-level certification
1 city/county certification
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Denver Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division (administered via Compliance Services & Assessments)

Required for any installer, technician, or inspector working on fire alarm and life-safety systems in Denver. NICET II shortcut was eliminated — DENFA/FA2 is now required regardless of NICET status.

Key citations
  • Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC)
  • 2024 International Fire Code (as amended by 2025 Denver Amendments)
Reciprocity

Recent FA2 pass from outside Denver can be carried into a Denver registration. NICET alone is NOT a substitute for DENFA/FA2.

City- and county-level certifications

Some metros require additional local certifications beyond the state credential.

Sub-state: Denver

Denver Fire Alarm DENFA / FA2 On-Site Competent Person License

Practice for the DENFA / FA2 combined Denver Fire Alarm + On-Site Competent Person exam. CSA-administered, $230/attempt, 80% pass — the high…

Questions
100
Time
150 min
Pass score
80%

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