Fire protection licensing in Idaho

Fire sprinkler

• Fire Protection Sprinkler (FPS) Contractor License

  Issued by

  Idaho State Fire Marshal (Idaho Department of Insurance)

  Who needs it

  Any business contracting for sale, design, installation, alteration, repair, maintenance or maintenance inspection of fire sprinkler systems; qualified by an owner, officer or manager

  What it takes

  Either pass a State Fire Marshal exam and show you supervised or installed at least four sprinkler systems of 200 or more heads each, or hold NICET Level III certification in automatic sprinkler system design (or equivalent) (IDAPA 18.08.02.011). The license costs $400, requires a $2,000 bond and renews annually. The State Fire Marshal does not accept certifications issued by other states.

  NICET: NICET Water-Based Systems Layout Level III accepted in lieu of the state exam

  State exam: State Fire Marshal contractor exam ($25)

  Sources: IDAPA 18.08.02 (Rules Concerning Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractors), current; Idaho SFM, Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor License application; Idaho SFM licensing & certification index

• Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitter License

  Issued by

  Idaho State Fire Marshal

  Who needs it

  Sprinkler fitters

  What it takes

  A licensed FPS contractor must attest that you worked at least 1,000 hours a year as a fitter for 3 consecutive years. Then pass the State Fire Marshal written exam (IDAPA 18.08.02.022). Fees: $25 exam, $50 license, $25 annual renewal.

  State exam: State Fire Marshal written fitter exam

  Sources: IDAPA 18.08.02.022 (Fitters); Idaho SFM, Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitters License page