Fire protection licensing in Missouri
Missouri has no statewide license for fire sprinkler, fire alarm or extinguisher contractors. Licensing is local: Kansas City issues Fire Protection Supervisor certificates of qualification (Class I-III), and the City of St. Louis's Sprinkler System Contractors Board of Examiners licenses sprinkler contractors and journeyman fitters. At state level, the Division of Fire Safety certifies public fire inspectors (Fire Inspector I/II, NFPA 1030 based, IFSAC and Pro Board accredited).
Requirements vary by city and county in Missouri. Confirm with your local fire marshal or building department before you rely on this page.
What each trade needs in Missouri
Fire sprinkler
Kansas City, MO Fire Protection Supervisor certificate of qualification (Class I, II, III)
- Issued by
- City of Kansas City, MO, City Planning & Development, Permits Division
- Who needs it
- Supervisors overseeing installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler and fire suppression systems for licensed contractors in Kansas City
- What it takes
- Apply for a Certificate of Qualification through CompassKC, then obtain a contractor license.
City of St. Louis Sprinkler System Contractor license / Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter license
- Issued by
- City of St. Louis Sprinkler System Contractors Board of Examiners (Building Division)
- Who needs it
- Sprinkler contractors and journeyman fitters working in the City of St. Louis; apprentices are approved
- What it takes
- Pass the licensing exams and meet the qualifications set by the city's Sprinkler System Contractors Board of Examiners.
State exam: City board exam
Source: St. Louis Sprinkler System Contractors Board of Examiners
Fire inspectors
Missouri Division of Fire Safety Fire Inspector I / II certification
- Issued by
- Missouri Division of Fire Safety, Training and Certification Unit
- Who needs it
- Public fire inspectors seeking state certification
- What it takes
- Meet the prerequisites and pass the DFS exam with 70% or higher. The Fire Inspector exam is 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours; the First Responder Inspector exam is 50 questions in 1 hour. The certification is based on NFPA 1030 and accredited by IFSAC and Pro Board.
State exam: DFS Fire Inspector certification exam, 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours, 70% to pass
Source: Missouri DFS: Fire Inspector
Practice for these credentials
None of the credentials above names a national certification we offer practice for. If you are working toward one for your career, see our NICET and CFPS and ICC practice exams.
Sources
Statutes, administrative codes and licensing agency pages, checked November 13, 2026. Rules change; the agency's current text governs.