New Jersey fire industry certifications

Every New Jersey-required fire industry credential we cover.

1 state-level certification

Regulated by

NJ Division of Consumer Affairs — Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors / FBL Advisory Committee

Individual license required to engage in the business of installing, servicing, or maintaining fire alarm systems in NJ. Alternative path to NICET FAS Level II for DFS contractor permit qualification.

Key citations

N.J.S.A. 45:5A-23 et seq. (Electrical Contractors Licensing Act)
N.J.A.C. 13:31A (FBL rules)

Reciprocity

Limited reciprocity under N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.10 for out-of-state licensees with equivalent or greater experience/knowledge — still requires passing the NJ exam plus 10 hours of NJ-specific topics.