Getting a fire protection license in Alabama
A Contractor I application costs $120 and must name a certificate holder who has passed the NICET Fire Protection Layout Technician Level III test.
Getting licensed in Alabama
Before a residential sprinkler permit is issued, the certificate holder must show insurance of at least $1,000,000 for the work and must take at least eight hours of residential sprinkler continuing education each year.
Alabama sprinkler contractor permits expire every year at midnight on September 30, and the renewal application is due at least 30 days before.
A local building official must get a copy of the contractor's State Fire Marshal permit before issuing a license or building permit.
Sources: Contractor I fee and NICET Level III; Permits expire every September 30; Local officials must see the state permit; State Fire Marshal runs the sprinkler contractor law; Certificate holder versus permit
Common questions
Who licenses fire protection companies in Alabama?
The Alabama State Fire Marshal, which runs the state's sprinkler contractor law and issues the contractor permits.