Getting a fire protection license in Illinois
A fire sprinkler contractor must carry liability coverage of at least $500,000 per person or $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal injury, plus at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage.
Getting licensed in Illinois
Illinois sprinkler licenses are renewed every 2 years, and each licensee must complete at least 16 hours of continuing education in that period.
The State Fire Marshal charges $3,000 for an initial or on time renewal fire sprinkler contractor license, and $500 for an initial or on time renewal fire sprinkler inspector license.
Sources: Insurance minimums; License fees; Extinguisher companies are licensed separately
Common questions
Who licenses fire protection companies in Illinois?
The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal. It licenses fire sprinkler contractors and inspectors, and fire extinguisher companies need a separate fire equipment license from the same office.