Getting a fire protection license in New Jersey
New Jersey fire protection business permits and individual certifications are valid for three years and must then be renewed.
Getting licensed in New Jersey
A fire protection contractor that is not itself a certificate holder must get a three-year fire protection contractor business permit, paying the state fee and proving that it employs a certificate holder.
Sources: Permits and certifications run three years; Business permit needs a certificate holder on staff
Common questions
Who licenses fire protection companies in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the Division of Fire Safety's Contractor Certification Unit licenses the businesses and individuals who install, service and maintain fire protection equipment, including fire extinguishers, kitchen and specialized fire suppression systems, and fire sprinkler systems.