New Mexico fire inspection rules
In New Mexico, a certificate of fitness is the State Fire Marshal's verification of a fire protection installation, maintenance and inspection company's competence with a specific fire system, issued under 10.25.2 NMAC.
Who licenses fire protection companies in New Mexico
The New Mexico State Fire Marshal's Office has adopted the 2021 International Fire Code statewide.
Sources: Certificate of fitness; International Fire Code 2021
Who may inspect and service
The qualifying party named for an endorsement must be on the company payroll and cannot be a subcontractor.
Source: Qualified party on payroll
License types
A fire sprinkler endorsement (sprinkler systems, fire pumps and standpipes) requires a New Mexico Construction Industries Division MS-12 or MM 98 license for the company and its qualified party.
A chemical suppression system endorsement (UL 300 kitchen systems, FM200, INERGEN and similar) requires a Construction Industries Division MS-14 or MM 98 license.
A fire detection and alarm endorsement requires a Construction Industries Division ES-3 or EE-98 license.
Source: Sprinkler endorsement
Checking a company's license
The State Fire Marshal's Code Enforcement page publishes the 2025-2026 Certificate of Fitness List of certified companies.
Source: Certificate of Fitness List
Common questions
Who may inspect fire extinguishers in New Mexico?
A company holding a New Mexico State Fire Marshal certificate of fitness for that kind of system, with a qualifying party on its own payroll.