Getting a fire protection license in Texas
Company registration applications must include a certificate of liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage.
Getting licensed in Texas
An extinguisher company registration costs $450 initially and $600 for each two year renewal (main office).
A Type B portable extinguisher license costs $70 initially and $100 for each two year renewal.
A general sprinkler registration (SCR-General) costs $950 initially, including a $50 application fee, and $1,800 for each two year renewal.
An alarm company registration costs $500 initially and $1,000 for each two year renewal (main office).
SFMO sends renewal notices 90 days before expiration, and after the first renewal every two years.
The 2025 state penalty schedule sets $1,000 for attaching a service tag to an impaired extinguisher and $500 for failing to red tag it.
Sources: Liability insurance certificate; Sprinkler company fees; Alarm company fees; Penalty for tagging an impaired extinguisher as serviced; State Fire Marshal licenses all three trades
Common questions
Who licenses fire protection companies in Texas?
The Texas Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal's Office licenses fire extinguisher, fire alarm and fire sprinkler companies and individuals, and runs a public licensee search.