States / Kentucky
Kentucky fire protection licensing
| Trade | Status | Agency | NICET | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler | State license required | Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Buildings & Construction | Automatic Sprinkler System Design (Layout) Level III or higher | source |
| Fire Alarm | State license required | Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Buildings & Construction | — | source |
| Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) | Not yet verified | — | — | — |
| Special Hazards / Suppression | Not yet verified | — | — | — |
Adopted NFPA editions Coming soon · being verified
NFPA 13: not yet verified · NFPA 72: not yet verified · NFPA 25: not yet verified
Fire Sprinkler State license required
- Issuing agency
- Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Buildings & Construction
- License / certification types
- Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor license + Certificate of Competency holder on staff
- NICET level
- Automatic Sprinkler System Design (Layout) Level III or higher
- State exam
- NICET Level III (KRS 198B.570)
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- $250 application (815 KAR 7:080)
- Notes
- Contractor license covers design, installation, repair, maintenance and inspection; must meet insurance minimums (KRS 198B.595).
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Fire Alarm State license required
- Issuing agency
- Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Buildings & Construction
- License / certification types
- Fire Alarm Systems certification
- NICET level
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- 6 hours CE or current NICET certification at renewal
- Renewal cycle
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- $50 renewal
- Notes
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified
We have not yet confirmed Kentucky's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the Kentucky State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
Special Hazards / Suppression Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified
We have not yet confirmed Kentucky's rules for suppression systems from an official state source. Check with the Kentucky State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
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