States / New Jersey
New Jersey fire protection licensing
| Trade | Status | Agency | NICET | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler | State license required | NJ Dept. of Community Affairs – Division of Fire Safety | Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems Level II + sprinkler layout work elements | source |
| Fire Alarm | State license required | NJ Dept. of Community Affairs – Division of Fire Safety | Fire Alarm Systems Level II | source |
| Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) | Not yet verified | — | — | — |
| Special Hazards / Suppression | State license required | NJ Dept. of Community Affairs – Division of Fire Safety | Special Hazards Suppression Systems Level II (special hazard); kitchen requires the Restaurant Fire Suppression exam | source |
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
- NJ Dept. of Community Affairs – Division of Fire Safety
- License / certification types
- Fire Sprinkler System Contractor business permit + certified individual
- NICET level
- Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems Level II + sprinkler layout work elements
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Notes
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Fire Alarm State license required
- Issuing agency
- NJ Dept. of Community Affairs – Division of Fire Safety
- License / certification types
- Fire Alarm System Contractor business permit + certified individual
- NICET level
- Fire Alarm Systems Level II
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- 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 New Jersey's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the New Jersey State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
Special Hazards / Suppression State license required Coming soon · being verified
- Issuing agency
- NJ Dept. of Community Affairs – Division of Fire Safety
- License / certification types
- Special Hazard Fire Suppression System Contractor; Kitchen Fire Suppression System Contractor
- NICET level
- Special Hazards Suppression Systems Level II (special hazard); kitchen requires the Restaurant Fire Suppression exam
- State exam
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Notes
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
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