States / South Carolina
South Carolina fire protection licensing
| Trade | Status | Agency | NICET | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler | State license required | SC LLR – Contractor's Licensing Board | Automatic Sprinkler System Layout Level III or IV (qualifying party) | source |
| Fire Alarm | State license required | SC LLR – Contractor's Licensing Board | NICET Level II (fire alarm) or NTS Level I | 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
- SC LLR – Contractor's Licensing Board
- License / certification types
- Fire Sprinkler Contractor license (each branch office licensed)
- NICET level
- Automatic Sprinkler System Layout Level III or IV (qualifying party)
- 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
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Notes
- Certificate of liability insurance naming the Board required.
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Fire Alarm State license required
- Issuing agency
- SC LLR – Contractor's Licensing Board
- License / certification types
- Fire alarm contractor license with qualifying party
- NICET level
- NICET Level II (fire alarm) or NTS Level I
- 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
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Reciprocity
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Fees
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Notes
- Criminal background check for principals and qualifying parties.
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified
We have not yet confirmed South Carolina's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the South Carolina 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 South Carolina's rules for suppression systems from an official state source. Check with the South Carolina State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
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