Licensing by state
Trade licensing & credentials
License requirements by trade and state, sourced from state boards. Select yours to see what applies.
State licensed
Fire Protection (Sprinkler) Contractor / Company License + individual installer certification
Ohio Dept of Commerce - Division of State Fire Marshal (Testing & Registration Bureau)
What this means
State Fire Marshal licenses fire-protection companies and certifies individual installers; installer cert numbers must appear on inspection tags. Water-based fire-protection system designer certification (Board of Building Standards) requires NICET Level III/IV. Certification/exam-based; CE specifics not confirmed.
Related codes & certifications
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State licensing board
Ohio Dept of Commerce - Division of State Fire Marshal (Testing & Registration Bureau)
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