Virginia / Special Hazards / Suppression
Do I need a license to install fire suppression systems in Virginia?
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State license required
Yes. Virginia requires a state license or certification for suppression systems, issued by Virginia DPOR – Board for Contractors.
- Issuing agency
- Virginia DPOR – Board for Contractors
- License / certification types
- FSP (fire suppression contracting – non-water systems)
- 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
- 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
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
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