States / Delaware
Delaware fire protection licensing
| Trade | Status | Agency | NICET | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler | State license required | Delaware State Fire Marshal | Water-Based Fire Protection Layout Level II | source |
| Fire Alarm | State license required | Delaware State Fire Marshal | Most classes: Fire Alarm Systems Level II | source |
| Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) | Not yet verified | — | — | — |
| Special Hazards / Suppression | State license required | Delaware State Fire Marshal | Special Suppression Layout Level II (plus water-based Level II) | source |
Adopted NFPA editions Coming soon · being verified
NFPA 13: 2025 · NFPA 72: 2025 · NFPA 25: 2023 (2026 Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, eff. 1/1/2026 · source)
Fire Sprinkler State license required
- Issuing agency
- Delaware State Fire Marshal
- License / certification types
- Licensed company + individual Certificate Holder (Class II sprinkler/standpipe)
- NICET level
- Water-Based Fire Protection Layout Level II
- State exam
- Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations exam
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- Annual
- 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
- Delaware State Fire Marshal
- License / certification types
- Licensed company + fire alarm Certificate Holder classes
- NICET level
- Most classes: Fire Alarm Systems Level II
- State exam
- Regulations exam
- Experience / hours
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Continuing education
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- Renewal cycle
- Annual
- 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 Delaware's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the Delaware State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
Special Hazards / Suppression State license required Coming soon · being verified
- Issuing agency
- Delaware State Fire Marshal
- License / certification types
- Class I certificate (includes special suppression)
- NICET level
- Special Suppression Layout Level II (plus water-based 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
- Annual
- 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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