States / Michigan
Michigan fire protection licensing
| Trade | Status | Agency | NICET | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler | State license required | Michigan LARA – Bureau of Fire Services (Act 144) | Level III+ in the category, or technical resume | source |
| Fire Alarm | State license required | Michigan LARA – Bureau of Construction Codes | Level II+ (installation) or CFAT Level II+ | 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
- Michigan LARA – Bureau of Fire Services (Act 144)
- License / certification types
- Act 144 firm certification + qualifying person (state-regulated facilities)
- NICET level
- Level III+ in the category, or technical resume
- 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
- Applies to work in state-regulated facilities; local rules may apply elsewhere.
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Fire Alarm State license required
- Issuing agency
- Michigan LARA – Bureau of Construction Codes
- License / certification types
- Fire Alarm Specialty Technician license
- NICET level
- Level II+ (installation) or CFAT Level II+
- State exam
- State exam
- 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
- Must be at least 20 and registered as an apprentice.
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified
We have not yet confirmed Michigan's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the Michigan 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 Michigan's rules for suppression systems from an official state source. Check with the Michigan State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
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