States / Minnesota
Minnesota fire protection licensing
| Trade | Status | Agency | NICET | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler | State license required | Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety – State Fire Marshal Division | ME may qualify with Water-Based Systems Layout Level III or IV (or 10,000 hrs, or MN PE) | source |
| Fire Alarm | State license required | Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry | — | source |
| Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) | Not yet verified | — | — | — |
| Special Hazards / Suppression | Not yet verified | — | — | — |
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Fire Sprinkler State license required
- Issuing agency
- Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety – State Fire Marshal Division
- License / certification types
- Fire Protection Contractor license + certified Managing Employee; Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter certification
- NICET level
- ME may qualify with Water-Based Systems Layout Level III or IV (or 10,000 hrs, or MN PE)
- State exam
- ME exam; journeyman exam (70%)
- Experience / hours
- Journeyman: 8,000 hours or approved apprenticeship
- 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
Fire Alarm State license required
- Issuing agency
- Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry
- License / certification types
- Technology System Contractor (or Electrical Contractor) license; Power Limited Technicians and registered technicians
- 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
- Fire alarm systems outside 1-2 family dwellings require electrical inspection.
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified
We have not yet confirmed Minnesota's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the Minnesota 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 Minnesota's rules for suppression systems from an official state source. Check with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
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