West Virginia fire protection licensing

Fire Sprinkler State license required

Issuing agency

West Virginia State Fire Marshal

License / certification types

Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter; Fire Protection Layout Technician (sprinkler)

NICET level

Layout Technician: NICET Level III

State exam

Not stated in source / not yet verified

Experience / hours

Journeyman: 2,000 hours sprinkler work experience

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 Not yet verified

We have not yet confirmed West Virginia's rules for fire alarms from an official state source. Check with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.

Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified

We have not yet confirmed West Virginia's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the West Virginia 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 West Virginia's rules for suppression systems from an official state source. Check with the West Virginia State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.