California / Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM)
Do I need a license to inspect fire sprinklers in California?
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State license required
Yes. California requires a state license or certification for sprinkler & alarm inspections, issued by CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal – Automatic Extinguishing Systems program.
- Issuing agency
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal – Automatic Extinguishing Systems program
- License / certification types
- AES company license / limited license for testing & maintenance of automatic extinguishing systems (H&S Code §13195.5)
- 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
- OSFM-approved continuing education units (AES CEU program)
- 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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