States / Tennessee
Tennessee fire protection licensing
| Trade | Status | Agency | NICET | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler | State license required | Tennessee Dept. of Commerce & Insurance – State Fire Marshal's Office | — | source |
| Fire Alarm | State license required | Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board | — | 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
- Tennessee Dept. of Commerce & Insurance – State Fire Marshal's Office
- License / certification types
- Fire Sprinkler Systems Contractor registration + Responsible Managing Employee (RME) license
- 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
- NICET level not stated on the TN licensing page (not yet confirmed).
Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16
Fire Alarm State license required
- Issuing agency
- Tennessee Alarm Systems Contractors Board
- License / certification types
- Alarm Systems Contractor certification + Designated Qualifying Agent
- NICET level
- Not stated in source / not yet verified
- State exam
- PSI exam
- Experience / hours
- Qualifying education or national certification + 3 years 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
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified
We have not yet confirmed Tennessee's rules for sprinkler & alarm inspections from an official state source. Check with the Tennessee 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 Tennessee's rules for suppression systems from an official state source. Check with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.
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