States / Wisconsin

Wisconsin fire protection licensing

TradeStatusAgencyNICETSource
Fire SprinklerState license requiredWisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional ServicesContractor exam eligibility: NICET Level III sprinkler layout is one route (others: 3 yrs as journeyman, engineering degree, or 7 yrs experience)source
Fire AlarmNot yet verified———
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM)State license requiredWisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services—source
Special Hazards / SuppressionNot 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
Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services
License / certification types
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor; Journeyman Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter; apprentice & maintenance registrations
NICET level
Contractor exam eligibility: NICET Level III sprinkler layout is one route (others: 3 yrs as journeyman, engineering degree, or 7 yrs experience)
State exam
State exam
Experience / hours
Not stated in source / not yet verified
Continuing education
Journeyman: 24 hours CE per renewal
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 Wisconsin's rules for fire alarms from an official state source. Check with the Wisconsin State Fire Marshal or contractor licensing board, and your local AHJ.

Inspection, Testing & Maintenance (ITM) State license required Coming soon · being verified

Issuing agency
Wisconsin Dept. of Safety & Professional Services
License / certification types
Annual sprinkler inspection/testing requires a sprinkler contractor/fitter license or Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Tester (or Tester Learner) registration
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
Not stated in source / not yet verified

Source: official page · checked 2026-10-16

Special Hazards / Suppression Not yet verified Coming soon · being verified

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

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