Fire Protection Sprinkler Work Licenses

• What license type do I need?  Review the scope of work for available license types to determine what best covers the services you intend to provide.
• Every individual applicant must take an exam(s) – Please note: Separate fees will be due to the exam vendor at time of exam registration.
• Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.
• Only individuals can apply, company applications are not accepted.
• The Department does not pre-approve or review applications before submission.
• Application fee for contractor is $150.00 (Non-Refundable).
• Application fee for journeyperson is $90.00 (Non-Refundable). 
• To apply online you must have a User ID and password.

• Contractor License Types:  If you have held the respective journeyperson license for more than two years, apply here:   or Contractor Paper Application

• Contractor License Types – If you are applying under:  
• • equivalent experience and training; or

  • equivalent out of state license. 

• Journeyperson License Types:  If you completed an apprenticeship with the Connecticut Department of Labor, apply here:  or Journeyperson Paper Application
• Journeyperson License Types – If you are applying under:
• • equivalent experience and training; or
  • equivalent out of state license.

• F5/6 Residential Sprinkler Requirements and Application

Fire Sprinkler System Layout Tech.:

• Fire Sprinkler System Layout Tech
• Application Instructions and Clarification of Requirements
• Regulations          

All fire protection licenses expire annually.

License Types F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4 expire on October 31st.  Renewal Fee: Contractor: $150.00;      Journeyperson: $120.00. 

• Renewal Information 

• Reinstatement Information

• Retiree Status License Application 
• Application for Restoration from Retiree Status

• Fire Protection Sprinkler System Board

Scope of Work:

• Fire Protection Licenses and Scope of Work

DCP.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov