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Ohio Fire Protection System Contractor Licensing
Ohio licenses fire protection system contractors through the Division of State Fire Marshal under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3781; the contractor license is issued to the business entity, and individuals performing the work must hold the appropriate fire protection system designer or installer certification.
A fire protection system contractor license authorizes contracting for layout, installation, testing, servicing, repair, and maintenance of fire suppression and detection systems, including automatic sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire pumps.
License applications are submitted to the Division of State Fire Marshal with proof of the required certification for the individual who will supervise work, evidence of insurance, and the applicable fee; the license must be renewed on the cycle set by the Division.
Ohio requires the contractor to maintain the license and to notify the Division of changes in business name, address, or the certified individual responsible for supervision; lapse of the qualifying certification affects the contractor license.
Work on automatic sprinkler systems must comply with the adopted Ohio Fire Code and the referenced NFPA standards; the Division adopts editions of NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, and 25 by reference for design, installation, and maintenance.
Plan submittal and review requirements apply to automatic sprinkler system installations; the contractor submits construction documents to the authority having jurisdiction, which may be the Division of State Fire Marshal or a certified local building or fire department.
Unlicensed contracting for fire protection system work is prohibited and subject to enforcement by the Division; penalties can include cease-and-desist orders, civil penalties, and denial or revocation of licensure.
Continuing education and certification renewal requirements apply to the certified designer and installer individuals; the contractor must track that the supervising individual's certification remains current to keep the contractor license valid.