Service overview
Companies need this license to perform work on fire suppression systems. This includes:
- Installation.
- Alteration.
- Repair.
- Testing.
- Servicing.
- Maintenance.
- Inspection or certification.
The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) issues this license.
Who
Business owners and their agents can apply for this license.
Requirements
Other licenses and registrations
Proof of insurance
You must provide a Certificate of Insurance that includes these minimum amounts:
- General Liability: $500,000 per occurrence
- Automobile Liability Insurance: $300,000
- Worker’s Compensation:
- $100,000 per accident
- $100,000 per employee
- $500,000 policy limit
Qualified personnel
Your company must have:
- At least one full-time employee with a Fire Suppression Systems Worker License.
- At least one full-time employee who meets one of these criteria:
- Holds a NICET certificate at Level II or higher in the applicable category.
- Registered as a professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with relevant experience designing fire suppression systems.
These individuals can only be employed by one fire suppression systems contractor.
Tax compliance
You must be current on all City of Philadelphia taxes.
Where and when
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Cost
A non-refundable application fee of $100 is applied toward the license fee. The balance of the license fee is due once your application is approved.
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How
You can apply for this license online using eCLIPSE or in person at the Permit and License Center.
Online
Applications are reviewed within five business days.
If the application isn’t approved, you will receive an email stating what is missing or required.
In person
L&I can review most applications while you wait.
Renewal requirements
This license must be renewed annually. You can renew online through eCLIPSE or in person at the Permit and License Center.
To renew your license, you must:
- Be current on all City of Philadelphia taxes and fines.
- Have proof of an active insurance policy.
- Have a current NICET certification on file with L&I, if applicable.