New Jersey renewal guide
Fire Protection Contractor License
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Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 36 months
Renewal fee
$250.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
90 CPD points per 3-year renewal cycle per classification (N.J.A.C. 5:74-2.4(b)); administered by NICET for fire sprinkler, fire alarm, special hazard, and all-fire-protection tracks, and by NAFED for portable extinguisher and kitchen-suppression tracks
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
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Finish the CE first
Meet the current CE rule before you start the filing: 90 CPD points per 3-year renewal cycle per classification (N.J.A.C. 5:74-2.4(b)); administered by NICET for fire sprinkler, fire alarm, special hazard, and all-fire-protection tracks, and by NAFED for portable extinguisher and kitchen-suppression tracks
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Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
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File with the board
File through New Jersey Division of Fire Safety and pay the $250.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
New Jersey Fire Protection Contractor License
The New Jersey Division of Fire Safety (DCA) certifies fire protection equipment contractors under N.J.A.C. 5:74 (Standard for the Certification of Fire Protection Equipment Contractors). Two credentials are required — a business permit for the firm and individual certificates of certification for each qualified technician — both renewed on a three-year cycle.
Six contractor classifications
Before applying, confirm which classification covers your work:
- All Fire Protection Equipment — NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems, Inspection/Testing of Water-based Systems, and Special Hazard Suppression
- Fire Sprinkler System — NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems
- Special Hazard Fire Suppression — NICET Level II in Special Hazard Suppression Systems
- Fire Alarm System — NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems
- Portable Fire Extinguisher — NAFED certification
- Kitchen Fire Suppression System — NAFED certification
Fees (N.J.A.C. 5:74-2.10)
- Business permit: $250 initial, $250 three-year renewal
- Individual certificate: $75 initial, $75 three-year renewal
- Amended permit / amended certificate: $50 / $25
Continuing professional development
Each certificate holder must earn 90 CPD points per three-year renewal cycle in their classification (N.J.A.C. 5:74-2.4(b)). NICET administers CPD for the four NICET-based classifications; NAFED sets requirements for the portable extinguisher and kitchen suppression tracks.
*Sources: N.J.A.C. 5:74-2.10 fee schedule; 43 N.J.R. 1591(b) (Jul. 2011) adoption; 56 N.J.R. 1279(a) (Aug. 2024) PRN 2024-093 (proposed fee increases to $350/$100 not yet adopted as of Dec. 2024); December 2024 readoption. Verified May 2026.*
Official links
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Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Examination Results
- NICET Certification
- continuing_education_certificate
Source notes
N.J.A.C . 5:74-2.10: $250 business permit and $75 individual certificate confirmed (current codified fees). PRN 2024-093 (56 N.J.R. 1279(a), Aug. 2024): proposed increase to $350/$100 not adopted as of Dec. 12, 2024 readoption. 90 CPD points per 3-yr cycle confirmed per N.J.A.C. 5:74-2.4(b). No late penalty line item in fee schedule — $500 claim removed. Insurance requirements not published in retrieved sources. Note: N.J.A.C. 5:74 is 'Standard for Certification of Fire Protection Equipment Contractors' (not Uniform Fire Code, which is 5:70). Verified May 2026.
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