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Fire Protection Contractor, Water-Based
License Description

Occupational Description


A Water-Based Fire Protection Contractor is a person engaged in the business of installation, repair, alternation, addition, maintenance, or inspection of water-based fire protection systems, and shall serve as the "Responsible Managing Employee (RME)."

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must submit a completed application, employer affidavit, employee affidavit, copy of Level III or IV NICET certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Automatic Sprinkler Layout, citizenship attestation form, proof of insurance, and a $100.00 application fee. Applicants must also pass a written examination given by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. If NICET or insurance expires before September, applicants must provide up-to-date copies as they are renewed. 

Fees


Application Fee:  $100.00Renewal Fee:  $100.00 An employee cannot hold RME certification for more than one (1) company.

Renewal


All licenses expire on September 30th of each year and must be renewed yearly. Applicants must submit a completed application, employee affidavit, copy of Level III or IV NICET certification in Fire Protection Engineering Technology or Automatic Sprinkler Layout, proof of insurance and a $100.00 renewal fee. Applicants who fail to renew in September must reapply as a "new" applicant and re-test.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska State Fire Marshal
246 S 14th St, Ste 1
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 222 2027
taryn.sandin@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Education No educational requirements
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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