A person who contracts to sell, design, install, modify, alter or inspect a fire protection system or its parts or related equipment. Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) - State Fire Marshal Review Fire Sprinklers Fire Protection Contractors Licensing Requirements Contractor requirements for licensure In order to obtain a fire protection contractor??s license, the following are required: ?¢ Every contractor must have a managing employee (ME) who is an employee of the company and is responsible for ensuring that all work complies with the legally adopted codes, standards, and fire protection laws and rules. Failure to do this can result in the suspension or revocation of the ME??s certificate or the contractor??s license. The ME is the point of contact for all issues related to fire protection plan reviews and installations. ?¢ All fire protection-related work must be performed by the ME or a certified journeyman sprinkler fitter. Both of these occupations are required to have a certificate from the State Fire Marshal Division (SFMD). ?¢ All fire protection system design must be performed by employees of a Minnesota-licensed fire protection contractor. ?¢ Permits are required for all installations and modifications. ?¢ Fire protection contractors must have liability insurance (minimum coverage: $250,000 per person; $500,000 per occurrence; and $100,000 property damage). None
