State licensing directory
Texas fire protection licensing
Who licenses fire sprinkler, fire alarm, extinguisher and kitchen hood work in Texas, from official state sources.
Who licenses what
| Type of work | Licensing agency | License types | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire sprinkler work | Texas Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) | Companies hold a certificate of registration: SCR-General, SCR-Underground, SCR-Dwelling. Individuals hold licenses: RME-General, RME-Dwelling, RME-Underground, RME-General Inspector. | Verified |
| Fire alarm work | SFMO | Company registration (main office, branch, single-station only). Individual licenses: Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS), Fire Alarm Technician (FAL), Alarm Monitoring Technician (AMT), Residential Alarm Superintendent (RAS and RAS single station), Residential Alarm Technician (RAL). | Verified |
| Portable extinguisher service | SFMO | Company registration (main office, branch, hydrostatic). Individual licenses: Type B portables (FEL-B), Type PL planning, Apprentice Permit. | Verified |
| Kitchen hood suppression and exhaust work | SFMO | Type K cooking systems license (FEL-K): pre-engineered cooking-area systems and portables. Type A covers all fixed systems. Hood cleaning: details being verified. | Verified |
Fees, renewal and key rules
- Licenses are issued to individuals; registrations to companies. Fingerprints are required. SFMO renews every two years and sends a notice 90 days before expiration.
- Sprinkler: SCR-General $950 initial / $1,800 renewal; SCR-Underground and SCR-Dwelling $350 / $600; RME-General $200 / $350; RME-Dwelling and RME-Underground $150 / $200; RME-General Inspector $50 / $100 (renewals are for two years).
- Fire alarm: main office registration $500 / $1,000; branch $150 / $300; single-station only $250 / $500; APS, FAL, AMT, RAS, RAS-SS licenses $120 / $200; RAL $50 / $100.
- Extinguisher: main office registration $450 / $600; branch $100 / $200; hydrostatic $250 / $300; Type PL, A, K, B licenses $70 / $100; apprentice permit $30.
- All fees nonrefundable; late fees apply.
Town and fire marshal reporting
Local fire marshals set their own report submission rules; ask the local authority.
Official sources
- TDI: Fire sprinkler registration, license, and test information
- TDI: Fire alarm registration, license, and test information
- TDI: Fire extinguisher registration, license, and test information
Last reviewed October 2026. General information only, not legal advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with the agency before applying.