This license is required of any company who performs work involving installation, alteration, repair, testing, servicing, maintenance, inspection and/or certification of fire suppression systems.

This license must be renewed annually.

REVIEW TITLE 9-1004 FOR OPERATION REQUIREMENTS AND TITLE 9-1005 FOR FULL LICENSE DETAIL.

How to Apply

Apply online now via eCLIPSE or visit the Public Services Concourse of the Municipal Services Building

Eligibility Requirements

• Business Income and Receipts Tax ID
• Commercial Activity License
• Insurance
  • General Liability
    • $500,000 per occurrence
    • The City of Philadelphia must be named Additional Insured and Certificate Holder.
  • Automobile Liability Insurance
    • $300,000
  • Workman’s Compensation
    • $100,000 each accident
    • $100,000 each employee
    • $500,000 policy limit

Note: All insurance must be submitted on a Certificate of Insurance.

• Qualifications
  • Identification of at least one (1) full-time employee who is the holder of a Fire Suppression System Worker License.
• Identification of at least one (1) full-time employee who meets one of the criteria below. Proof of qualification must be provided.
  • Individual holds a NICET certificate at Level II or higher in the applicable category.
  • A professional engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with qualified experience.

Renewal Requirements

• Must be current on the payment of all City of Philadelphia taxes.
• Proof of active insurance policy must be on-file with the Department.
• Current NICET certificate must be submitted, if applicable.

Fee(s)

• Initial Application
  • There is a non-refundable application filing fee of $100.00, which is applied towards the cost of the License ($250.00). The balance of the License fee ($150.00) is due upon application approval.
• License Renewal Application
  • $250.00

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