General Information
The Nebraska State Fire Marshal issues Certification for contractors who work on water-based fire protection systems. Any water-based fire protection system contractor who wishes to install, repair, alter, add to, maintain, or inspect a water-based fire protection system in the State of Nebraska will need to obtain a Water-Based Fire Protection Contractor's Certification. The RME (Responsible Managing Employee) must currently hold a Level III or Level IV NICET certification in fire protection engineering technology, automatic sprinkler layout, or another nationally recognized certification in an automatic sprinkler system layout recognized by the State Fire Marshal. The RME(s) must also be an owner, partner, or officer in a management position of the applying contractor. Certification expires each year on September 30th and can be renewed without additional testing if the renewal application is received at least thirty (30) days prior to the certification. If your certification has lapsed, a new application and testing is required. If your NICET certification or liability insurance expires and is not renewed and updated with our office during your certification period, your Water-Based Fire Contractor's License also expires. Per your Employee Affidavit, the RME is responsible for notifying our office of any NICET certification expiration within 30 days.
Regulations: Title 153, Chapter 19
Water-Based Fire Protection Contractors
Documents required for New Applicants (or if your certification has lapsed):
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Completed Application - Check "I am a new applicant."
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$100.00 Application Fee paid - The application fee can be paid via check or on our online payment portal (select "Water-Based Fire Protection Contractor's Certificate" under Transaction Items). If paying online, please include a copy of the payment receipt. We cannot accept cash payments
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Copy of NICET engineering certificate - This needs to be the certificate provided to you by NICET (sent with the NICET card and letter), not a copy of your NICET card. (See "General Information" for specifics.)
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Copy of Liability Insurance coverage - Demonstrates at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of coverage for the installation, inspection, and testing of water-based fire protection systems
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Notarized Employee Affidavit - Must be the original document and mailed to the Main Office
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Notarized Employer Affidavit - Must be the original document and mailed to the Main Office
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US Citizenship Attestation Form - Must be the original document and mailed to the Main Office
- Completed Application - Check "I am renewing my license."
- $100.00 Application Fee paid - The application fee can be paid via check or on our online payment portal (select "Water-Based Fire Protection Contractor's Certificate" under Transaction Items). If paying online, please include a copy of the payment receipt. We cannot accept cash payments
- Copy of NICET engineering certificate - This needs to be the certificate provided to you by NICET (sent with the NICET card and letter), not a copy of your NICET card. (See "General Information" for specifics.)
- Copy of Liability Insurance coverage - Demonstrates at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of coverage for the installation, inspection, and testing of water-based fire protection systems
