Georgia sprinkler certificate of competency and inspector license
Georgia's Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner (OCI) licenses fire sprinkler contractors, designers and inspectors under rules chapter 120-3-19.
As of Nov 4, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the agency before you apply. Numbers in brackets link to the official source for each fact.
Certificate of competency
A sprinkler contractor's qualifying person holds a certificate of competency, which requires NICET Level III or IV in automatic sprinkler system layout. [1]
The certificate expires December 31 and is renewed every year, and it can be held for only one contractor or office at a time. [1]
Inspector license
An inspector license requires at least NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems (or an approved equivalent) and employment with a licensed sprinkler contractor. It also expires December 31. [1]
Inspection, testing and maintenance has to follow NFPA 25. [1]
Applying
OCI takes new applications and renewals through its Citizenserve portal. [2]
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Sources
- Georgia rules ch. 120-3-19 (Sprinkler systems)
https://rules.sos.ga.gov/GAC/120-3-19 - Georgia OCI: Fire suppression professionals
https://oci.georgia.gov/inspections-permits-plans/buildings-fire-suppression-systems/fire-suppression-professionals
Each source was opened on Nov 4, 2026. This guide is our own summary, not legal advice, and isn't endorsed by any agency.
Questions
What NICET level do Georgia sprinkler inspectors need?
Georgia's rules call for at least NICET Level II in Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, or an approved equivalent, plus employment by a licensed sprinkler contractor.
When do Georgia sprinkler licenses expire?
Both the certificate of competency and the inspector license expire December 31 and are renewed each year.