License Information

Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.50, pursuant​ to Wis. Stat.  §§ 145.15(4), 145.165 and 145.175, no person may install, maintain or repair automatic fire sprinkler systems unless the persons holds a license or registration issued by the Department as a licensed Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor, a licensed Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter, a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice, a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor Maintenance, or a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter Maintenance. A credential is not required if a person is repairing, replacing or maintaining electrical supervisory devices for existing automatic fire sprinkler systems.

No person may conduct the annual activities relative to inspection and testing of an existing automatic fire sprinkler system and components as required by Wis. Admin. Code ch.  SPS 314 unless the person holds a license or registration issued by the Department as a licensed Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor, a licensed Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter, a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice, a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor Maintenance, a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter Maintenance or a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Tester or a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Tester Learner.

Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.57, the automatic fire sprinkler system tester activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds a registration as a registered Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Tester Learner shall be performed under the direct supervision of a person who holds an Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor license, a Journeyman Automatic Fire Sprinkler Fitter license, or an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Tester registration.

Application for License

Renewal Information

There is no renewal for this profession. ​Credential holder must re-apply annually (1 year) from date of issuance. 

If you have questions regarding your renewal, please email DSPSCredTrades@wisconsin.gov. ​​