REGULATORY LICENSING
The Regulatory Licensing Section is responsible for enforcing all laws relating to the licensing and regulation of the following industries: Fire Equipment, Engineered Fire Protection Systems, Explosives and Sparklers.
With this responsibility, the section issues licenses and certificates to all companies and individuals engaged in business in this state as:
- Fire Equipment Dealers and Service Technicians
- Fire Protection System Contractors & Water Based Inspectors
- Explosive Manufacturers, Dealers, Users and Blasters
- Construction Mining Industry.
- Sparklers
In addition, this section also registers firms and individuals who manufacture, distribute and sell (wholesale and retail) sparklers which have been approved by the State Fire Marshal.
On this page you can learn about the laws and regulations (rules), download applications for your industry and find out other important information to keep you and your business in compliance with Florida Law.
Please use the following email address if submitting Certificate of Insurance (COI) for licensed Fire Equipment Dealers or Fire Protection System Contractors.
Safety Program Manager: Ronald Dilworth
Regulatory Staff | Industry | Phone Number |
Fire Equipment Dealers | (850) 413 - 3622 | |
Explosives Users & Blasters | (850) 413 - 3638 | |
Sparkler Industry Certificates | (850) 413 - 3623 | |
Ruth Ivory | Fire Protection Systems Contractors | (850) 413 - 3643 |
Marcia James | Senior Clerk | (850) 413 - 3610 |
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Division of State Fire Marshal
200 E. Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0342