Contractor License and Certificate Verification
Pursuant to state law and regulations, the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) requires that contractors installing, repairing, inspecting or testing any life safety equipment in San Francisco including, but not limited to, fire alarms, standpipes, and sprinkler systems, must possess a valid current C-10 (electrical) or C-16 (fire protection) contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CA-CSLB). The SFFD does not approve or accept work of the types listed above conducted by persons or companies known not to hold the required license.
Employees of companies hired to work on life safety systems are also required to maintain a valid current Electrician Certificate (fire alarms) issued by the CA Department of Industrial Relations (CA-DIR) or a valid current Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certificate (sprinkler/standpipes) issued by the CA Office of the State Fire Marshal (CAL-OSFM). The SFFD recommends that building owners, or their representatives, request to view the associated certificates from those persons working in your building and on your behalf.
Furthermore, companies who service and test fire extinguishers are also required to obtain the applicable license classification from the CAL-OSFM. Employees of fire extinguisher companies shall also maintain a valid current Certificate of Registration (C of R) issued by the CAL-OSFM. The SFFD recommends that building owners, or their representatives, request to view the certificate from those persons recertifying and servicing your fire extinguishers prior to beginning work.
External Links
CA - Contractors State License Board
C10/C16 License Search
CA - Department of Industrial Relations
Fire Alarm Electrician Certification Search
CA - Department of Industrial Relations
Fire Alarm Electrician Trainee List
CA - Office of the State Fire Marshal
Fire Extinguisher License and Certification: See "Active Records"
CA - Office of the State Fire Marshal
Fire Sprinkler Fitter Certification Information Bulletins
CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal Information Bulletin 18-014
Letter from the SFFD Fire Marshal
Below is a copy of the letter that was sent from the SFFD Fire Marshal informing building owners: