Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch

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Contact Information

Physical address:
500 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601

Phone: (502) 573-2002
Fax: (502) 573-1598

Web: Home Name search
Email: licensing@ky.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Kentucky Boiler and Pressure Vessel Contractor License

Agency:Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Boiler Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$250

Required Attachments:
  • Passport-sized, color photograph taken within the last six months

Registration Renewal

Form:

Boiler Contractor License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$175

Due:

Annually by the last day of the licensee's birth month.

Required Attachments:
  • Proof of 6 hours of continuing education

Kentucky Fire Alarm Systems Inspector Certification

Agency:Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch

Initial Registration

Form:

FPS 33-01 - Fire Alarm Systems Inspector certification application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50 

Notes:

Applicant shall have had, within the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the filing of this application, not less than one and one-half (1 ½ ) years experience in the installation, repair or testing in the particular classification for which the application is made

Required Attachments:
  • Attach a current passport-sized color photograph

Registration Renewal

Form:

FPS 33-02 - Fire alarm systems inspector certification renewal application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50 

Due:

Annually by the end of the licensees birth month. 

Required Attachments:
  • Provide proof of:
    • ( ) Certification of attending six (6) hours continuing education;
      OR
      ( ) Current NICET certification
  • Attach a current passport-sized color photograph

Kentucky Fire Protection Chemical Systems Contractor's License

Agency:Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch
Law:

KRS Chapter l98B

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:
  • Included an “ACORD” Certificate of Insurance from your insurance company showing coverage. The name of the liability insurance company, insurer providing errors and omissions, and the name of the worker’s compensation
    insurance company must agree with the information as it appears on the Kentucky Department of Insurance data base.
  • Include Department of Insurance NAIC# on the “ACORD” Certificate. Provider must be by an insure authorized to do business in this state or exported by a licensed surplus lines broker to an eligible carrier pursuant to KRS 304.10-
    210.
  • The liability insurance must have Errors and Omissions included with the liability coverage and stated on the ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance.
    Liability insurance minimums are met. $250,000 one person/maximum and $500,000 one accident/maximum. No limits on errors and omissions
  • The Certificate of Insurance - Fire Protection System Contractor form must signed by the agent if the carrier is an admitted carrier or by the broker if the insurer is a surplus lines carrier; the agent/broker Dept. of Insurance ID number must be included note their IRS or business license number
    Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Every employer with one or more employees is required to maintain coverage (KRS 342.630). Out-of-state employers doing any work in this state are required to have Kentucky workers’ compensation insurance. Phone 502-564-5550 for details.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Chemical FPS-CL-1

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee + certificate of competency fee based on Prorated Fee Schedule

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Chemical FPS-CL-1

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee + $125 Certificate of Competency fee

Due:

Annually by the last day of the certificate holder's birth month. 

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:

Kentucky Fire Protection Rangehood Contractor's License

Agency:Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch
Law:

KRS Chapter l98B

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:
  • Included an “ACORD” Certificate of Insurance from your insurance company showing coverage. The name of the liability insurance company, insurer providing errors and omissions, and the name of the worker’s compensation insurance company must agree with the information as it appears on the Kentucky Department of Insurance data base.
  • Include Department of Insurance NAIC# on the “ACORD” Certificate. Provider must be by an insure authorized to do business in this state or exported by a licensed surplus lines broker to an eligible carrier pursuant to KRS 304.10-210.
  • The liability insurance must have Errors and Omissions included with the liability coverage and stated on the ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance.
  • Liability insurance minimums are met. $250,000 one person/maximum and $500,000 one accident/maximum. No limits on errors and omissions
  • The Certificate of Insurance - Fire Protection System Contractor form must signed by the agent if the carrier is an admitted carrier or by the broker if the insurer is a surplus lines carrier; the agent/broker Dept. of Insurance ID number must be included note their IRS or business license number
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Every employer with one or more employees is required to maintain coverage (KRS 342.630). Out-of-state employers doing any work in this state are required to have Kentucky workers’ compensation insurance. Phone 502-564-5550 for details.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Rangehood FPS-RL-1

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee + certificate of competency fee based on Prorated Fee Schedule

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Rangehood FPS-RL-1 (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee + $125 Certificate of Competency fee

Due:

Annually by the last day of the certificate holder's birth month. 

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:

Kentucky Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Certificate of Competency

Agency:Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Certificate of Competency FPS-SC-2-2A  

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$125

Before you Apply:
  • Forms are signed and sealed by a Notary Public. Notary signature and commission expiration date must be clear and not written over and be original signatures no copies
  • KHEAA statement is initialed, signed, and dated by the Certificate of Competency applicant
Required Attachments:
  • Included an “ACORD” Certificate of Insurance from your insurance company showing coverage. The name of the liability insurance company, insurer providing errors and omissions, and the name of the worker’s compensation
    insurance company must agree with the information as it appears on the Kentucky Department of Insurance data base. Include Department of Insurance NAIC# on the “ACORD” Certificate. Provider must be by an insure authorized to do business in this state or exported by a licensed surplus lines broker to an eligible carrier pursuant to KRS 304.10- 210.The liability insurance must have Errors and Omissions included with the liability coverage and stated on the ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance.
    Liability insurance minimums are met. $250,000 one person/maximum and $500,000 one accident/maximum. No limits on errors and omissions
    Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Every employer with one or more employees is required to maintain coverage (KRS 342.630). Out-of-state employers doing any work in this state are required to have Kentucky workers’ compensation insurance. Phone 502-564-5550 for details.
  • Include a copy of the NICET Level III or IV certification letter valid for the current year or beyond with the certificate of competency application. NICET certified certificate holders must include specific subfield designations.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Certificate of Competency FPS-SC-2-2A

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$125

Due:

All certificates issued under KRS 198B.570 shall expire on the last day of
the certificate holder's birth month in the following year

Before you Apply:
  • KHEAA statement is initialed, signed, and dated by the Certificate of Competency applicant
  • Forms are signed and sealed by a Notary Public. Notary signature and commission expiration date must be clear and not written over and be original signatures no copies.
Required Attachments:
  • Included an “ACORD” Certificate of Insurance from your insurance company showing coverage. The name of the liability insurance company, insurer providing errors and omissions, and the name of the worker’s compensation
    insurance company must agree with the information as it appears on the Kentucky Department of Insurance data base. Include Department of Insurance NAIC# on the “ACORD” Certificate. Provider must be by an insure authorized to do business in this state or exported by a licensed surplus lines broker to an eligible carrier pursuant to KRS 304.10- 210.
    • The liability insurance must have Errors and Omissions included with the liability coverage and stated on the ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance.
    • Liability insurance minimums are met. $250,000 one person/maximum and $500,000 one accident/maximum. No limits on errors and omissions
    • Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Every employer with one or more employees is required to maintain coverage (KRS 342.630). Out-of-state employers doing any work in this state are required to have Kentucky workers’ compensation insurance. Phone 502-564-5550 for details.
  • Include a copy of the NICET Level III or IV certification letter valid for the current year or beyond with the certificate of competency application. NICET certified certificate holders must include specific subfield designations.

Kentucky Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Contractor's License

Agency:Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch
Law:

KRS Chapter l98B

Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:
  • Included an “ACORD” Certificate of Insurance from your insurance company showing coverage. The name of the liability insurance company, insurer providing errors and omissions, and the name of the worker’s compensation
    insurance company must agree with the information as it appears on the Kentucky Department of Insurance data base.
  • Include Department of Insurance NAIC# on the “ACORD” Certificate. Provider must be by an insure authorized to do business in this state or exported by a licensed surplus lines broker to an eligible carrier pursuant to KRS 304.10-
    210.
  • The liability insurance must have Errors and Omissions included with the liability coverage and stated on the ACORD Certificate of Liability Insurance.
    Liability insurance minimums are met. $250,000 one person/maximum and $500,000 one accident/maximum. No limits on errors and omissions
  • The Certificate of Insurance - Fire Protection System Contractor form must signed by the agent if the carrier is an admitted carrier or by the broker if the insurer is a surplus lines carrier; the agent/broker Dept. of Insurance ID number must be included note their IRS or business license number
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Every employer with one or more employees is required to maintain coverage (KRS 342.630). Out-of-state employers doing any work in this state are required to have Kentucky workers’ compensation insurance. Phone 502-564-5550 for details.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:
  • To become a certificate holder under KRS 198B.560, an applicant shall satisfactorily pass a current examination prescribed and administered by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies entitled Fire Protection Engineering Technology Automatic Sprinkler System Design Level III, or the equivalent thereof, approved by the commissioner.
  • A certificate holder shall not obtain a fire protection sprinkler contractor's license for more than one (1) fire protection sprinkler contractor at a time
  • An applicant for certificate of competency shall comply with the examination requirements in KRS 198B.570 for the type of system for which the applicant seeks certification.
  • Include a copy of the NICET Level III or IV certification letter valid for the current year or beyond with the certificate of competency application. NICET certified certificate holders must include specific subfield designations.

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Sprinkler FPS-SL-1   & Application for Certificate of Competency FPS-SC-2-2A

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee + certificate of competency fee based on Prorated Fee Schedule

Notarization Required?:Required
Before you Apply:
  • Forms are signed and sealed by a Notary Public. Notary signature and commission expiration date must be clear and not written over and be original signatures no copies.
  • KHEAA statement is initialed, signed, and dated by the Certificate of Competency applicant.
  • Forms are signed and sealed by a Notary Public. Notary signature and commission expiration date must be clear and not written over and be original signatures no copies.
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of insurance (Certificate of Insurance, Errors and Ommissions, Liability Insurance) 
    • Fire Protection System Contractor form must signed by the agent if the carrier is an admitted carrie or by the broker if the insurer is a surplus lines carrier; the agent/broker Dept. of Insurance ID number must be included note their IRS or business license number
  • Include a copy of the NICET Level III or IV certification letter valid for the current year or beyond with the certificate of competency application. NICET certified certificate holders must include specific subfield designations.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Application for Contractor License Fire Protection Sprinkler FPS-SL-1  & Application for Certificate of Competency FPS-SC-2-2A

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$250 license fee + $125 Certificate of Competency fee

Due:

Annually by the last day of the certificate holder's birth month. 

Notarization Required?:Required
Notes:
  • Forms are signed and sealed by a Notary Public. Notary signature and commission expiration date must be clear and not written over and be original signatures no copies.
  • KHEAA statement is initialed, signed, and dated by the Certificate of Competency applicant.
Required Attachments:
  • Proof of insurance (Certificate of Insurance, Errors and Ommissions, Liability Insurance) 
    • Fire Protection System Contractor form must signed by the agent if the carrier is an admitted carrie or by the broker if the insurer is a surplus lines carrier; the agent/broker Dept. of Insurance ID number must be included note their IRS or business license number
  • Include a copy of the NICET Level III or IV certification letter valid for the current year or beyond with the certificate of competency application. NICET certified certificate holders must include specific subfield designations.

Kentucky Sprinkler Systems Inspector Certification

Agency:Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction - Licensing Branch
Insurance Requirements:

If not employed by active KY sprinkler contractor, submit certificate of liability insurance. Errors and omissions must be included with liability insurance and stated on Certificate of Liability Insurance. Inspector’s name and address must be listed on Certificate of Liability Insurance

Initial Registration

Form:

Initial Application for Fire Sprinkler Systems Certification  

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

See fee schedule. Prorated fees avaiable.

Required Attachments:

1. Pass test letter from Pearson Vue; OR
2. Current NICET Level II or higher certification testing and inspection of water-based systems
3. Affidavit is to be completed on company letterhead, signed by employer and notarized
4. If not employed by active KY sprinkler contractor, submit certificate of liability insurance. Errors and
omissions must be included with liability insurance and stated on Certificate of Liability Insurance. Inspector’s
name and address must be listed on Certificate of Liability Insurance
5. Send a clear passport quality color photo
5. Enclose prorated fee (fee schedule may be found at www.dhbc@ky.gov, Fire Protection Systems)

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application for Sprinkler Systems Certification

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

All certificates issued under KRS 198B.570 shall expire on the last day of the certificate holder's birth month in the following year.

Required Attachments:

1. Submit six (6) hours continued education for water-based systems; OR
2. Submit current NICET Level II or higher certification Inspection and Testing of water-based systems
3. Affidavit is to be completed on company letterhead, signed by employer and notarize
4. If not employed by active KY sprinkler contractor, submit certificate of liability insurance. Errors and omissions must be
included with liability insurance and stated on Certificate of Liability Insurance. Inspector’s name and address must be
listed on the Certificate of Liability Insurance
5. Send a clear, passport quality color photo
6. Enclose fee in the amount of $50.00
7. Make check or money order payable to: Kentucky State Treasurer

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