Fire Sprinkler Contractor Information

IMPORTANT SOFTWARE SYSTEM UPDATE – Please follow this link for additional information about deadlines for on-line application submittals through the existing software system and instructions on utilizing the new software system https://sfm.illinois.gov/currentfocus/osfm-software-update.html

Update 2/9/2026

OSFM has contracted with a new licensing software provider, GL Solutions. OSFM went “live” with this licensing software on September 29, 2025. We have not been able to successfully create an accurate online report. We realize the public uses this report as a tool for verifying the license status of professions licensed by the Fire Prevention Division. We appreciate your patience as we work through these system issues.

GL Solutions has provided the following link for a public look up: https://ilfmprod.glsuite.us/ui/public?PermitSearch

NOTE: This site is still in the production phase and may not work as intended at this time.

If you are unable to obtain the information needed from the link above, you can send an email to the address(es) listed below, as associated with the licensed specialty you are seeking to verify. We will respond as quickly as possible to all license verification inquiries. Please provide as much information as possible when submitting a license verification request.

This impacts the following licensed professions and registered entities:

Fire Sprinkler Contractors & Inspectors – lookup e-mail: sfm.sprinklers@illinois.gov

Fire Equipment Distributors & Operators – lookup e-mail: sfm.fireequipment@illinois.gov

Pyrotechnic Distributors & Operators – lookup e-mail: sfm.pyrofireworks@illinois.gov

Consumer Distributor-Retailers (Fireworks) – lookup e-mail: sfm.pyrofireworks@illinois.gov

Professions that are not impacted and are being updated online:

Registered Pyrotechnic Assistants

Purpose of a Fire Sprinkler Contractor License:
To safeguard lives and property by regulating persons engaged in the business of planning, selling, installing, maintaining, or servicing fire protection sprinkler systems.

Who should have a Fire Sprinkler Contractor License?
All individuals and businesses who desire to engage in fire sprinkler contracting in this State, except as otherwise exempted in Section 15(c) of the Act.

How is this license obtained?
You must successfully complete and submit an application.