Indiana would require licenses for fire equipment businesses and technicians

Businesses would need the appropriate license before doing covered fire equipment work. The rules cover businesses that service, install, inspect, or test fire extinguishers and fixed fire suppression systems, including equipment that uses carbon dioxide. Individual applicants must be at least 18 and show suitable experience, equipment, insurance, training, and a passing exam. They must complete a national background check, show no conviction that directly affects their ability to do the work competently, and pay a fee. These rules would take effect July 1, 2026.

Technicians would need the appropriate license before doing covered fire equipment work. The rules cover people who service, repair, inspect, install, or test fire extinguishers and fixed fire suppression systems. License classes limit which equipment each technician may handle. Applicants must be at least 18, complete the board's training, pass an approved exam, undergo a national background check, show no conviction that directly affects their ability to do the work competently, and pay a fee. These rules would take effect July 1, 2026.

License holders would have to meet renewal requirements to keep their licenses. These requirements cover holders of business and technician licenses for fire equipment work. Business license holders must show they completed continuing education and pay a renewal fee. Technicians must pass a renewal exam and pay a renewal fee. These renewal rules would take effect July 1, 2026.

The board could discipline license holders; certain licensing violations would be Class B misdemeanors. These rules cover license holders and people doing or offering work that requires a fire equipment license. Immediate suspension requires a clear and immediate danger to public health, safety, or property. Unlicensed work is a crime only when the person is not exempt. Using another person's license and intentionally misleading the board about licensing are also covered. An immediate suspension may last up to 90 days and may be renewed for up to 90 days after a board hearing. These rules would take effect July 1, 2026.