Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Fire Services

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Physical address:
611 W. Ottawa St., 4th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933

Phone: (517) 241-8847
Fax: (517) 335-4061

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Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Fire Services 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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Michigan Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression Firm License

Agency:Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Fire Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

BFS Certification New Firm Packet (BFS 76-77) & BFS Certification - Application for Qualifying Person - Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression Firm (BFS-77)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Certification Fee Schedule:
Full 3-year Cycle = $150.00
2nd year of a 3-year Cycle = $100.00
3rd year of a 3-year Cycle = $50.00

Notes:
  • Firms are certified for a standard three-year cycle, which coincides with mechanical and electrical contractor's license cycles:
    • Fire Alarm Firms = Current cycle January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
    • Fire Suppression Firms = Current cycle October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2019
  • Certification Fee Schedule:
    • Full 3-year Cycle = $150.00
    • 2nd year of a 3-year Cycle = $100.00
    • 3rd year of a 3-year Cycle = $50.00
  • If the firm has multiple branches in different locations, a separate certification is required for each branch office wishing to be certified. Please refer to the Certification Rules for more information.
Required Attachments:
  • A completed and Michigan notarized Application for Certification (BFS-76)
  • A completed and Michigan notarized Qualifying Person Affidavit for each qualifying person (BFS-77)
  • A notarized technical qualification resume and all supporting documentation (copies of licenses, certifications, training records, degrees, transcripts, etc.) for each qualifying person
  • The required fee based on the year in the current certification cycle

Registration Renewal

Form:

BFS Certification New Firm Packet (BFS 76-77) & BFS Certification - Application for Qualifying Person - Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression Firm (BFS-77)

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Certification Fee Schedule:
Full 3-year Cycle = $150.00
2nd year of a 3-year Cycle = $100.00
3rd year of a 3-year Cycle = $50.00

Due:

Trienially by Decemeber 31.

Notes:
  • Firms are certified for a standard three-year cycle, which coincides with mechanical and electrical contractor's license cycles:
    • Fire Alarm Firms = Current cycle January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
    • Fire Suppression Firms = Current cycle October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2019
  • Certification Fee Schedule:
    • Full 3-year Cycle = $150.00
    • 2nd year of a 3-year Cycle = $100.00
    • 3rd year of a 3-year Cycle = $50.00
  • If the firm has multiple branches in different locations, a separate certification is required for each branch office wishing to be certified. Please refer to the Certification Rules for more information.

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