The fire alarm systems inspector license application is the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) form for a new Fire Alarm Inspector License, printed on the form as L_014_F (Rev 7.2025). The license is issued to a qualified person, not to a company, so it is a trade license for an individual rather than a general Philadelphia business license. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by L&I, and the form itself says not to mail the application.
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What is L_014_F?
The Application for Fire Alarm Inspector License (form L_014_F, Rev 7.2025) is the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections form a qualified person completes to apply for a new Fire Alarm Inspector License, issued to the individual rather than to a company.
L&I issues trade licenses to individuals, businesses and inspectors who do work in Philadelphia, and this application is the one L&I lists for a fire alarm inspector's license. The form is a single page with these blocks:
- Part A, applicant and business information, including the Commercial Activity License # and the Philadelphia Business Income and Tax ID #.
- Part B, supplemental information: confirmation that City taxes, charges and fees are current, the qualification you meet, an employment statement if you are not self-employed, and photo identification.
- Part C, limits and conditions that apply to a Fire Alarm Inspector or certificate holder.
- A declaration and the applicant's signature and date.
By signing, the applicant certifies that the statements are true and correct. The declaration warns that a knowingly false statement can lead to revocation of any license issued on the application and to penalties prescribed by law or ordinance.
The form is for a NEW license. L&I publishes separate applications for other trade licenses, such as the electrical inspector, fire suppression system contractor and home inspector licenses.
Who needs to file L_014_F?
An individual who wants a new Fire Alarm Inspector License from L&I completes this application. The form states that the license is issued to a qualified person and is not issued to companies.
To apply you must meet one of three qualifications listed in Part B:
- You are a professional engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with a signed and sealed Statement of qualifications in the field of fire alarm systems.
- You have completed a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certificate at Level II or higher in the fire alarms subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology.
- You have completed an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Alternative. In that case the company where you are principal, or its designee, must be listed with UL under Central Station Service (UUFX) or under Local, Auxiliary, Remote Station and Proprietary Service (UUJS).
All City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees must be current. If you work through a company, Part A also asks for the business name, contact details and tax account numbers, and an employee applicant needs an employment statement. The form has one applicant signature line and prints no rule for signing on someone else's behalf. Do not use it for another trade license, which has its own L&I application.
When to file L_014_F
Complete this application when you want a new Fire Alarm Inspector License; the form is for a NEW license. It prints no filing deadline or processing time. Because Part B asks you to confirm that your City taxes, charges and fees are current and that you meet one of the three qualifications, have those in place before you apply.
Timing rules apply after you are licensed. Under Part C, the licensee must notify the Department in writing of any change of address, or change in certification status provided pursuant to subsection 9-1303(2)(c), within ten (10) days of the change. License holders must also stay current on City taxes and fines, and the required annual license fee must be paid; failing to stay current may result in denial of permits and/or license renewals.
Documents you need
- Signed Application for Fire Alarm Inspector License (the form's declaration and signature line must be completed by the applicant).
- Statement of current or prospective employment on company letterhead, signed by the employer, if you are not self-employed.
- Photo identification, 2 in. x 2 in., in color: Part B says it must be provided with the application.
- Signed and sealed Statement of qualifications in the field of fire alarm systems, if you qualify as a professional engineer registered in Pennsylvania.
How to fill out L_014_F
Confirm this is the right form
Use it only to apply for a NEW Fire Alarm Inspector License. The license goes to a qualified person, not to a company.
Enter applicant name and contact details
In Part A, write the Applicant Name, Applicant Address, Applicant Email and Phone #.
Add business details if different
If you work through a company, enter the Business / Company Name (if different from applicant), its address, email and Phone #. Leave these blank if they do not apply.
Enter license and tax account numbers
Write your Commercial Activity License # and your Philadelphia Business Income and Tax ID # in the last line of Part A.
Verify taxes, charges and fees
In Part B, check Yes to confirm that all City of Philadelphia taxes, charges and fees are current.
Select your qualification
Mark Yes or N/A for each of the three options: Pennsylvania professional engineer with a signed and sealed Statement of qualifications, NICET Level II or higher in the fire alarms subfield, or a UL Alternative. For the UL Alternative, also select UUFX or UUJS.
Answer the employment and photo lines
Mark Yes or N/A on the employment statement line, which applies if you are not self-employed. Then check Yes for the 2 in. x 2 in. color photo identification.
Read the limits and conditions
Part C lists the ten-day change notice, the duty to stay current on City taxes and fines, and conduct that a Fire Alarm Inspector or certificate holder shall not engage in.
Sign and date the declaration
Sign as the applicant and enter the date. The declaration certifies the statements are true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every line, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Gather the attachments and submit as described under How to submit; do not mail it.
How to submit L_014_F
L&I accepts this application online or in person at the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse. Do not mail the application: the form is headed "DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION," and L&I's trade license page repeats it.
- Online: L&I says trade license applications can be submitted online. The steps and links are on L&I's trade license materials page, https://www.phila.gov/documents/trade-license-materials/.
- In person: take the application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse.
Include everything Part B calls for: the signed form, the employer's signed statement on company letterhead if you are not self-employed, and a color photo ID (2 in. x 2 in.). A professional engineer also provides the signed and sealed Statement of qualifications. Part C refers to a required annual license fee set in the Administrative Code; the form prints no amount, so ask L&I for the current figure and payment options. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing the application. The form is marked DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION, and L&I says to apply online or at the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse.
- Applying in a company's name. Fire Alarm Systems Inspector Licenses are issued to a qualified person, not to companies.
- Applying while City of Philadelphia taxes, charges or fees are not current, which Part B asks you to verify.
- Choosing the UL Alternative without selecting a UL category, or when the company where you are principal is not listed under UUFX or UUJS.
- Leaving out the employer's signed statement on company letterhead when you are not self-employed.
- Submitting a photo ID that is not 2 in. x 2 in. or not in color.
- Sending a professional engineer's Statement of qualifications that is not signed and sealed.
- Leaving the declaration unsigned or undated.
- Using this form for a different trade license, such as the electrical inspector or fire suppression licenses, which have their own L&I applications.
- Forgetting to notify the Department in writing within ten days of a change of address or certification status after licensing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Philadelphia fire alarm inspector license application?
It is the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) form, L_014_F, used to apply for a new Fire Alarm Inspector License. L&I describes it as the application for a fire alarm inspector's license, and the license is issued to a qualified person.
Is this a Philadelphia business license?
No. It is a trade license for an individual. The form says Fire Alarm Systems Inspector Licenses are issued to a qualified person and not to companies. It still asks for your Commercial Activity License # and Philadelphia Business Income and Tax ID # if they apply.
Can I mail the fire alarm inspector license application?
No. The form is marked DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION, and L&I repeats it. You can apply online or take the application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse.
What qualifications do I need for a Philadelphia fire alarm inspector license?
You must meet one of three: a Pennsylvania-registered professional engineer with a signed and sealed Statement of qualifications in fire alarm systems; NICET Level II or higher in the fire alarms subfield; or a UL Alternative, with your company listed under UUFX or UUJS.
What do I attach to the application?
Part B calls for a color photo ID (2 in. x 2 in.) and, if you are not self-employed, a statement of current or prospective employment on company letterhead signed by the employer. Professional engineers also provide their signed and sealed Statement of qualifications.
Is there a fee for the fire alarm inspector license?
Part C refers to a required annual license fee established in the Administrative Code, and the license holder must pay it. The form prints no amount, so ask L&I for the current fee and how to pay it.
What must I report after I get the license?
Notify the Department in writing within ten days of any change of address or change in certification status provided pursuant to subsection 9-1303(2)(c). Keep your City taxes and fines current too, or permits and license renewals may be denied.
Can I fill out the fire alarm inspector license application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to L&I; you apply through L&I's online option or at the Permit and License Center.
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