Regulatory and Licensing Division

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The West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office, Regulatory and Licensing Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the following license programs state-wide: Electricians, Electrical Inspectors, Building Code Enforcement, Fire Protection Workers, Home Inspectors, Pyrotechnicians, and the sale, storage, and handling of Fireworks and Explosives. 


Electricians

All electrician license applications and renewals shall be submitted via the WV State Fire Marshal online license portal.

State Fire Marshal Online License Portal - Click Here 


Individual License Documents and Forms

2025 Exam Dates and Locations 

Building Code Enforcement License Application 

Electrical Inspector License Application

Electrical Inspector Listing 

Fire Protection Worker License Application 

Home Inspector License Application

Home Inspector Listing

Home Inspector Training Provider Listing 

Individual Blaster License Application

Letter of Good Standing and License Verification Request Form 

Pyrotechnician In Training License Application 

Pyrotechnician License Exam Application 


Explosive Permit Documents and Forms

Blasting Activity Registration Form

Black Powder Permit Application

Explosives Permit Application

State Fire Marshal Approved Blast Log 


Fireworks Permit Documents and Forms

Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales - Storage Checklist

Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales - Permanent Structure Permit Application

Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales - Permanent Structure Checklist

Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales - Temporary Structure Permit Application

Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales - Temporary Structure Checklist

Display Fireworks Permit Application

Registered Statewide Fireworks Supplier Permit Application

Sparkler and Novelty Permit Application


Regulatory and Licensing Divisional Staff Listing and Contact Information

Division Email: sfmlicensing@wv.gov 

Divisional Director
Administrative Services Manager - Kayla B. Burns
Email: Kayla.B.Burns@wv.gov
Phone: 304-352-0745

Administrative Services Assistant 2 - Dawn D. Owens
Email: Dawn.D.Owens@wv.gov
Phone: 304-352-0753

Administrative Services Assistant 1 - Danielle J. Burkes
Email: Danielle.J.Burkes@wv.gov
Phone: 304-352-0759

Regulatory and Licensing Support Specialist 2 - Mary F. Smith
Email: Mary.F.Smith@wv.gov
Phone: 304-352-0762

Regulatory and Licensing Support Specialist 2 - Kristi J. Brown
Email: Kristi.J.Brown@wv.gov
Phone: 304-352-0747

Regulatory and Licensing Support Specialist 2 - Vacant