Licensed Fire Protection Contractors in Los Angeles, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-16 Fire Protection Contractor
- 62licensed fire protection contractors
- 61active (Clear)
- 1.6%with a suspension
- 30.6%workers' comp exempt
- 21.4 yrsmedian time licensed
- 71%corp / LLC / partnership (29% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 62 fire protection contractors based in Los Angeles in CSLB's current file. 61 (98.4%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
30.6% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.5 points lower than the statewide figure for fire protection contractors (33.1%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 1.6%, is 1 points lower than the Los Angeles County rate for the same license (2.6%).
Experience varies: 75.8% have been licensed 10+ years and 1 is new this year (median 21.4 years, vs 18 statewide).
In California this work generally calls for the C-16 Fire Protection Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-16 Fire Protection Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check a fire protection contractor's license in Los Angeles
- Open the fire protection contractor's profile from the table below (or search Los Angeles listings by name). Check that C-16 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-16 covers.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).
50 of 62 fire protection contractors in Los Angeles
Los Angeles fire protection contractors sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden J M Sprinkler CO INC | 166282 | Clear | 69 | Insured | On file |
| Smith Roy E Plumbing CO INC | 179873 | Clear | 67 | Insured | On file |
| Marx Brothers Fire Extinguishers Company INC | 298221 | Clear | 52 | Insured | On file |
| Don's Plumbing & Heating CO | 372403 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| Lipson Plumbing & Heating INC | 481793 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Aztec Fire Protection | 513411 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Estep & Sons INC | 548487 | Clear | 38 | Insured | On file |
| Edison Fire Protection CO | 569185 | Clear | 37 | Insured | On file |
| Lighthart Corporation the | 593113 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Opos Henry | 618856 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Paul Jevon Plumbing | 623933 | Clear | 35 | Exempt | On file |
| Flow Dynamics | 653789 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Celco Construction CO | 671283 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Hsa Fire Protection | 675257 | Clear | 33 | Exempt | On file |
| Bear Contractors INC | 688203 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Victor King Construction | 701175 | Clear | 31 | Insured | On file |
| Arrow Construction & Remodeling INC | 718685 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| De Angelo Fire Protection | 736161 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Roth E Z Plumbing INC | 741375 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Protect From Fire | 784881 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Star Fire Protection | 796872 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| General Fire Control | 802418 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| E C Fire CO INC | 802986 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Philmont Management INC | 808686 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| First Fire Protection Systems | 816187 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| De Angelo Fire Protection INC | 818707 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Lenett Jerald | 819673 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Radix Fire Protection INC | 823302 | Clear | 23 | Insured | On file |
| Fire Pumps R Us | 834614 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Fire Life Safety | 851714 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Certified Fire Protection INC | 857547 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Z & S Fire Equipment | 862747 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| Fire Protection and Life Safety INC | 886679 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| All Area Services | 904020 | Clear | 19 | Insured | On file |
| M B B Fire Protection | 906926 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Calrox INC | 910078 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Gbs Company | 936293 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Encore Fire Extinguisher Service INC | 947449 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| American Fire Protection Systems INC | 959294 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| C E G Fire Protection INC | 961013 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Automated Fire Protection | 966009 | Clear | 15 | Insured | On file |
| Tier One Plumbing | 972037 | Clear | 14 | Exempt | On file |
| Ko Fire INC | 991939 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Advance Building Protection INC | 998257 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Ayus & CO INC | 1011804 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Affordable Fire Services | 1017682 | Clear | 10 | Insured | On file |
| Bar 1 Fire Protection INC | 1028225 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| A B Fire Protection INC | 1028806 | Clear | 9 | Insured | On file |
| Southern Cal Construction | 1068916 | Clear | 6 | Insured | On file |
| G T O Fire Protection | 1071001 | Clear | 6 | Exempt | On file |
See all 62 fire protection contractors in Los Angeles
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed fire protection contractors are in Los Angeles?
CSLB's current public file lists 62 fire protection contractors with a Los Angeles mailing address. 61 have a Clear status, and 90.3% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does a fire protection contractor need in California?
CSLB issues the C-16 Fire Protection Contractor classification for this work. In Los Angeles County, 98.4% of Los Angeles's holders are Clear right now. The license requirement starts at $1,000 per job (the minor-work rule).
How do I check a fire protection contractor's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among Los Angeles fire protection contractors, 30.6% are exempt (no employees), 67.7% insured and 1.6% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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