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Fire Suppression System Installer

Who it's for:
Industry:
Fire Suppression
Agency:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Fire Suppression System Installer
,
Division of Fire Safety
Phone:
(609) 633-8105
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Fire Suppression System Installer

Fire/Burglar/Locksmith Alarm Systems (if over 10 volts)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Fire Systems
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Fire/Burglar/Locksmith Alarm Systems (if over 10 volts)
,
Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee
Phone:
(973) 504-6245
Department of Law and Public Safety
Fire/Burglar/Locksmith Alarm Systems (if over 10 volts)

Firearms (Retail, Wholesale and Manufacture)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Firearms
Agency:
Department of Law and Public Safety
Firearms (Retail, Wholesale and Manufacture)
,
Division of State Police
Phone:
(609) 882-2000
Department of Law and Public Safety
Firearms (Retail, Wholesale and Manufacture)

Firefighter

Who it's for:
Industry:
Firefighter
Agency:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Firefighter
,
Department of Community Affairs
Phone:
(609) 777-3552
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Firefighter

First Aid Squad

Who it's for:
Industry:
First Aid
Agency:
Department of Health and Senior Services
First Aid Squad
,
Office of Emergency Medical Services
Phone:
(609) 633-7777
Department of Health and Senior Services
First Aid Squad

Fish (Shellfish), Shuck, Store or Distribute

Who it's for:
Industry:
Fish Store
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Fish (Shellfish), Shuck, Store or Distribute
,
Environmental and Occupational Health Services
Phone:
(609) 292-7837
NJ Department of Health
Fish (Shellfish), Shuck, Store or Distribute

Fish, Commercial (Fresh Water: Fish, Shellfish)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Fish
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Fish, Commercial (Fresh Water: Fish, Shellfish)
,
Division of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries
Phone:
(609) 292-2965
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Fish, Commercial (Fresh Water: Fish, Shellfish)

Fishing Equipment/Licenses

Who it's for:
Industry:
Fishing Equipment Licenses
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Fishing Equipment/Licenses
,
Division of Fish and Wildlife
Phone:
(609) 292-4860
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Fishing Equipment/Licenses

Fishing, Commercial Salt Water

Who it's for:
Industry:
Commercial Fishing
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Fishing, Commercial Salt Water
,
Division of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Fisheries Administration
Phone:
(609) 748-2020
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Fishing, Commercial Salt Water

Flea Market (Swap meet/Kiosk )

Who it's for:
Industry:
Flea Swap
Agency:
NJ Department of Taxation
Flea Market (Swap meet/Kiosk )
,
Department of Treasury
Phone:
(609) 292-6400
NJ Department of Taxation
Flea Market (Swap meet/Kiosk )

Food (Manufacturing & Sales - Wholesale)

Who it's for:
Industry:
Food Manufacturing
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Food (Manufacturing & Sales - Wholesale)
,
Office of Consumer Environmental Health, Food and Drug Safety Program
Phone:
(609) 826-4935
NJ Department of Health
Food (Manufacturing & Sales - Wholesale)

Food - Retail

Who it's for:
Industry:
Food Retail
Agency:
Local Department of Health
Food - Retail
,
Contact Your Local Health Department
Phone:
Local Department of Health
Food - Retail

Food - Warehouse

Who it's for:
Industry:
Food Warehouse
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Food - Warehouse
,
Office of Consumer Environmental Health Services, Division of Food and Milk
Phone:
(609) 826-4941
NJ Department of Health
Food - Warehouse

Food Stamps

Who it's for:
Industry:
Food Stamps
Agency:
Food Stamps
,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Phone:
(877) 823-4369
Food Stamps

Food Truck: Food Truck Fire Permit

Who it's for:
Object/Vehicle
Industry:

You need a fire permit to cook in a mobile canteen or cooking trailer, such as a food truck. You must apply for a permit and pass the required inspection each time you set up at an event or specific location.

To apply for the permit or to get more information, contact your town's Local Enforcing Agency (LEA) . The LEA can be the local fire department or the state Division of Fire Safety.

Agency:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Food Truck: Food Truck Fire Permit
,
Division of Fire Safety
Phone:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Food Truck: Food Truck Fire Permit
Contact My Local Enforcing Agency

Food co-Op

Who it's for:
Industry:
Food Co-op
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Food co-Op
,
Office of Consumer Environmental Health, Food and Drug Safety Program
Phone:
(609) 826-4935
NJ Department of Health
Food co-Op

Food, Retail Establishment

Who it's for:
Industry:
Food Retail
Agency:
Local Department of Health
Food, Retail Establishment
,
Contact Your Local Health Department
Phone:
Local Department of Health
Food, Retail Establishment

Foreign Money Transmitter

Who it's for:
Industry:
Foreign Money
Agency:
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
Foreign Money Transmitter
,
Office of Consumer Finance, Licensing Services
Phone:
(609) 292-7272
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance
Foreign Money Transmitter

Forester, Professional

Who it's for:
Industry:
Forester
Agency:
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Forester, Professional
,
New Jersey Forest Service
Phone:
(609) 292-2520
NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Forester, Professional

Forklift

Who it's for:
Industry:
Forklift
Agency:
Forklift
,
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Phone:
(212) 337-2372
Forklift

Franchise

Who it's for:
Industry:
Franchise
Agency:
Franchise
,
Federal Trade Commission
Phone:
Franchise

Freight - Rail Freight Tariff

Who it's for:
Industry:
Freight
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Freight - Rail Freight Tariff
,
Motor Vehicles Commission, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Phone:
(609) 777-4379
Department of Transportation
Freight - Rail Freight Tariff

Freight Forwarding

Who it's for:
Industry:
Freight Forwarding
Agency:
Freight Forwarding
,
Federal Maritime Administration
Phone:
Freight Forwarding

Frozen Desserts

Who it's for:
Industry:
Frozen Desserts
Agency:
NJ Department of Health
Frozen Desserts
,
Office of Consumer Environmental Health Services, Public Health Sanitation and Safety Program
Phone:
(609) 826-4941
NJ Department of Health
Frozen Desserts

Fruit & Vegetable Stand

Who it's for:
Industry:
Fruit Stand
Agency:
Local Department of Health
Fruit & Vegetable Stand
,
Contact Your Local Health Department
Phone:
Local Department of Health
Fruit & Vegetable Stand
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