Washington Administrative Code
Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448)
Chapter 212-90 - Fire protection sprinkler fitting
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 212-90-018 - Certification requirements

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 212-90-018

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

Sprinkler fitter certifications - The following levels will apply to sprinkler fitter certifications issued by the director:

(1) Journey-level sprinkler fitter certification - Installs, dismantles, alters, maintains, repairs, and corrects all types of sprinkler, standpipe, hose, or other hazard systems for fire protection purposes that are an assembly of piping, conduit, tubing, or hose regardless of the material composition beginning at the connection to the primary water supply. Also includes sprinkler tank heater, air lines tanks, pumps, equipment, appurtenances and all other related components attached thereto inside.

(2) Residential-level sprinkler fitter certification - Limited to installation, maintenance, and repair of the fire protection sprinkler system of residential occupancies as defined by NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R. A residential level sprinkler fitter certification may also perform installation and repair of NFPA 13 fire protection sprinkler systems and components while under the direct supervision of a certified journey-level sprinkler fitter.

(3) Trainee-level sprinkler fitter certification - Limited to performing sprinkler fitter work under the direct supervision of a sprinkler fitter certified to perform the type of work the trainee-level sprinkler fitter is performing.

Chart 1: Sprinkler Fitter Certifications

Level of Certificate Holder - See Note (1)

Standard Defining Work That May Be Performed

NFPA 13D

NFPA 13R

NFPA 13

NFPA 24

NFPA 25

Journey-Level Sprinkler Fitter

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Residential-Level Sprinkler Fitter

Yes

Yes

Only if under the direct supervision of a journey-level sprinkler fitter

No

No

Trainee-Level Sprinkler Fitter

Only if under the direct supervision of a residential/journey-level sprinkler fitter

Only if under the direct supervision of a residential/journey-level sprinkler fitter

Only if under the direct supervision of a journey-level sprinkler fitter

No

No

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