WAC 212-90-018. Certification requirements

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 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