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

1. (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. (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. (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

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.160 and 18.270 RCW. WSR 22-22-072, § 212-90-018, filed 10/31/22, effective 1/1/23.]