(1) Certificates for journey, residential, and trainee fitters must be renewed by January 1st of every odd-numbered year. A sprinkler fitter certificate holder will be provided a renewal form by the director to renew the certificate.
For trainees, the certificate will not be renewed if the trainee is not currently employed by a licensed contractor.
(2) Failure of any fitter certificate holder to renew his or her certificate by the expiration date will constitute a break in certification.
- (a) For residential and journey level fitters expired less than two consecutive calendar years, the certificate holder may reinstate by submitting a reinstatement application provided by the director, passing a certification exam, and pay all applicable fees.
- (b) For residential and journey level fitters expired two or more calendar years, the certificate holder must submit a new application with evidence of qualification, pass a certification exam, and pay all applicable fees.
- (c) For trainee level fitters expired for any period of time the certificate holder must complete the initial application form and pay the applicable fees.
- (d) Those who were qualified under the grandfathering process must complete the applicable initial application process meeting the current requirements.
- (3) The director will not renew a certificate if the certificate is in a revoked or suspended status.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.160 and 18.270 RCW. WSR 22-22-072, § 212-90-118, filed 10/31/22, effective 1/1/23.]