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California |
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TITLE 19, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS §920 et seq. |
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Enrolled in an approved Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship program for Apprentice Registration; or completed 7000 hours in an approved Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship program; 5-years experience; and written examination for Commercial Sprinkler Fitter Certification; or completed 3500 hours in an approved Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship program; 2-years experience; and written examination for Multi-Family Residential Sprinkler Fitter Certification. Complete 3-units (30 hours) of continuing education every 3-years. |
Colorado |
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COLO. STAT. §24-33.5-1206.7 |
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Enrolled in an approved Sprinkler Fitter apprenticeship program; examination |
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Connecticut |
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CONN. GEN. STAT. § 20-334A |
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Complete apprenticeship program and not less than 4 years of experience; examination |
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Idaho |
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IDAHO ADMIN. CODE RULE 18.01.49 |
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1000 hours per year for 3 years working as fitter; examination |
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Iowa |
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225 ILL.COMP. STAT. ANN. §320/10 |
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4 years of experience as an apprentice; examination |
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Louisiana |
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LA. ADMIN. CODE 55, §3015 et seq. |
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A minimum NICET Level III certificate in Special Hazards Suppression Systems, or a professional engineer currently registered with the Louisiana Board of Professional Engineers with a Mechanical Engineer endorsement; examination |
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Maine |
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MAINE REV. STAT. ANN. §3302 |
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4000 hours of experience; examination |
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Massachusetts |
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MASS. GEN. LAWS. ANN. 146 §84;
528 CODE OF MASS. REGS. 11.03 |
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8000 hours as apprenticeship or trainee and not less than 144 hours of study each year as apprentice or trainee; |
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Minnesota |
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MINN. STAT. ANN. §299M.03;
MINN. R. 7512.1700 |
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8000 hours of experience or complete a sprinkler fitter Program; examination |
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Montana |
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MONT. CODE ANN. §50-39-102 |
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Certification of completion of all the NICET work elements provided for under section ARM 24.144.502 or completion of NICET II, with the verification of completion sent to the licensing program at the above address directly from NICET; completion of a state approved apprenticeship program with the verification of completion sent to the licensing program directly from the approving bureau; completion of manufacturer training with the verification of completion sent to the licensing program at the above address directly from the manufacturer; or currently holds the equivalent of endorsement in another jurisdiction provided that the applicant meets or exceeds the qualifications for endorsement in Montana and verification of endorsement is sent to the licensing program at the above address directly from the other state, territory, or federal government; examination |
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Nevada |
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NEV. REV. STAT. §477.033, NAC 477.346 |
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Employed by a Nevada licensed fire protection company, and certified as having installer experience; examination |
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New Mexico |
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N.M. STAT. ANN. § 60-13-38 |
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Have 2 years of experience as pipefitter or complete course in trade offered by vocational education division; examination |
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Ohio |
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OHIO FIRE CODE §915 et seq. |
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Demonstrate recent work history or be enrolled in a "bonafide" sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program; pass a written examination |
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Rhode Island |
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R.I. GEN. LAWS § 28-27-4.2 |
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Complete 4 year apprenticeship program and/or have passed journeyman examination |
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Washington |
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REV. CODE OF WASH. ANN. 18.270.040 |
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8000 hours of experience; examination |
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West Virginia |
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W.V. STAT. ANN. §145.45; |
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Complete apprenticeship program; examination |
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Wisconsin |
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WIS. ADMIN. CODE §SPS 305.50 et seq. |
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Complete an approved apprenticeship program; examination |
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Texas |
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TITLE 28 TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §34.701 et seq. |
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Must be a registered professional engineer or have successfully completed NICET Level III and completed a written examination |