Section 260-RICR-30-15-2.16 - Fire Protection Master - Unlimited LicenseB. Shall have a Rhode Island Sprinklerfitter Journeyperson Class I license for one (1) year.C. An out of state Sprinklerfitter Contractor Master Class I license will allow the applicant to be tested for the Sprinklerfitter Contractor Master Class I Rhode Island license. A copy of the license shall be attached to the application. In the event a State does not have a Sprinklerfitter Contractor Master Class I license available a notarized resume showing six (6) years experience, one of which is as a contractor, must accompany the application.D. Shall have a regular place of business.E. All vehicles and places of business shall be identified by the displaying of Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training issued, license class, and number, under which business is conducted. Lettering must be a done at a minimum size of 3".F. Unlimited as to restriction on work.G. Shall have complete knowledge of the sprinklerfitting trade and be proficient in pipe layout, hanger location, blueprint reading and cutting and threading pipe. Must also be proficient in the testing and maintenance of systems, including alarm panels, flow testing, and related devices.H. Contractors shall have an understanding of workers compensation insurance laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 28, temporary disability insurance laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 28, state tax withholding laws and procedures under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 44-30 and federal tax withholding laws and procedures under 26 U.S.C. § 3123et seq. and the federal Davis Bacon Act under 40 U.S.C. § 3141et seq. and state prevailing wage laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Title 37. In addition, they shall have a working knowledge of state occupational safety and health laws under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 28-20 and federal OSHA laws under 29 U.S.C. § 651et seq. and the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4 (510-RICR- 00-00-4 ).I. Any properly licensed Rhode Island pipefitter or plumber installing one (1) sprinkler head over a domestic boiler shall be exempted from holding a sprinklerfitters license. The connection off the domestic water supply may be done by properly licensed Rhode Island Pipefitters and Plumbers.J. This person shall carry on his or her person at all times and shall affix his or her contractor's license number to any advertisement and/or contract he or she executes and/or bid he or she files with any consumer for his or her professional services and to any applicable permit required for the performance of those services.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.16
Amended effective 11/27/2018