Section 260-RICR-30-15-2.17 - Fire Protection Journeyperson - Unlimited LicenseA. Cannot be self-employed.B. Minimum of 10000 hours of on the job training with a minimum of 144 hours of trade related schooling per year, shall be a properly registered apprentice in a State of Rhode Island approved apprenticeship program. The apprentice must successfully complete the program and a copy of the certificate of completion must accompany the application. Two (2) years of schooling in an accredited institution recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Labor may be deducted from the apprentice program.C. An out of State Sprinklerfitter Journeyperson Class I license will allow the applicant to be tested for the Sprinklerfitter Journeyperson 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 Journeyperson Class I license available a notarized resume showing five (5) years experience as a Sprinklerfitter Journeyperson Class I shall accompany the application.D. Unlimited as to restriction on work.E. Shall have complete knowledge of the Sprinklerfitting trade as assessed by the Fire Protection Journeyperson examination.F. Shall be proficient in pipe layout, hanger location and cutting and threading of pipe. Must also be proficient in the testing and maintenance of systems, including alarm panels, flow testing, and related devices.G. Shall have knowledge of OSHA under 29 U.S.C. § 651et seq. and the International Code Council State Building Code (Mechanical Code) SBC- 4 (510-RICR- 00-00-4 ).H. 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.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-30-15-2.17
Amended effective 11/27/2018