WHAT YOU DO
We all know fire can wipe out almost anything if we aren’t smart about the way we protect ourselves. That’s where Sprinkler Fitter come in. They are the people we lean on to make sure buildings of all shapes and sizes have the proper systems in place to stop a fire from growing and spreading.
As a Sprinkler Fitter, you are responsible for designing, assembling and installing water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical sprinkler systems. You’ll also spend a lot of time testing current fire protection systems for leaks and malfunctions, then finding a way to fix them. Many systems can be quite complicated and, as a Sprinkler Fitter, you will be the one standing guard to make sure the system can save buildings and even lives, if needed.
Program detailsWHAT YOU LEARN
- How to read and interpret drawings, specifications and fire codes
- How to select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe
- How to join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment
- How to install valves, alarms, controls and associated equipment
- How to test systems for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
- How to service and repair sprinkler systems
- How to prepare cost estimates for clients
WHO YOU WORK FOR
As a Sprinkler Fitter, you can work for factories, industrial plants, hospitals, schools or sprinkler system contractors. You could also run your own business.
Types of Workplaces
- Construction and Maintenance Industries
- Municipalities
- Self Employed
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll be investing in some water-proof gear and be on real job sites with a professional Sprinkler Fitter. Your sponsor will show you how to repair, alter or install automatic, deluge, or pre-action sprinklers. Your work will have serious impact on community safety as you work on systems for fire and first-aid hydrant systems.
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