Sprinkler System Installers install and repair fire protection sprinkler systems in a variety of buildings and settings. They work with piping, tubing, accessories and connections. Sprinkler System Installer is a designated trade under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.
They test sprinkler and fire protection systems for leaks with air or liquid pressure. They may also install exterior fire protection services, which require an understanding of system and installation drawings and specifications.
Sprinkler System Installers must be able to work with:
automatic, deluge or open sprinklers
foam, fog and carbon dioxide systems
wet or dry standpipes
inside hose pipe systems
private fire hydrant systems
fire pumps and related equipment.
As the industry evolves, sprinkler workers will need to stay on top of new products, applications and fire protection requirements. Integration of sprinkler systems with thermal storage systems is expected to be an increasing part of a sprinkler worker's job.
In some cases, installers may be required to work at a considerable height. Upgrades of existing systems can be complicated and often involve working closely with other trades. The demand for qualified Sprinkler System Installers has increased as building code requirements have mandated the use of more extensive sprinkler systems.
Inter-Provincial Examination Information All of the Inter-Provincial examinations have an assigned number of questions based on each National Occupational Analysis (NOA) blocks and tasks. Refer to the table for an assigned number of questions per exam, the assigned number of questions per block section and the assigned number of questions per task for this trade.
