2023 Renewal Applications Now Being Accepted!
A person other than an apprentice who is registered with the administrator and who installs fire sprinkler systems. Sprinkler Fitter does not include a person who performs maintenance and repair on Fire Suppression Systems as a part of being a direct employee or operator of the building. A Sprinkler Fitter does not include a person who performs work exclusively on cross-connection control devices or a person who performs work exclusively on an underground system. Sprinkler Fitter does not include a person performing work on their own home.
Sprinkler Fitters may only work under the employ of a registered Fire Suppression Systems Contractor or be self-employed and registered as a Fire Suppression System Contractor.
Important 2021 Code Adoption Information
Email contact: suppression@state.co.us
Sprinkler Fitter Rules (8 CCR 1507-11)
All Sprinkler Fitter Registrations are valid from 7/1 to 6/30 of the registration year. Renewals will not be accepted earlier than 6/1 for the current registration year.
According to 8 CCR 1507-11 5.3.3 all applications for registration shall have no longer than 30 days from the original submittal to correct deficiencies in their application including missing materials or fees. Applications older than 30 days with deficiencies will be considered vacated and applications and fees surrendered.
Fees for Registration
- New = $75.00
- Renewal (Prior to July 30th) = $50.00
- Renewal (After July 30th) = $75.00
- Registration Requirements
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The following documents are required in PDF format, please have them ready prior to applying.
New
- Legible copy of a valid (not expired) Drivers License or ID Card
- EXAM
- CSA (a.k.a ASCR2) Exam - must have been taken in October 2020 or later
- State Fitter
- UA STAR Fire Sprinkler Fitter Mastery Exam - must have been taken on February 20, 2023 or later.
- Denver will not be accepted as this exam does not meet our rule requirements.
- Evidence of 8000 hours of practical experience within the last 5 years or completion of an apprenticeship program
Renewal (Between June 1st - July 30th)
- Legible copy of a valid (not expired) Drivers License or ID Card
- 2.4 CEUs (24 hours) earned between 7/1 and 6/30 of the previous registration year
- EXAM
- CSA (a.k.a ASCR2) Exam - must have been taken in October 2020 or later
- State Fitter
- UA STAR Fire Sprinkler Fitter Mastery Exam - must have been taken on February 20, 2023 or later.
- Denver will not be accepted as this exam does not meet our rule requirements.
Renewal (After July 30th - Additional Fees Due)
- Legible copy of a valid (not expired) Drivers License or ID Card
- 2.4 CEUs (24 hours) earned between 7/1 and 6/30 of the previous registration year
- EXAM
- CSA (a.k.a ASCR2) Exam - must have been taken in October 2020 or later
- State Fitter
- UA STAR Fire Sprinkler Fitter Mastery Exam - must have been taken on February 20, 2023 or later.
- Denver will not be accepted as this exam does not meet our rule requirements.
Renewal (After August 29th - Out of Good Standing)
- Legible copy of a valid (not expired) Drivers License or ID Card
- 2.4 CEUs (24 hours) earned between 7/1 and 6/30 of the previous registration year
- EXAM
- CSA (a.k.a ASCR2) Exam - must have been taken in October 2020 or later
- State Fitter
- UA STAR Fire Sprinkler Fitter Mastery Exam - must have been taken on February 20, 2023 or later.
- Denver will not be accepted as this exam does not meet our rule requirements.
- Evidence of 8000 hours of practical experience within the last 5 years or completion of an apprenticeship program
- CEU (Continuing Education Units) Information
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Registrants must document at least 2.4 CEUs relevant to the field of fire suppression installation, testing, repair or inspection earned after 7/1 of the previous year, as indicated by the table below.
Participation as a student in a seminar related to Fire Suppression Systems conducted by a qualified organization. 0.1 per hour of attendance Fire code or building code overview classes. 0.4 hours max per course Attendance at NFPA and/or ICC code development hearings related to Fire Suppression Systems. 1.0 max Active service on a committee or board with a fire sprinkler association or organization. 0.5 per committee/board Completion of a college level course related to Fire Suppression Systems offered through a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. 1.0 per credit hour earned, 3.0 max Work experience as a registered Sprinkler Fitter during the registration period (must be documented through formal letter (see an example) from employer, contractor, project owner, project manager, or business manager for whom the project was performed) 0.1 CEU per 100 hours worked, 1.6 hours max
Last Updated: 9/8/2023