State Fitter Exam

Exam Location

All Sprinkler Fitter written exams are held at:

Contact

Email contact: suppression@state.co.us

Exam sign-up/results contact: cdps_dfs_certification@state.co.us

Approved Exams

According to 8 CCR 1507-11 State Sprinkler Fitter applicants must pass a Division approved examination that encompasses the Division's currently adopted codes . In addition to test offered by the Division, the following examinations are approved for compliance with the examination requirement:

1. UA STAR Fire Sprinkler fitting Mastery Exam
2. CSA Sprinkler Commercial On-site Competent Person Exam (ASCR2)
3. City of Denver’s Fire Sprinkler Systems Installer Examination

• Both the UA STAR and Denver Exam do not encompass the most recent codes. DFPC is offering a one (1) year exemption for renewals only on Exam requirements. Renewal registrations for 2022 do not need to meet the rule requirements.
• The following will be accepted:
  • A valid (unexpired) CSA or UA STAR Exam.
  • Denver Exam's from 2021 or 2022
    • Per 8 CCR 1507-11 5.2.7 exams taken to comply with another jurisdiction's registration requirements may be accepted by the Division if the exam is taken within 1 year of the the application date

It will be your responsibility to ensure that, if you decide to take the UA STAR or Denver Exam, it encompasses the current codes and will be accepted.

State Fitter Exam Details

• 85 questions
• Passing score is 70% (you must answer 60 questions correctly)
• 2.5 hours long, please arrive 15-minutes prior to your scheduled exam for check-in.
  • Breaks will not be given during the duration of the test so please plan accordingly.
• Make sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you
• Cost of Exam is $30.00 and can be paid online after registration
  • Payments must be made in advance prior to testing.
  • Neither cash nor checks will be accepted the morning of the exam by the Proctor.
• The Exam is open book, please bring and use code books (printed versions of the code books will not be allowed) for any of the current codes adopted by State
  • 2019 NFPA 13
  • 2019 NFPA 13D
  • 2019 NFPA 13R
  • 2019 NFPA 14
  • 2019 NFPA 20
  • 2018 NFPA 22
  • 2019 NFPA 24
  • 2020 NFPA 25
  • 8 CCR 1507-11 (DFPC will provide this at the time of exam)
• Phones or other electronic devices will not be allowed in the room while the exam is being conducted.
• Exam dates can be located on the calendar below

Testing Locations

• Lakewood - 1697 Cole Blvd., Unit 200, Lakewood, CO 80401 [Google Maps] every first Friday and third Monday of the month.
• Windsor - To Be Determined
• Rifle - To Be Determined
• Cimarron Hills/Colorado Springs - To Be Determined

Sign Up For the State Fitter Exam - English

Request a Spanish State Fitter Exam - (Available by request only)    
We are currently registering candidates for the Spanish State Fitter Exam on:  
Date: 09 March, 2026 
Start Time: 9:30 am 
Please complete and submit the Request A Spanish State Fitter Exam form above to request registration. 

State offices are closed on Monday, February 16, 2026 in observance of Presidents' Day. No exams will be scheduled

Please disregard the address listed on the below calendar. All Sprinkler Fitter written tests will now be held at:

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