Any apprenticeship program established for the purpose of providing education and training for persons seeking licensure for journeyman sprinkler fitter‘s work shall provide all such persons entering the program with education and training in fire protection sprinkler systems work.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 20-334c

  • Fire protection sprinkler systems work: means the layout, on-site fabrication, installation, alteration, maintenance, inspection, testing or repair of any automatic or manual sprinkler system designed for the protection of the interior or exterior of a building or structure from fire, or any piping or tubing and appurtenances and equipment pertaining to such system including overhead and underground water mains, fire hydrants and hydrant mains, standpipes and hose connections to sprinkler systems, sprinkler tank heaters excluding electrical wiring, air lines and thermal systems used in connection with sprinkler and alarm systems connected thereto, foam extinguishing systems or special hazard systems including water spray, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical systems, halon and other liquid or gas fire suppression systems, but does not include (A) any engineering design work connected with the layout of fire protection sprinkler systems, or (B) any work performed by employees of or contractors hired by a public water system, as defined in subsection (a) of §. See Connecticut General Statutes 20-330
  • Journeyman sprinkler fitter: means a specialized pipe fitter craftsman, experienced and skilled in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of fire protection sprinkler systems. See Connecticut General Statutes 20-330