We Build SPRINKLER FITTERS
Sprinkler Fitters install, maintain, and repair fire protection systems in buildings, ensuring they function correctly and meet safety codes. They specialize in placing and connecting sprinkler systems, conducting tests, and performing necessary upgrades to protect lives and property from fire hazards. Their work is essential for ensuring buildings are equipped to handle fire emergencies.
Length of Apprenticeship:
5 Years
Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Training Center (Local 281)
11900 S. Laramie Avenue
Alsip, IL 60803
Phone: 708-597-1800
What You’ll Do on the Jobsite:
- As a Sprinkler Fitter, you will install fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, ensuring that all components are correctly placed and connected.
- You will perform tests and inspections on newly installed and existing systems to verify that they meet fire safety codes and function properly in the event of a fire.
- You will maintain and repair existing systems, replacing faulty components, adjusting settings, and ensuring that systems are fully operational.
- You will retrofit older buildings with modern fire protection systems and upgrade existing systems to meet current safety standards and improve performance.
- You may specialize in installing emergency response systems, including standpipes, fire pumps, and other components that support fire department efforts during emergencies.
What You’ll Learn in the Apprenticeship Program:
- As a Sprinkler Fitter apprentice, you will learn the fundamentals of designing fire protection systems, including understanding technical drawings, codes, and specifications that ensure systems meet safety standards.
- You will gain practical experience in installing sprinkler systems, including cutting, threading, and fitting pipes, as well as positioning and securing sprinklers according to project plans.
- You will study hydraulic calculations to determine the water flow and pressure needed for effective sprinkler system operation, ensuring proper system performance in emergency situations.
- You will receive comprehensive training in safety protocols, fire codes, and industry regulations, emphasizing the importance of compliance to protect lives and property.
- You will develop skills in using specialized tools and equipment, such as pipe cutters, threading machines, and pressure testers, essential for accurate and efficient system installation.
A career as a Sprinkler Fitter offers strong job security and high demand, as fire protection is critical in both new construction and existing buildings. It provides a rewarding, hands-on profession with opportunities for specialization and advancement in a vital safety-focused trade.