The purpose of this program is to protect the people of the State of Vermont from the risk of injury or death from unapproved fire sprinkler system installations by the adoption and enforcement of nationally recognized safety codes and by the licensure, education and training of people doing fire sprinkler design and installation work. A certification of Fitness (TQP) is required for all individuals performing activities related to fire or life safety, based on the qualifications below.

FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGNER

Scope – The design, installation and testing of fire sprinkler systems, standpipes and fire pumps.

Qualification – Level III or higher certification for automatic sprinkler system layout from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) or a licensed fire protection engineer.

Continuing Education – Eight (8) hours of related instruction during the previous 3 years.

FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLER

Scope – The installation, maintenance and testing of fire sprinkler systems, standpipes and fire pumps.

Qualification – Passing the examination for, or completing, an approved sprinkler apprenticeship program or successful completion of the fire sprinkler examination http://www.clse.org/testing-vt.htm.

Continuing Education – Fifteen (15) hours of related instruction during the previous 3 years.

CURRENTLY ADOPTED CODES

NFPA 13 - Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems - 2002 Edition as Amended

NFPA 13D	Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes	2002 Edition
NFPA13R	Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height	2002 Edition
NFPA14	Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems	2003 Edition
NFPA15	Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection	2001 Edition
NFPA16	Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems	2003 Edition

NOTE: The Vermont Division of Fire Safety does not sell code books. Please contact NFPA to purchase the codes and standards.

CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

Fire Sprinkler Certification (TQP) Application - Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Contact Information for Continuing Education Providers

LICENSED INSTALLERS

Licensed Fire Sprinkler Designers (updated monthly)
Licensed Fire Sprinkler Installers (updated monthly)

INSPECTION FORMS

TQP Inspection Forms

Download in Adobe PDF Format (Use this form if you intend to print the form and complete it by hand.)
Download in Microsoft Word (Use this file if you intend to complete the form with MSWord and then print it.)

RELATED INFORMATION

Certification of Fitness (TQP) Program - Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat
Certification of Fitness (TQP) Application - Microsoft Word | Adobe Acrobat

Vermont Department of Public Safety | Division of Fire Safety | Telephone: 802.479.7561
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