Sprinkler Fitter

As a sprinkler fitter, you’ll install all types of fire protection systems, plus hangers and overhead piping, across all types of buildings and construction. Fire sprinklers go into high-rises, warehouses, shopping centres, schools and hotels. You can work in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial construction, refineries and shipyards.

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You have mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.

You're comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.

You have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Typical responsibilities

Read and interpret work specifications and fire codes
Read and interpret blueprints
Select, measure, cut and install piping
Connect piping systems
Install sprinkler heads and alarm systems
Weld pipes
Test systems for leaks
Service and repair sprinkler systems
Prepare cost estimates

Common skills you need for the trades

Math

Math is used across the skilled trades. You may work with decimals, fractions, measurements, conversions, area and volume to plan work, calculate materials, monitor operations and troubleshoot.

Reading

Strong reading skills help you work safely and effectively on the job. You’ll use them to understand instructions, equipment manuals, safety information, drawings and other technical information.

Science

Basic science principles help you understand how things work and how materials behave. Across the trades, this can include concepts like electricity, heat, force, pressure and the properties of different materials.

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