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- Oregon sprinkler contractor certificate
- A business-level credential issued by the State Fire Marshal authorizing a company to contract for layout, installation, alteration, repair, and testing of automatic sprinkler systems.
- Responsible Managing Employee (RME)
- The individual holding a master fitter certificate who is designated by a sprinkler contractor to qualify the business certificate and supervise its installation work.
- Certificate nontransferability
- A contractor certificate belongs to the specific business entity and cannot be sold, loaned, or moved to another company; a new owner must obtain its own certificate.
- Contractor bond requirement
- A surety bond filed with the State Fire Marshal as a condition of contractor certification; the certificate lapses if the bond is cancelled or not renewed.
- Liability insurance condition
- General liability coverage must be maintained and documented for the contractor certificate to remain valid; a lapse can trigger suspension until proof is restored.
- Sprinkler permit issuance
- Authorization from the local AHJ, or the State Fire Marshal where no local program exists, required before installing or altering a sprinkler system.
- Plan review sequence
- Working plans and hydraulic calculations are submitted and approved by the AHJ before installation begins; field deviations from approved plans require re-approval.
- Contractor scope boundary
- The contractor holds contract authority and the business certificate; individual fitters perform the physical work but cannot contract independently for sprinkler projects.
- RME vacancy effect
- If the designated RME leaves or loses certification, the contractor certificate is suspended until a qualified replacement master fitter is designated and accepted.
- Unlicensed contracting penalty
- Contracting without a valid certificate, or using another person's certificate, is grounds for suspension, revocation, and civil penalties by the State Fire Marshal.
- Annual contractor renewal
- Contractor certificates renew on an annual cycle and require a currently certified RME plus valid bond and insurance on file at the time of renewal.
- Local AHJ authority
- The city or county fire authority that reviews plans, issues permits, inspects installations, and witnesses acceptance tests within its jurisdiction.
- Journeyman fitter certificate
- The Oregon credential allowing a fitter to install, alter, repair, and test sprinkler systems under supervision of a master fitter or licensed contractor.
- Master fitter certificate
- The advanced Oregon credential that authorizes supervising installation work and serving as the RME qualifying a fire sprinkler contractor certificate.
- Apprentice registration
- Apprentices must be enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program and work under direct supervision; only documented hours count toward journeyman eligibility.
- Experience hour verification
- Applicants document field hours through employer verification; the verified total must meet the minimum threshold for the certificate level sought before examination.
- State licensing examination
- A required written exam covering code, installation practice, and safety that an applicant must pass to receive a journeyman or master fitter certificate.
- Fitter continuing education
- Approved CE hours in code, installation, or safety topics must be completed each renewal cycle, with records retained for audit by the State Fire Marshal.
- NFPA 13 applicability
- The installation standard adopted through the Oregon Fire Code governing design, spacing, and acceptance testing of commercial sprinkler systems.
- NFPA 13R and 13D
- Residential sprinkler standards for multifamily up to four stories and for one- and two-family dwellings, respectively, adopted by reference in Oregon.
- Hydrostatic test
- A pressure test of piping at the pressure and duration specified by the installation standard, with results recorded and accepted by the AHJ.
- Fitter scope limit
- A journeyman may not contract for work, serve as RME, or supervise beyond the certified level; those acts fall to the master or contractor.
- Direct supervision definition
- The supervising certificate holder is on site and responsible for the work being performed, as required for apprentices and restricted-scope tasks.
- Certificate suspension grounds
- Working without certification, falsifying experience hours, or exceeding certified scope can result in suspension, revocation, and civil penalty.
- Permit file contents
- The AHJ permit record includes approved plans, calculations, inspection results, and hydrostatic test documentation for the installed system.
- Fitter renewal cycle
- Individual fitter certificates renew on a set cycle and require timely CE completion and fee payment; late renewal may require reinstatement.
- Working plans content
- Drawings showing pipe sizes, sprinkler locations, hanger details, and hydraulic calculations submitted for AHJ approval before installation starts.
- Acceptance test witnessing
- The AHJ observes or accepts hydrostatic and flow tests before the system is placed in service; the fitter performs the test and records results.
- Scope of alteration work
- Adding, relocating, or replacing sprinklers or piping requires a certificate holder and typically a new permit, even when the base system is unchanged.
- Supervision ratio rule
- Apprentices and journeymen work under a master fitter or contractor whose certification covers the task; the ratio and presence rules come from state regulation.
- Certificate display duty
- The contractor and fitter certificates must be available for inspection by the AHJ or State Fire Marshal on request at the job site or office.
- Fire Marshal enforcement
- The State Fire Marshal investigates complaints, inspects work, and imposes discipline including suspension, revocation, and civil penalties for violations.