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Fire Sprinkler Installer / Inspector

Fire sprinkler installers design, fabricate, and install automatic fire suppression systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, while inspectors test and certify existing systems for code compliance. Florida's aggressive building code enforcement mandates fire suppression in a growing range of occupancies. The State Fire Marshal license is among the most rigorous specialty contractor credentials in Florida.

FL Median Salary
$54,000
Entry Salary
$32,000
Experienced
$80,000
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: FL Fire Protection System Contractor license (Contractor I/II/III/IV); NICET certification (voluntary but valued)
  • Florida license required: Yes (Florida State Fire Marshal's Office — Bureau of Fire Prevention Regulatory Licensing)

Career Path

  1. Helper
  2. Apprentice Fitter
  3. Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
  4. Licensed Contractor/Inspector
  5. Sprinkler Contractor (licensed)
  6. Business Owner

Top Florida Employers

API National Fire ProtectionUnited Fire ProtectionJohnson Controls/TycoWestern States Fire ProtectionLocal licensed fire sprinkler contractors

Related Programs

  • Fire Protection Technology AS
  • Plumbing Technology Certificate
  • Construction Technology AS
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