Sprinkler fitting

Sprinkler fitting is a skilled trade that consists of assembling, installing, testing, repairing, inspecting, and certifying automatic fire suppression systems and their associated piping in commercial, industrial and residential buildings.

[1][2] Sprinkler systems installed by sprinkler fitters can include the underground supply as well as integrated overhead piping [ru] systems and standpipes.

The fire suppression piping may contain water, air (in a dry system), antifreeze, gas or chemicals as in a hood system, or a mixture producing fire retardant foam.

Sprinkler fitters work with a variety of pipe and tubing materials including several types of plastic, copper, steel, cast iron, and ductile iron.

[3] Many countries have standards or strict guidelines pertaining to the installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems.