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Sprinkler System Designers

Fire Sprinkler Design and Calculation Certification

The calculations, design, installation, maintenance, repair and testing for water based fire protection systems including; fire sprinkler systems, multi-purpose piping systems, standpipe systems, above-ground fire mains and fire pumps require a NICET Level III certification or a fire protection engineer license issued in accordance with Title 26 V.S.A. Chapter 20. 

Currently Adopted Codes

  • NFPA 13 - Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA 13D Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA15 Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA 22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances - Current Vermont Adopted Edition
  • NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems - Current Vermont Adopted Edition

Please Note: The Vermont Division of Fire Safety does not sell code books. Please contact National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to purchase the codes and standards. 

Sprinkler Designer Certification Application

List of All Certified Sprinkler Designers

Continuing Education

A current NICET level 3 or 4 or a current Vermont Fire Protection Engineers License is required to renew your Vermont certification

Contact

Division of Fire Safety; Licensing
45 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671
802-479-7564 (phone)
DPS.DFSLicensing@vermont.gov