Section 938 - Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice Registration(a) To be registered as an apprentice, an applicant shall meet the following requirements: (1) Be 16 years of age or older.(2) Complete an Apprentice/Trainee Registration Application (AES 1005A) accompanied by the fees prescribed in Section 925.1 of these regulations.(3) Provide proof of acceptance into a State of California or federally approved fire sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program.(4) Provide proof of employment with a licensed California Contractors State License Board C-16 contractor.(b) Upon approval of 1 through 4 above, an applicant will be issued an Apprentice Registration Card.(c) The apprentice shall work under the direct supervision of a Certified Fire Sprinkler Fitter at all times.(d) A person possessing an Apprentice Registration shall only perform installation of water-based fire protection systems for a properly licensed California CSLB C-16 Contractor.(e) A person registered as an apprentice shall perform tasks within the scope of this Chapter and meet any additional apprenticeship program standards for this occupation.(f) An original apprentice registration shall be valid from the date of issuance through June 30th. Thereafter, each apprentice registration shall be renewed annually and is valid from July 1st through June 30th.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 19, § 938
1. New section filed 3-24-2017; operative 7-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 12).
2. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-63-20 (2019 CA EO 63-20), dated May 7, 2020, which suspended certain certification deadlines applying to fire sprinkler fitters and apprentices, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: Authority cited: Section 13110, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 13110, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 3-24-2017; operative 7/1/2017 (Register 2017, No. 12).