§ 277.3127. Definitions.

The following words and phrases when used herein shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:

Fire protection system. "Fire protection system" shall mean a sprinkler, standpipe, hose system, or other special hazard system for fire protection purposes only, that is composed of an integrated system of underground and overhead piping connected to a potable water source. "Fire protection system" does not include the water service piping to a city water main, or piping used for potable water purposes, or piping used for heating or cooling purposes. Openings from potable water piping for fire protection systems must be made by persons properly licensed under Minnesota Statute 326.40. Persons properly licensed under Minnesota Statute 326.40 may also sell, design, install, modify or inspect a standpipe, hose system only.

Fire protection contractor. "Fire protection contractor" shall mean a person who contracts to sell, design, install, modify, alter, or inspect a fire protection system or its parts or related equipment.

Journeyman sprinkler fitter. "Journeyman sprinkler fitter" shall mean a person who is certified as competent to engage in the installing, connecting, altering, repairing, or adding to a fire protection system for and under the supervision of a fire protection contractor.

Apprentice sprinkler fitter. "Apprentice sprinkler fitter" shall mean a person other than a fire protection contractor or journeyman sprinkler fitter, who is regularly engaged in learning the trade under the direct supervision of a licensed fire protection contractor or journeyman sprinkler fitter and is registered with a state or federal approval agency. (82-Or-086, § 1, 5-14-82; Pet. No. 251179, § 139, 12-29-89; 94-Or-135, § 1, 9-30-94)