Rhode Island Occupational Information Coordinating Committee 
1995

FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSTALLER/SERVICER (Apprentice, Journeyperson)
SOC 6179     DOT 709.384-010

Installs, services and tests fire extinguishers.

AGE:            No requirement

CITIZENSHIP:    No requirement

RESIDENCY:      No requirement

RECIPROCITY:    No  

EDUCATION AND   Apprentice permit:
   EXPERIENCE:    Work at least six months on fixed fire
                  extinguisher systems, or four months on         
                  portable fire extinguishers, under an employer
                  holding the appropriate certificate of
                  registration.                Journeyperson license:
                  Have one year of experience working with fire
                  extinguishers.
                Pass appropriate examination.

R.I. EXAM:      Written;  one for each class of extinguisher.

RENEWAL:        Annual

FEES:           Apprentice permit:           $ 5.00
                Examination:                 $10.00
                Journeyperson license, 
                 portable extinguishers:     $50.00
                Journeyperson license, 
                 fixed systems:              $50.00
                Hydrostatic testing license: $50.00
                Renewal:                     $50.00

LICENSING    Rhode Island State Fire Marshal 
    AGENCY:  Division of Fire Safety
             272 West Exchange Street
             Providence, RI  02903        (401) 277-2335
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