ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 427A
Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
A Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer lays out, installs, maintains, modifies, inspects and tests fire protection systems, including water-based and speciality fire suppression systems in a variety of environments. Specifically, a Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer:
RED SEAL TRADECOMPULSORYCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Properly installed suppression systems stand ready when minutes and lives matter.
These installers lay out, fabricate, install, commission, inspect, maintain and test water-based and specialized fire-suppression systems, pumps and controls.
7200 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$91,920estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
commercial and residential constructionindustrial and warehouse facilitieshospitals, schools and institutionsfire-pump rooms and water-supply sitesservice, inspection and retrofit contractors
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway