Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
• 46. - Construction trades
• 46.05 - Plumbing and related water supply services

46.0502 - Pipefitting/pipefitter and sprinkler fitter

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to design, install, and test industrial and commercial piping systems and automatic fire and exposure protection systems. These programs include courses in water systems, steam systems, heating and cooling systems, lubricating systems, piping materials, installation tools operation and maintenance, valve installation and repair, technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • gas piping installation
  • gasfitter
  • pipefitter - fire protection mechanic specialty
  • pipefitter - heating system installer specialty
  • pipefitting
  • sprinkler and fire protection installer
  • sprinkler installation
  • sprinkler systems installer
  • steamfitter
  • steamfitter-pipefitter

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • fire protection engineering technician(15.9999)
  • heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technician(15.0501)
  • pipefitter - plumber specialty(46.0503)
  • pipefitter - refrigeration mechanic specialty(47.0201)
  • security system installation and maintenance(47.0110)