SHB 2472 — Ensuring that work on fire protection sprinkler systems is performed by licensed contractors and certified fitters.

What this bill does

Requires a contractor or fitter working on a fire protection sprinkler system to produce evidence of a license or certificate. Requires the state Director of Fire Protection to investigate violations of contractor licensing and certification requirements. Allows a local fire code official or the state Director of Fire Protection to issue a stop work order upon finding that a fire sprinkler system contractor or fitter is acting in violation of certain licensing and certification laws. Allows a local fire code official or the state Director of Fire Protection to require the removal and replacement of a system when warranted by public safety.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 10, 2026
  92 yea · 3 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 3, 2026
  45 yea · 3 nay · 1 not voting

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