h_sa_2017a_2017-04-05t14:19:49z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 04/05/2017

Location: LSB A

02:22 PM -- SB17-130



Representative Lawrence and Representative Covarrubias, co-prime bill sponsors, presented Senate Bill 17-130. The bill reduces the number of practical work experience hours required to become a registered sprinkler fitter with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control in the Department of Public Safety to a level similar to what is required for a journeyman plumber, from 8,000 hours to 6,800 hours.





02:33 PM



Representative Covarrubias and Representative Lawrence answered questions from the committee.



02:38 PM -- Steve Clapham, Colorado Professional Fire Fighters and Colorado State Fire Chiefs, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Clapham answered questions from the committee.



02:43 PM -- Phil Hayes, Rocky Mountain Pipe Trades, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Hayes answered questions from the committee.



02:54 PM -- Shad Lewis, Extreme Fire Protection, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Lewis answered questions from the committee.



02:58 PM -- Eric Gleason, National Fire Sprinkler Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Gleason answered questions from the committee.





03:03 PM



Representative Covarrubias and Representative Lawrence made concluding remarks about the bill. Committee members made comments about the bill.