Fire protection jobs in California
3 verified openings in Lodi, Pleasanton. Every listing links to the employer's own posting, and each one was checked by hand on Nov 4, 2026.
California · 3 open
Open jobs in California
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Fire Alarm InspectorNew
Sciens Building Solutions · Pleasanton, CA
$35–$40/hr DOENICET IFire alarm inspectorPosted Nov 2, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Fire Alarm Systems Technician
Sciens Building Solutions · Pleasanton, CA
$45–$55/hr DOENICET IFire alarm technicianPosted Oct 15, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026 -
Fire Sprinkler Apprentice
Sciens Building Solutions · Lodi, CA
$22–$39/hrSprinkler apprenticePosted Aug 21, 2026Checked Nov 4, 2026
California pay data
What fire protection pays in California
| Occupation | CA median | US median | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security & fire alarm systems installers (SOC 49-2098) | $34.41/hr | $28.88/hr | +19% |
| Plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters (SOC 47-2152) | $35.01/hr | $30.67/hr | +14% |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 state estimates. BLS groups sprinkler fitters with plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Pay guides →
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Licensing, as of Nov 4, 2026
California C-16 fire protection license
In California, fire sprinkler installation sits under the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-16 Fire Protection classification.
What the C-16 covers
A C-16 contractor lays out, fabricates and installs all types of fire protection systems and their equipment, but not electrical alarm systems. [1]
State law (B&P Code 7026.12) says fire protection system installation, excluding electrical alarm systems, must be done by a contractor holding the fire protection classification. [2]
Under B&P Code 7057(c), a general building (B) contractor can't take a contract that includes C-16 work unless it holds the C-16 or subcontracts that work to a properly licensed specialty contractor. [2]
The full guide also covers:
- The C-16 trade exam
- What this means for job seekers
Read the California licensing guide
From official California sources, checked Nov 4, 2026. Sources are listed in the guide.
FAQ
Fire protection work in California
How many fire protection jobs are open in California?
3 verified openings right now: Fire Alarm Inspector at Sciens Building Solutions in Pleasanton; Fire Alarm Systems Technician at Sciens Building Solutions in Pleasanton; Fire Sprinkler Apprentice at Sciens Building Solutions in Lodi.
What do fire alarm technicians earn in California?
The BLS median for security and fire alarm systems installers in California is $34.41 an hour (May 2025), against $28.88 nationally.
What do sprinkler fitters earn in California?
BLS groups sprinkler fitters with plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters. That group's median in California is $35.01 an hour (May 2025), against $30.67 nationally.