Choosing A Plumber

If you want to know whether someone has ever been disciplined by the board, please visit our Discipline and Public Actionspage. Registered unlicensed plumber— The registered unlicensed plumber is the starting position for aspiring plumbers. Registered unlicensed plumbers must register with us and work under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyworker or master plumber. After four years and at least 7,000 hours of practical work experience, an apprentice is eligible to take an exam for a journeyworker license.
The holder of this license may do all plumbing and piping work as so defined and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work. Master plumber— A licensed master plumber will have five or more years of practical work experience and knowledge of the Minnesota State Plumbing plumbers Code. He or she will have thousands of hours experience with water distribution systems, drain, waste and vent system installation, and fixture installation. A master plumber can bid on plumbing jobs, big and small, and may also design the plumbing systems that will be installed.

You can click on the name of the license, endorsement, or registration you are interested in to get more detailed information. Jobs like installing pipes to a new bathroom will cost more. Small repairs will have a shorter invoice and lower price.
On June 30, 2021 or the expiration of the proclamation, whichever is later, the normal rules for CEUs will again be effective. This means that up to half the CEUs can be completed through computer-based education courses. At least half of the CEUs must be from in-person courses. Courses that would normally be conducted in-person should resume to in-person on June 30, 2021 or the expiration of the proclamation, whichever is later. The CEU Committee notes that if the normal rules still present a hardship due to COVID-19 then a request for a waiver of administrative rules can be submitted.
The board issues trade licenses to plumbers, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal, hydronic and mechanical professionals, specialty licenses, contractor licenses, and medical gas piping installation certification. Anyone working in these disciplines in the state of Iowa is required to be licensed with the board. The board also investigates complaints filed against licensees and investigates complaints alleging someone is practicing one of these trades without a license.

For the 2023 renewal period, the rules remain in effect and at least half of the required CEUs must be completed via in-person courses. Late fees for an untimely renewal begin to incur on June 2, 2021. The United States has some of the safest drinking water in the world. According to the CDC, about 7.2 million Americans get sick every year from waterborne diseases. Minimize the risk of contracting a waterborne illness by hiring a reputable and licensed plumber.
The requirements for examination for this license shall be the completion of a registered one-year apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training. The requirements for examination for this license shall be one year as a registered apprentice equivalent experience and training. The requirements for examination for this license shall be two years as a journeyperson or equivalent experience and training.

When plumbing problems arise on your commercial or business property, calling a licensed plumber is the recommended course of action. A plumber with the proper training and experience has the ability to evaluate the situation and provide a fair and accurate assessment of what needs to be done. It’s better to hire a certified plumber rather than choosing a handyman or plumber without the correct credentials or experience, as a licensed plumber is experienced in their specific field.
All other out-of-state plumbers can present a comparable license from another state or show equivalent experience in the U.S. military for consideration. The following courses are offered for licensed plumbers on a month by month basis. You may hold both a Journeyman and a Master Plumber License at the same time. When you receive your Master License, it is automatically assigned an expiration date that matches the expiration date of your Journeyman License.

On July 1, 2021 licensees must reinstate a license that expired on June 30, 2020. Learn how to spot potential repair scams and other red flags that might lead to poor plumbing work. Journey level plumber is qualified to work in all phases of plumbing construction. You must be certified by the Washington State Plumber Certification Program to work in the plumbing trade in Washington.
A qualified and licensed pro will ensure the proper placement of water-source piping, waste-source piping, and gas-line piping, eliminating the chance of any going to the wrong place. An unlicensed plumber may lack the necessary training to deal with these all-important tasks. An unlicensed plumber may not have insurance of any kind, which could leave you vulnerable to some serious legal consequences.
Late fees for an untimely renewal begin to incur on April 1, 2021. On June 1, 2021 the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board convened and voted to adjust the 2020 renewal period again. This was necessary as some provisions of Governor Reynolds’ Proclamation of Disaster Emergency regarding the PMSB are still in place. The current proclamation is set to expire June 26, 2021.