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State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Alabama has both a Master Plumber/Gas Fitter and a Journeyman Plumber/Gas Fitter license. Reciprocity The board may establish reciprocal agreements with any other state licensing or certifying board which recognizes, as a minimum, the standards prescribed by the board, and may allow certified plumbers and gas fitters to receive a license in this state without taking examinations if such plumber or gas fitter is licensed in the reciprocating state. Contact State of Alabama Plumbers and Gasfitters Examining Board 11 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 104 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: Fax: 205.945.9915 Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Applicants for electrical journeyman and journeyman lineman need 8,000 hours of legally obtained experience in the trade subject to the National Electrical Code for electricians or National Electrical Safety Code for lineman. A notarized letter from a former employer or an Alaska based union attesting to experience is also required.

Reciprocity The state of Alaska has reciprocal agreements for Electrical Journeyman with the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah. Contact Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Labor Standards & Safety Division Mechanical Inspection Section 3301 Eagle Street, Suite 302 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: Fax: 907.269.4932 Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Arkansas has state licensing of Journeyman Electricians.

The premiere contractor school to help you pass your South Dakota State Contractor License Exam. We offer online trade testing, study materials and more. Electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, and sign contractor licenses. South Dakota state law, proof of workers compensation insurance is required unless you choose to sign the. Exam based on Rapid City Electrical Code Chapter 15.16.

Reciprocity Arkansas has Journeyman reciprocity agreements with the following states:. Alaska. Colorado. Minnesota. Montana.

Nebraska. New Hampshire. New Mexico. Oklahoma.

Oregon. South Dakota. Texas. Utah Arkansas also has a Master Reciprocal Agreement with Oregon.

Contact Telephone: 501-682-4500, or fax: 501-682-4535 Postal address: 10421 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Electronic mail. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Arkansas has state licensing of Journeyman and Master Plumbers. Reciprocity All applications for reciprocal licensing need to be made on a form provided by the State Committee of Plumbing Examiners (SCPE) who will then determine if reciprocity is approved. These forms must be completely filled, notarized and filed with the SCPE, together with a fee for reciprocal registration. Applicants are required to present satisfactory evidence of their qualifications. Contact Telephone: 501-682-4500, or fax: 501-682-4535 Postal address: 10421 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Electronic mail.

State Electrical Licensing Requirements California law requires that anyone performing work as electrician under a C-10 licensed contractor be certified according to standards established by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Reciprocity California has varying reciprocal agreements with Arizona, Nevada and Utah. For more information, see. Contact Department of Industrial Relations Attn: Electrician Certification Unit P.O. Box 420603 San Francisco, CA 94142 Phone: Fax: 510.286.3917 Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements The State Electrical Board licenses, registers, and regulates electricians, apprentices, and electrical contractors. The board does not regulate communication systems, elevators or passenger conveyors, bridge or highway projects, or data processing systems.

Reciprocity Colorado has electrical licensing reciprocity agreements with the following states:. Alaska.

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Arkansas. Idaho. Iowa.

Massachusetts. Minnesota.

Montana. Nebraska.

New Hampshire. New Mexico. North Dakota. Oklahoma.

South Dakota. Utah.

Wyoming Contact Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Professions and Occupations 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: Fax: 303.866.7693 Email: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements The maximum experience the board requires for an applicant to qualify to receive a journeyman plumber's license is four years (6,800 hours) of practical experience.

An applicant for a master plumber's license must furnish evidence of having obtained five full-time years (60 months/9,780 hours) of practical experience. Reciprocity Licensees from another state may be eligible for licensure by endorsement providing that the applicant possesses credential and qualifications that are substantially equivalent to requirements in Colorado for licensure by examination and you must provide verification Contact State Plumbing Board 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: Fax: 303.894.2310 Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements The Delaware Board of electrical Examiners issues licenses to apprentices, journeypersons, master electricians, master electricians special, limited electricians and limited electricians special. Master special and limited special licenses limit practice to certain specialties such as elevators or HVAC. The Board also licenses electrical inspection agencies. Reciprocity If you are currently licensed in another state you may apply for licensure by reciprocity. The requirements vary depending on whether any state where you hold a current license has licensure standards that are substantially similar to Delaware's standards.

If your current license is in a state where the standards are not substantially similar to Delaware's standards, you must provide proof of practice for a minimum of five years after licensure. For complete instructions, see. Contact Division of Professional Regulation Cannon Building, Suite 203 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, Delaware 19904 Telephone: Fax: 302.739.2711 Email. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements In Delaware, an individual may provide plumbing services without being licensed, if the individual is an apprentice, journeyman, mechanic or other person providing such services under the supervision of a master plumber who is the individual's employer or who is employed full time by the same business entity as the individual. Reciprocity Reciprocity will be provided for licensed plumbers of other states provided that the standards for licensure in that state are equivalent to Delaware.

Contact Division of Professional Regulation Cannon Building, Suite 203 861 Silver Lake Blvd. Dover, Delaware 19904 Telephone: Fax: 302.739.2711 Email. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Florida does not license journeyman electricians. The Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating electrical contractors. Certified state contractors can work statewide while registered state contractors can work regionally. Reciprocity Florida does not have reciprocity agreements for electrical licensing with any other state.

Contact Division of Professions Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL Phone: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Florida does not license journeyman plumbers or gasfitters. The Plumbing Contractors' Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating plumbing contractors. Certified state contractors can work statewide while registered state contractors can work regionally. Reciprocity Florida does not have reciprocity agreements for plumbers or gasfitters with any other state.

Contact Division of Professions Construction Industry Licensing Board 2601 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL Phone: 850.487.1395. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Illinois does not have a state electrical license. Check with the local municipality or county authorities that regulate building trades and issuance of building permits. The only state agency to regulate some electrical topics of interest would be the Illinois fire marshal. Reciprocity Electrical contractor and craft professional licensing reciprocity agreements may exist at the local level between municipalities/counties in Illinois. Contact local authorities in the jurisdiction where work is to be performed.

Contact Springfield Office Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal 1035 Adlai Stevenson Drive Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: Fax: 217.782.1062 Chicago Office Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal 100 W. Randolph St Suite 4-600 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: Fax: 312.814.3459. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Under the Illinois Plumbing License Law, the Department of Public Health licenses plumbing contractors, plumbers, plumber’s apprentices, irrigation contractors and retired plumbers. Reciprocity Illinois will consider reciprocity based on an existing license from other states or the city of Chicago. Please contact and verify with the Illinois Department of Public Health the details of obtaining licensure via reciprocity. Contact Illinois Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division, Illinois Plumbing Program 525 W. Jefferson St.; 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62761 Phone: Fax: 217.524.5868 Email. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Iowa provides a Residential Electrician, Residential Master, and licenses.

Those electricians who have taken a Board-approved proctored exam in recent years could be eligible for a Class A Journeyman license or a Class A Master license. Reciprocity Iowa has reciprocal journeyman and master electrician licensing agreement s with Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. The applicant must have passed a State-sponsored examination, held the qualifying license for one year and must meet Iowa licensure requirements in order for the license to qualify for reciprocation. Contact State Fire Marshal's Office Electrical Examining Board 215 E. 7th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Louisiana offers numerous types of licensing for commercial contractors conducting work in the state.

Reciprocity Reciprocity agreements between the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and other state's Licensing Boards allow a contractor to receive credit in Louisiana for approved classifications held with the reciprocal board without taking the Louisiana trade exam. Reciprocity also allows a company to be exempted from the 60-day waiting period for out-of-state contractors. Louisiana offers Contractor's License reciprocity with the following states:. Alabama. Arkansas. Georgia.

Kentucky. Mississippi. North Carolina. Ohio. South Carolina. Tennessee.

Texas. Utah. Virginia Contact Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors 2525 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Phone: E-mail: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Journeyman License: To qualify for the Louisiana Journeyman Plumber exam, you must verify at least five years or 8,000 hours of work experience installing, repairing or maintaining plumbing systems. Once you obtain your journeyman plumber license, you may apply to take the master plumber exam. Master Plumber License: An applicant must hold a current Louisiana Journeyman Plumber License or a current restricted Louisiana Master Plumber License or a Louisiana Professional Engineers License with five years of experience in plumbing. Reciprocity Louisiana does not have any reciprocity agreements with other states; however, if you have a valid plumbing license in another state, you can use it to qualify to take the journeyman plumber exam in Louisiana in lieu of the required vouchers.

Once you obtain your journeyman plumber license, you may apply to take the master plumber exam Contact State Plumbing Board of Louisiana 12497 Airline Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA. 70817 Phone: Fax: 225.756.3433 Website.

State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Maryland licenses and regulates plumbers and gasfitters through the State Board of Plumbing. As of October 1, 2000, the Board issues natural gas fitter licenses to qualified individuals who are non-plumbers. Both of these types of licenses are required for work throughout Maryland, except for Baltimore County and the areas served by the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) since these two jurisdictions issue their own licenses and have their own plumbing code. The State Plumbing Board also issues a certificate to qualified individuals, who are non-plumbers, to provide propane gas services throughout the State.

Reciprocity The State Plumbing Board may issue a reciprocal master or journeyman license to plumbers who are currently licensed in Baltimore County or WSSC. To qualify for reciprocation from WSSC or Baltimore County, you must hold both the plumbing and gas portion of the license. Maryland has a reciprocity agreement with Delaware. For the master plumbers and gasfitters license only you can apply online or call the State Board of Plumbing for an application. Individuals who hold a current journeyman or master gasfitter license from Baltimore City, Baltimore County or WSSC may obtain a like State Natural Gas Fitter's license. Contact Raquel Meyer Maryland Board of Plumbing 500 N. Calvert Street, Room 302 Baltimore, Maryland Phone: Email: Website.

State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Massachusetts offers a variety of license types for master and journeyman plumbers and gasfitters. Reciprocity Massachusetts will recognize another state’s license if the applicant meets the following requirements:. Submit a completed application and the appropriate fee to the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gasfitters with documentation to demonstrate that the out-of-state license has been active for at least three years immediately preceding the date of application and documentation from the issuing jurisdiction that the requirements for obtaining and maintaining the license are substantially equivalent to the requirements in Massachusetts. Submit a statement certified by the Keeper of Records of the issuing jurisdiction that the license is current, in good standing and that there is no pending disciplinary action relating to the license. Contact Division of Professional Licensure 1000 Washington St, Suite 710 Boston, MA 02118 Phone: Fax: 617.727.6095 Email. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Michigan has licensing for electricians. In order to perform electrical wiring in Michigan, a person must be a licensed electrician or a registered electrical apprentice.

Licensing is managed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs’ Bureau of Construction Codes. Reciprocity Michigan does have any reciprocal agreements with any other states for electricians. Electrical licenses are only granted to applicants after passing an electrical examination and payment of the licensing fee. Contact Bureau of Construction Codes, Electrical Division PO Box 30254 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: Email: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Michigan licenses journeyman and master plumbers and gasfitters, as well as contractors.

Licensing is managed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs’ Bureau of Construction Codes. Reciprocity A person who is licensed as a journey or master plumber in another state or country may qualify for examination upon determination by the Bureau of Construction Codes that the license was obtained by the person through equivalent requirements as those of Michigan. Contact Bureau of Construction Codes, Plumbing Division PO Box 30254 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Minnesota licenses apprentice, journeyman and master electricians, as well as electrical contractors through the Department of Labor and Industry. Reciprocity Applicants may obtain a Minnesota journeyman electrician license without examination if they obtained their journeyman electrician license by examination in any of the following states:.

Alaska. Arkansas. Colorado.

Iowa. Montana. Nebraska. North Dakota.

South Dakota. Wyoming. Contact Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry 443 Lafayette Road N. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Minnesota licenses apprentice, journeyman and master plumbers, as well as plumbing contractors through the Department of Labor and Industry. Reciprocity Plumbers licensed in North Dakota or South Dakota who wish to become licensed in Minnesota by reciprocal agreement must contact their state plumbing board to receive a Certificate of State Endorsement. Contact Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Department 443 Lafayette Road N.

Paul, MN 55155 Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Mississippi licenses electrical contractors but does not require licensing of journeyman electricians. Check with the local county or municipal authorities for specific licensing requirements of craft professionals. Reciprocity Mississippi has entered into reciprocal agreements with the following licensing boards:. Alabama General Contractors Board.

Alabama Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors. Alabama Electrical Board. Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors – Electrical excluded unless exam taken in Louisiana. North Carolina Electrical Contractors Board. South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board – Master electrician exams only.

Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractors Contact Mississippi Board of Contractors 2679 Crane Ridge Dr., Suite C Jackson, MS 39216 Phone: Email: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Mississippi licenses plumbing contractors but does not require licensing of journeyman plumbers. Check with the local county or municipal authorities for specific licensing requirements of craft professionals. Reciprocity Mississippi has entered into reciprocal agreements with the following licensing boards:. Alabama Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors.

Alabama Electrical Board. Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board. Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors. North Carolina Electrical Contractors Board. South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board. Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractors Contact Mississippi Board of Contractors 2679 Crane Ridge Dr., Suite C Jackson, MS 39216 Phone: Email: Website.

State Electrical Licensing Requirements Missouri does not require electricians or contractors to be licensed on the state level, but some local governments require certain educational requirements or a certification of work to be done by a journeyman electrician. An electrician or electrical contractor working in Missouri must check with the county government in the area in which they are working to find out the local requirements. Reciprocity Missouri does not have any state-wide reciprocal agreements for electricians. Contact Missouri Division of Professional Registration 3605 Missouri Boulevard P.O. Box 1335 Jefferson City, MO Phone: Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Montana offers state licensing of residential, journeyman, master and electrical contractors.

For details on each licensing type, please visit. Reciprocity Montana reciprocates residential and journeyman licenses with the following states:. Alaska. Arkansas. Colorado.

Indiana. Minnesota. Nebraska. New Hampshire. Oklahoma.

Oregon. North Dakota. South Dakota. Texas. Utah. Wyoming Montana does not have master electrician licensing reciprocity. The only way to obtain a master license is via examination.

Contact Montana State Electrical Board 301 South Park, 4th Floor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT Fax: 406.841.2305 E-mail: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Montana licenses journeyman and master plumbers. To qualify to sit for the examination for a journeyman license, you must have five years of experience in plumbing or completion of an approved apprenticeship program.

To qualify to sit for the examination for a master license, you must have four years of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber with three of those years either working for a master plumber or in a supervisory capacity. Complete licensure requirements can be found by reviewing the Statutes and Rules under the Regulations Tab on the.

Reciprocity Montana reciprocates journeyman licenses with the following states:. Oregon. Idaho. North Dakota. South Dakota. Montana does not have master electrician licensing reciprocity. The only way to obtain a master license is via examination.

Contact Board of Plumbers 301 South Park, 4th Floor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT Fax: 406.841.2305 E-mail: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Nebraska licenses journeyman and master electricians. For details, use the link to visit the.

Reciprocity The Nebraska State Electrical Board has reciprocal licensing agreements for journeyman electricians the following states: (The applicant must have passed a state examination in order for the license to reciprocate to another state.). Alaska. Colorado.

Minnesota. New Hampshire. North Dakota. South Dakota. Washington. Arkansas. Indiana.

Montana. New Mexico. Oklahoma. Utah. Wyoming. The Nebraska State Electrical Division reciprocates with these states for electrical contractor licenses.

All other states are for journeyman licensing ONLY. Contact 521 South 14th Street, Suite 400 PO Box 95066 Lincoln, NE Phone: Fax: 402.471.4297 Website.

State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Plumbers are not currently regulated by the state of Nebraska. However, contractors need to register to do business in Nebraska. A contractor is any person who engages in the business of construction and includes subcontractors, general contractors, and any other person arranging for the performance of work on real property. Reciprocity Licensing reciprocity is at the discretion of each local municipal or county authority. Local municipalities of Nebraska have adopted the International Plumbing Code established by the International Code Council.

Contact the appropriate authorities where work is to be performed. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Nevada does not license electricians, but electrical contractors need to be licensed by the State Contractors Board. Contact the local authorities where work is to be performed for local licensing requirements. Reciprocity Nevada has reciprocity agreements with the following states for trade examinations only:. Arizona.

California. Utah All other information and application requirements must be completed. Contact Northern Nevada 9670 Gateway Drive, Ste 100 Reno, NV 89521 Phone: Fax: 775.688.1271 Website: Southern Nevada 2310 Corporate Circle, Ste 200 Henderson, NV 89074 Phone: 702.486-1100 Fax: 702.486.1190. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Nevada does not license plumbers or gasfitters, but contractors need to be licensed by the State Contractors Board. Contact the local authorities where work is to be performed for local licensing requirements. Reciprocity Nevada has reciprocity agreements with the following states for trade examinations only:.

Arizona. California. Utah All other information and application requirements must be completed. Contact Northern Nevada 9670 Gateway Drive, Ste 100 Reno, NV 89521 Phone: Fax: 775.688.1271 Website: Southern Nevada 2310 Corporate Circle, Ste 200 Henderson, NV 89074 Phone: 702.486.1100 Fax: 702.486.1190. State Electrical Licensing Requirements New Hampshire licenses master, journeyman and high/medium voltage electricians. The Electricians' Board registers apprentice electricians and high/medium voltage trainees. Reciprocity New Hampshire has journeyman license reciprocity with the following states:.

Alaska. Arkansas. Colorado. Indiana. Maine. Massachusetts.

North Dakota. Utah.

Vermont. Wyoming.Reciprocity with these states must include a certified statement for master or journey electricians. Contact New Hampshire Electricians' Board 121 South Fruit Street Concord, NH 03301 Phone: Fax: 603.271.7928 Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements New York State does not license journeyman electricians. For New York electrician licensing information, visit There is a limited master electrician waiver of local jurisdiction for individuals licensed prior to 1993. For more information, visit Reciprocity New York does not have state reciprocity. Check with local authorities where work is to be performed for reciprocity agreements or exam waivers.

Contact NY Department of State Division of Licensing Services P.O. Box 22001 Albany, NY Phone:, Licensing Information: Fax: 518.473.6648. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements New York plumbing license requirements are set locally and not by the state. To get your plumbing license in New York, contact the town, city and/or county where you would like to work as a plumber to find out the requirements. Reciprocity New York does not have state reciprocity.

Check with local authorities where work is to be performed for reciprocity agreements or exam waivers. Contact NY Department of State Division of Licensing Services P.O. Box 22001 Albany, NY Phone:, Licensing Information: Fax: 518.473.6648. State Electrical Licensing Requirements North Carolina only licenses electrical contractors and offers 10 categories of licensing. North Carolina does not require the licensing of journeyman electricians.

Reciprocity North Carolina has reciprocity agreements with the following states:. Alabama. Florida.

Georgia. Louisiana. Mississippi. Ohio. South Carolina. Texas. Virginia.

West Virginia Contact NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors PO Box 18727 Raleigh, NC Phone:, Licensing Department: Fax: 800.691.8399 Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements North Dakota licenses and regulates all electrical contractors and electrical craft professionals.

Reciprocity North Dakota is part of a Multi-State Reciprocal Licensing Group. The reciprocal licensing agreement applies to master and journeyman electricians as follows: Master/Journey License:. Minnesota. South Dakota Journeyman License:. Alaska. Colorado. Idaho.

Maine. Montana. Nebraska. New Hampshire.

Utah. Wyoming Contact 1929 N. Washington Street, Suite A-1 Bismarck, ND Phone: Fax: 701.328.9524 Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Any person performing plumbing in North Dakota must be licensed with the North Dakota State Plumbing Board, including apprentices, journeyman and master plumbers. Reciprocity North Dakota has reciprocity agreements with the following states:.

Minnesota. Montana. South Dakota. Additional reciprocity may exist depending on individual state requirements. Contact North Dakota State Plumbing Board 1110 College Drive Suite 210 Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone: Fax: 701.328.9979 Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Ohio does not license journeyman electricians, but it does require a mandatory state electrical license for contractors in commercial work. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board administers a test for electrical contractors.

Some local jurisdictions may offer a journeyman license or registration. No localities may subsequently require any restriction other than registration from practicing electrical contracting in that locality. Reciprocity Ohio has varying degrees of reciprocal agreements with the following states:. Kentucky. Louisiana. North Carolina.

South Carolina. Tennessee. West Virginia Contact Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance and Labor Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) 6606 Tussing Road P.O. Box 4009 Reynoldsburg, OH Phone.

State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Ohio does not license journeyman plumbers, but it does require a mandatory state plumbing license for contractors in commercial work. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board administers a test for plumbing contractors. Some local jurisdictions may offer a journeyman license or registration. No localities may subsequently require any restriction other than registration from practicing plumbing contracting in that locality. Reciprocity Ohio has varying degrees of reciprocal agreements with the following states:.

Kentucky. Louisiana. North Carolina. South Carolina.

Tennessee. West Virginia Contact Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Industrial Compliance and Labor Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board 6606 Tussing Road P.O. Box 4009 Reynoldsburg, OH Phone.

State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements In Oregon, a journeyman plumber may perform all plumbing installations, alterations or remodels. A journeyman plumber has completed an approved apprenticeship training program or equivalent training/experience and has passed the State Plumbing Board plumbing license examination. Reciprocity Oregon has plumbing/gasfitter reciprocity agreements with the following states:. Idaho. Montana Contact BCD-Plumbing PO BOX 14470 DCBS - Building Codes Division Salem, OR 97309 Phone: Email. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Pennsylvania does not have state-wide licensing requirements for electrical craft professionals or contractors. Licensing requirements are a function of local county or municipal government.

Some of Pennsylvania’s municipalities have established local licensure or certification requirements for contractors or construction trades people. Typically, these requirements pertain to home improvement contractors, electrical contractors and plumbing contractors. Since Pennsylvania has no jurisdiction in this matter, the Department maintains no records concerning municipalities that have established licensure or certification requirements. This information can only be obtained by contacting the municipality where construction work will occur. Reciprocity Contact. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Rhode Island requires the licensing of contractors and craft professionals who perform any type of electrical work in the state. Rhode Island hosts a number of electrical license types including contractor, journeyman and sign electrician.

For details on test type, dates/times, application form, etc. Please visit the.

Reciprocity Rhode Island does not offer direct reciprocity for out-of-state electrical licenses. For a full listing of all state license types and associated reciprocity, please visit this webpage: Contact Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Professional Regulations Center General Complex 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: Fax 401.462.8528. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Rhode Island requires the licensing of contractors and craft professionals who perform any type of plumbing or irrigation work in the state.

Reciprocity Rhode Island does not offer direct reciprocity for out of state plumbing licenses. For a full listing of all state license types and associated reciprocity, please visit this webpage: Contact Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Professional Regulations Center General Complex 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 Phone: Fax 401.462.8528.

State Electrical Licensing Requirements South Carolina regulates the licensing of electrical contractors, but there is no state-required licensing of journeyman electricians. Craft licensing is at the discretion of local units of municipal or county government. The Municipal Association of South Carolina (a non-government entity) offers information on local licensing and trade exams. Reciprocity South Carolina offers reciprocity for contractor licenses only and with certain states and local governments, including the following:.

Alabama. Georgia. Louisiana. Mississippi. North Carolina.

Reading, Pennsylvania (city only). Tennessee. Texas. Utah Contact local authorities where work is to be performed for reciprocity details, if any. Contact South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation P.O. Box 11329 Columbia, S.C. 29211 Phone: Website.

State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements South Carolina regulates the licensing of plumbing contractors, but there is no state-required licensing of journeyman plumbers. Craft licensing is at the discretion of local units of municipal or county government. The Municipal Association of South Carolina (a non-government entity) offers information on local licensing and trade exams. Reciprocity South Carolina offers reciprocity for contractor licenses only and with certain states and local governments, including the following:. Alabama.

Georgia. Louisiana. Mississippi. North Carolina. Reading, Pennsylvania (city only). Tennessee. Texas.

Utah Contact local authorities where work is to be performed for reciprocity details, if any. Contact State Contractor Licensing Only: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation P.O. Box 11329 Columbia, S.C. 29211 Phone: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements The South Dakota Electrical Commission regulates and authorizes a variety of electrical license types.

Reciprocity South Dakota has reciprocity agreements with the following states:. Journeyman Only:.

Alaska. Arkansas. Colorado. Idaho. Montana. New Hampshire.

New Mexico. Oklahoma. Texas.

Utah. Journeyman and Electrical Contractor:.

Iowa. Minnesota. Nebraska. North Dakota.

Wyoming Contact South Dakota Electrical Commission Department of Labor & Regulation 308 S. Pierre Street Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: 800.233.7765 or 605.773.3573 Fax: 605.773.6213 Executive Director: John J. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements South Dakota regulates and licenses plumbing contractors, journeyman and apprentices. Reciprocity You may be registered as a plumber in South Dakota without taking an examination if:.

You pay the required fee. You hold a license from another state that the Commission determines is equivalent to a South Dakota license. Contact the Commission at 605.773.3429 for more information.

Contact South Dakota Plumbing Commission 308 S. Pierre Street c/o 1320 E. Sioux Avenue Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: 605.773.3429 Fax: 605.773.5405 Secretary: Nina Ripley email Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Tennessee has Limited Licensed Electricians and contractor licensing.

For more information, visit the. Reciprocity Tennessee has reciprocal agreements for trade examination waiver only with the following states:. Alabama. Arkansas. Georgia. Louisiana.

Mississippi. North Carolina.

Ohio. South Carolina Electricians cannot operate in Tennessee with another state's license.

Tennessee also accepts the NASCLA National Commercial exam. Contractors with licenses from the above states must still take the Tennessee Business and Law exam and complete all application requirements prior to being licensed in Tennessee. Contact 500 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN Phone. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Tennessee has Limited License Plumbers and contractor licensing. For more information, visit the.

Reciprocity Tennessee has reciprocal agreements for trade examination waiver only with the following states:. Arkansas. Georgia (commercial). Louisiana. Mississippi.

North Carolina (residential and commercial only). Ohio (electrical and mechanical). South Carolina Plumbers cannot operate in Tennessee with another state's license. The other state's trade exam scores are accepted if the plumber is currently licensed as a contractor by a contractor's board. Contact 500 James Robertson Pkwy Nashville, TN Phone.

State Electrical Licensing Requirements Texas regulates and licenses both electrical contractors and electrical craft professionals at the journeyman and master electrician level. While local municipalities and counties may require a license and/or fee to perform work, they cannot require an examination in addition to the state electrician examination. Reciprocity Texas offers reciprocity for master electricians with Louisiana (state contractor’s license) and North Carolina (master electrician or unlimited electrical contractor). Reciprocity exists for journeyman electricians with the following states:. Arkansas. Idaho. Montana.

Nebraska. New Mexico. Oklahoma. South Dakota. Wyoming Contact Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation P.O. Box 12157 Phone: Fax: 512.463.9468 Email: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements Texas regulates and licenses plumbers and gasfitters.

Reciprocity The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners considers reciprocity on an individual basis. If licensed in another state, the applicant must submit a letter on official letterhead from that state’s licensing authority stating that the individual has a valid journeyman or master plumber license. The letter must also include the length of time the license has been held, whether or not the license is renewable and whether or not the person has any complaints or disciplinary actions against them in that jurisdiction. Contact Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners P.O. Box 4200 Austin, Texas Phone: Fax: 512.450.0637 Website.

State Electrical Licensing Requirements The Virginia Board for Contractors regulates individual craft professionals who engage in electrical work. The term 'certified' is used, but state certification of electricians is mandatory. Reciprocity Virginia has various degrees of reciprocity with the following states:. Alabama – Reciprocal agreement for contractor licenses and master electrician examinations. Kentucky – Reciprocal agreement for journey and master electrician licenses. Louisiana – Reciprocal agreement for journeyman and master electricians. North Carolina – Reciprocal agreement for various levels of electricians, including master and journeyman electricians, as well as contractor business licenses.

West Virginia – Reciprocal agreement for master electrician license examinations. Contact Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation 9960 Mayland Drive, Fourth Floor Richmond, VA Email: Website. State Plumbing/Gasfitters Requirements The Virginia Board for Contractors regulates individual craft professionals who engage in plumbing work. The term 'certified' is used, but state certification of plumbers is mandatory. Reciprocity Virginia has a reciprocal agreement with the Washington Suburban Sanity Commission for the examination of journeyman and master plumbers and gasfitters.

Contact Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation 9960 Mayland Drive, Fourth Floor Richmond, VA Email: Website. State Electrical Licensing Requirements Wyoming licenses various types of electricians, including: journeyman, master and apprentice electricians. Reciprocity Wyoming has reciprocity agreements for journeyman electricians with the following states:. Alaska. Arkansas. Colorado.

Idaho. Maine. Minnesota.

Montana. Nebraska. New Hampshire.

New Mexico. North Dakota. Oklahoma. Oregon. South Dakota. Texas. Utah Wyoming reciprocates master electrician licensing in the following states:.

Idaho. South Dakota. Utah Contact Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety 320 West 25th St. 3rd Floor Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: Fax: 307.777.7119 Email.

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Clogged drains. Flooded basements. Busted pipes. All potential disasters, reminding us why plumbers play such an important role in our lives. When you call the plumber to plead for them to fix what’s broken, their appointment books are overflowing. Because hey, guess what?

There’s a significant shortage of skilled and qualified plumber in the United States. The lack of plumbers, combined with the aging workforce, is only going to create a giant spike in employment opportunities. Good plumbers are in high demand. Meaning now is the perfect time to think about becoming a plumber! You don’t honestly know anything about what plumbers do?

Read on to find out what it takes to get the skills necessary to become a plumber. Only you can prevent backed up pipes! WHAT EXACTLY DO PLUMBERS DO? Plumbing is considered one of the most underrated professions.

The reality is, they are heroes when it comes to installing and repairing our appliances and fixtures that keep water flowing smoothly. Depending on the job at hand determines what the plumber's responsibility is, from being brought into to design piping for new construction, to unclogging horribly stopped up drains in existing buildings. Here's what you'll need to be able to do:. Plumbers need to be able to read blueprints and follow the state and local building codes. You can inspect, determine, and troubleshoot existing or potential plumbing problems.

You need to know and understand every type of piping system, what kind of piping is required, and how to connect them, for a variety of buildings and properties. You should also know how to perform basic carpentry, as well as how to attach and weld fillings.

HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER To:. You must be a minimum age of 18. You must have either a High School Diploma or GED.

You will have to pass a basic math test. You will have to have a clean drug test. You will need some working knowledge of computers.

Receive training at either a trade school or community college program. Complete an apprenticeship program which takes 4-5 years to complete and will not only give you on the job experience but will expose you to more plumbing coursework.

Get that plumbing license in whichever capacity your state requires. Apprenticeship, Journeyman, and Master Plumbers: Understanding the Difference.

Apprenticeship As a plumber apprentice, you’ll study under a journeyman or master plumber, both through on the job experience as well as through traditional coursework. Most apprenticeship programs are an average of 2,000 on-the-job hours. You’ll also have 246 classroom hours.

Apprenticeships take 2-6 years to complete. The most common way to enter an apprenticeship is through a plumbers union. Another way is studying under a licensed plumber. A great resource to find out about local apprenticeships is through the.

Journeyman. A journeyman plumber has completed the required apprenticeship and can practice the trade on his or her own. A licensing exam must be passed to become a journeyman plumber. The licensing exam tests the knowledge and skills you’ll have learned throughout the apprenticeship. There are continuing education requirements and licensing exam renewals required.

Some states expect this yearly, while others may only require renewal every three to five years. Master Plumber. To become a master plumber, you must first work for two consistent years as a Journeyman.

You must also take an exam and pass both the written and practical portions of it. Once you’ve passed and are a master plumber, you can work supervisory roles. You are also qualified to plan and design entire plumbing systems in addition to your previous skills.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO The most popular program for aspiring plumbers is an apprenticeship. However, many also choose either a certificate or associate’s degree program to begin their plumbing training.

There are no wrong answers because all programs lead to an apprenticeship. Type of Program Cost for Education Course length Online $800-$1000 Self-paced Certificate program $1250-$3000 1 year + apprenticeship Associate’s degree $3000-$23000 2 years + apprenticeship Apprenticeship $0-$1000 4-5 years Additional costs for training Most plumbing training programs will include things such as coursework and on-the-job training. But, above and beyond what’s included you should expect other costs like books, tools, and uniforms which can range between a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Depending on which program you choose, you may have to think about living expenses, as well. FINANCIAL AID FOR PLUMBERS Going to school can be expensive. But, don’t let the cost keep you from pursuing your plumbing education.

There are plenty of available monies to be found for most trades, plumbing being no exception. The first thing you MUST do when applying for financial aid is to fill out the The FAFSA is the most important step to take when you’re looking for scholarship and grant money.

Once that is filled out, you will be eligible for other financial aid opportunities, alongside whatever the Pell Grant allows you. Scholarships specific to plumbing.: Scholarships through the World Plumbing Council include $10,000 to cover the cost of education and possible living expenses to the candidate. There are two scholarship opportunities available. One is for applicants in developing countries and one for developed countries such as the US and Canada.: Many chapters of the ASPE offer scholarships for plumbing applicants. The full list of scholarships and locations are available on the ASPE site. Students entering plumbing or HVAC are eligible for the PHCC Educational Foundation scholarships.

These scholarships are to help offset apprenticeship costs, which can add up. Deadline is May 1 of each year.: This scholarship is available to qualified people living in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the Cayman Islands. Through the Nexstar Legacy Foundation, there are three different scholarships available for those entering trades such as plumbing.

There is the Technician Service Provider Scholarship, an apprenticeship scholarship, and a Troops to Trade scholarship. SALARY OF A PLUMBER The median annual salary for plumbers is $51,450. The highest 10% can earn six figures, while those just starting out as plumbers will probably make more along the lines of $30,430. Apprentices bring home between 30%-50% of what fully trained plumbers earn.

The more they learn, the more they’ll earn. It is not uncommon for master plumbers to make over $90K. States with the Highest Paying Median (average) Salaries State Salary $76,750 $75,530 Oregon $73,960 District of Columbia $71,120 $71,030 Industries With The Highest Average Salaries Industry Salary Metal Ore Mining $80,670 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution $74,690 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $74,190 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $73,520 Spectator Sports $71,960. SHORTAGES EQUAL JOBS AVAILABLE Here’s a little fact: For every three skilled trade workers leaving their industry, there is only one skilled trade worker entering it. This fact holds true for the plumbing industry, as well.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the employment outlook for skilled plumbers is expected to grow 16 percent through 2026. The average job employment outlook is around 5%-7% which means plumbing is growing much faster than average.

Even though the employment growth is excellent, employers are still reporting difficulty in finding skilled plumbers to fill the growing void being created by those who are retiring. New building construction, along with stricter regulations on industry standards for economic efficiency plumbing are both reasons for the spike in job openings. Industries With The Highest Level Of Employment Opportunities Industry Percentage of employment Average Salary Building Equipment Contractor 15.09% $56,380 Nonresidential Buildings Construction 1.94% $58,580 Utility System Construction 2.98% $52,260 Local Gov’t (OEC Designation).21% $54,890 Employment Services.16% $48,110 States with the Highest Level Of Employment Opportunities States Employment Average Salary 43,040 $58,720 40,530 $46,100 New York 28,320 $76,750 23,060 $40,690 Illinois 15,860 $75,530. PLUMBER SPECIALIZATIONS. Pipelayers are the guys (or gals) who install the pipes needed for plumbing systems.

Think drainage for storms or water mains. Their work is very strenuous because they also have to do the digging for the pipes, as well as grading the trenches where the pipes will be placed. The pipelayers secure the pipes by using special glue, welding, or cementing them firmly in place. The average yearly salary for pipelayers is $37,780. Pipefitters are in charge of large industrial plumbing projects. They also install and maintain heating and cooling piping systems in manufacturing, industrial, and commercial settings. Pipefitters make an average salary of $50,620.

Steamfitters install the piping systems which move steam under high pressure in any setting where heat and electricity are generated. The average annual salary for steamfitters is $50,550. Salary is dependent on location, industry, or project and can vary for everyone. WOMEN IN PLUMBING Many trades are looking at a critical time because more people are retiring than entering the fields. Plumbing is just one of those trades facing similar issues. Many women thinking about going into trade professions may stay away from plumbing based on some stereotypical thoughts like, say, plumbers buttcrack (yes, it’s a thing), and the fact that it can be an exceptionally messy job (such as clogged toilets). However, many women in the plumbing field feel that they are treated very professionally by both their male co-workers and their clients.

Plumbing can be an exceptionally lucrative career for those in the field, not excluding women. And now especially because more contractors are eager to train women in plumbing. It’s not that plumbing companies don’t want women to work for them, in fact, quite the opposite. Women just don’t seem to be packing in to learn the male-dominated trade. The fact is, women can find an excellent, well-paying career as a plumber just as easily as men, if not more so. The gender-pay gap is perhaps the biggest within the plumbing industry, with women earning over 25% less than their male counterparts. However, due to the extreme shortage of qualified plumbers, this wage gap could potentially close if more qualified women plumbers were to fill the opened positions.

If you are a woman who is considering plumbing as her profession, there are quite a few scholarships available that are specific to women entering trade professions. offers a $1500 scholarship to be used for trade or technical school. A short essay is one of the requirements to be eligible.

Another scholarship for women entering trade professions is from. Women entering plumbing school are also entitled to the plumbing scholarships listed in the financial aid section of this. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION The Federal Government does not regulate licensing for plumbers; they are on a state-by-state government level.

Most states have some sort of licensing requirement for plumbers and any general contractors. However, if plumbers aren’t licensed, they could be subjected to expensive fines and it could result in the loss of their being allowed to practice their trade. Licensing: There is no standard when it comes to licensing for plumbers. Each state has their own rules and regulations. Most states do require 2-5 years of plumbing experience before the plumbing licensing exam can be taken. Practice tests are available online and can increase the chances of passing the somewhat difficult licensing exam.

The plumbers licensing exam will test the knowledge of local codes and best practices. Certification: Certifications are not requirements, but they do help plumbers regarding career advancement. Once the plumber has completed the apprenticeship and has successfully gotten their license, they will be eligible to sit for the certification exams. There are a few different certifications available to plumbers. Through the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors Association, in partnership with Green Plumbers USA, there is a training and certification program available for water and energy efficient technologies. With the way the environment is going green, this certification is a good idea for plumbers to consider. There is also the (NITC) available to Journeymen Plumbers.

The NITC also offers Journey and Master Plumber level certifications for and a for plumbers with over five years experience. There are fees involved, and they vary depending on the exam. APPRENTICESHIP, JOURNEYMAN, AND MASTER PLUMBERS: UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE. Apprenticeship: A plumber apprentice studies under a journeyman or master plumber to learn the trade on the job as well as through coursework. Most apprenticeship programs are an average of 2,000 on-the-job hours and 246 classroom hours which takes 2-6 years to complete. The most common way to enter an apprenticeship is through a plumbers union. A great resource to find out about local apprenticeships is through the.

Another way is studying under a licensed plumber. Journeyman: A journeyman plumber has completed the required apprenticeship and can practice the trade on his or her own. A licensing exam must be passed to become a Journeyman Plumber. The licensing exam tests the knowledge and skills learned throughout the apprenticeship.

There are continuing education requirements and licensing exam renewals required. Some states expect this yearly, while others may only require renewal every three to five years. Master Plumber: To become a master plumber, you must first work for two consistent years as a Journeyman. You must also take an exam and pass both the written and practical portions of it. Once you’ve passed and are a Master Plumber, you can work supervisory roles, and you are also qualified to plan and design entire plumbing systems in addition to your previous skills. Alaska requires a separate license for commercial and residential contractors.

Non-residential contractors aren’t required to take an exam, but residential contractors need to complete the Alaska Craftsman Home Program or post-secondary course in Arctic engineering, followed up by an Endorsement Application for Residential Construction. Plumbers, electricians, and those who work with asbestos abatement, hazardous paint, boilers, and explosives must also have a Certificate of Fitness for the Trades. Tradesman licenses are required for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and all gas fitting. Construction contractors are licensed by the Virginia Board for Contractors at three levels:. Class A: Single contracts at $70,000.00 or more, or $500,000.00 in a single year. Class B: Single contracts at $7,500.00 to less than $70,000.00, or $150,000.00 to less than $500,000.00 in a single year.

Class C: Single contracts at $1,000.00 to less than $7,500.00, or less than $150,000.00 in a single year. + -Washington.