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Alabama Plumbing Continuing Education

Alabama plumbers must complete 4 to 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year: 8 hours (hold certification in both plumbing and gas fitting) or 4 hours (Journeyman Plumber (JP) / Master Plumber (MP) only (no gas certification), Master Gas Fitter (MG) / Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG) only (no plumbing certification)), as required by State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.

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Requirements at a glance

What Alabama Requires of Plumbers

Set by State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board

CE hours required
4 to 8 hours
per renewal year, depending on which rule applies to you
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
2 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Required

Find your license class

Alabama Plumbers Renew by License Class

Alabama sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.

  • 8 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    1 license class
    • Combination plumbing and gas certification holders

    Who it applies to: Hold certification in both plumbing and gas fitting.

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  • 4 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    2 license classes
    • Journeyman Plumber (JP) / Master Plumber (MP) only (no gas certification)
    • Master Gas Fitter (MG) / Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG) only (no plumbing certification)

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Required subject matter

Topics Alabama Plumbers Must Cover

State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Plumbing continuing educationmin. 4 hours

  • Gas fitting continuing educationmin. 2 hours

  • 4 hrs per certification held (plumbing CE for plumbers; separate 4 hrs gas CE for gas fitters under amended rule; 2025 FAQ says 2 plumbing + 2 gas when both held)

  • Business/Law type courses may satisfy the hours

  • No sales pitch or product promotion permitted

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Alabama

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Alabama Plumber License

Who has to renew

Alabama plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: Combination plumbing and gas certification holders, Journeyman Plumber (JP) / Master Plumber (MP) only (no gas certification), Master Gas Fitter (MG) / Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG) only (no plumbing certification) renew with State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board. Hours differ by license — 8 hours for Combination plumbing and gas certification holders hold certification in both plumbing and gas fitting; 4 hours for Journeyman Plumber (JP) / Master Plumber (MP) only (no gas certification), Master Gas Fitter (MG) / Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG) only (no plumbing certification).

When to renew

Alabama plumbers licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete 61 days before that date. (AL Plumbers: renewal Oct 1-Dec 31 2026; CE MUST be completed before Nov 1, 2026 (pgfb.alabama.gov) - 61-day CE window)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Alabama sets plumbers requirements by license class (Combination plumbing and gas certification holders, Journeyman Plumber (JP) / Master Plumber (MP) only (no gas certification), Master Gas Fitter (MG) / Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG) only (no plumbing certification)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 4 to 8 hours of board-approved continuing education

    State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board requires 4 to 8 hours every year (8 hours if hold certification in both plumbing and gas fitting; 4 hours if Journeyman Plumber (JP) / Master Plumber (MP) only (no gas certification), Master Gas Fitter (MG) / Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG) only (no plumbing certification)), including Plumbing continuing education, Gas fitting continuing education, 4 hrs per certification held (plumbing CE for plumbers; separate 4 hrs gas CE for gas fitters under amended rule; 2025 FAQ says 2 plumbing + 2 gas when both held), Business/Law type courses may satisfy the hours and other required topics. Finish at least 61 days before your deadline so the completion is on file in time.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Alabama, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

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Questions Alabama plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Alabama plumbers need?
Alabama plumbers must complete 4 to 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, depending on license class and years licensed, as set by State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Alabama?
Requirements differ by license class in Alabama: 8 hours for Combination plumbing and gas certification holders (hold certification in both plumbing and gas fitting); 4 hours for Journeyman Plumber (JP) / Master Plumber (MP) only (no gas certification), Master Gas Fitter (MG) / Journeyman Gas Fitter (JG) only (no plumbing certification).
What topics are required for Alabama plumbers continuing education?
State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board requires coverage of: Plumbing continuing education (4 hours); Gas fitting continuing education (2 hours); 4 hrs per certification held (plumbing CE for plumbers; separate 4 hrs gas CE for gas fitters under amended rule; 2025 FAQ says 2 plumbing + 2 gas when both held); Business/Law type courses may satisfy the hours; No sales pitch or product promotion permitted.
Is an exam required to renew a Alabama plumbers license?
Yes — State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Alabama plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Alabama Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Alabama professionals choose us

Alabama Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet State of Alabama - Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

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