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Alaska Plumbing Continuing Education

Alaska plumbers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section.

For Plumber Restricted Utility.

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Requirements at a glance

What Alaska Requires of Plumbers

Set by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section

CE hours required
16 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Plumber Restricted Utility
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Alaska Plumbers Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section requires.

  • 16 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Plumber Restricted Utility

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Required subject matter

Topics Alaska Plumbers Must Cover

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Significant changes or updates to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)min. 8 hours

  • Plumbing-industry related contentmin. 8 hours

  • 8 hours comprehensive review of the Uniform Plumbing Code (2018 or later edition)

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Alaska

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section 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 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Alaska Plumber License

Who has to renew

Alaska plumbers holding a Plumber Restricted Utility license renew with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section.

When to renew

Alaska plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (AK Plumbers: Certificate of Fitness runs from individual issuance (labor.state.ak.us) - per-licensee)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Alaska sets plumbers requirements by license class (Plumber Restricted Utility). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section requires 16 hours every 2 years, including Significant changes or updates to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Plumbing-industry related content, 8 hours comprehensive review of the Uniform Plumbing Code (2018 or later edition). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section

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

    Go to Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section

Questions Alaska plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Alaska plumbers need?
Alaska plumbers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section.
Which license classes does the Alaska plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 16 hours requirement applies to: Plumber Restricted Utility.
What topics are required for Alaska plumbers continuing education?
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section requires coverage of: Significant changes or updates to the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) (8 hours); Plumbing-industry related content (8 hours); 8 hours comprehensive review of the Uniform Plumbing Code (2018 or later edition).
Can Alaska plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alaska requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Alaska Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Alaska professionals choose us

Alaska Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section 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.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Alaska Plumber License on Time

16 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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