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Alaska Plumber Continuing Education Requirements

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.

Applies to Plumber Restricted Utility, Continuing education.

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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, Continuing education
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

    2 license classes
    • Plumber Restricted Utility
    • Continuing education

    Course for these classes is in board review.

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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 through the board.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Alaska plumber license.

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, Continuing education.
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.

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

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

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16 hours every 2 years — completed online, with an instant certificate and a money-back guarantee.