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
Find your license class
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.
- 2 license classes
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- 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
- 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.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- 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
- Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection Section
The Alaska board that licenses plumbers and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
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.
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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.
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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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