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Connecticut Plumbing Continuing Education

Connecticut plumbers must complete 3 to 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years: 5 hours (Plumbing and Piping unlimited contractors, Plumbing and Piping limited contractors, Plumbing and Piping unlimited journeyperson) or 3 hours (Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson), as required by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board.

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Requirements at a glance

What Connecticut Requires of Plumbers

Set by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board

CE hours required
3 to 5 hours
per renewal 2 years, depending on which rule applies to you
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
2 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

Connecticut Plumbers Renew by License Class

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

  • 5 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    3 license classes
    • Plumbing and Piping unlimited contractors
    • Plumbing and Piping limited contractors
    • Plumbing and Piping unlimited journeyperson

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  • 3 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson

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Required subject matter

Topics Connecticut Plumbers Must Cover

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Legal and licensing framework - CGS Title 20 Ch

  • Permit and code compliance

  • Connecticut code adoption and state amendments

  • 2023-2025 legislative/regulatory updates

  • OSHA safety standards for plumbing work (new for this cycle)

  • Board-issued 2026-2027 curriculum: CT statutes/licensing (CGS 20-330 to 20-334g)

  • permits and code adoption (CSBC, IPC/IRC, NFPA 54/58 in lieu of IFGC)

  • Significant changes 2024 IPC/IMC/IFGC

  • OSHA jobsite safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P trenching, 1910 Subpart I PPE, 1910.147 LOTO)

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Connecticut

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 5 hours and topics Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work 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

    We report your completion to the board by roster within 14 days. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Connecticut Plumber License

Who has to renew

Connecticut plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: Plumbing and Piping unlimited contractors, Plumbing and Piping limited contractors, Plumbing and Piping unlimited journeyperson, Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson renew with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board. Hours differ by class — 5 hours for Plumbing and Piping unlimited contractors, Plumbing and Piping limited contractors, Plumbing and Piping unlimited journeyperson; 3 hours for Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson.

When to renew

Connecticut 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. (Contractors - all continuing education must be completed between August 1 of an EVEN-numbered year and July 31 of the EVEN-numbered year two years later, 3 months before renewal Journeypersons - all continuing education must be completed between August 1 of an ODD-numbered year and July 31 of the ODD-numbered year two years later, 3 months before renewal)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Connecticut sets plumbers requirements by license class (Plumbing and Piping unlimited contractors, Plumbing and Piping limited contractors, Plumbing and Piping unlimited journeyperson, Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson). 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 3 to 5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board requires 3 to 5 hours every 2 years, including Legal and licensing framework - CGS Title 20 Ch, Permit and code compliance, Connecticut code adoption and state amendments, 2023-2025 legislative/regulatory updates and other required topics. 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; Connecticut audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Connecticut, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board, within 14 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board

    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 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board

Questions Connecticut plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Connecticut plumbers need?
Connecticut plumbers must complete 3 to 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, depending on license class and years licensed, as set by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Connecticut?
Requirements differ by license class in Connecticut: 5 hours for Plumbing and Piping unlimited contractors, Plumbing and Piping limited contractors, Plumbing and Piping unlimited journeyperson; 3 hours for Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson.
What topics are required for Connecticut plumbers continuing education?
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board requires coverage of: Legal and licensing framework - CGS Title 20 Ch; Permit and code compliance; Connecticut code adoption and state amendments; 2023-2025 legislative/regulatory updates; OSHA safety standards for plumbing work (new for this cycle); Board-issued 2026-2027 curriculum: CT statutes/licensing (CGS 20-330 to 20-334g); permits and code adoption (CSBC, IPC/IRC, NFPA 54/58 in lieu of IFGC); Significant changes 2024 IPC/IMC/IFGC; OSHA jobsite safety (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P trenching, 1910 Subpart I PPE, 1910.147 LOTO).
How are completed CE hours reported to Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board?
Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Connecticut plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Connecticut requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Connecticut Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Connecticut professionals choose us

Connecticut Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work 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.

Learn at your own pace

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

Renew Your Connecticut Plumber License on Time

3 to 5 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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