Connecticut Plumber Continuing Education Requirements
Connecticut plumbers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board.
Requirements differ by license class — 5 hours for 4 classes · 3 hours for Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Connecticut requires 576 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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What Connecticut requires of plumbers
Set by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board
- CE hours required
- 5 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- 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.
- 4 license classes
5 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Plumbing and Piping unlimited contractors
- Plumbing and Piping limited contractors
- Plumbing and Piping unlimited journeyperson
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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3 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson
Course for this class is in board review.
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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
- 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.
- 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
We report your completion to the board by roster within 14 days. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Connecticut plumber license.
Questions Connecticut plumbers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Connecticut plumbers need?
- Connecticut plumbers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, 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, Continuing education; 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
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board
The Connecticut 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 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.
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