Florida Plumber Continuing Education Requirements
Florida plumbers must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
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Requirements at a glance
What Florida requires of plumbers
Set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- CE hours required
- 14 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course Florida plumbers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires.
- 1 license class
14 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Continuing education
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Florida plumbers must cover
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission, or by the Boardmin. 1 hour
Workplace safetymin. 1 hour
Business practicesmin. 1 hour
Workers' compensationmin. 1 hour
Laws and rules regulating the construction industry (chmin. 1 hour
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Florida
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 14 hours and topics Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 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 through the board's portal. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Florida plumber license.
Questions Florida plumbers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Florida plumbers need?
- Florida plumbers must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
- Which license classes does the Florida plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 14 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Florida plumbers continuing education?
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires coverage of: Specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission, or by the Board (1 hour); Workplace safety (1 hour); Business practices (1 hour); Workers' compensation (1 hour); Laws and rules regulating the construction industry (ch (1 hour).
- How are completed CE hours reported to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?
- Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Florida plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Florida requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Florida plumbers licensing resources
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
The Florida 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 Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’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 Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 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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