How to Renew Your Connecticut Plumber License

Who has to renew

This guide covers 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, Continuing education, Plumbing and Piping limited journeyperson. Requirements are set by 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, Continuing education; 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)

The continuing education Connecticut requires

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board requires 5 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

• 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 to renew, 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, Continuing education, 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 5 hours of board-approved continuing education

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

   See the Connecticut plumbers course
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 through the board’s online portal 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

Connecticut plumber renewal FAQ

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.

Sources

• Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board — official board site
• Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 6, 2026
• Connecticut Plumbers continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class