Louisiana Plumbing Continuing Education
Louisiana plumbers must complete 2.5 to 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year: 5 hours (active Master) or 4 hours (Master Natural Gas Fitter) or 3.5 hours (Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber) or 2.5 hours (Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter), as required by State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.
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Requirements at a glance
What Louisiana Requires of Plumbers
- CE hours required
- 2.5 to 5 hours
- per renewal year, depending on which rule applies to you
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- 4 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Louisiana Plumbers Renew by License Class
Louisiana sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
5 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Master Plumber
Who it applies to: Active Master.
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4 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Master Natural Gas Fitter
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3.5 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Residential Plumber
- Journeyman Plumber
- Master Plumber
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2.5 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter
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Required subject matter
Topics Louisiana Plumbers Must Cover
State Plumbing Board of Louisiana requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Health protection, consumer protection or environmental protectionmin. 1 hour
Information concerning R.Smin. 0.5 hours
Current industry practices and codes, and subjects from a list approved and published by the boardmin. 2 hours
Business topics approved by the boardmin. 1.5 hours
0.5 hr on R.S. 37:1361 et seq. and LAC 46:LV
2 hrs current industry practices and codes (board-approved list)
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Louisiana
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 5 hours and topics State Plumbing Board of Louisiana 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 year.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Louisiana Plumber License
Who has to renew
Louisiana plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: Master Plumber, Master Natural Gas Fitter, Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter renew with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Hours differ by license — 5 hours for Master Plumber active Master; 4 hours for Master Natural Gas Fitter; 3.5 hours for Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber; 2.5 hours for Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter.
When to renew
Louisiana plumbers licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (LA Plumbers: all expire Dec 31 each year (LAC 46:LV.310))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Louisiana sets plumbers requirements by license class (Master Plumber, Master Natural Gas Fitter, Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.
- 2
Complete 2.5 to 5 hours of board-approved continuing education
State Plumbing Board of Louisiana requires 2.5 to 5 hours every year (5 hours if active Master; 4 hours if Master Natural Gas Fitter; 3.5 hours if Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber; 2.5 hours if Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter), including Health protection, consumer protection or environmental protection, Information concerning R.S, Current industry practices and codes, and subjects from a list approved and published by the board, Business topics approved by the board and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Louisiana plumbers course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Louisiana, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana
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.
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Questions Louisiana plumbers ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Louisiana plumbers need?
- Louisiana plumbers must complete 2.5 to 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, depending on license class and years licensed, as set by State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Louisiana?
- Requirements differ by license class in Louisiana: 5 hours for Master Plumber (active Master); 4 hours for Master Natural Gas Fitter; 3.5 hours for Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber; 2.5 hours for Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter.
- What topics are required for Louisiana plumbers continuing education?
- State Plumbing Board of Louisiana requires coverage of: Health protection, consumer protection or environmental protection (1 hour); Information concerning R.S (0.5 hours); Current industry practices and codes, and subjects from a list approved and published by the board (2 hours); Business topics approved by the board (1.5 hours); 0.5 hr on R.S. 37:1361 et seq. and LAC 46:LV; 2 hrs current industry practices and codes (board-approved list).
- Can Louisiana plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Louisiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Louisiana Plumbers Licensing Resources
- State Plumbing Board of Louisiana
The Louisiana board that licenses plumbers and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from State Plumbing Board of Louisiana’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Louisiana professionals choose us
Louisiana Plumbers CE, Done Right
Every plumbers course is built to meet State Plumbing Board of Louisiana 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 Louisiana Plumber License on Time
2.5 to 5 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.