Massachusetts Plumbing Continuing Education
Massachusetts plumbers must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections).
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Requirements at a glance
What Massachusetts Requires of Plumbers
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Continuing Education Requirement for Plumbers and Gas Fitters
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course Massachusetts Plumbers Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections) requires.
- 1 license class
12 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Continuing Education Requirement for Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Who it applies to: Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
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Required subject matter
Topics Massachusetts Plumbers Must Cover
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Plumbers (journeyman and master)min. 12 hours
Gas fitters (journeyman and master) and Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installersmin. 6 hours
248 CMR (Massachusetts plumbing and gas code) focus
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Massachusetts
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections) 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 2 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Massachusetts Plumber License
Who has to renew
Massachusetts plumbers holding a Continuing Education Requirement for Plumbers and Gas Fitters license renew with Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections).
When to renew
Massachusetts plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is May 1, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MA Plumbers: renew Feb 1 of even years, submission deadline May 1 (mass.gov; fetch-blocked, corroborated by 248 CMR 11.04))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Massachusetts sets plumbers requirements by license class (Continuing Education Requirement for Plumbers and Gas Fitters). 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 May 1, 2028.
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Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections) requires 12 hours every 2 years, including Plumbers (journeyman and master), Gas fitters (journeyman and master) and Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installers, 248 CMR (Massachusetts plumbing and gas code) focus. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections)
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 Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections)
Questions Massachusetts plumbers ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Massachusetts plumbers need?
- Massachusetts plumbers must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections).
- Which license classes does the Massachusetts plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 12 hours requirement applies to: Continuing Education Requirement for Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
- What topics are required for Massachusetts plumbers continuing education?
- Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections) requires coverage of: Plumbers (journeyman and master) (12 hours); Gas fitters (journeyman and master) and Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installers (6 hours); 248 CMR (Massachusetts plumbing and gas code) focus.
- Can Massachusetts plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Massachusetts requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Massachusetts Plumbers Licensing Resources
- Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections)
The Massachusetts board that licenses plumbers and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Massachusetts professionals choose us
Massachusetts Plumbers CE, Done Right
Every plumbers course is built to meet Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections) 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 Massachusetts Plumber License on Time
12 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.