Massachusetts Plumber Continuing Education Requirements
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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Getting licensed for the first time? Massachusetts requires 550 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
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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
Course for this class is in board review.
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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 through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Massachusetts plumber license.
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.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
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.
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