New Mexico Plumber Continuing Education Requirements
New Mexico plumbers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
Applies to journeyman fire protection (MS-12J or MS 14J), Continuing education.
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Requirements at a glance
What New Mexico requires of plumbers
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- journeyman fire protection (MS-12J or MS 14J), Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course New Mexico plumbers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New Mexico Construction Industries Division requires.
- 2 license classes
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- journeyman fire protection (MS-12J or MS 14J)
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics New Mexico plumbers must cover
New Mexico Construction Industries Division requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Code Change/Updatemin. 8 hours
Other Industry-Related Approved Course Workmin. 8 hours
Code change / current CID code enforced by the classification being renewedmin. 8 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in New Mexico
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics New Mexico Construction Industries Division 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 3 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your New Mexico plumber license.
Questions New Mexico plumbers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do New Mexico plumbers need?
- New Mexico plumbers must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
- Which license classes does the New Mexico plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 16 hours requirement applies to: journeyman fire protection (MS-12J or MS 14J), Continuing education.
- What topics are required for New Mexico plumbers continuing education?
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division requires coverage of: Code Change/Update (8 hours); Other Industry-Related Approved Course Work (8 hours); Code change / current CID code enforced by the classification being renewed (8 hours).
- Can New Mexico plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Mexico requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official New Mexico plumbers licensing resources
- New Mexico Construction Industries Division
The New Mexico 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 New Mexico Construction Industries Division’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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New Mexico plumbers CE, done right
Every plumbers course is built to meet New Mexico Construction Industries Division 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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Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
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