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Oregon Plumbing Continuing Education

Oregon plumbers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board.

For Plumbing, Plumbing license.

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Requirements at a glance

What Oregon Requires of Plumbers

Set by Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board

CE hours required
24 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Plumbing, Plumbing license
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Oregon Plumbers Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board requires.

  • 24 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    2 license classes
    • Plumbing
    • Plumbing license

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Required subject matter

Topics Oregon Plumbers Must Cover

Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Code change (CC)min. 4 hours

  • Oregon rule and law (ORL)min. 4 hours

  • Code related (CR)min. 16 hours

  • 4 hours code change

  • 4 hours Oregon rule and law

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Oregon

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion through the board's portal. Then renew every 3 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Oregon Plumber License

Who has to renew

Oregon plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: Plumbing, Plumbing license renew with Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board.

When to renew

Oregon plumbers licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://oregon.public.law/rules/oar_918-030-0120)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Oregon sets plumbers requirements by license class (Plumbing, Plumbing license). 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 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board requires 24 hours every 3 years, including Code change (CC), Oregon rule and law (ORL), Code related (CR), 4 hours code change and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Oregon, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal.

  5. 5

    Renew with Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board

    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 Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board

Questions Oregon plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Oregon plumbers need?
Oregon plumbers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board.
Which license classes does the Oregon plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Plumbing, Plumbing license.
What topics are required for Oregon plumbers continuing education?
Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board requires coverage of: Code change (CC) (4 hours); Oregon rule and law (ORL) (4 hours); Code related (CR) (16 hours); 4 hours code change; 4 hours Oregon rule and law.
How are completed CE hours reported to Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board?
Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Oregon plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Oregon Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Oregon professionals choose us

Oregon Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet Oregon Building Codes Division (DCBS), Plumbing Board 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 Oregon Plumber License on Time

24 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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