Rhode Island Plumbing Continuing Education
Rhode Island plumbers must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers).
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Requirements at a glance
What Rhode Island Requires of Plumbers
- CE hours required
- 7 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Plumber
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course Rhode Island Plumbers Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) requires.
- 1 license class
7 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Plumber
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Required subject matter
Topics Rhode Island Plumbers Must Cover
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
A fixed Board/ICC-authored curriculum, not an open topic listmin. 7 hours
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Rhode Island
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 7 hours and topics Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) 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 Rhode Island Plumber License
Who has to renew
Rhode Island plumbers holding a Plumber license renew with Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers).
When to renew
Rhode Island plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (RI Plumbers: expires on licensee birthday, odd/even year by birth year (260-RICR-30-15-9) - per-licensee)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Rhode Island sets plumbers requirements by license class (Plumber). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) requires 7 hours every 2 years, including A fixed Board/ICC-authored curriculum, not an open topic list. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers)
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 Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers)
Questions Rhode Island plumbers ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Rhode Island plumbers need?
- Rhode Island plumbers must complete 7 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers).
- Which license classes does the Rhode Island plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 7 hours requirement applies to: Plumber.
- What topics are required for Rhode Island plumbers continuing education?
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) requires coverage of: A fixed Board/ICC-authored curriculum, not an open topic list (7 hours).
- Can Rhode Island plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Rhode Island requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Rhode Island Plumbers Licensing Resources
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers)
The Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Rhode Island professionals choose us
Rhode Island Plumbers CE, Done Right
Every plumbers course is built to meet Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation (Board of Examiners of Plumbers) 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 Rhode Island Plumber License on Time
7 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.