South Dakota Plumber Continuing Education Requirements
South Dakota plumbers must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation).
Applies to plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, third-year apprentice plumber, Continuing education.
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Requirements at a glance
What South Dakota requires of plumbers
Set by South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)
- CE hours required
- 4 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, third-year apprentice plumber, Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The course South Dakota plumbers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires.
- 6 license classes
4 hours
of board-approved CE every year
- plumbing contractor
- restricted plumbing contractor
- plumber
- restricted plumber
- third-year apprentice plumber
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics South Dakota plumbers must cover
South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
codemin. 2 hours
Remaining hours - continuing education relating to the plumbing trade generally; defined at ARSD 20:53:11:01 as 'accredited educational experience derived from participation in approved lectures, semimin. 2 hours
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in South Dakota
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) 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 year through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your South Dakota plumber license.
Questions South Dakota plumbers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do South Dakota plumbers need?
- South Dakota plumbers must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation).
- Which license classes does the South Dakota plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 4 hours requirement applies to: plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, third-year apprentice plumber, Continuing education.
- What topics are required for South Dakota plumbers continuing education?
- South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires coverage of: code (2 hours); Remaining hours - continuing education relating to the plumbing trade generally; defined at ARSD 20:53:11:01 as 'accredited educational experience derived from participation in approved lectures, semi (2 hours).
- Can South Dakota plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official South Dakota plumbers licensing resources
- South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)
The South Dakota board that licenses plumbers and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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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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Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
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