Virginia Plumber Continuing Education Requirements
Virginia plumbers must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program.
Applies to Plumbers (Tradesmen), Continuing education.
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Requirements at a glance
What Virginia requires of plumbers
Set by Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program
- CE hours required
- 3 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Plumbers (Tradesmen), Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course Virginia plumbers need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires.
- 2 license classes
3 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Plumbers (Tradesmen)
- Continuing education
Course for these classes is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics Virginia plumbers must cover
Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Changes to the International Plumbing Code currently in force in Virginiamin. 3 hours
Current edition of the International Plumbing Code / Virginia building code changes applicable to plumbing (18VAC50-30-220)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Virginia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 3 hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program 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 Virginia plumber license.
Questions Virginia plumbers ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Virginia plumbers need?
- Virginia plumbers must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program.
- Which license classes does the Virginia plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 3 hours requirement applies to: Plumbers (Tradesmen), Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Virginia plumbers continuing education?
- Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires coverage of: Changes to the International Plumbing Code currently in force in Virginia (3 hours); Current edition of the International Plumbing Code / Virginia building code changes applicable to plumbing (18VAC50-30-220).
- Is an exam required to renew a Virginia plumbers license?
- Yes — Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Virginia plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Virginia plumbers licensing resources
- Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program
The Virginia 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 Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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