Washington Plumbing Continuing Education
Washington plumbers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification.
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Requirements at a glance
What Washington Requires of Plumbers
Set by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course Washington Plumbers Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification requires.
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
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Required subject matter
Topics Washington Plumbers Must Cover
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Uniform Plumbing Code (plumbing code)min. 12 hours
Industry-related electricalmin. 4 hours
Electivemin. 8 hours
Washington plumbing code
Electrical trade related (WA code)
Plumbing/electrical trade topics
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Washington
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification 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.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Washington Plumber License
Who has to renew
Every Washington plumbers license that Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification renews.
When to renew
Washington 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. (A plumbing contractor license expires twenty-four calendar months following the day of its issuance.)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Note your renewal date — Washington plumbers renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification requires 24 hours every 3 years, including Uniform Plumbing Code (plumbing code), Industry-related electrical, Elective, Washington plumbing code and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
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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 Washington, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification
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 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification
Questions Washington plumbers ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Washington plumbers need?
- Washington plumbers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification.
- Which license classes does the Washington plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Washington plumbers continuing education?
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification requires coverage of: Uniform Plumbing Code (plumbing code) (12 hours); Industry-related electrical (4 hours); Elective (8 hours); Washington plumbing code; Electrical trade related (WA code); Plumbing/electrical trade topics.
- Can Washington plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Washington requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Washington Plumbers Licensing Resources
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification
The Washington 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 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Washington professionals choose us
Washington Plumbers CE, Done Right
Every plumbers course is built to meet Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Plumber Certification 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 Washington Plumber License on Time
24 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.