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Washington Plumber Continuing Education Requirements

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.

Applies to Continuing education.

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Getting licensed for the first time? Washington requires 8 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.

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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

    1 license class
    • Continuing education

    Course for this class is in board review.

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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

  1. 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.

  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

    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 Washington plumber license.

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

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.

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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.

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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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24 hours every 3 years — completed online, with an instant certificate and a money-back guarantee.