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How to get a plumber license in Utah

Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for Utah plumbing licenses, pulled from official UT sources and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Plumbing
  • State journeyman license: Yes (DOPL licenses Journeyman, Residential Journeyman, Master, and Residential Master plumbers statewide.)
  • Journeyman Plumber: Path A: complete a plumber apprenticeship education program (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 hours licensed plumbing experience under a licensed journeyman or master. Path B: 16,000 hours licensed experience under a licensed journeyman or master. Then pass Utah theory and practical exams.
  • Exam: see below, via DOPL testing provider
  • Code edition: Utah Plumber Theory/Written and Practical exams (journeyman: ≥70% each). Preapproval for testing is not required per DOPL exam information — register with the testing provider.

Requirements by license

Journeyman Plumber

ExperiencePath A: complete a plumber apprenticeship education program (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 hours licensed plumbing experience under a licensed journeyman or master. Path B: 16,000 hours licensed experience under a licensed journeyman or master. Then pass Utah theory and practical exams.Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of
ExamDOPL testing provider. Written (≥70%) and practical (≥70%). Provider sends results electronically to DOPL. Retakes: no sooner than 30 days up to six failures, then 120 days (R156-55c).Source: adminrules.utah.gov · as of · Apply page: commerce.utah.gov
Fees
  • Application processing fee: $116
Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of · Renewal fee: see current DOPL Fee Schedule (plumber classifications). commerce.utah.gov
RenewalEvery 2 years. Due November 30 of even-numbered years. Complete 12 hours CE (at least 8 CORE) per R156-55c-304. Pay fee on MyLicense One.Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of
CE to renew12 hours per 2-year renewal
  • At least 8 hours CORE
  • Additional core or professional hours to total 12
Outlined in Utah Admin. Code R156-55c-304. Use DOPL-approved courses.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of

License types in Utah

  • Apprentice plumber
  • Journeyman plumber
  • Residential journeyman plumber
  • Master plumber
  • Residential master plumber
Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

Endorsement available from jurisdictions DOPL maps as equivalent — request verification of licensure. If your state is not equivalent, use experience toward initial licensure requirements.Source: commerce.utah.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items aren't published anywhere we could verify, so ask the office listed:

  • Exact renewal fee dollars currently listed on the DOPL Fee Schedule for journeyman plumber.
    Ask: DOPL · 801-530-6628 · dopl@utah.gov (contact source, as of )

FAQ

Does Utah license journeyman plumbers statewide?

Yes. DOPL licenses journeyman and master plumbers (and residential classes).

How much experience does a UT journeyman need?

576 classroom hours + 8,000 experience hours, or 16,000 experience hours — then theory and practical exams.

Already licensed? See Utah plumber license renewal & CE requirements.

Other states

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