Georgia journeyman plumber license

How much experience do you need in Georgia?

1 year plumbing experience (Georgia State Plumbing Code scope)¹

Journeyman license

1 yr1 year plumbing experience (Georgia State Plumbing Code scope)

Master license

5 yrs5 years, at least 2 as licensed journeyman; Class II also commercial/industrial

Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Georgia SOS, State Construction Industry Licensing Board can ask for proof when you apply.

What is the Georgia plumber exam like?

Score at least 70; three licensed-plumber references; after 2 failed attempts a board review course is required. The exam is given by PSI. Code book: 2024 Georgia Plumbing Code (2024 International Plumbing Code with Georgia amendments) and 2024 Georgia Gas Code; the 2018 editions are accepted only until May 1, 2026. Journeyman exam is open book; master class I and II exams are closed book.¹²

How much does the plumber license cost?

Georgia SOS, State Construction Industry Licensing Board lists these fees.³

How do you renew it?

Every two years; master and journeyman plumber licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years. Journeyman renewal fee is $35 on time and $45 if renewed within 30 days after expiration.⁴ Continuing education: 4 hours of continuing education for each year since the last renewal (or since the license was first issued), reported at renewal.⁵

License levels in Georgia

Journeyman Plumber (statewide); Master Plumber Class I (restricted: 1-2 family, commercial up to 10,000 sq ft) and Class II (unrestricted).

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