Vermont journeyman plumber license

How much experience do you need in Vermont?

A plumbing apprenticeship with instruction and practice verified by the Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience the board accepts¹

Journeyman license

A plumbing apprenticeship with instruction and practice verified by the Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience the board accepts

Master license

12 moA journeyman plumber license held for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience the board accepts

Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Vermont Plumber's Examining Board can ask for proof when you apply.

What is the Vermont plumber exam like?

A written exam, in whole or in part, covering the theory and practice of plumbing, State laws and the rules of the Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation. Prov, Inc. (computer-based exams for the Vermont Division of Fire Safety trade licenses).¹²

How much does the plumber license cost?

Vermont Plumber's Examining Board lists these fees.¹

How do you renew it?

Every 2 years; licenses expire on the last day of a month the board designates.¹ Continuing education: 8 hours of board-approved training or instruction within the previous 24 months, plus an education module of up to 2 hours on the state's energy goals at each renewal.¹

Does a license from another state count in Vermont?

A license from another state or municipality with equivalent standards and reciprocity can be honored without an exam; the board also licenses anyone licensed in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least 3 years.¹

License levels in Vermont

Master plumber; journeyman plumber; specialist licenses (water heater, heating system, water treatment).

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