Plumber, Master

KentuckyActive
Exam
State exam
Education
None
Experience
Experience
Background check
None

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Assumes responsible charge, supervision, and/or direction of journeyman plumbers and apprentices as well as offers to engage in or contract the construction, installation or alteration of plumbing systems. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to read, comprehend and write. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Contact the regulatory agency for application procedures. Normally the test is given once each quarter or as determined by the regulatory agency. Written and drawing examination is given, with a passing score of 75% allowed on one (1) phase of the examination with an overall score of 80%. Examination is in the English language. The examination fee is $150.00. Should you fail, contact the regulatory agency. GENERAL INFORMATION for LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION Must be a citizen of the United States or have first papers. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. There are no residency or health requirements. You must be of good moral character. Must possess a journeyman plumber license for two (2) years and actively employed in plumbing in two (2) of the last five (5) years. All license are renewed annually by June 30 through the regulatory agency with a renewal fee of $150.00.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
No education required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
Experience
Background check
No criminal record requirements

Issuing body

Department
Department of Housing, Building and Construction
Address
500 Mero Street First Floor Frankfort, KY 40601
Agency website
http://dhbc.ky.gov
Licence page
http://dhbc.ky.gov
Last updated
July 18, 2024

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Source and verification

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