Plumber
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Individuals must pass the required Plumber Certification examination, submit the required application and pay the required $151.90 fee. The examination consists of technical and general trade knowledge, code application knowledge for wastes and vents, and code application for water piping. The examination is based on the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code with Washington State amendements. Individuals must also pass the Backflow specialty examinination.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Labor and Industries
- Address
- 7273 Linderson Way SW Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 902-5800
- Agency website
- http://www.lni.wa.gov
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Plumbing Contractor 47-2151.00
- Plumber 47-2152.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
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