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Alaska plumbing continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Alaska plumbing license types we track need continuing education, from 8 to 16 hours depending on the license. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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16 hours of CE

Applies to the Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor)

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Journeyman-level certificate valid two years from issue; expires on anniversary of issue. May renew from 90 days before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Proof and reporting

  • Attach certificates.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • 8 AAC 90.192(c): 16 hours within 24 months before renewal; at least 8 on significant changes/updates to the UPC; no more than 8 plumbing-industry related.
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Sources (2)

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8 hours of CE

Applies to the Mechanical Administrator - Plumbing categories (unlimited commercial & industrial plumbing; residential plumbing and hydronic heating)

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current term 1/1/2026-12/31/2027; next deadline 12/31/2027.
License level
State license
Board
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) - Construction Contractors, Mechanical Administrators, Electrical Administrators

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 12 AAC 39.410: 8-hour workshop per licensing period on the Uniform Plumbing Code adopted under AS 18.60.705 (unlimited commercial/industrial plumbing); residential plumbing & hydronic heating may use UPC or UMC.

Who approves courses

  • Same sponsor/approval/reporting rules as HVAC entry.
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Alaska Plumbing licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

  • Mechanical Contractor Registration (plumbing/pipefitting)

How CE fits into the Alaska renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Alaska Plumbing renewal guide.

Alaska Plumbing CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does an Alaska plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor): 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Mechanical Administrator - Plumbing categories (unlimited commercial & industrial plumbing; residential plumbing and hydronic heating): 8 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Alaska plumbing CE hours?

For the Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor): Attach certificates. Check with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness) before you rely on it.

When do Alaska plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor): Journeyman Plumber / Gas Plumber / Utility Plumber Certificate of Fitness (individual; Dept. of Labor): Journeyman-level certificate valid two years from issue; expires on anniversary of issue. May renew from 90 days before expiration. 8 AAC 90.192(c): 16 hours within 24 months before renewal; at least 8 on significant changes/updates to the UPC; no more than 8 plumbing-industry related. Check with Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Section (Certificates of Fitness) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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