Colorado plumbing continuing education requirements

3 of the 4 Colorado plumbing license types we track need continuing education: 16 hours each. 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.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Colorado Plumbing renewal guide

16 hours of CE

Applies to: Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman), Master Plumber and Residential Plumber

CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.
License level: State license
Board: Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Proof and reporting

8 hours in EACH licensure year (March 1 - Feb 28) of the 2-year period (16 per cycle), counted by license year not calendar year; min 4 hours per 24 months on codes; max 2 safety hours; attest on renewal to having read the current Colorado Plumbing Code.
Must use Board-attested providers; keep records; audits after each license period.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

Not required at the first renewal or reinstatement of a license issued by exam.
Licensees holding several Board licenses complete CE only for the most advanced one (24 hours in the prior 3 years to reactivate an inactive license).

Renew on the official site 303-894-7800

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MediumLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Colorado Plumbing licenses with no CE on file

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

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How CE fits into the Colorado 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 Colorado Plumbing renewal guide.

Colorado Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Colorado plumbing license need?

Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman), Master Plumber and Residential Plumber: 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Colorado plumbing CE hours?

8 hours in EACH licensure year (March 1 - Feb 28) of the 2-year period (16 per cycle), counted by license year not calendar year; min 4 hours per 24 months on codes; max 2 safety hours; attest on renewal to having read the current Colorado Plumbing Code. Must use Board-attested providers; keep records; audits after each license period. Check with Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO) before you rely on it.

When do Colorado plumbing CE hours have to be done?

Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman), Master Plumber and Residential Plumber: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director. Check with Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO) before you rely on it.

Sources

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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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