8 hours of CE
Applies to: Master Plumber Class I (Restricted) and Master Plumber Class II (Non-Restricted)
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Renewal deadline
- Expires November 30 of even-numbered years. Renew online in GOALS by November 30. Next deadline: November 30, 2026, with late renewal December 1 to December 31, 2026.
- License level
- State license
- Board
- State Construction Industry Licensing Board - Divisions of Conditioned Air, Electrical Contractors, Master & Journeyman Plumbers (GA Secretary of State)
The CE rules, as recorded from the sources
Hours and topics
- Master Plumbers: minimum 8 hours of CE within the 24 months before expiration (Board FAQ states 4 hours per year) in plumbing installation, design, state codes, products, new techniques, tools/materials, safety, work-related legal issues; Master Plumbers may also take environmental/business topics (Rule 121-4-.04).
Who approves courses
- Providers: higher-ed, vocational-technical, trade/professional organizations, or State Board of Technical and Adult Education institutes.
Proof and reporting
- Applicants attest at renewal; random audits; keep records 5 years; CE Broker reporting required since Jan 1, 2026 for CE-required licensees.
First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses
- Initially licensed <2 years: 4 hours; <1 year: none.
Sources (6)
- https://sos.ga.gov/how-to-guide/how-guide-plumber-license
- https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2026-signed-legislation/sb-553/download
- https://sos.ga.gov/sites/default/files/forms/47%20Utility%20-%20Fee%20Schedule_1.pdf
- https://goals.sos.ga.gov/GASOSOneStop/s/fee-schedules
- https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/121-4
- https://goals.sos.ga.gov/