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Kentucky plumbing continuing education requirements

All 2 Kentucky plumbing license types we track need continuing education: 6 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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6 hours of CE

Applies to the Journeyman Plumber

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Last day of birth month each year (KRS 318.054).
License level
State license
Board
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Public Protection Cabinet

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Carrying hours over

  • 6 hours of approved CE in the 12 months before renewal (815 KAR 2:010); same carryover and safety limits as master plumber.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (502) 573-0365
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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6 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Plumber

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Licenses expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month each year (KRS 318.054); DHBC sends notice at least 30 days before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Public Protection Cabinet

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • Topics: business, job safety, Kentucky State Plumbing Code or plumbing trade subjects.

Proof and reporting

  • Proof is submitted with Form DHBC L-1.

Carrying hours over

  • 6 hours of approved CE in the 12 months before renewal (815 KAR 2:010; KRS 318.054(2)); excess hours carry forward up to 12 total; no more than 2 hours of safety topics count.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (502) 573-0365
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (8)

How CE fits into the Kentucky 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 Kentucky Plumbing renewal guide.

Kentucky Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Kentucky plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber: 6 hours (the license renews every year). Master Plumber: 6 hours (the license renews every year). Check with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Public Protection Cabinet before you rely on it.

Can extra Kentucky plumbing CE hours carry over?

For the Journeyman Plumber: 6 hours of approved CE in the 12 months before renewal (815 KAR 2:010); same carryover and safety limits as master plumber. Check with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Public Protection Cabinet before you rely on it.

When do Kentucky plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Journeyman Plumber: Journeyman Plumber: Last day of birth month each year (KRS 318.054). Check with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Public Protection Cabinet before you rely on it.

Sources

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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