Louisiana plumbing continuing education requirements

All 2 Louisiana plumbing license types we track need continuing education, from 3.5 to 5 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.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Louisiana Plumbing renewal guide

3.5 hours of CE

Applies to the Journeyman Plumber

CE hours: 3.5 hours
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal deadline: Renew by December 31 each year.
License level: State license
Board: State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

3.5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); 4.5 hours when also renewing a gas fitter license.

Proof and reporting

CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal.

Other details

Missed CPE must be made up through the board.

Renew on the official site (225) 346-6352 (office at LSLBC, 600 North Street, from Sept 1, 2026); 225-756-3434

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5 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Plumber (Active)

CE hours: 5 hours
Renewal cycle: Every year
Renewal deadline: All licenses renew annually by December 31 (2027 renewal form: renew by Dec 31, 2026). CPE must be completed before submitting renewal.
License level: State license
Board: State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Proof and reporting

CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); an inactive master working as a journeyman needs 3.5 hours; an inactive master not working in the trade files an affidavit and is exempt. 4.5 hours apply to licensees renewing both plumber and gas fitter licenses.

Renew on the official site (225) 346-6352 (office at LSLBC, 600 North Street, from Sept 1, 2026); 225-756-3434

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How CE fits into the Louisiana 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 Louisiana Plumbing renewal guide.

Louisiana Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Louisiana plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber: 3.5 hours (the license renews every year). Master Plumber (Active): 5 hours (the license renews every year). Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) before you rely on it.

Who approves Louisiana plumbing CE courses?

For the Journeyman Plumber: 3.5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); 4.5 hours when also renewing a gas fitter license. Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Louisiana plumbing CE hours?

For the Journeyman Plumber: CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal. Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) before you rely on it.

When do Louisiana plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Journeyman Plumber: Journeyman Plumber: Renew by December 31 each year. Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) 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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