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Massachusetts plumbing continuing education requirements

3 of the 4 Massachusetts plumbing license types we track need continuing education, from 6 to 12 hours depending on the license. 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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12 hours of CE

Applies to the Journeyman Plumber

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1.
License level
State license
Board
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 12 clock hours of Board-approved CE per two-year cycle (248 CMR 11.04).
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8798
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

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6 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Gas Fitter

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1.
License level
State license
Board
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 6 clock hours of Board-approved CE per two-year cycle for gas fitters and undiluted LP gas installers (248 CMR 11.04).
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8798
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

12 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Plumber

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1.
License level
State license
Board
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 12 clock hours of Board-approved CE per two-year cycle, courses cannot be repeated within a cycle (248 CMR 11.04); focus on 248 CMR; online only if Board-approved with exam (two attempts); records kept 3 cycles.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

  • Exempt: first-cycle licensees, approved instructors, certain inspectors, inactive licenses, active-duty military.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 617-701-8798
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Massachusetts Plumbing licenses with no CE on file

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

  • Plumbing / Gas Fitting Business License (corporation, LLC, partnership)

How CE fits into the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Plumbing renewal guide.

Massachusetts Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Massachusetts plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber: 12 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Master Gas Fitter: 6 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Master Plumber: 12 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure) before you rely on it.

Who approves Massachusetts plumbing CE courses?

For the Journeyman Plumber: 12 clock hours of Board-approved CE per two-year cycle (248 CMR 11.04). Check with Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure) before you rely on it.

When do Massachusetts plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Journeyman Plumber: Journeyman Plumber: May 1 of even-numbered years, biennial. Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1 of the even-numbered year and the application deadline is May 1. Check with Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure) 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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