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Michigan plumbing continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Michigan plumbing license types we track need continuing education. 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 datesMichigan Plumbing renewal guide

CE required, hours not published

Applies to the Journey Plumber

CE hours
Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle
Every year
Renewal deadline
Renew every year by April 30. Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • A board-approved code update course is required only within one year after a new state code is adopted (MCL 339.6115(3)); this does not happen every year.

Proof and reporting

  • Courses are listed through CE Broker.
  • Proof is not submitted at renewal unless audited; keep a copy.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • LARA does not set a fixed hour count on its renewal page.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 517-241-9316
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

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CE required, hours not published

Applies to the Master Plumber

CE hours
Not published, check with the board
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal deadline
Renew every 3 years by April 30 (staggered). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • A board-approved code update course is required only within one year after a new state code is adopted (MCL 339.6113(2)); this does not happen every year.

Proof and reporting

  • Courses are listed through CE Broker.
  • Proof is not submitted at renewal unless audited; keep a copy.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • LARA does not set a fixed hour count on its renewal page.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 517-241-9316
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (2)

Michigan 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 Contractor

How CE fits into the Michigan 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 Michigan Plumbing renewal guide.

Michigan Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Michigan plumbing license need?

Journey Plumber: CE is required, but the hours are not published (the license renews every year). Master Plumber: CE is required, but the hours are not published (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) before you rely on it.

Who approves Michigan plumbing CE courses?

For the Journey Plumber: A board-approved code update course is required only within one year after a new state code is adopted (MCL 339.6115(3)); this does not happen every year. Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Michigan plumbing CE hours?

For the Journey Plumber: Courses are listed through CE Broker. Proof is not submitted at renewal unless audited; keep a copy. Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) before you rely on it.

When do Michigan plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Journey Plumber: Journey Plumber: Renew every year by April 30. Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. LARA does not set a fixed hour count on its renewal page. Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) 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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