Minnesota plumbing continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Minnesota plumbing license types we track need continuing education: 16 hours each. 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.

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16 hours of CE

Applies to the Journeyworker Plumber

CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
License level: State license
Board: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

16 hours DLI-approved CE per two-year period (at least 8 on State Plumbing Code).
Sponsors report attendance to DLI.

Renew on the official site 651-284-5034

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HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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16 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Plumber

CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
License level: State license
Board: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

16 hours of DLI-approved CE per two-year license period; at least 8 hours on the State Plumbing Code, remaining 8 on plumbing code, technical plumbing topics, Minnesota State Building Code or plumbing statutes (all 16 may be State Plumbing Code).
Hours serve multiple licenses (only highest requirement needed).

Who approves courses

Sponsors report attendance directly to DLI.

Other details

Online classes allowed.

Renew on the official site 651-284-5034

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (4)

Minnesota Plumbing licenses with no CE on file

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

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How CE fits into the Minnesota 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 Minnesota Plumbing renewal guide.

Minnesota Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Minnesota plumbing license need?

Journeyworker Plumber: 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Master Plumber: 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

Who approves Minnesota plumbing CE courses?

For the Journeyworker Plumber: 16 hours DLI-approved CE per two-year period (at least 8 on State Plumbing Code). Sponsors report attendance to DLI. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

When do Minnesota plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Journeyworker Plumber: Journeyworker Plumber: Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) 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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