6 hours of CE
Applies to: Journeyman Plumber and Master Plumber
- CE hours
- 6 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Renewal deadline
- License is valid for 2 years and expires on the last day of the month in which it was issued (Mec 402.01; RSA 310:8, II). Renewal must be filed online with the fee and CE proof on or before the expiration date, and not more than 60 days before it. OPLC sends a reminder at least 2 months ahead, but not receiving it does not excuse a late renewal.
- License level
- State license
- Board
- OPLC - Mechanical Licensing Board (Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board)
The CE rules, as recorded from the sources
Hours and topics
- Seminars are at least 3 contact hours each, in a classroom, on the NH-adopted plumbing or fuel gas codes and the current licensing laws and rules (Mec 404.03).
Who approves courses
- At least 6 hours of continuing education for each plumbing or fuel gas fitting endorsement in every 2-year licensing cycle, from a Board-approved seminar provider (Mec 404.01).
Other details
- Apprentices and trainees instead show continued enrollment in their education program.
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (6)
- https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/plc1000.html
- https://gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/plc300.html
- https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/mec400.html
- https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/mec500.html
- https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXX/310/310-8.htm
- https://www.oplc.nh.gov/find-board/mechanical-licensing-board