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Utah plumbing continuing education requirements

All 3 Utah 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.

Full rule details
Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

6 hours of CE

Applies to: General Plumbing Contractor and Residential Plumbing Contractor

CE hours
6 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.
License level
State license
Board
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b.

Proof and reporting

  • CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.

Other details

  • Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses.

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12 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Plumber (individual qualifier license)

CE hours
12 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Expires November 30 of even-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2026). DOPL mails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration.
License level
State license
Board
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 12 hours per 2-year term (R156-55c-304): at least 8 core hours, the remaining 4 core or professional.

Proof and reporting

  • Providers report hours; verify at secure.utah.gov/ce-public/.

How CE fits into the Utah 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 Utah Plumbing renewal guide.

Utah Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Utah plumbing license need?

General Plumbing Contractor and Residential Plumbing Contractor: 6 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Master Plumber (individual qualifier license): 12 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

What does Utah plumbing continuing education have to cover?

For the General Plumbing Contractor and Residential Plumbing Contractor: 6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

How do you prove Utah plumbing CE hours?

For the General Plumbing Contractor and Residential Plumbing Contractor: CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

When do Utah plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the General Plumbing Contractor and Residential Plumbing Contractor: General Plumbing Contractor and Residential Plumbing Contractor: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services 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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