Vermont plumbing continuing education requirements

All 3 Vermont plumbing license types we track need continuing education: 8 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.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Vermont Plumbing renewal guide

8 hours of CE

Applies to: Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber and Specialist Plumber (Water Heater / Heating System / Water Treatment)

CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: License valid 2 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 2195(a)); specific month shown on license / online account.
License level: State license
Board: Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

8 hours of Board-approved continued training/instruction within the previous 24 months (26 V.S.A. 2195(d)); DFS publishes an approved-course list.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

Plus Vermont Energy Goals education module (max 2 hours) required for initial licensure and every renewal; certificate submitted with the renewal.

Renew on the official site 802-479-7564 (Oil & gas technicians: 802-216-0500)

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HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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How CE fits into the Vermont 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 Vermont Plumbing renewal guide.

Vermont Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Vermont plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber and Specialist Plumber (Water Heater / Heating System / Water Treatment): 8 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing) before you rely on it.

Who approves Vermont plumbing CE courses?

8 hours of Board-approved continued training/instruction within the previous 24 months (26 V.S.A. 2195(d)); DFS publishes an approved-course list. Check with Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing) before you rely on it.

When do Vermont plumbing CE hours have to be done?

Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber and Specialist Plumber (Water Heater / Heating System / Water Treatment): License valid 2 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 2195(a)); specific month shown on license / online account. Check with Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing) before you rely on it.

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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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