Washington plumbing continuing education requirements

3 of the 4 Washington plumbing license types we track need continuing education: 24 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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24 hours of CE

Applies to the Domestic Pump / Pump and Irrigation Specialty Plumber

CE hours: 24 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: Renews every 3 years on the certificate holder's birthdate (L&I).
License level: State license
Board: Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

How CE ties to the renewal

24 hours before expiration: at least 12 hours electrical and 12 hours plumbing (Code, IRP).

Renew on the official site 360-902-5226 (Option 2); 800-647-0982

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24 hours of CE

Applies to: Journey Level Plumber Certificate and Residential Specialty / Residential Service Plumber Certificate

CE hours: 24 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: Renews every 3 years on the certificate holder's birthdate (L&I).
License level: State license
Board: Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

24 hours before expiration: at least 12 hours Plumbing Code and 4 hours IRE (industry-related electrical); the other 8 hours any category (from 7/1/2021).

Renew on the official site 360-902-5226 (Option 2); 800-647-0982

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Washington 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 License

How CE fits into the Washington 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 Washington Plumbing renewal guide.

Washington Plumbing CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Washington plumbing license need?

Domestic Pump / Pump and Irrigation Specialty Plumber: 24 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Journey Level Plumber Certificate and Residential Specialty / Residential Service Plumber Certificate: 24 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration before you rely on it.

When do Washington plumbing CE hours have to be done?

For the Domestic Pump / Pump and Irrigation Specialty Plumber: Domestic Pump / Pump and Irrigation Specialty Plumber: Renews every 3 years on the certificate holder's birthdate (L&I). 24 hours before expiration: at least 12 hours electrical and 12 hours plumbing (Code, IRP). Check with Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) - Contractor Registration 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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