Licensing Information
Apprenticeship
Upon registering at an accredited apprenticeship program, students will be issued an Apprentice Plumbers card. This card allows the candidate to do plumbing as long as a journeyman plumber is present. All cards issued in a calendar year expire on September 30th.
Journeyman
After completing school (576 hours) and a period of employment (4 years) with a registered master plumber, journeyman candidates must submit an application through the Plumbing Program to take the Journeyman Plumbers Examination.
The exam is administered twice a year (spring and fall) and the cost is $133.00 per examination. After successfully passing the test, the candidate is issued a Health Permit Number. The Journeyman Plumber license is renewed annually on the plumber’s date of birth for a fee of $125.00.
Master Plumber
Journeymen wanting to take the Master Plumber Examination must complete two full years of work experience as a journeyman and make an application to the Plumbing Program. Once their application is accepted, candidates can take the exam.
The exam is administered twice a year (spring and fall) and the cost is $265.00 per examination. After successfully passing the test, the candidate is issued a Health Permit Number. The Master Plumber's License is renewed annually on the plumber's date of birth for a fee of $375.00.
Upcoming Certification Exams
The next plumbing exams will be held on April 24 and 25, 2025. The Master’s exam & Mon-Yough Journeymen exam will be on Thursday, April 24th. The Local 27 Journeymen & AMPAC Journeymen exam will be on Friday, April 25. Applicants will receive a letter informing them which day they will take the exam.
Exam Location
Elizabeth Firehall
107 Market Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
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