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Hawaii Plumbing License Requirements

Yes. Hawaii licenses plumbers through the Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL). It issues journeyman, master and contractor credentials. A journeyman license takes 10,000 hours of work experience.

State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated

License tiers

ApprenticeNo state license
JourneymanJourney Worker Plumber
MasterMaster Plumber (2 years as journeyman)
ContractorC-37 via Contractors License Board

Requirements

Journeyman experience10,000 over 5 years (or apprenticeship: 7,000 + 480 hours)
Classroom hours480 (apprenticeship route)
ExamState exam
Renewal3 years
Local licenseNo (state license covers)
BoardHawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL)

Board website

Exam

Exam providerPrometric (for Board of Electricians and Plumbers)

Apprenticeship

Registering agencyState Apprenticeship Agency (Hawaii DLIR Workforce Development Division)

Frequently Asked Questions

Official sources

Rules change. Confirm with the Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA PVL) before you start work.