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Kentucky Plumbing License Requirements

Yes. Kentucky licenses plumbers through the KY Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing. It issues apprentice, journeyman, master and contractor credentials.

State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated

License tiers

ApprenticeRegistration
JourneymanState license (2 consecutive years as apprentice)
MasterState license (journeyman license held 2 years)
ContractorMaster

Requirements

Journeyman experience2 years
ExamState exam
Continuing education6 hours before renewal
Local licenseNo (state license covers)
BoardKY Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing

Board website

Apprenticeship

Registering agencyState Apprenticeship Agency (Kentucky Works (Education and Labor Cabinet))

Plumbing code

Code in forceKentucky State Plumbing Code (state code, 815 KAR Chapter 20)

State-written plumbing code under KRS 318.130; not based on a named model code edition

Frequently Asked Questions

Official sources

Rules change. Confirm with the KY Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of Plumbing before you start work.