Oregon Plumbing License Requirements
Yes. Oregon licenses plumbers through the Oregon Building Codes Division. It issues apprentice, journeyman and contractor credentials.
State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated
License tiers
| Apprentice | Registered |
| Journeyman | Journeyman Plumber (JP) |
| Master | No state license |
| Contractor | Plumbing contractor (BCD) + CCB |
Requirements
| Classroom hours | Apprenticeship classroom |
| Exam | State exam |
| Local license | No (state license covers) |
| Board | Oregon Building Codes Division |
Exam
| Exam provider | Building Codes Division |
BCD mails an authorization letter to schedule the plumbing exam; results mailed within two weeks.
- Source: oregon.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Licensed in another state or the military
| Reciprocity | Reciprocal JP license |
- Source: oregon.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Apprenticeship
| Registering agency | State Apprenticeship Agency (BOLI Apprenticeship and Training Division) |
BOLI ATD registers programs; Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
- Source: apprenticeship.gov · checked November 6, 2026
- Source: oregon.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Plumbing code
| Code in force | 2024 UPC with state amendments (as 2026 OPSC) |
2026 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code effective Oct 1, 2026.
- Source: oregon.gov · checked November 5, 2026