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Pennsylvania Plumbing License Requirements

No. Pennsylvania has no statewide plumbing license; cities and counties license plumbing work.

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Requirements

FeesHome improvement contractor registration (AG)
Local licenseVaries by city

Local licenses in Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia

    City

    Plumber apprentice, journeyman plumber and master plumber licenses

    Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections

    L&I issues plumber apprentice, journeyman plumber and master plumber licenses (Plumbing Advisory Board).

    • Source: phila.gov · checked November 5, 2026

Apprenticeship

Registering agencyState Apprenticeship Agency (Pennsylvania L&I Apprenticeship and Training Office)

Plumbing code

Code in force2021 IPC

UCC triennial update (2021 I-Codes) effective Jan 1, 2026. 2021 accessibility updates were enjoined by court order; 2018 accessibility standards apply. IPC adopted without modification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official sources

Rules change. Confirm with your city or county licensing office before you start work.