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Rhode Island Plumbing License Requirements

Yes. Rhode Island licenses plumbers through the RI DLT, Plumbers and Irrigators. It issues apprentice, journeyman, master and contractor credentials. A journeyman license takes 8,000 hours of work experience.

State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated

License tiers

ApprenticeApprentice
JourneymanJourneyperson
MasterMaster (journeyman held 1+ year)
ContractorMaster

Requirements

Journeyman experience8,000 as an apprentice plumber in Rhode Island
ExamState exam
FeesBiennial renewal $72
Renewal2 years
Continuing education7 hours per 2-year cycle
Local licenseNo (state license covers)
BoardRI DLT, Plumbers and Irrigators

Board website

Exam

Exam providerRI DLT Professional Regulation

Apprenticeship

Registering agencyState Apprenticeship Agency

Plumbing code

Code in force2021 IPC with state amendments (SBC-3)

Effective Dec 1, 2025 with RI amendments (510-RICR-00-00).

Frequently Asked Questions

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Official sources

Rules change. Confirm with the RI DLT, Plumbers and Irrigators before you start work.