Utah Plumbing License Requirements
Yes. Utah licenses plumbers through the Utah DOPL Plumbers Licensing Board. It issues apprentice, journeyman, master and contractor credentials.
State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated
License tiers
| Apprentice | Licensed apprentice |
| Journeyman | State license (plus Residential journeyman) |
| Master | State license (plus Residential Master) |
| Contractor | DOPL plumbing contractor (S-410 etc.) |
Requirements
| Journeyman experience | Residential: 6,000 + 432-hour program |
| Classroom hours | 432 (residential) |
| Exam | Prov exams |
| Renewal | 2 years (by Nov 30) |
| Continuing education | 12 hours (8 core) |
| Local license | No (state license covers) |
| Board | Utah DOPL Plumbers Licensing Board |
Licensed in another state or the military
| Military spouses | Spouses of service members stationed in Utah may work without a Utah license if they hold an active license from another state; DOPL provides a verification letter |
DOPL military page: fee waivers for active-duty initial and renewal licenses; licenses expiring during deployment extended to 90 days after deployment (Utah Code 71A-8-103).
- Source: commerce.utah.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Apprenticeship
| Registering agency | U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (no state agency) |
Programs register through the Office of Apprenticeship; use the Partner Finder for local sponsors.
- Source: apprenticeship.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Plumbing code
| Code in force | 2024 IPC with state amendments |
- Source: le.utah.gov · checked November 5, 2026