West Virginia Plumbing License Requirements
Yes. West Virginia licenses plumbers through the WV Division of Labor. It issues apprentice, journeyman, master and contractor credentials.
State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated
License tiers
| Apprentice | Plumber in training |
| Journeyman | State license |
| Master | State license |
| Contractor | WV Contractor Licensing Board |
Requirements
| Exam | State exam (70%) |
| Continuing education | None |
| Local license | No (state license covers) |
| Board | WV Division of Labor |
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 | 2018 IPC |
Health department plumbing rules prevail on conflict.
- Source: firemarshal.wv.gov · checked November 5, 2026