AL · Plumber

Plumber licensing in Alabama

State-issued license classes for plumbers in Alabama. Each class links to the issuing state board for primary-source verification.

ALABAMA · plumber

Journeyman Plumber

Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board (PGFB) →
Exam
PGFB-contracted vendor
Renewal
Every 1 yr
CE per cycle
4 hrs

Scope of work

The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board (PGFB) issues Journeyman and Master credentials for plumbing and gas fitting under Ala. Code Title 34, Chapter 37. Source: PGFB (https://pgfb.alabama.gov/); PGFB How Do I Become Licensed (https://pgfb.alabama.gov/applicants/how-do-i-become-licensed/).

Experience and training

A Journeyman Plumber applicant must have 2 years of current work experience to qualify for the exam. A Master Plumber applicant must have held a Journeyman Plumber certification for a minimum of one year before sitting for the Master exam. Source: PGFB Exams (https://pgfb.alabama.gov/applicants/exams/).

Exam

As of January 1, 2026, all Master-level applicants must complete both the plumbing and/or gas fitting exam AND a Business and Law exam. Effective January 1, 2023, applicants test on the 2021 International Plumbing Code or the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code. Exam applicants have 90 calendar days from the date of passing to obtain certification. Source: PGFB Exams (https://pgfb.alabama.gov/applicants/exams/).

Fees

Verify current application and examination fees on the PGFB forms page before remitting. Source: PGFB Forms (https://pgfb.alabama.gov/forms/).

Renewal and CE

Beginning January 1, 2025, continuing education is required for all Journeyman and Master certificate holders who do not qualify for an age exemption. Licensees must obtain 4 hours of CE to renew, regardless of the number of certifications held. Licensees holding both plumbing and gas certifications must obtain 2 hours of plumbing CE and 2 hours of gas CE. Licensees over age 65 are not required to complete CE. Source: PGFB Continuing Education (https://pgfb.alabama.gov/continuing-education/); Ala. Code 34-37-8 (https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-34/chapter-37/section-34-37-8/).

Reciprocity

Verify current PGFB reciprocity agreements directly with the Board.

Municipal layer

Permits are pulled at the local building department.

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