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Journeyman Plumber
West Virginia Division of Labor — Plumber Certification →Scope of work
The West Virginia Division of Labor issues plumbing certifications under W. Va. Code 21-14 and Series 42-32. Credentials include Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, and Plumber in Training. Source: WV Division of Labor Plumber Certification (https://labor.wv.gov/plumber-certification); W. Va. Code 21-14 (https://code.wvlegislature.gov/email/21-14/); Series 42-32 (https://regulations.justia.com/states/west-virginia/agency-42/title-42/series-42-32/).
Experience and training.
- Plumber in Training: fewer than 8,000 hours of plumbing experience; entry-level supervised worker. - Journeyman Plumber: minimum of 8,000 hours of plumbing or related experience. - Master Plumber: at least 18 years old, at least 1 year as a Journeyman, and passes the Master Plumber exam.
Source: Series 42-32, Section 42-32-6 (https://regulations.justia.com/states/west-virginia/agency-42/title-42/series-42-32/section-42-32-6/).
Exam
Administered by Prov Exams (beginning September 1, 2024). Exam fee $59.95 per exam. Journeyman exam: 80 questions, 3-hour time limit. Master exam: 100 questions, 3-hour time limit. Source: WV Division of Labor Plumber Certification Fees (https://labor.wv.gov/licensing/plumber-certification/plumber-certification-fees).
Fees.
- Master Plumber initial certification and renewal fee: $75. - Journeyman Plumber initial certification and renewal fee: $75. - Plumber In Training initial certification and renewal fee: $25.
Source: WV Division of Labor (https://labor.wv.gov/licensing/plumber-certification/plumber-certification-fees).
Renewal and CE
Renewal notice is mailed 45 days before expiration. West Virginia does not require continuing education for plumber renewal. Source: WV Division of Labor (https://labor.wv.gov/plumber-certification).
Contractor license overlay
Plumbing contracting businesses must hold a West Virginia Contractor License (Plumbing classification) from the WV Contractor Licensing Board in addition to any individual plumber certifications held by employees. Source: WV Contractor Licensing Board (https://wvclboard.wv.gov/).