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How to get a plumber license in Arkansas

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Arkansas's official board.

Administered under the Arkansas Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes.

Issuing authority: Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Protective Health Codes / State Committee of Plumbing Examiners. Official page: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/licensing-military-member-licensure-permits-plan-reviews/protective-health-codes/plumbing-natural-gas/

License levels in Arkansas

Arkansas plumber licensing at a glance

RequirementsApprentice: register with ADH and enroll in an approved apprenticeship (typically 8,000 hours OJT over 4-5 years). Journeyman: minimum 4 years experience; pass the trade exam with 75%+. Master: at least 5 years experience and must hold a journeyman license for at least 1 year before applying.
ReciprocityADH maintains reciprocity agreements with Ohio, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.
RenewalAll licenses renew annually and must be renewed within 30 days after the expiration date; licenses expired beyond 30 days become inactive. CE not specified on the official page.
NotesAdministered under the Arkansas Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Arkansas?
Administered under the Arkansas Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes.
What plumber license levels does Arkansas have?
The levels are Apprentice Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Restricted Plumber, Lifetime Plumber, Gas Fitter (trainee/supervisor), Water & Sewer Service Line Installer, City Plumbing Inspector, Backflow Tester/Repair.
How do you get licensed as a plumber in Arkansas?
Apprentice: register with ADH and enroll in an approved apprenticeship (typically 8,000 hours OJT over 4-5 years). Journeyman: minimum 4 years experience; pass the trade exam with 75%+. Master: at least 5 years experience and must hold a journeyman license for at least 1 year before applying.
Does Arkansas have plumber license reciprocity?
ADH maintains reciprocity agreements with Ohio, Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

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