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How to get a plumber license in Connecticut
Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Connecticut's
official board.
Statewide licensing. Connecticut uses a P-# classification system; work is separated into unlimited plumbing (P) and various limited/specialty classes.
Journeyperson (P-2): completion of a registered apprenticeship (typically 4 years) or equivalent experience/training, then pass the plumbing exam. Contractor (P-1): 2 years of licensed journeyperson experience plus a two-part exam (trade + business & law).
Reciprocity
Not stated on the official scope-of-work page.
Renewal
Licenses renewed annually via the DCP online eLicense portal.
Notes
Statewide licensing. Connecticut uses a P-# classification system; work is separated into unlimited plumbing (P) and various limited/specialty classes.
Questions
Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Connecticut?
Statewide licensing. Connecticut uses a P-# classification system; work is separated into unlimited plumbing (P) and various limited/specialty classes.
What plumber license levels does Connecticut have?
The levels are P-1 Unlimited Plumbing Contractor, P-2 Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber, P-6/P-7 Limited Sewer & Water, P-8/P-9 Limited Gasoline Tank Piping, PP-1/PP-2 Process Piping, SP-1/SP-2 Pool & Spa, Apprentice (registered).
How do you get licensed as a plumber in Connecticut?
Journeyperson (P-2): completion of a registered apprenticeship (typically 4 years) or equivalent experience/training, then pass the plumbing exam. Contractor (P-1): 2 years of licensed journeyperson experience plus a two-part exam (trade + business & law).
Does Connecticut have plumber license reciprocity?
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