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How to get a plumber license in Rhode Island

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

Statewide licensing administered by DLT Professional Regulation; plumbers grouped with irrigators and water filtration installers.

Issuing authority: Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), Division of Professional Regulation (State Board of Examiners of Plumbers). Official page: https://www.ri.gov/Licensing/renewal/license.php?lic_id=80

License levels in Rhode Island

Rhode Island plumber licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyperson: verify at least 5 years of experience plus 576 hours of DLT-approved related instruction, then pass the exam (based on the IPC). Master: at least 5 years experience and hold a valid Journeyperson license for at least 1 year before sitting for the master exam.
ReciprocityNot detailed on the official pages reviewed.
RenewalBiennial (2-year cycle); journeyperson biennial renewal fee $72. Continuing education: 7 hours of approved CE per two-year cycle for Master and Journeyperson plumbers (enforcement begins January 2027).
NotesStatewide licensing administered by DLT Professional Regulation; plumbers grouped with irrigators and water filtration installers.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Rhode Island?
Statewide licensing administered by DLT Professional Regulation; plumbers grouped with irrigators and water filtration installers.
What plumber license levels does Rhode Island have?
The levels are Apprentice Plumber, Journeyperson Plumber, Master Plumber, plus Irrigator and Water Filtration/Treatment System Installer classes.
How do you get licensed as a plumber in Rhode Island?
Journeyperson: verify at least 5 years of experience plus 576 hours of DLT-approved related instruction, then pass the exam (based on the IPC). Master: at least 5 years experience and hold a valid Journeyperson license for at least 1 year before sitting for the master exam.
Does Rhode Island have plumber license reciprocity?
Not detailed on the official pages reviewed.

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Sources: www.ri.gov · dlt.ri.gov. Always confirm current requirements with the issuing authority.

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