How to become a licensed plumber in Idaho
Requirements for licensing as a plumber in Idaho
What are the requirements to become a licensed Plumber in the State of Idaho?
Apprentice Plumber:
Anyone wishing to become a plumber in the State of Idaho must register with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) as a plumbing apprentice before beginning work.
An apprentice plumber must work under the close supervision of a licensed journeyman plumber and in the employ of a plumbing contractor. To qualify for a journeyman plumber license through the apprenticeship pathway, an applicant must complete 8,000 hours of supervised plumbing installation work and 576 hours of instruction through a board-approved plumbing apprenticeship program. Apprentices must maintain an active Idaho registration while accumulating work experience in Idaho.
Journeyman Plumber:
To qualify for an Idaho journeyman plumber license, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Complete 8,000 hours of supervised plumbing installation work and 576 hours of instruction through a board-approved plumbing apprenticeship program.
- Complete 16,000 hours of qualifying plumbing work experience.
You must also pass the required International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) journeyman plumbing examination administered through PSI. After passing the examination, submit the completed Plumbing Journeyman Application and required documentation and fees to the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Applicants may also qualify through Idaho’s plumbing license reciprocity process if they meet the applicable requirements.
Find the required forms and additional information through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses links below.
Division Contact information:
State of Idaho
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Idaho Plumbing Board
11341 W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, ID 83714
(208) 334-3233
How often must I renew my Idaho Electrician License?
Idaho plumbing apprentice registrations are valid for five years. Journeyman plumber licenses must be renewed every three years. To renew your license, submit the required renewal application and fee through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. If your license has expired, you may need to pay a reinstatement fee.
What are the costs for electrical licenses and renewals in Idaho?
- Application Fee: $22.50
- Plumbing Apprentice Registration: $50
- Plumbing Apprentice Registration Renewal: $50
- Plumbing Apprentice Registration Reinstatement: $50
- Plumbing Journeyman License Initial Fee: $29.40
- Plumbing Journeyman License Renewal Fee: $21.60
- Plumbing Journeyman License Reinstatement Fee: $29.40
Does the State of Idaho Electrical Board, Division of Building Safety recognize reciprocal states?
Idaho has journeyman electrician licensing reciprocity with the states of Montana, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Just include a copy of your current license with the completed application. Idaho observes master electrician reciprocity with Utah and Wyoming. Idaho honors those states’ master electrician testing. Attach your Utah or Wyoming license to your application.
Does the Idaho Division of Building Safety require continuing education for electricians?
No. Idaho does not currently require continuing education for plumbing licenses.
Resources
Idaho Division of Building Safety