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Plumber
Total cost: $150
Governing Authority
Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division)
Official website →Yes
State Licensed?
8,000
Apprentice Hours
7
License Levels
$150
Total Fees
0 hrs
CE Hours
Arkansas Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code (state-specific code)
Code Version
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$25
Apprentice registration fee
Journeyman License Fee
$75
Journeyman plumber annual license fee
Master Plumber License Fee
$200
Master plumber annual license fee
Exam Fee
$75 (journeyman) / $125 (master)
Exam fees vary by level
Renewal Fee
$25 (apprentice) / $75 (journeyman) / $200 (master)
Annual renewal fees vary by level; all licenses expire December 31 each year
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types Available
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division)
Apprenticeship Program
8,000
Total Hours
4 yrs
Duration
576
Classroom Hours
7,424
OJT Hours
Registered Apprenticeship Program Required
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Experience Required
Registration required; no prior experience
No exam required
Additional Requirements
Experience Required
Must complete a Registered Apprenticeship Program of minimum 4 years / 8,000 hours (8 periods of 1,000 hours OJT each with concurrent 80 hours classroom). Must be approved by the State Committee of Plumbing Examiners.
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Experience Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in all phases of plumbing and natural gas, OR at least 1 year as a licensed Journeyman Plumber (in addition to meeting the broader 5-year threshold)
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Exam Information
VerifiedJourneyman Exam
RequiredMaster Exam
RequiredExam Provider
PSI
Plumbing Code Version
Arkansas Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code (state-specific code)
Open Book Exam
Passing Score
70%
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Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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Arkansas has 34% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 746 residents.
Arkansas has below-average plumbers density — strong demand for new plumbers.
Arkansas ranks #49 out of 51 states by plumbers per capita.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Apprentice registration fee | $25 |
Journeyman License Journeyman plumber annual license fee | $75 |
Master License Master plumber annual license fee | $200 |
Exam Fee Exam fees vary by level | $75 (journeyman) / $125 (master) |
Renewal Fee Annual renewal fees vary by level; all licenses expire December 31 each year | $25 (apprentice) / $75 (journeyman) / $200 (master) |
Total Initial Fees Estimated total for journeyman: exam ($75) + annual license ($75) = $150; Master total: exam ($125) + annual license ($200) = $325 | $150 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified1 year
Renewal Period
0
CE Hours Required
$50
Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Regulatory Board
Renewal fee per 1 year
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Arkansas uniquely houses plumbing regulation under the Department of Health rather than a dedicated plumbing board. Has a specific reciprocal agreement with Texas for journeyman plumber licenses. Uses its own state-specific plumbing code rather than a national model code.
Arkansas plumbing licenses are managed through the Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section
Also governed by the State Committee of Plumbing Examiners
Separate licensing is required for natural gas fitting
All licenses expire December 31 each year
Additional license types: Restricted Plumber, Plumbing/Gas Inspector, Restricted Hospital Maintenance Plumber, Restricted Water and Sewer Service Line Installation Plumber
High school diploma or GED required for apprentice registration
Must be sponsored by a master plumber or enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program
Reciprocal agreement with Texas for journeyman plumber licenses
Act 457 of 2023 provides automatic licensure pathway for qualifying out-of-state licensees
Uses Arkansas Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code (state-specific), NOT the IPC
CE not explicitly required for renewal under current rules
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Plumber requirements in Arkansas verified against Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Plumbing & Natural Gas Section (Protective Health Codes Division), April 2026.
Accessed 2026-03-06
Accessed 2026-03-06