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Plumber
Total cost: $147
Governing Authority
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) — Division of Professional Regulation, Plumbers and Irrigators branch
Official website →Yes
State Licensed?
8,000
Apprentice Hours
4
License Levels
$147
Total Fees
None
CE Hours
Rhode Island State Plumbing Code — based on IPC with state amendments; exam may still reference BOCA 2006 (verify if updated)
Code Version
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Get the Roadmap — $20Journeyman License Fee
$72
License fee; application: $75 (non-refundable); biennial renewal: $72
Master Plumber License Fee
$240
License fee/biennial renewal; application: $75; Contract Master renewal also $240
Renewal Fee
$72 (journeyman) / $240 (master/contract master)
Biennial
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types Available
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) — Division of Professional Regulation, Plumbers and Irrigators branch
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
4 years (8,000 hours) of OJT during a 5-year period + 576 hours at a state-approved training program (CONFLICTING: some sources say 5 years OJT — verify against DLT rules)
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Experience Required
CONFLICTING DATA: Some sources say 1 year as journeyman; others say 5 years; RI Plumbing Authority says 10,000 hours. Flag for manual verification.
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Exam Information
VerifiedJourneyman Exam
RequiredMaster Exam
RequiredExam Provider
PSI
Plumbing Code Version
Rhode Island State Plumbing Code — based on IPC with state amendments; exam may still reference BOCA 2006 (verify if updated)
Open Book Exam
Passing Score
70%
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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Rhode Island has 17% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 746 residents.
Rhode Island has above-average plumbers density — competitive market.
Rhode Island ranks #19 out of 51 states by plumbers per capita.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Journeyman License License fee; application: $75 (non-refundable); biennial renewal: $72 | $72 |
Master License License fee/biennial renewal; application: $75; Contract Master renewal also $240 | $240 |
Renewal Fee Biennial | $72 (journeyman) / $240 (master/contract master) |
Total Initial Fees Journeyman: application ($75) + license ($72) = $147; Master: application ($75) + license ($240) = $315 | $147 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
—
CE Hours Required
$72 (journeyman) / $240 (master)
Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Regulatory Board
Biennial
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Rhode Island's small size and statewide licensing ensures consistent plumbing standards throughout the state.
License types include Contract Master (business license) — separate from individual Master Plumber
Apprentice registration is FREE — no fee
Journeyman exam: 50 multiple-choice questions, in-person at DLT Cranston office
CONFLICTING master experience data: 1 year journeyman vs 5 years vs 10,000 hours — flagged for manual verification
Exam code reference may be outdated (BOCA 2006) — most states reference IPC 2018 or 2021; verify current exam materials
RI State Plumbing Code based on IPC with state amendments
CE: Not confirmed as mandatory — verify against current DLT rules
Biennial renewal
Reciprocity: case-by-case for out-of-state plumbers with equivalent licensure; $75 application fee
Journeyman experience: 8,000 hours OJT during 5-year period + 576 hours classroom
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Official Sources
Plumber requirements in Rhode Island verified against Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) — Division of Professional Regulation, Plumbers and Irrigators branch, April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — added during plumber audit
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