These courses are APPROVED by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
Washington Plumbing Continuing Education – Online
License Requirements
Effective July 1, 2021, all journey level and residential specialty renewals will require 24 hours of continuing education consisting of:
A minimum of 12 hours of Uniform Plumbing Code (Code), PLUS
A minimum of 4 hours of Industry-Related Electrical (IRE).
The remaining 8 hours can be in any Code, IRE, or Industry-Related Plumbing (IRP) area.
Plumber trainees
You will be required during a two-year period to complete at least 8 hours of plumbing code and at least 4 hours of electrical trade related classes from the currently adopted Washington state plumbing and electrical codes. The remaining 4 hours may be plumbing or electrical trade related classes.You must complete at least 8 hours of continuing education every year to renew your certificate.
For example: If you take 8 hours of Code one year, the following year you must take a minimum of 4 hours of IRE, and another 4 hours in Code, IRE, or IRP.
Plumbing Continuing Education Courses
| Course No. | Course | Expires | Hours | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA2023-307 | 2021 UPC Update | 4/18/26 | 8 hrs (Code) | $54 | Register Here |
| WA2023-441 WA2023-439 | 8-Hour (Industry Related Electrical) Special | 6/12/26 6/12/26 | 8 hrs (IRE) | $54 | Register Here |
| WA2023-441 WA2023-443 | 8-Hour (Industry Related Electrical) Special | 6/12/26 6/12/26 | 8 hrs (IRE) | $54 | Register Here |
| WA2023-305 WA2023-439 | 8-Hour (CODE) & (Industry Related Electrical) Special | 6/12/26 4/18/26 | 8 hrs (CODE)&(IRE) | $54 | Register Here |
| WA2023-305 WA2023-441 | 8-Hour (CODE) & (Industry Related Electrical) Special | 6/12/26 4/18/26 | 8 hrs (CODE)&(IRE) | $54 | Register Here |
| WA2023-439 | RCW/WAC (Industry Related Electrical) | 6/12/26 | 4 hrs (IRE) | $35 | Register Here |
| WA2023-305 | 2021 UPC Definitions | 4/18/26 | 4 hrs (Code) | $35 | Register Here |
| WA2023-441 | Safe Job site Electrical Safety | 6/12/26 | 4 hrs (IRE) | $35 | Register Here |
| WA2023-443 | 2020 NEC Definitions | 6/12/26 | 4 hrs (IRE) | $35 | Register Here |
| WA2023-307 WA2023-439 WA2023-305 WA2023-443 WA2023-441 | 24-hour Package Deal Includes: WA2023-307 WA2023-439 WA2023-305 WA2023-443 WA2023-441 | 6/12/26 | 24 hrs | $125 SAVE $85! | Register Here |
Steps to Complete the Online Course
- Click the Register Here button.
- Set up your username and password.
- Pay for the course.
- Complete the online course.