Washington Plumber Continuing Education
Our plumbing continuing education courses are approved by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).
They are exactly what you need to meet your Plumbing CE requirements, At Your Pace Online. Once you complete your course we will report the completion of your continuing education to the state for you!
Washington 8 Hour 2018 UPC Update Course
8h course
This course satisfies the continuing education requirement for Journey Level, Residential Specialty Plumbers, and Plumber Trainees to take a minimum of eight hours of Plumbing Code Update content, and is also accepted as CE credit for domestic pump and pump and irrigation plumbers.
Washington 24 Hour Complete Plumbing Package
24h course
This 24-hour course will cover a number of important topics including:
- 2 hours of Idustry Related Plumbing credit on Plumber Safety.
- 2 hours of Idustry Related Plumbing credit on the topic of Rainwater Harvesting.
- 4 hours of Industry Related Plumbing credit.
- 4 hours of Industry Related Electrical topics.
- 4 hours of plumbing code credit on 2018 UPC changes.
- 8 hours of Washington Amendments and 2018 UPC Code.
Course ID numbers: WA2019-043, WA2019-042, WA2020-448, WA2020-447, WA2021-259, WA2021-511
Washington 16 Hour Complete Plumber CE Package
16h course
This 16 hour complete CE package is approved by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries. It will meet the 8 required hours of plumbing code, 4 required hours of industry related electrical, and the additional 4 hours of either code or industry related.
This course will cover the following topics:
- Amendments to the 2018 UPC, with Washington Amendments
- the 2020 NEC
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Safety
- And much more!
Washington 4 Hour 2018 UPC Update Course
4h course
This class offers the additional four hours of continuing education (CE) based on the currently adopted UPC now needed to renew Washington plumbing licenses, as part of the overall increase from 16 to 24 hours of CE required as of July 1, 2021. It focuses on how to navigate and use the UPC, best practices for applying 2018 UPC provisions on sanitary drainage, and how the UPC and related materials are addressing the reopening of buildings left vacant during the pandemic and the related hazard of legionella.
Course ID number: WA2021-259
Washington 4 Hour Industry-Related Plumbing (IRP) Course
4h course
This class for journey level and residential specialty plumbers contains 4 hours of industry-related content that are designed to help with renewal of a license. This class examines three related topics: sanitary drainage systems, gray water systems, and onsite sewage systems.
Course ID number: WA2021-511
Washington 4 Hour 2020 NEC Changes to Chapters 1 & 3
4h course
This course satisfies the continuing education requirement for Journey Level, Residential Specialty Plumbers, and Plumber Trainees to take a minimum of four hours of Industry-Related Electrical content, and is also accepted as CE credit for domestic pump and pump and irrigation plumbers.
Washington 2 Hour Rainwater Harvesting Course
2h course
This 2 hour course is approved by the WA Department of Labor and Industries. This course is approved as Industry Related credits. This course will overview the subject of rainwater harvesting.
You will learn why rainwater harvesting is needed, specific water needs in Washington, and the components of a rainwater harvesting system.
Course ID number: WA2019-042
Washington 2 Hour Plumber Safety
2h course
This 2 hour course is approved by the WA Department of Labor and Industries. This course is an overview on the subject of Plumber safety.
Learn about:
- Hazardous Substances
- Environmental Risks
- Physical Hazards
- Flammable or Combustible Material
Course ID number: WA2019-043
CE Requirements to Renew a WA Plumber License
Effective July 1, 2021 Washington changed their CE requirements for Journey Level and Residential Specialty Plumbers. Previously, licensees needed to take
- 8 hours of Plumbing Code with amendments
- 4 hours of Industry-Related Electrical content
- 4 hours of either Plumbing Code, Industry-Related Electrical, or Industry-Related Plumbing content
On July 1, 2021, the requirements changed to 24 hours total and must include:
- 12 hours of Plumbing Code with amendments
- 4 hours of Industry-Related Electrical content
- 8 hours of either Plumbing Code, Industry-Related Electrical, or Industry-Related Plumbing content
All continuing education hours must be completed within a two-year renewal cycle. However, licensees must complete at least 8 hours of continuing education every year to renew your certificate.
Washington State Approval Letters
State of Washington
Department of Labor and Industries
PO BOX 44460 Olympia, WA 98504-4460
7/30/2020
Tim Bell
@ Your Pace Online
1383 2nd Avenue
Gold Hill, OR 97525
Dear Tim Bell,
The new courses have been approved: Please use this information when offering them:
Course ID number: WA2020-441
Course Title: Washington 4 Hour Plumber Elective 2020 NEC
Course Type: Plumber
Credit Type: Ind Related Plumbing
Hours credited: 4.00
Effective Date: 2/1/2021
Expiration Date: 2/1/2024
Internet Course: Yes
Correspondence course: No
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Course ID number: WA2020-448
Course Title: Washington 8 Hour 2018 UPC Update
Course Type: Plumber
Credit Type: Ind Related Plumbing
Hourse Credited: 8.00
Effective Date: 2/1/2021
Expiration Date: 2/1/2024
Internet course: Yes
Correspondence Course: No
If your qualifying credentials are invalidated (e.g., suspension or revocation by the issuing entity) for any reason, approval will be revoked.
When your approval expires, you must submit a new application to renew your instructor status. It is your responsibility to be aware of the expiration date; the department does not send reminder notices.
Sincerely,
Electrical Program
(360) 902-5259
State of Washington
Department of Labor and Industries
PO BOX 44460 Olympia, WA 98504-4460
1/9/2019
Tim Bell
@ Your Pace Online
1383 2nd Avenue
Gold Hill, OR 97525
Dear Tim Bell,
The new courses have been approved: Please use this information when offering them:
Course ID number: WA2019-043
Course Title: OSHA Safety Training
Course Type: Plumber
Credit Type: Ind Related Plumbing
Hours credited: 2.00
Effective Date: 1/2/2019
Expiration Date: 1/2/2022
Internet Course: Yes
Correspondence course: No
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Course ID number: WA2019-042
Course Title: Rainwater Harvesting
Course Type: Plumber
Credit Type: Ind Related Plumbing
Hourse Credited: 2.00
Effective Date: 01/2/2019
Expiration Date: 01/2/2022
Internet course: Yes
Correspondence Course: No
If your qualifying credentials are invalidated (e.g., suspension or revocation by the issuing entity) for any reason, approval will be revoked.
When your approval expires, you must submit a new application to renew your instructor status. It is your responsibility to be aware of the expiration date; the department does not send reminder notices.
Sincerely,
Electrical Program
(360) 902-5259