Master Plumber License

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years experience as a journey plumber.
• Must pay the examination fee and pass the examination.
• Must pay the license fee.

Journey Plumber License

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Has not less than 3 years experience as an apprentice in the practical installation of plumbing under the supervision of a licensed authorized master plumber. (Up to one year of credit may be provided for graduation from a recognized trade school.)
• Must pay the examination fee and pass the examination.
• Must pay the license fee.

A licensed plumber in Michigan can perform all aspects of plumbing, utility connections, irrigation systems, as well as gas piping to water heaters, laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, gas grills, and swimming pool heaters.

Applications and fees must be submitted to the State of Michigan/Plumbing Division.

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Bureau of Construction Codes / Plumbing Division
P.O. Box 30255, Lansing, MI 48909
517-241-9330
www.michigan.gov/bcc

• 50 questions given in 2 hours (Contractor)
• 100 questions given in 2.5 hours (Master)
• 150 2.5 hours (Journeyman)
• The examination fee is $50.00.
• Covers oral, written, and practical tests and will cover the theory and practice of plumbing and knowledge of the state plumbing code, rules, and regulations.

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

• Current Michigan Plumbing Code book, which shall be unmarked.
• State Plumbing Act, 2002 PA 733 (download here for free)
• Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, 1972 PA 230 (download here for free)

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