Plumbing Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information

Plumbing Apprentice Ratio FAQs

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BCC-EGLE Joint Interpretive Statement

Plumbing Apprentice Registration

Registration for Plumbing Apprentice

Journey Plumber License

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Has not less than 6,000 hours experience attained over a period of not less than 3 years as an actively registered plumbing apprentice in the practical installation of plumbing under the supervision of a licensed master or journey plumber.
• Must pay the application/license fee at the time of the application.
• Submits application with all the required documentation and fee.
• Must pass both the written and hands on practical skills portions of the examination on a single application.
• Application are only valid for one year. Passing examination scores do not carry over to new applications. 

Application for Plumbing Examinations

Experience Statement as required per the Skilled Trade Regulation Act

HANDS ON PRACTICAL SKILLS EXAMINATION DATES AND LOCATIONS

TO SCHEDULE FOR THE PRACTICAL - PLEASE EMAIL: NAME AND DATE REQUESTED to LARA-BCC-LICENSING@MICHIGAN.GOV

BOTH EXAMINATIONS SHOULD BE SCHEDULED AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE YOUR EXAMINATION APPLICATION APPROVAL.

CONTACT PSI TO SCHEDULE WRITTEN PORTION AT 1-855-579-4635.

Master Plumber License

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have 4,000 hours experience in work as a journey plumber over a period of not less than 2 years immediately preceding the date of the application. Any lapses in licensure in the 2 years immediately preceding the application will not meet requirements.   
• Must pay the examination fee and pass the examination.
• Must pay the license fee.

Application for Plumbing Examinations

Experience Statement as required per the Skilled Trade Regulation Act

Plumbing Contractor License

Contractor, Pursuant to statute, MCL 339.6111;

• (1) The applicant must either hold a master plumber license or employ the holder of a master plumber license as his or her representative. 
• (2) Only an individual who is a sole proprietor, a partner in a partnership, an officer of a corporation, or a member of a limited liability company, may apply for licensure as a plumbing contractor.
• (3) The applicant must provide with this application the following information: 
  • (a) A statement listing the complete address of each place where the applicant has resided and has been engaged in business during the last 5 years including the length of time at each residence and type of businesses engaged in or employments. 
  • (b) The name of the business owner, president of the corporation, or a member or manager of the limited liability company and the name of the individual who is applying, if different from the name of the business owner, president, or member or manager and his or her title. 
  • (c) The name, residence address, and license number of the licensed master plumber who represents the person. 
• Must pay the examination fee and pass the examination.
• Must pay the license fee.

The contractor license will not be issued without master plumber representation. 

Application for Plumbing Examinations

Questions regarding licensing requirements should be directed to the Bureau’s Licensing Section at 517-241-9316.