Kentucky Master Plumber
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Explore Custom Training TodayA Master Plumber is a person who assumes responsible charge, supervision, or direction of Journeyman Plumbers, Plumber’s Apprentices and other persons in the construction, installation, or alteration of plumbing or who engages in, offers to engage in, or advertises or otherwise represents that he is permitted and qualified to engage in the design, planning, superintending, contracting for, or responsible charge of plumbing.
- Required Books
- State Requirements
- Scope of Work
- Applications
- Reciprocity
- Continuing Education
- Exam
- Training
Must have at least two years of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber within the last five years, pass a designated master plumber exam with at least 80%, submit an application with a photo, and pay fees; alternatively, you can have two years of experience with a valid license from another state. This top-tier license allows you to pull permits and supervise work, requiring ongoing education for renewal.
The first step in the licensing process is to submit a completed application to the state licensing board. Exam fee of $150.00 for a Master Plumber exam.
There is a $250 Licensing Fee
A Master Plumber is a person who assumes responsible charge, supervision, or direction of Journeyman Plumbers, Plumber’s Apprentices and other persons in the construction, installation, or alteration of plumbing or who engages in, offers to engage in, or advertises or otherwise represents that he is permitted and qualified to engage in the design, planning, superintending, contracting for, or responsible charge of plumbing.
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Dept. of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Plumbing
500 Metro Street
Frankfort, KY 40601-5412
(502)573-0397
Important Contacts
Electrical contractors may obtain certifying exam information from:
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Electrical
101 Sea Hero Rd., Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601-5405
(502) 573-2002
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Division of Electrical
101 Sea Hero Rd., Ste 100
Frankfort, KY 40601-5405
(502) 573-2002
The testing company is ICC but exam registrations are handled by Pearson Vue at 800-275-8301
ICC Contractor Examination Services
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 783-3926
ICC Contractor Examination Services
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
(877) 783-3926
Plumbing & HVAC contractors may obtain applications & licensing information from:
Department of Housing Building & Construction
Division of Plumbing
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)573-0395 for HVAC
(502)573-0397 for Plumbing
(502) 573-1401 Fax
Department of Housing Building & Construction
Division of Plumbing
101 Sea Hero Road, Suite 100
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502)573-0395 for HVAC
(502)573-0397 for Plumbing
(502) 573-1401 Fax
The state of Kentucky has no formal reciprocity agreements for this license. If out-of-state applicants hold a license in another state, the experience requirements will be waved but the Kentucky exam must still be taken.
A licensee or certificate holder shall provide proof of at least six (6) hours of approved continuing education prior to license renewal.
Applications must be received 3 weeks prior to exam scheduling. Reglar exams are conducted in February, May, August, and November of each year.
American Contractors does not currently offer a seminar for the Kentucky Master or Journeyman Plumber exams, but we do offer many Plumbing seminars that will aid in preparation of any Plumbing exam.
