New York Plumber Licensing FAQs

New York has adopted their own state code: 2020 Plumbing State Code of New York.

This code is based on the ICC's International Plumbing Code (IPC)

New York state requires you to register your business with the Department of State. Licensing for skilled trades is done at the city or county level. You will need to check with your local regulatory bodies in order to find out what, if any, licensing requirements there are for plumbers in your area.

• About the Exam
  • Reading and Understanding the Exam Bulletin
  • Books That You Should Have During the Exam
  • Effective Study Techniques
• Introduction
• Administration, Scope and Intent/Purpose
• Definitions and Symbols
• Plumbing Math
• General Regulations
• Fixtures, Faucets, and Fixture Fittings
• Water Heaters
• Water Supply and Distribution
• Sanitary Drainage
• Indirect and Special Waste
• Vents
• Traps, Interceptors and Separators
• Storm Drainage
• Nonpotable Water Systems
• Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems
• Appendix E
• Isometrics
• Practice Test & hundreds of practice questions

New York Department of State (for Business Registrations)
(518) 474-4429
https://dos.ny.gov/form-corporation-or-business

Please Note: Provided here is a list of several municipalities known to regulate plumbing in New York.

This list is provided as a convenience only. It is by no means an exhaustive list, and if you do not see your local jurisdiction listed, that does not mean they do not require you to be licensed.

Please contact your local city or county government to determine what licensing rules you need to follow.

Buffalo
Plumbing Inspections Office
65 Niagara Square, Room 312
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 851-5067
https://www.buffalony.gov/530/Plumbing

Ithaca
Contractor Licensing & Registration
108 E. Green St, 4th Floor
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-6508
https://www.cityofithaca.org/139/Contractor-Licensing-Registration

New York City
Buildings Department, Licensing & Exams Unit
280 Broadway, 1st Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 393-2259
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/industry/skilled-trades.page

Rochester
Examining Board of Plumbers
City Hall – Room 121B
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 428-9339
https://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589951898

Rockland County
Consumer Protection/Weights & Measures
50 Sanatorium Rd, Building A, 8th Floor
Pomona, NY 10970
(845) 364-3901
CPLCAL@co.rockland.ny.us
http://rocklandgov.com/departments/consumer-protection-weights-and-measures/licenses-and-permits/

Suffolk County
Consumer Affairs, Licensing Department
100 Veterans Memorial Hwy
PO Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 853-4600
https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Consumer-Affairs/Licensing

Troy
City Clerk
(518) 279-7134
cityclerk@troyny.gov
https://www.troyny.gov/departments/city-clerk/plumbers-license/

Westchester County Trades Licensing Division
Plumbing Board
148 Martine Avenue, Room 407
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 995-2657
https://consumer.westchestergov.com/plumbing-board

The plumbing industry is often changing. As a professional plumber, it is important to keep your industry knowledge up to date so you can make practical decisions for your business. Professional development courses are designed to help you sustain and improve your plumbing industry knowledge.

Whether you are looking for information on new avenues for your business, want to brush up on best practices, or are just interested in learning about a particular topic, professional development is for you!

No. Unlike continuing education, which is required by your licensing body to maintain your license, professional development is not required and is considered supplemental learning.

You may begin immediately! Simply click the Login button in the upper right-hand corner on your desktop or in the upper-right menu on mobile. Once you've entered your login and password, you will be taken to your courses. Follow the instructions and enjoy!

Our courses are available online, 24/7, and you can log in and log out at any time during the course. If you are going to be away from your computer for more than 10–15 minutes, we recommend that you log out. When you log back in, you will be able to re-enter the lesson you were last in.

Continuing education requirements vary by state. Each course lists a minimum number of credit hours required to complete the course.

It depends on your learning style and comfort level with the topics we cover. There is no set time for completing exam prep courses — you go at your own pace!

Many plumbers like to re-watch materials, while others like to re-take the practice tests. Our recommendation is to go through the course as many times as you need to be comfortable with the material and any applicable reference books. The more familiar you are with the materials, the better you will do on your exam!

After you purchase a course, you have unlimited access for six months. If you need additional time, please contact our offices to arrange an extension (please note: a fee may apply).

It depends on course type and location. Most continuing education courses include quizzes.

Exam prep courses have a short quiz at the end of each lesson and a longer practice test at the end of the course. These quizzes and tests are there to help you practice taking an exam and identify areas you may wish to review more.

No. Practice tests are just that: for practice. You will have the opportunity to retake the practice tests until you do pass. The practice tests are there to help you get used to the process of using your reference materials and finding the correct answers during an exam. If you don't pass on the first try, take the time to note what sections of the material you need to review.

You can review the lessons and quizzes at any time during the six months you have access to the courses.