Oregon plumbing license renewal
Oregon plumber license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Building Codes Division : Plumbing licenses : Continuing education : State of Oregon ## Plumbing license requirements Continuing education is part of the requirements for renewing most licenses.
- The table below gives the requirements for each license type.
- Oregon rule and law (ORL) for plumbers *Water Treatment Installer (WTI) & Water Heater Installer (WHI) are exempt from continuing education requirements.
- ORL - Oregon rule and law CC - Code change CR - Code related Note: A portion
- Board page: Building Codes Division : Plumbing licenses : Continuing education : State of Oregon
Cycle
- Oregon sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for plumbing credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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