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Official board data · verified May 2026
Master Plumber master

Rhode Island Plumber License

A Rhode Island Master Plumber requires 7 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $240 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance RI · IPC/UPC
CE hours
7 / 2-yr
Renewal fee
$240
Bond
None ✓
Code
Not confirmed

Source: RI DLT · compiled 2026-05-23

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Continuing education

Hours required
7
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • Board-approved training: 7 hours

CE courses for Rhode Island master plumbers

Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Rhode Island. Confirm a provider appears on RI DLT’s approved-provider list before you buy.

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.

Insurance
Not specified

No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.

Reciprocity

Rhode Island does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the RI DLT portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 7 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the RI DLT portal and pay the $240 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  4. 4

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Rhode Island Master Plumber renewal?
7 hours every 2 years. Subjects: Board-approved training: 7 hours.
What does Rhode Island Master Plumber renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $240. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does Rhode Island accept reciprocity for this license?
Rhode Island does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Rhode Island currently enforcing?
Code adoption for Rhode Island is not confirmed; verify the current IPC/UPC edition with the board.

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