Construction / Code Official Continuing Education / Maryland
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- Updated Oct 2026
Maryland Code Official Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Maryland plumbing inspectors need 8 hours of continuing education every calendar year, from courses the Maryland State Board of Plumbing runs or approves.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Maryland State Board of Plumbing requirements
Hours per cycle
8 hrs
Required each calendar year
Cycle
1 year
Counted by calendar year
Deadline
Each calendar year
Earn your 8 hours within each calendar year
Online allowed?
Not stated
Confirm with the Board before you enroll
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Maryland code official license?
Every plumbing inspector appointed or employed by the State, a county or a local government in Maryland needs 8 hours of CE each calendar year. The rule comes from the state, and the Board says CE applies to plumbing inspectors only.
CE applies to
- State plumbing inspectors
- County and local government plumbing inspectors
Exemptions
- Licensed plumbers who don’t work as plumbing inspectors (the Board’s CE rule covers plumbing inspectors only)
Your plumber license goes inactive
When you’re appointed or hired as a plumbing inspector, you place your master, journey or limited plumber license on inactive status, and the Board may issue you a plumbing inspector identification card.
Maryland code official CE at a glance
Maryland plumbing inspector renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Maryland State Board of Plumbing |
| CE required? | Yes, for plumbing inspectors |
| Hours per cycle | 8 hrs |
| Cycle | 1 year |
| Required topics | Not stated |
| Online allowed? | Not stated |
| Deadline | 8 hours within each calendar year |
| Who reports | Not stated |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Renewal fee | Not stated |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Maryland code official license need?
Plumbing inspectors need 8 hours of continuing education each calendar year. The requirement comes from the Business Occupations and Professions Article, §12-503(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Inspector | 8 hrs each calendar year | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
Courses count when the Board conducts them, when a county or local government offers content consistent with the Board’s course, or when another provider is approved by the Board.
Deadline
When is the Maryland code official license renewal deadline?
Maryland plumbing inspectors need 8 hours of CE in each calendar year. Plan your hours early so you finish before the year ends.
| Deadline rule | Complete 8 hours within each calendar year |
| Cycle | 1 year (calendar year) |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Late penalty | Not stated |
| CE completion deadline | By the end of each calendar year |
Steps
How to renew a Maryland code official license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore year end
Complete 8 hours of continuing education each calendar year from a course the Board conducts or approves, or a county or local government course consistent with the Board’s course. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion you get when you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore year end
Our sources don’t say who reports your hours to the Board. Ask your course provider or employer, and keep your certificate either way. - Pay the renewal feeFee not stated
Our sources don’t list a fee for plumbing inspectors. Check with the Maryland State Board of Plumbing. - Check your license statusAfter you finish
Confirm with the Board and your employer that your 8 hours for the year are on record.
Providers
Approved Maryland code official license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Maryland code official CE course is approved
The Board counts courses it conducts, courses from a county or local government with content consistent with the Board’s course, and courses from other providers the Board approves.
- Confirm the course is conducted or approved by the Maryland State Board of Plumbing, or is a county or local government course consistent with the Board’s course.
- Check that your courses add up to 8 hours.
- Finish your hours within the calendar year.
Reporting
How Maryland code official CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Our sources don’t say whether the provider or the inspector reports CE to the Board. Ask your provider or employer how they handle it, and keep your own records.
- Print or save your certificate of completion.
- Ask whether your hours are reported to the Board for you.
- Keep your certificate in case the Board asks for proof.
Cost
How much does Maryland code official license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| License renewal fee | Not stated | Maryland State Board of Plumbing |
| Late renewal fee | Not stated | Maryland State Board of Plumbing |
| CE course (8 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Check with the Maryland State Board of Plumbing for any current fee.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Maryland code official license
Plumbing inspectors need 8 hours every calendar year, so plan your hours early. Our sources don’t give grace period, late fee or reinstatement details, so contact the Board if you fall behind.
Grace period
Not stated in our sources. Contact the Board before the year ends if you’re running late.
Makeup CE
You still need the 8 required hours for the year.
Leaving the inspector job
When your inspector appointment ends, the Board reactivates your inactive plumber license without an exam if you ask in writing and meet its conditions.
Who controls
Who controls Maryland code official license renewal?
Renewal authority
Maryland State Board of Plumbing
100 S. Charles Street, Tower I, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-230-6379 or toll free 1-888-218-5925
Responsibilities
- Sets the 8-hour yearly CE rule for plumbing inspectors under the Business Occupations and Professions Article
- Conducts and approves plumbing inspector CE courses
- Issues plumbing inspector identification cards
- Places plumber licenses on inactive status while you serve as an inspector
Getting licensed
Getting licensed
We haven’t published a Maryland license guide for this profession yet. Tell us if you need one.
FAQ
Maryland code official license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Maryland plumbing inspector need?
8 hours every calendar year.
When is the deadline?
Earn your 8 hours within each calendar year.
Can I take CE online?
Our sources don’t say. Confirm with the Board that a course counts before you enroll.
Who reports my hours?
Our sources don’t say. Ask your provider or employer whether they report to the Board, and keep your certificate.
Do hours carry over?
Our sources don’t say extra hours carry over, so plan on 8 new hours each calendar year.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Our sources don’t give grace period or late fee details. Contact the Maryland State Board of Plumbing as soon as you can.
Do licensed plumbers need CE?
The Board says its CE requirement applies to plumbing inspectors only.
Sources
Official sources for Maryland code official CE rules
- State of Maryland, plumbing inspector license renewal
- Business Occupations and Professions Article, §12-503(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland
- Maryland State Board of Plumbing, Continuing Education
- Business Occupations and Professions Article, §12-503
- Maryland State Board of Plumbing
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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