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- Updated Oct 2026
Massachusetts Gas Fitter Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Massachusetts gas fitters need 6 hours of CE every 2 years, covering the state fuel gas code and NFPA 54 and 58 amendments, and renew online by May 1 of every even-numbered year.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters requirements
Hours per cycle
6 hrs
That works out to 3 hours each year
Cycle
2 years
Licenses renew every even-numbered year
Deadline
May 1, even years
Renewal opens February 1 of each even-numbered year
Online allowed?
Yes, approved courses
Board-approved online or correspondence courses only, with a provider exam
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Massachusetts gas fitter license?
Licensed Massachusetts journeyman and master gas fitters, and undiluted liquefied petroleum gas installers, need 6 hours of CE before each renewal. Renewal is handled by the state Board, not by your city or town. Apprentices don’t need CE.
CE applies to
- Journeyman Gas Fitters
- Master Gas Fitters
- Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installers
Exemptions
- Licensees issued their license for the first time during the current renewal cycle (a journeyman who gets a master license that cycle still needs CE)
- Approved instructors who taught enough courses to cover their own requirement
- Appointed plumbing and gas inspectors who completed their own inspector CE
- Active-duty military (finish the hours within 90 days of leaving active duty) and inactive license holders
Massachusetts gas fitter CE at a glance
Massachusetts gas fitter renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 6 hrs |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | MA fuel and gas code, NFPA 54 and 58 amendments, uniform state plumbing code, large gas utilization equipment |
| Online allowed? | Yes, Board-approved online or correspondence courses with a provider exam |
| Deadline | May 1, even-numbered years |
| Who reports | Your CE provider, within five working days |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Renewal fee | $52 journeyman, $97 master, $66 LP gas installer |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Massachusetts gas fitter license need?
Massachusetts gas fitters need 6 hours of CE every 2-year cycle, or 3 hours for each year. The hours cover the state fuel and gas code, amendments to NFPA 54 and NFPA 58, the uniform state plumbing code and large gas utilization equipment.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Fitter | 6 hrs (3 per year) | MA fuel and gas code, NFPA 54 and 58 amendments, uniform state plumbing code, large gas utilization equipment | Not stated | Board-approved online or correspondence courses only, with a provider exam |
Course materials must support at least 3 classroom hours of instruction per course.
Deadline
When is the Massachusetts gas fitter license renewal deadline?
Massachusetts plumber and gas fitter licenses all renew on the same schedule. Renewal opens February 1 of every even-numbered year, and your online application is due by May 1 of that year.
| Deadline rule | Renewal opens February 1 of each even-numbered year; apply online by May 1 |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Next deadlines | May 1, 2028; May 1, 2030 |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Late penalty | $57 late fee for renewals received after May 1 |
| CE completion deadline | Within the two-year license cycle, before you renew |
Steps
How to renew a Massachusetts gas fitter license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore May 1
Complete 6 hours of approved CE covering the Massachusetts fuel and gas code, NFPA 54 and 58 amendments, the uniform state plumbing code and large gas utilization equipment. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion you get when you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedWithin 5 working days
Your provider sends your completion to the Board within five working days of the course. Check that it’s on file before you renew. - Pay the renewal fee$52–$97 fee
Renew online in eLIPSE between February 1 and May 1 of the even-numbered year: $52 for a journeyman gas fitter, $97 for a master gas fitter or $66 for an LP gas installer. Mailed applications are returned. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm with the state that your license shows a new expiration date in the next even-numbered renewal year.
Providers
Approved Massachusetts gas fitter 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 Massachusetts gas fitter CE course is approved
Massachusetts gas fitter CE has to cover the state’s required topics. Course materials must support at least 3 classroom hours of instruction per course. It’s your responsibility to make sure your provider is authorized by the Board, and online or correspondence courses must also be Board approved.
- Confirm the course is approved by the state for gas fitter CE.
- Check that it covers the required Massachusetts topics, including the fuel and gas code and NFPA 54 and 58 amendments.
- Make sure your courses add up to 6 hours for the 2-year cycle.
Reporting
How Massachusetts gas fitter CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Your Board-approved provider reports for you. It has to send the Board electronic proof of your completion within five working days of the course date. You still keep your own certificate.
- Your provider must send the Board your completion within five working days of the course.
- Keep your certificates of completion for at least three renewal cycles.
- The Board can ask you for your certificates to verify your hours. Missing proof can mean non-renewal or discipline.
- If you lose a certificate, ask the original provider for a duplicate.
Cost
How much does Massachusetts gas fitter license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman gas fitter renewal | $52 | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Master gas fitter renewal | $97 | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Liquified petroleum installer renewal | $66 | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| Late fee (received after May 1) | $57 | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
| CE courses (6 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters renewal page, checked October 2026. Renewal fees are non-refundable.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Massachusetts gas fitter license
Renewals received after May 1 pay a late fee. If you miss CE in a cycle you have to take makeup classes and may face Board discipline, including fines or denial of renewal.
Makeup CE
If you don’t finish your 6 hours in the cycle, you have to complete makeup classes covering the missed material.
Expired six years or less
Complete all the missed continuing education hours before you apply to reinstate, and pay any back or late fees.
Expired more than six years
Complete the CE for the current renewal cycle and pass the full Board exam for your highest license level before you’re reinstated.
Inactive license
You can apply for an inactive license. It’s renewed every two years and needs no CE, but you can’t work in the trade until you reinstate it under the expired-license rules.
Who controls
Who controls Massachusetts gas fitter license renewal?
Renewal authority
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Phone: 617-701-8798
Email: Plumbingboard@mass.gov
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Massachusetts gas fitter licenses
- Sets the required CE topics and hours
- Receives CE completion records
- Runs online renewal through the eLIPSE platform
Getting licensed
Getting a Massachusetts gas fitter license
Need the license first? Our Massachusetts guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Massachusetts gas fitter license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Massachusetts gas fitter need?
6 hours every 2 years, which works out to 3 hours each year.
What topics are required?
The Massachusetts fuel and gas code, amendments to NFPA 54 and NFPA 58, the uniform state plumbing code and large gas utilization equipment.
When is the deadline?
Renewal opens February 1 of every even-numbered year, and your online application is due May 1 of that year. The next deadline is May 1, 2028.
Will the state remind me?
Don’t count on a reminder. Renewal opens online in eLIPSE on February 1 of every even-numbered year and closes May 1.
Can I take CE online?
Yes, but only Board-approved online or correspondence courses count. Each one ends with a provider exam, and you get two attempts to pass. After a second failure you have to take that session in a live classroom.
Do hours carry over?
No carryover is stated in the Board’s rule, so plan on 6 new hours each two-year cycle.
Who reports my hours?
Your Board-approved provider sends your completion to the Board within five working days of the course. Keep your certificate for at least three renewal cycles.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Renewals received after May 1 pay a $57 late fee. If your license expires, you’ll need to finish the missed CE (and pass the Board exam if it’s been expired more than six years) before you’re reinstated.
Sources
Official sources for Massachusetts gas fitter CE rules
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gas fitter licensing
- NFPA 54
- NFPA 58
- Renew a plumber, gas fitter, or liquified petroleum installer license (Mass.gov)
- 248 CMR 11.00, Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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