Construction / Plumber Continuing Education / Alaska
- Alaska
- Plumber CE
- Journeyman & Mechanical Administrator
- Updated Oct 2026
Alaska Plumber Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Alaska journeyman plumbers need 16 hours of CE, at least 8 on Uniform Plumbing Code changes and no more than 8 industry related, before renewing their certificate of fitness every two years.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development requirements
Hours per cycle
16 hrs
Journeyman plumbers; mechanical administrators need 8 code hours
Cycle
2 years
A journeyman certificate of fitness is valid for two years
Deadline
2 years after issue
Mechanical administrators: Dec 31, odd years
Online allowed?
Yes, correspondence
Approved correspondence and individual study programs count
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for an Alaska plumber license?
Alaska journeyman plumbers need 16 hours of CE to renew their certificate of fitness, and mechanical administrators need 8 hours of code CE. Journeyman renewal is handled by the state through the Department of Labor and Workforce Development; administrator licenses renew with the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing.
CE applies to
- Journeyman Plumbers
- Mechanical Administrators
Exemptions
- None stated in our sources
Alaska plumber CE at a glance
Alaska plumber renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Mechanical Inspection |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 16 hrs (journeyman) |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | At least 8 hrs UPC changes or updates; no more than 8 hrs industry related |
| Online allowed? | Yes, approved correspondence or individual study |
| Deadline | Certificate expiration, two years after issue |
| Who reports | You: attach CE certificates to your renewal |
| Carryover | No: hours must be within 24 months of renewal |
| Grace period | None; certificate is invalid for work once expired |
| Renewal fee | $200 |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does an Alaska plumber license need?
Journeyman plumbers need 16 hours within the 24 months before renewal: at least 8 hours on significant changes or updates to the Uniform Plumbing Code, and no more than 8 hours industry related. Mechanical administrators in plumbing categories need 8 hours on the Uniform Plumbing Code (or either the UPC or Uniform Mechanical Code for residential plumbing and hydronic heating).
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Plumber | 16 hrs | At least 8 hrs on UPC changes or updates | No more than 8 hrs industry related | Workshops, correspondence or individual study |
| Mechanical Administrator (plumbing categories) | 8 hrs | Uniform Plumbing Code; UPC or UMC for residential plumbing and hydronic heating | Not stated | Workshop or approved correspondence or individual study |
Mechanical administrator licenses expire December 31 of odd years and renew with the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing ($200 fee).
Deadline
When is the Alaska plumber license renewal deadline?
An Alaska journeyman plumber certificate of fitness is valid for two years from issue. You can renew up to 90 days before it expires. Finish your 16 hours within the 24 months before you apply.
| Deadline rule | Journeyman: two years after the certificate was issued. Mechanical administrator: December 31 of odd years |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Next deadlines | Mechanical administrator: December 31, 2027; December 31, 2029. Journeyman: the expiration date on your certificate |
| Grace period | None. The certificate is invalid for plumbing work once it expires |
| Late penalty | $50 application fee if you renew more than 90 days after expiration; retesting after two years |
| CE completion deadline | Within the 24 months before you apply to renew |
Steps
How to renew an Alaska plumber license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Journeyman plumbers complete 16 hours of approved CE: at least 8 on UPC changes or updates and no more than 8 industry related. Mechanical administrators complete 8 hours of code CE. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for each course. It must show the sponsor, course, instructor, dates and hours. - Confirm it’s reportedOn your renewal
You report your own hours: attach copies of your CE certificates to the renewal application. - Pay the renewal fee$200 fee
Email or mail the renewal application and $200 fee to DOLWD Mechanical Inspection, or renew at the counter. Add a $50 application fee if it’s more than 90 days past expiration. - Check your license status7–10 business days
Mechanical Inspection emails your renewed certificate as a PDF. Check your spam folder if it doesn’t arrive.
Providers
Approved Alaska plumber 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. Courses must be state approved to count toward your hours.
Approval
How to check an Alaska plumber CE course is approved
Only approved CE counts toward Alaska plumber renewal. Programs must be based on the adopted or a newer edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and providers must give you a completion certificate.
- Confirm the course is state approved for Alaska plumbing CE before you pay.
- Check whether it counts as code hours or industry-related hours.
- Make sure at least 8 of your hours cover UPC changes and no more than 8 are industry related.
Reporting
How Alaska plumber CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your own CE. At renewal you attach course certificates to the Certificate of Fitness renewal application and send it to DOLWD Mechanical Inspection.
- Print or save your certificate of completion.
- Check each certificate shows the sponsor, location, course title and number, instructor, dates and hours.
- Make sure course dates fall within 24 months of your application.
- Falsifying CE evidence is grounds for discipline.
Cost
How much does Alaska plumber license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate renewal fee | $200 | Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
| Late renewal fee | $50 application fee if more than 90 days after expiration | Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development |
| CE courses (16 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the DOLWD Certificate of Fitness Renewal Application and AS 18.62.030, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Alaska plumber license
There’s no grace period for working: an expired certificate of fitness is invalid for plumbing work. You can still renew without retesting for up to two years after it expires.
Grace period
None. Renew before your expiration date to keep working.
Late renewal
Within 90 days of expiration the application fee is waived; after that, add $50.
Expired more than two years
You must retest.
Makeup CE
You still need all required hours, completed within 24 months of your application.
Who controls
Who controls Alaska plumber license renewal?
Renewal authority
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Mechanical Inspection, 1251 Muldoon Road, Suite 113, Anchorage, AK 99504
Email: mi@alaska.gov
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews journeyman plumber certificates
- Sets CE requirements for renewal
- Reviews CE certificates submitted with renewals
Getting licensed
Getting an Alaska plumber license
Need the license first? Our Alaska guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Alaska plumber license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does an Alaska journeyman plumber need?
16 hours within the 24 months before renewal: at least 8 on Uniform Plumbing Code changes or updates and no more than 8 industry related.
When is the deadline?
Your journeyman certificate of fitness expires two years after it was issued. You can renew up to 90 days early.
What do mechanical administrators need?
8 hours of code-related CE. The exact coursework depends on the license categories you hold.
Can I take CE online?
Approved formal correspondence and individual study programs count. Confirm a course is approved before you enroll.
Who reports my hours?
You do. Attach copies of your CE certificates to the renewal application.
Do hours carry over?
No. Only courses completed within the 24 months before you apply count.
Sources
Official sources for Alaska plumber CE rules
- Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, journeyman plumber certificate renewal
- Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- DOLWD Certificate of Fitness Renewal Application
- Certificates of Fitness Statutes and Regulations (8 AAC 90)
- DOLWD Mechanical Inspection FAQ
- Mechanical Administrator renewal instructions and CE regulations (12 AAC 39)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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