Welcome to New Hampshire State Board
for the Licensing and Regulation of Plumbers website!

Our Mission Statement:

To protect and improve the general health and welfare of the people of the state of New Hampshire in the field of environmental sanitation by authorizing rules and regulations for licensing qualified plumbers.

General Information:

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Effective immediately, the Plumbers’ Licensing Board has changed the color of three (3) of the identification cards.

  Master -  no change, Journeyman - Off-White, Corporation - Orange, Apprentice - Goldenrod. We are now issuing a “Business License” in orange (for Corporations, LLC’s, and Partnerships) this is separate from the individual’s (green) Master license. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call the office.

• Please Note: We have changed the format of the newsletter to include all seminars for the year. Please contact the instructor to sign up for the class or for more information.
• IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE INCLUDED ON OUR E-MAIL LIST AND RECEIVE INFORMATION ON CODE CHANGES, LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS OR OTHER IMPORTANT UPDATES, PLEASE ENTER YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS TO THE NH PLUMBERS' BOARD MAILING LIST.
• Effective August 17, 2007 the 2006 editions of the International Plumbing Code and the Residential Code have been adopted by the State of New Hampshire.

• Beginning July 1, 2007 apprentices are required to submit a registration fee of $60.00 with a completed application form.  Renewal of the apprentice registration is $40.00 per year accompanied with the required renewal form. There is not a late fee for apprentice renewals.

•  As of July 1, 2007, The board shall charge a late fee of $25.00 per month or part of a month when it receives an application for renewal of a license or certification after the expiration date of the license or certification and before the one year anniversary of the expiration date.

• PRESS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL regarding the Gas Fitters licensing.
  
  
• Effective January 1, 2007, the Board will be updating the files. Please attach a photograph to the form provided and return with your renewal. The photograph shall not be more than 6 months old and must be an original. (No copies accepted). Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
  
  
• Effective January 1, 2007, the LP and Natural Gas Licensing law became effective. For questions please call the State Fire Marshal’s office at 603-271-3294.
  
  
• Effective January 1, 2006, the State of New Hampshire will no longer have reciprocity with the states of Maine and Vermont. All applicants for a New Hampshire license will be required to take the examination.

• Any individual or company advertising plumbing, shall legibly display their license number.
  
  
• The plumber’s identification card must be carried at all times and presented to an inspector upon request.
  
  
• Pursuant to RSA 329-A:18 it is a violation or a misdemeanor for any person to perform any acts for which a license is required by RSA 329-A . The board will file a complaint in district court to enjoin the violation and/or misdemeanor.
  
  
• An apprentice shall be employed by a master plumber. An apprentice shall perform plumbing under the direct supervision of a journeyman or master plumber.
  
  
• A journeyman shall be employed by a master plumber. A journeyman shall perform the installation of plumbing under the direction of a master plumber.
  
  
• The master shall be responsible for the work done by his/her journeymen and apprentice plumbers. The master plumber who is an officer of the corporation shall be responsible for all plumbing activity done by that corporation.