HB39 was signed into law and it affects licensed plumbers and the Plumbers' Board by mandating a two year license renewal instead of once a year. The bill also authorizes the Board to write rules on how those whose plumbing careers are interrupted by military service renew their licenses. The Board is currently reviewing the statute changes and will be making announcements in the future about the implementation of these changes.

The Board would like to welcome our new full-time inspector Earl Middlemiss. He brings years of experience in the plumbing field. Welcome aboard Earl.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: On April 10, 2009, two plumbing-related code amendments were approved by the State of New Hampshire Building Code Review Board. They are the adoption of: Appendix C Gray Water Recycling Systems of the 2006 International Plumbing Code of New Hampshire. Appendix O Gray Water Recycling Systems of the 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings of New Hampshire. Please check with your local code enforcement office regarding permits, inspections and local code requirements. NOTE: A permit is required by the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) to discharge gray water in or onto the ground from a Subsurface Landscape Irrigation System. Contact DES at 603-271-3503 for information.

THE VOLUNTARY WATER TREATMENT TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM is now in effect. This is not a mandatory program. Those who would like to promote or advertise as a certified water treatment technician may obtain a water treatment certification through the Plumbing Board. There is a "grandfathering" provision for anyone who "provides documentation of having operated in the capacity of a water treatment technician for a period of at least one year prior to January 1, 2004." A Water Treatment "trainee" who works under the direct supervision of a certified water treatment technician is, after one year, eligible to take the water treatment examination and if achieving a passing score, and paying a fee, be certified as a water treatment technician. For more details, application forms and information call the Plumbers' Board at 603-271-3267 or check out our Web site.

Effective January 1, 2009, the Board will charge a late fee of $25.00 per month or part of a month for Corporations renewed (late) after January 31, 2009. PLU 308.07.

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.

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. YOU CAN REACH THE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE @ 223-4289

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.

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