Maryland Plumber/Gasfitter License
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- Contractors who are "insured to contract" must maintain coverage of at least $400,000 per occurrence.
- Journeyman Plumbers must show four years of experience as an apprentice and complete a 32 hour back flow course.
- Master Plumbers must have two years of experience as a Journeyman.
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| Services: |
A Master Plumbing License covers unlimited plumbing work including sanitary drainage, water supply, storm drainage, and natural gas piping.
A Journeyman Plumbing license covers unlimited plumbing work including sanitary drainage, water supply, storm drainage, and natural gas piping while under the supervision of a Master Plumber.
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| Applications: |
Journeyman application fee: $35.00 - Master application fee: $70.00
To apply for the Plumbing Contractor license, contact:
Board of Plumbers
410.230.6164
410.333.6314 fax
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| Reciprocity: |
An agreement exists with Delaware.
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| Continuing Education: |
None at this time. |
| Exam: |
- The Maryland Master Plumber/Gasfitter Exam has 100 questions and a time limit of 4 hours.
- A 75% is required to pass.
- The fee for the exam is $65 and pre-approval is required.
- Topics on the exam include plumbing fundamentals and safety; materials, uses, and specifications; traps, interceptors, and backwater valves; plumbing fixtures, fixture fittings, and plumbing appliances; water supply systems; backflow prevention; drain, waste, and vent systems; gas appliances and piping; and plumbing mathematics.
- To schedule your exams, contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.
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| References: |
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
- 2003 National Standard Plumbing Code
- NFPA 54 - 2002 National Fuel Gas Code
- Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters
- Backflow Prevention: Theory and Practice
- OSHA Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926
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| Training: |
We will soon be offering review for the Maryland Plumber/Gasfitter (master and journeyman) examinations in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the study guide will be $150. This study guide will include sample figures, questions, as well as a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Study Guide Price: Coming Soon!
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