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Plumbing in North Dakota

What we confirmed about the path from apprentice to journeyman plumber in North Dakota, with the official link for each item. Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged.

How do I become a plumbing apprentice in North Dakota?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: apprentice, journeyman and master plumber licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes. Apprentices register within 30 days of starting work to receive credit. Experience before the journeyman exam: 4 years in the trade and 7,600 hours under a licensed master plumber. Who can supervise an apprentice: Years 1 to 3: direct supervision of a master or journeyman plumber; years 4 to 5 may work alone.

Last checked. Official source: ndplumbingboard.gov.

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Licensing rules

Plumbing licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State: apprentice, journeyman and master plumber licensesOfficial source: ndplumbingboard.gov
Apprentice registration Yes. Apprentices register within 30 days of starting work to receive creditOfficial source: ndplumbingboard.gov
Experience before the journeyman exam 4 years in the trade and 7,600 hours under a licensed master plumberOfficial source: ndplumbingboard.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice Years 1 to 3: direct supervision of a master or journeyman plumber; years 4 to 5 may work aloneOfficial source: ndplumbingboard.gov

Last checked . 4 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: North Dakota State Plumbing Board.

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses plumbers in North Dakota?

State: apprentice, journeyman and master plumber licenses.Source: ndplumbingboard.gov

Do plumbing apprentices have to register in North Dakota?

Yes. Apprentices register within 30 days of starting work to receive credit.Source: ndplumbingboard.gov

How much experience do you need before the journeyman plumber exam in North Dakota?

4 years in the trade and 7,600 hours under a licensed master plumber.Source: ndplumbingboard.gov

Who can supervise a plumbing apprentice in North Dakota?

Years 1 to 3: direct supervision of a master or journeyman plumber; years 4 to 5 may work alone.Source: ndplumbingboard.gov

Plumbers and apprentices in North Dakota

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