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Plumbing in Oregon

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

How do I become a plumbing apprentice in Oregon?

Short answer:Experience before the journeyman exam: Registered plumber apprenticeship term: 7,700 hours (Area I standards).

Last checked. Official source: oregon.gov.

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Licensing rules

Plumbing licensing rules
Who licenses this trade Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam Registered plumber apprenticeship term: 7,700 hours (Area I standards)Official source: oregon.gov
Apprentices per supervisor BOLI plumber apprenticeship: 1:1 for the first 2 apprentices, then 1:3Official source: oregon.gov
Who can supervise an apprentice Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.

Last checked . 2 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Oregon Building Codes Division (State Plumbing Board).

Frequently asked questions

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

Registered plumber apprenticeship term: 7,700 hours (Area I standards).Source: oregon.gov

How many apprentices can one supervisor oversee in Oregon?

BOLI plumber apprenticeship: 1:1 for the first 2 apprentices, then 1:3.Source: oregon.gov

Plumbers and apprentices in Oregon

No profiles in Oregon yet. Every profile is opt-in, so the list starts empty and grows as people join.

Next steps

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