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Plumbing in Puerto Rico

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

How do I become a plumbing apprentice in Puerto Rico?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: Territory: certificado de aprendiz, licencia de oficial plomero, maestro plomero. Apprentice registration: Yes. Certificado de aprendiz de plomero from the Junta. Experience before the journeyman exam: Oficial plomero: approved plumbing course of at least 1,000 study hours plus exam.

Last checked. Official source: estado.pr.gov.

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Licensing rules

Plumbing licensing rules
Who licenses this trade Territory: certificado de aprendiz, licencia de oficial plomero, maestro plomeroOfficial source: bvirtualogp.pr.gov
Apprentice registration Yes. Certificado de aprendiz de plomero from the JuntaOfficial source: bvirtualogp.pr.gov
Experience before the journeyman exam Oficial plomero: approved plumbing course of at least 1,000 study hours plus examOfficial source: bvirtualogp.pr.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.

Last checked . 3 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Departamento de Estado, Junta Examinadora de Maestros y Oficiales Plomeros (Ley 59-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses plumbers in Puerto Rico?

Territory: certificado de aprendiz, licencia de oficial plomero, maestro plomero.Source: bvirtualogp.pr.gov

Do plumbing apprentices have to register in Puerto Rico?

Yes. Certificado de aprendiz de plomero from the Junta.Source: bvirtualogp.pr.gov

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

Oficial plomero: approved plumbing course of at least 1,000 study hours plus exam.Source: bvirtualogp.pr.gov

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