? What are the requirements to perform plumbing and be a Plumber in Georgia?

 Myth: Anyone who installs, repairs, or attempts to perform plumbing work may be considered to be or referred to as a plumber.

 Answer:  A plumber in Georgia has a license issued from the Georgia Secretary of State’s office or a person is not a plumber.  No ifs, ands, or buts!  There are 3 different types of plumbing licenses in Georgia - Class II Master, Class I Master, and Journeyman plumber.  To qualify to become a Journeyman plumber a person must work under the supervision of a master plumber for 3 years. After this time period, a person may take a test to become a journeyman plumber.  To quality to become a Master Plumber a person must hold a journeyman’s plumbing license for 2 years and then take a test to become a master plumber. Journeyman plumbing licenses are required of persons, other than licensed Master Plumbers, who install, maintain, alter, or repair plumbing fixtures and systems under the direction of a Master Plumber.  Master Plumbing Licenses are required of persons who perform or contract to perform plumbing services.  Class I Master Plumber Licenses are restricted to plumbing involving single-family dwellings, one-level dwellings designed for no more than 2 families, and commercial structures not exceeding 10,000 square feet. Class II Master Plumber Licenses are unrestricted.  Plumbers are also required to obtain 4 hours of continuing education each year to renew their license.  Plumbing licenses are renewed ever two years.  A person who holds a Master Plumbers License is considered to be a professional and may have obtained full coverage insurance to protect against any unforeseen circumstances when performing plumbing work.  Most people performing the unlicensed practice of plumbing do not have insurance.  To know if someone who is turning the wrenches is a plumber or performing an unlicensed practice   click here!