Official Web Site of the City of Phoenix

Apprentice

• Apprentice Licenses are valid for one year. If the license is renewed before it expires, a notarized letter is not required.
• If your license expires, you will need to re-apply. See how to apply for specific instructions.

Journeyman

• Journeyman licenses are valid for 36 months from the date of issuance.
• Expired licenses will not be renewed. A new license will be issued only after the applicant successfully completes the initial test required of all candidates for new Journeyman Licenses.
• Renewal examinations consist of three separate "open book" examinations (i.e., Plumber, Mechanical, or Gas Fitter). The minimum passing grade is 70%. Failure to pass any renewal examination will require the candidate to retake and pass the initial journeyman test.
• The renewal information letter and exams will be mailed to the licensee's most current address on file a month or so prior to the expiration date. The applicant has a 60-day grace period from the date their license expires to return their answer sheets and payment for grading and processing.
• The renewal fee for individual licenses and combination licenses (e.g., Plumbing & Gas Fitter, or Mechanical & Gas Fitter) is per the Fee Schedule. Prior to the license being issued, the fee must be received. This fee is non-refundable.

Testing is based on the following:

Plumber Renewal Exam

- 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code and City of Phoenix Amendments.
- 20 Questions.

- 2006 International Mechanical Code and City of Phoenix Amendments.
- 20 Questions.

- 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code and any Code Amendments.
- 10 Questions.

Code Book Only:
Builder's Book Depot
1001 E. Jefferson Street, Suite #5
Phoenix, AZ.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
602-252-4050

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
1-800-854-2766.

If you need additional information, please call the Development Services Department at 495-3668, or visit Development Services Department, 438 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003.