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How to get a Plumbing license in Georgia

The full Georgia plumbing licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 6/12/2026.

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License details

Georgia Master Plumber License (Class I restricted / Class II unrestricted)

Verified 6/12/2026
Experience required
Class I: 3 yrs (6,000 hrs) primary plumbing experience. Class II: 5 yrs (10,000 hrs) experience.
Required exam
Georgia Master Plumber Exam (IPC + GA amendments + business) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Plumbing Division
Notes & fees
No statewide journeyman license — Master only. $30 application + $75/2yrs renewal. Liability insurance + workers comp required. Reciprocity with LA, SC, TN for Master.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a plumbing license in Georgia?

You need class i: 3 yrs (6,000 hrs) primary plumbing experience. class ii: 5 yrs (10,000 hrs) experience.. Then pass the Georgia Master Plumber Exam (IPC + GA amendments + business) administered by PSI Services. Applications go through the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Plumbing Division.

What exam do I need to pass?

Georgia Master Plumber Exam (IPC + GA amendments + business) — administered by PSI Services.

How much experience do I need?

Class I: 3 yrs (6,000 hrs) primary plumbing experience. Class II: 5 yrs (10,000 hrs) experience.

What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?

No statewide journeyman license — Master only. $30 application + $75/2yrs renewal. Liability insurance + workers comp required. Reciprocity with LA, SC, TN for Master.

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