Arizona Plumber Licensing FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about Arizona’s plumber licensing and continuing education
How to get an Arizona Residential Plumber License
- Meet the experience requirements:
- Qualifying Parties must have a minimum of 4 years experience in the plumbing trades
- Request a licensure packet from the ROC
- Determine the required exams from the License Classification Requirements form
- Have your QP take and pass your required licensing exams
- Submit a completed licensure application and original exam score report to the ROC
How to get an Arizona Commercial Plumber License
- Meet the experience requirements:
- Qualifying Parties must have a minimum of 4 years experience in the plumbing trades
- Request a licensure packet from the ROC
- Determine the required exams from the License Classification Requirements form
- Have your QP take and pass your required licensing exams
- Submit a completed licensure application and original exam score report to the ROC
Arizona Plumber Renewal Requirements
Renewal Deadline: Licenses expire every two years on the date of initial licensure
Continuing Education: There is currently no continuing education requirement for Arizona plumbers
Getting Licensed
Who needs to be licensed in Arizona?
Any business which contracts or offers to contract to build, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, development or improvement, or to do any part of the work must be a licensed contractor.
Also included in work requiring a license is the erection of scaffolding, connections to utility service lines, metering devices and sewer lines, mechanical or structural service to a structure or improvement and any other work in connection with the project.
“Contractor” includes subcontractors, floor covering contractors, hardscape contractors and consultants representing themselves as having the ability to supervise or manage a construction project for the benefit of the property owner.
Supervision or management includes hiring and firing of specialty contractors, scheduling of work on the project, and selection and purchasing of construction material.
Contractors must be properly licensed before submitting bids.
What are the types of plumbing licenses available in Arizona?
Residential contracting is defined as constructing, altering, repairing, adding to, subtracting from, improving, moving, wrecking or demolishing any residential structure, such as houses, townhouses, condominiums or cooperative units and any appurtenances on or within residential property lines. Residential construction also includes any appurtenances on or within residential property lines, connection to utility service and sewer lines, meters and mechanical or structural service for any residential structure.
Commercial contracting is anything other than residential.
- Specialty Residential Contracting: R-37 Plumbing, Including Solar
- Specialty Dual License Contracting: C-37 Plumbing (may perform residential or commercial work)
- Specialty Commercial Contracting: C-37 Plumbing
What fees are associated with becoming a plumber in Arizona?
Specialty Residential Fees
- Application: $80
- License: $270
- Recovery Fund Assessment: $370
- Renewal: $270
- Renewal Recovery Fund Assessment: $270
Specialty Dual Fees
- Application: $100
- License: $380
- Recovery Fund Assessment: $370
- Renewal: $380
- Renewal Recovery Fund Assessment: $270
Specialty Commercial Fees
- Application: $100
- License: $480
- Recovery Fund Assessment: $0
- Renewal: $480
- Renewal Recovery Fund Assessment: $0
Exam Fees (paid directly to PSI)
- One portion: $66
- Two portions: $116
Renewing a License
When do I need to renew my Arizona plumbing license?
Licenses expire every two years on the date of initial licensure.
How do I renew my plumbing license in Arizona?
A renewal notice will be sent to you in the mail, and you may renew online.
Do I need continuing education to renew my plumbing license in Arizona?
There are no active continuing education requirements for Arizona plumbing contractors.
How do I get my residential plumbing license in Arizona?
- Identify a Qualifying Party
- Provide proof of QP’s experience requirements
- Pass examinations
- Submit to background checks
- Form a legal entity
- Obtain a license bond
- Pay the required fees
- Provide government issued identification
- Complete and submit an application for licensure
What fees are associated with becoming a residential plumber in Arizona?
Specialty Residential Fees
- Application: $80
- License: $270
- Recovery Fund Assessment: $370
- Exam (paid to PSI): $66 per exam
- Renewal: $270
- Renewal Recovery Fund Assessment: $270
What can I expect from the Arizona residential plumbing exam?
Residential plumbing contractors are required to pass to pass both the Arizona Statutes & Rules exam as well as a Trade Specific exam.
Statutes and Rules Exam:
180 minute time limit
80 Questions – 70% correct to pass
- 25 questions: Arizona Registrar of Contractors Statutes
- 10 questions: Arizona Registrar of Contractors Rules
- 4 questions: Arizona Registrar of Contractors Workmanship Standards
- 3 questions: Business management
- 3 questions: Business mathematics
- 5 questions: Contracts and agreements
- 5 questions: Insurance & bonding
- 3 questions: Safety, record keeping & reporting
- 4 questions: Labor laws & employment regulations
- 4 questions: Financial management
- 5 questions: Tax laws
- 4 questions: Liens
- 5 questions: Environmental laws & regulations
Trade Specific Exam:
240 minute time limit
100 questions – 70% to pass
- 16 questions: Drainage waste and vents
- 4 questions: Indirect waste
- 13 questions: Water supply systems
- 5 questions: Backflow prevention
- 5 questions: Roof drains and storm drainage systems
- 7 questions: Plumbing fixtures (including water heaters and accessibility)
- 10 questions: General knowledge and general regulations
- 5 questions: Specialty plumbing, interceptors & traps
- 5 questions: Isometric analysis
- 10 questions: Fuel gas
- 10 questions: Septic & sewer
- 5 questions: Fire sprinklers
- 5 questions: Excavation
Where can I take the Arizona residential plumber exam?
- Flagstaff
- Glendale
- Phoenix (Midtown
- Tempe
- Tuscon
How do I know if I passed the Arizona residential plumber exam?
Your score will be given to you immediately after you complete the exam.
How do I get my commercial plumbing license in Arizona?
- Identify a Qualifying Party
- Provide proof of QP’s experience requirements
- Pass examinations
- Submit to background checks
- Form a legal entity
- Obtain a license bond
- Pay the required fees
- Provide government issued identification
- Complete and submit an application for licensure
What fees are associated with becoming a commercial plumber in Arizona?
Specialty Dual Fees
- Application: $100
- License: $380
- Recovery Fund Assessment: $370
- Exam (paid to PSI): $66 per exam
- Renewal: $380
- Renewal Recovery Fund Assessment: $270
Specialty Commercial Fees
- Application: $100
- License: $480
- Recovery Fund Assessment: $0
- Exam (paid to PSI): $66 per exam
- Renewal: $480
- Renewal Recovery Fund Assessment: $0
What can I expect from the Arizona commercial plumbing exam?
Dual & commercial plumbing contractors are required to pass to pass both the Arizona Statutes & Rules exam as well as a Trade Specific exam.
Statutes and Rules Exam:
180 minute time limit
80 Questions – 70% correct to pass
- 25 questions: Arizona Registrar of Contractors Statutes
- 10 questions: Arizona Registrar of Contractors Rules
- 4 questions: Arizona Registrar of Contractors Workmanship Standards
- 3 questions: Business management
- 3 questions: Business mathematics
- 5 questions: Contracts and agreements
- 5 questions: Insurance & bonding
- 3 questions: Safety, record keeping & reporting
- 4 questions: Labor laws & employment regulations
- 4 questions: Financial management
- 5 questions: Tax laws
- 4 questions: Liens
- 5 questions: Environmental laws & regulations
Trade Specific Exam:
240 minute time limit
100 questions – 70% to pass
- 15 questions: Drainage waste and vents
- 4 questions: Indirect waste
- 12 questions: Water supply systems
- 5 questions: Backflow prevention
- 5 questions: Roof drains and storm drainage systems
- 6 questions: Plumbing fixtures (including water heaters and accessibility)
- 8 questions: General knowledge and general regulations
- 5 questions: Specialty plumbing, interceptors & traps
- 5 questions: Isometric analysis
- 10 questions: Fuel gas
- 10 questions: Septic & sewer
- 5 questions: Hydronics
- 5 questions: Fire sprinklers
- 5 questions: Excavation
Where can I take the Arizona commercial plumber?
- Flagstaff
- Glendale
- Phoenix (Midtown
- Tempe
- Tuscon
How do I know if I passed the Arizona commercial plumber exams?
Your score will be given to you immediately after you complete the exam.
What is professional development?
Things in the plumbing industry change often. As a professional in your trade it is important to keep your knowledge base up to date so you can make practical decisions for your business. Professional development courses are designed to help you improve your industry knowledge. Whether you are looking for information on new avenues to pursue in your business, wanting to brush up on best practices, or are just interested in learning about a particular topic: professional development is for you!
Is professional development the same as continuing education?
Professional development is different from continuing education. Continuing education courses are mandatory courses that your licensing body wants you to take in order to maintain your license.
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
1700 W. Washington St. Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix: (602) 542-1525
Tuscon: (877) 692-9762
Flagstaff: (877) 692-9762
Fax: (602) 542-1599
licensing@roc.az.gov
https://roc.az.gov/
PSI Exams
3210 East Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(855) 744-0310
examschedule@psionline.com
https://candidate.psiexams.com/
Once I order a course, how long before I can start?
You may begin immediately! Simply click the Login button in the upper right-hand corner on your desktop or in the upper-right menu on mobile. Once you’ve entered your login and password, you will be taken to your courses. Follow the instructions and enjoy!
Once I start an online course, can I start and stop it at any time?
Our courses are available online, 24/7, and you can log in and log out at any time during the course. If you are going to be away from your computer for more than 10-15 minutes, we recommend that you log out. When you log back in, you will be able to re-enter the lesson you were last in.
How long do your exam prep courses take to complete?
It depends on your learning style and comfort level with the topics we cover. There is no set time for completing exam prep courses — you go at your own pace!
Many plumbers like to re-watch materials, while others like to re-take the practice tests. Our recommendation is to go through the course as many times as you need to be comfortable with the material and any applicable reference books. The more familiar you are with the materials, the better you will do on your exam!
How long do I have access to my courses?
After you purchase a course, you have unlimited access for six months. If you need additional time, please contact our offices to arrange an extension (please note: a fee may apply).
Do your courses have tests?
It depends on course type and location. Most continuing education courses include quizzes.
Exam prep courses have a short quiz at the end of each lesson and a longer practice test at the end of the course. These quizzes and tests are there to help you practice taking an exam and identify areas you may wish to review more.
If I fail a practice test, do I have to take it again?
No. Practice tests are just that: for practice. You will have the opportunity to retake the practice tests until you do pass. The practice tests are there to help you get used to the process of using your reference materials and finding the correct answers during an exam. If you don’t pass on the first try, take the time to note what sections of the material you need to review.
Once I complete a course, can I still go back and review the lessons and quizzes?
You can review the lessons and quizzes at any time during the six months you have access to the courses.