Department of Buildings – New York

SECTION 1: EXAM GUIDELINES

In order to obtain a Master Plumber license, you must meet the following qualifications:

Be at least eighteen (18) years old

Be able to read and write the English language

Have good moral character so as not to adversely impact your fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Master Plumber

In addition, all applicants must meet one (1) of the following levels of experience:

Have at least seven (7) years of total experience* within the ten (10) years prior to application in the design and installation of plumbing systems under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed Master Plumber in the United States

Have received a bachelor's degree in engineering or appropriate engineering technology from a college or university registered by the New York State Department of Education and have had at least five (5) years of total experience within the seven (7) years prior to application in the design and installation of plumbing systems under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed Master Plumber in the United States. At least two (2) years of this experience must be in New York City

Be a New York State-licensed professional (Registered Architect or Professional Engineer) and have at least three (3) years of experience within the five (5) years prior to application in the design and installation of plumbing systems in the United States. At least one (1) year of this experience must be in New York City

Have at least seven (7) years of total experience* within the ten (10) years prior to application with at least two (2) years of experience working in the design and installation of plumbing systems under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed Master Plumber in the United States. The balance of experience may be obtained by performing maintenance, replacement and repair plumbing work on existing buildings while working for a New York City agency as long as the work is under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed Master Plumber supervisor employed by the City agency

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