Plumber license planning guide for Alaska
Journeyman or Master Plumber (Dept of Labor)
Typical requirements to verify
- Journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) supervised apprenticeship
- Master: 1 year as journeyman + 4,000 hours plumbing experience
- Pass state plumbing exam
- Mechanical administrator license required for plumbing contractors
Experience and exam
Experience: 4+ years apprenticeship for journeyman
Exam indicated: Yes
Insurance and renewal
Insurance: Workers comp required if employees; liability recommended
Renewal: Biennial (2 years)
Local requirements
Anchorage and Fairbanks have additional local requirements
Common exemptions to verify
- Property owners on own residence
- Minor repairs