The Trades: Plumbers Continued Competency Course

Plumbers License Renewal

Effective with the June 30, 2009 renewal, all licensed plumbers will need to complete a continued competency requirement by verifying proof of attendance at an educational course on the current updates to the (1997) Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) from Hawaii, Honolulu, Kauai, or Maui Community Colleges and pay the applicable fees for license renewal. Alternately, you may also renew your license by taking an examination.

* The deadline to renew your license is June 30, 2009. Failure to renew your license by paying the applicable fee and meeting the continued competency requirement (attending the continued competency course or taking an examination) shall constitute a forfeiture of the license effective July 1, 2009. A forfeited license does not allow you to perform plumbing work. You have one year from June 30, 2009 to restore your license. If you fail to restore your license by June 30, 2010, you will need to reapply as a new applicant.

* Licensees interested in meeting the continued competency requirement by taking an examination on the updates to the (1997) UPC may call Prometic at (808) 261-8182.

For information on the renewal process call the Licensing Branch of the Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs at 586-3000 or visit www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl select "Electricians and Plumbers FAQs" for information on meeting continued competency requirements.

1997 Plumbers Continued Competency Courses now available at Honolulu Community College

Please Note the Different Fees for the Classes

  • For classes held from June 21, 2008 through December 31, 2008, tuition will be $85.
  • For classes held from January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009, tuition will be $170.00.
  • For classes held from April 1, 2009 through June 26, 2010, tuition will be $340.00.

Terms of Attendance

Attendance for the full 4 hours of class will be required in order to obtain a certificate of course attendance. You must be in class by the published start time of the class as listed below. No one will be allowed in class after the published start time. Latecomers not admitted to class will forfeit their tuition fees.

Name on License

The name and spelling used to register for this class must be exactly the same as the name on your pocket license or notification of licensed status from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Cancellation of Classes

Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Registrants will receive a full refund or may transfer to another section. The minimum registrants needed for a class to take place is 5, and the maximum allowed is 20.

Renew your license with this 4-hour course. Classes are from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on the following Saturdays:

  • Jun 21, 2008 - Code: 2D2PPCO001A $85
  • Jul 26, 2008 - Code: 3D2PPCO001A $85
  • Aug 23, 2008 - Code: 3D2PPCO001B $85
  • Sep 27, 2008 - Code: 3D2PPCO001C $85
  • Oct 25, 2008 - Code: 4D2PPCO001A $85
  • Nov 15, 2008 - Code: 4D2PPCO001B $85
  • Dec 13, 2008 - Code: 4D2PPCO001C $85
  • Jan 17, 2009 - Code: 1D2PPCO002A $170
  • Mar 21, 2009 - Code: 1D2PPCO002B $170
  • Apr 18, 2009 - Code: 2D2PPCO003A $340
  • Jun 6, 2009 - Code: 2D2PPCO003B $340
  • Aug 22, 2009 - Code: 3D2PPCO003A $340
  • Oct 17, 2009 - Code: 4D2PPCO003A $340
  • Dec 12, 2009 - Code: 4D2PPCO003B $340

A Picture ID & Your Plumbers License Will Be Needed For Identification Purposes For The Class.

Other classes may be scheduled as needed.

* Classes will be available until June 26, 2010 on an AS NEEDED BASIS. Please call 844-2325 for more information.

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