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British Columbia plumber license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| License levels | Individual worker certificate Certification type: Red Seal. “Certification Type Red Seal” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Plumber | SkilledTradesBC |
| Experience / hours | Individual worker certificate Plumber: 6,300 hours work-based training; 30 weeks technical training over 4 years. “Technical Training 30 weeks over 4 years Work-Based Training 6300 HOURS” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Plumber | SkilledTradesBC |
| Exam | Individual worker certificate Level 2 exam code book: National Plumbing Code 2015 or 2020; Red Seal exam provides NPC 2020. “National Plumbing Code 2020 (code book will be provided to each candidate)” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Plumber | SkilledTradesBC |
Check a license in British Columbia
British Columbia does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: skilledtradesbc.ca