Ohio Plumbing License Requirements by Role

Purpose

Outline the plumbing license requirements in Ohio for each role at Spartan Plumbing, ensuring all employees understand what credentials are required for their position.

Who This Applies To

All field employees — service technicians, install technicians, apprentices, and supervisors.

Ohio Plumbing License Structure

Apprentice Plumber

• Must be registered with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB)
• Works under the supervision of a licensed journeyman or master plumber
• Must work a minimum number of supervised hours before testing for journeyman
• Spartan Plumbing will assist with apprentice registration

Journeyman Plumber

• Must pass the Ohio Journeyman Plumber exam through OCILB
• Requires documented experience hours under a licensed plumber
• Can perform plumbing work independently but under a master plumber's license
• Must maintain license through continuing education

Master Plumber

• Highest plumbing credential in Ohio
• Required for the company to pull permits and operate legally
• Must pass the Ohio Master Plumber exam
• Responsible for overseeing all work performed under their license

Spartan Plumbing Requirements by Role

| Role | Minimum License | Notes |

|------|----------------|-------|

| Apprentice | Registered apprentice | Must be registered within 30 days of hire |

| Service Technician | Journeyman (preferred) | Apprentices may work with supervision |

| Install Technician | Journeyman (preferred) | Apprentices may work on install crews with licensed lead |

| Senior Technician | Journeyman (required) | Must hold current Ohio journeyman license |

| Supervisor | Master or Journeyman | Master preferred for supervisory roles |

License Maintenance

Track your license expiration date — set a reminder 90 days before

Complete required continuing education hours before renewal

Submit renewal paperwork on time — practicing on an expired license is illegal

Spartan Plumbing may cover or reimburse license renewal fees — check with the office

Important Notes

• Operating without proper licensure puts you and the company at legal risk
• If your license lapses, you must stop performing unsupervised work until it is renewed
• Spartan Plumbing encourages advancement — if you want to pursue a higher license, talk to your supervisor about support
• License verification: ocilb.ohio.gov

Related SOPs

• Continuing Education Requirements — CE for license renewal
• Backflow Prevention Certification — specialized certification
• EPA Section 608 Certification — refrigerant handling credential