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UPHCA created a separate non-profit educational trade development organization. Our programs include plumbing apprenticeship, backflow certification, HVACR certification and many other trade workforce development courses. Go to the Academy webpage for further details.
Plumbing License Renewal Deadline in November 30, 2026
State Specialty Contractor License Renewal Deadline – November 30, 2027
Requirements:
FAQ Video on Licensing Requirements
Specialty Contractor License –
6 hours of Continuing Education Credit (3 hours must be Live)
- 1-6 hours Core (code/safety classes/management & accounting topics)
- 1 hour must be on Energy Codes
- S-350 License must have 3 hours specific to HVAC related code
- S-330 & S410 must have 2 hours specific to Backflow Installation
(Plumbing CE can also count towards the 6 hours required for the Contractor License renewal in 2024 & 2025 – concurrent credit!) All UPHCA Classes meet DOPL Requirements.
Plumbing – 12 hours of Continuing Education – Online or Live
- 8 of the 12 MUST be Core Credit or
- 4 of the 12 CAN be Professional Hours or
- ALL 12 hours can be Core
- Core Credit is considered IBC Codes, ANSI/ASME Codes, Governmental Regulations, Safety related topics. Professional is considered soft skills, industry general requirements, management, accounting topics.
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We are the Utah Plumbing & Heating Contractor’s Association (UPHCA).
The UPHCA is the largest and only independent subcontractor association that represents the Plumbing, Mechanical & HVAC Industry in the in State of Utah. We are fighting for your company and working on your side. The UPHCA’s voice is heard and respected, and our lobbying efforts before the state legislature and governmental regulatory agencies are very effective and important to our industry.
Our members are locally owned & operated, members of our community and your neighbors. To become a member they must sign a Code of Integrity to ensure they are ones “You would want your mother to call!”
It is the responsibility of the Association to disclose to members the percentage of dues paid that must be excluded as a deduction from your tax returns. We have reasonably estimated the percentage to be 25% of all dues paid.
UPHCA is a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew a Utah plumbing license?
Apprentice, Journeyman and Master plumbers need 12 hours of continuing education, taken online or live. At least 8 hours must be Core credit (or all 12 can be Core), and up to 4 can be Professional hours. The current plumbing license renewal deadline is November 30, 2026.
How many CE hours does a Utah specialty contractor license need?
6 hours, and at least 3 must be live. 1 hour must be on Energy Codes. S-350 license holders need 3 hours specific to HVAC code, and S-330 and S-410 holders need 2 hours specific to backflow installation. The specialty contractor license renewal deadline is November 30, 2027.
Do UPHCA classes meet DOPL requirements?
Yes. All UPHCA continuing education classes meet DOPL requirements, and they are offered both online and in live classrooms.
What is the difference between Core and Professional CE credit?
Core credit covers IBC codes, ANSI/ASME codes, governmental regulations and safety topics. Professional credit covers soft skills, general industry requirements, management and accounting.
How do I find a UPHCA Qualified plumber?
Use the UPHCA Find a Plumber directory and search by address, city or ZIP code. UPHCA Qualified members are locally owned and operated, sign a Code of Integrity, and hold to an elevated standard of ethics and professionalism.
Where can I get apprenticeship, backflow or HVACR certification training?
Through the UPHCA Academy, a separate non-profit educational organization UPHCA created for trade workforce development. Its programs include plumbing apprenticeship, backflow certification and HVACR certification.