Residential Water-Heater Installer (WHI)
Last updated 06/24/2024
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Fees
| License Fee |
Description |
Exemptions |
| $100.00 |
|
None
|
Description
A person licensed as a limited specialty plumber by the State Plumbing Board can replace existing water heaters in one- and two-family dwellings.
Duration
License renewal is every three years on April 1.
Renewal Information
A renewal notice will be mailed to the licensee approximately six weeks prior to the expiration of their license. Continuing Education (if necessary) and fees will be explained on the renewal form. Renewal fees vary by license type
Duplicate License Requirements
If you lost your license or have changed your address and would like a replacement license, submit form 2523 from Building Codes website, along with appropriate $10 fee.
Prerequisites and Requirements
Prerequisites
Be an individual sole proprietor, partner in a partnership, or designated officer or employee of a corporation, with both an Electrical Limited Specialty (LMS) and a plumbing contractor license;
AND
• Have the application signed by the plumbing-electrical contractor in step 6;
AND
• Complete an approved 8-hour training class for WHIs
Required Documentation
Completed application with applicable fee
Copy of high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Copy of apprenticeship completion (if required by license type)
Experience qualification documents (if required by license type)
Examination Information
Three-hour, 52 question open book. Upon approval, a list will be provided outlining approved exam material.
Continuing Education Requirements
Exempt from continuing education requirements.
Bonding Requirements
None
Insurance Requirements
None
Other Information
Applicants are required to be employed by a registered plumbing contractor with a limited maintenance specialty contractor license.
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