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Baltimore County has expanded the online application process. Applications for exams, new, reciprocal and renewal licenses and certificates must be completed online.

The Plumbing and Gasfitting Board advises the Director of the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections regarding the administration of Article 21, Title 15 of the Baltimore County Code, including licensing. Plumbing or gas permits are required for all plumbing and gasfitting work in Baltimore County. Only a Baltimore County licensed plumbing or gasfitting contractor can apply for a plumbing or gasfitting permit.

Apply for or Renew a License or Certificate

Before applying, be sure to review the requirements for licenses or certificates.

To learn more about the application process and to apply (step three), read the steps below. Only the license or certificate holder or the person applying for an exam can submit an application for a license or certificate.

Requirements for Licenses and Certificates

Only the license or certificate holder or the person applying for an exam can submit an application for a license or certificate. All applicants must review the examination basis and information prior to applying. Utility licenses expire March 31 every odd number year. Other plumbing and gasfitting licenses and certificates expire April 30 of every odd number year. 

  1. Master Plumber Gasfitter
  2. Master Plumber
  3. Master Gasfitter
  4. Journeyman Plumber-Gasfitter
  5. Journeyman Plumber
  6. Journeyman Gasfitter
  7. Onsite Utility Contractor
  8. Disposal System Contractor
  9. Drain and Sewer Cleaner
  10. Liquid Propane Certificate

Important Note: The Baltimore County Plumbing Board only reciprocates plumbing and gas licenses with Baltimore City (gas only), the State of Maryland and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.

Master Plumber Gasfitter License

Master Plumber License

Master Gasfitter License

Journeyman Plumber-Gasfitter License

Journeyman Plumber License

Journeyman Gasfitter License

Onsite Utility Contractor License

Disposal System Contractor License

Drain and Sewer Cleaner License

Liquid Propane Reciprocal Certificates

About the Examinations

Examinations test for the knowledge of plumbing and gasfitting installations and materials. The Baltimore County Plumbing Code effective as of July 1, 2015 adopted the 2015 National Standard Plumbing Code. Passing scores are not less than 75 percent.

The examination is open book. Questions are multiple choice and based on the current Plumbing and Gasfitting Code of Baltimore County (Bill 41-15) and its contents. Exam versions are from May 2013.

  • Master Plumber Exam—80 questions, 2.5 hours
  • Master Gasfitter Exam—70 questions, 2.5 hours
  • Journeyman Plumber Exam—60 questions, 2 hours
  • Journeyman Gasfitter Exam—50 questions, 2 hours

Copies of the following are provided:

  •  2015 National Standard Plumbing Code, Illustrated
  •  National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54-2015
  •  Liquid Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58-2014
  •  Plumbing and Gasfitter Code Amendments in Baltimore County Bill 41-15

Keep a copy of this information for your use in preparing for the examinations.

Apply for an Exam

Applications for the exams must be completed online. The exam fee is $34. 

  1. Create an online portal account.
  2. Select the type of license for which you would like to test.
  3. On the Details page, select New License.

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Plumbing and Gasfitting Inspections

County Office Building
111 West Chesapeake Avenue
Room G24
Towson, Maryland 21204

Hours

Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Phone

Fax

410-853-1893

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Chief Plumbing Inspector

Karl Kehring

 

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