USEFUL LINKS

Georgia Secretary of State Website Construction Board

Master & Journeyman Plumbing License
Application Form

Plumbing License Renewal
Deadline November 30, 2012
Renew Online


Exam Dates and Application Deadlines
2012 Schedule


AMP Testing
Application

Georgia Amendments International Plumbing Code
International Fuel Gas Code
DCA Website to Download

 

 

 

PMA CHECKLIST FOR GETTING YOUR GEORGIA PLUMBING LICENSE
Once submitted your application with state is good for 2 years.
Why wait until the last minute?

2012 Exam Dates and Application Deadlines
Board Application Deadline
Exam Window
AMP Deadline Date
January 20, 2012 April 9-20, 2012 February 24, 2012
May 25, 2012 August 6-17, 2012 June 22, 2012
September 21, 2012 December 3-14, 2012 October 19, 2012

State License Application - Keep a copy of everything for your records - Submit to state before deadline -- Remember application with the state is good for 2 years


Print a copy of PMA Checklist
What you need to send in:
• Send Original Application –must be Notarized With $ 30.00 application fee*
• Check or Money order Payable to: State Construction Industry Licensing Board
•Work Experience – Applicants for a Journeyman License must list at least 3 years of experience. Applicants for a Master License must list at lease 5 years experience, at least 2 years of which were as a licensed journeyman plumber
• If Master Plumber applicant MUST attach documentation of a current state issued journeyman license that has been active for at least 2 years or a master plumber license in another state
• Three (3) References from licensed plumbers, at least one being a licensed master plumber – must be Notarized
• Background Check – this can be obtained from your local law enforcement center

Click here to download the Georgia state license application. You may also contact the license board directly: 478-207-2440

Georgia exams are computerized and are administered by AMP. This means in addition to applying to the State License Board to be eligible to take an exam, you will need to apply to AMP to take the test.


Click here to download AMP application if you are paying by check. If you are paying by credit card, you must register online. Go to www.goamp.com Click Candidates
1. Select a category - go to other ;
2. Select a program – go to GA Construction Industry Licensing Board
3. Select a examination – go to Journeyman, Master Plumber Restricted, or Master Plumber Unrestricted -- whichever one applies


Click here to see list of testing locations in Georgia

Prepare for Exam by taking a Plumbing Review Course. PMA offers review courses through out the calendar year. And will typically schedule a class two weeks prior to exam dates. PMA also offers in-house courses if you have six or more individuals taking the exam. Contact the office for more information.

Exam is based on:
--2006 International Plumbing Code w/ 2007-2011 GA International Plumbing Code Amendments
--2006 International Gas Code w/ 2007-2011 GA International Gas Code Amendments

GA Amendments can be downloaded for free from www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructioncodes/programs/codeamendments.asp





 

 

 

 
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