Why should I hire a licensed plumbing contractor?
Who police plumbing contractors in Georgia?
Why should I hire a member of PMA?

Why should I hire a licensed plumbing contractor?
Georgia law requires that anyone contracting for plumbing work must hold a Master Plumber license. Verify a license with Secretary of State Plumbing License Board.
Consumers should be aware that a lot of work is being performed by unlicensed contractors.


Who police plumbing contractors in Georgia?
The Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board consists of five divisions: the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, Division of Electrical Contractors, Division of Low Voltage Contractors, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, and Division of Utility Contractors. Each Division has five members who are contractors, journeymen, engineers, and inspectors. In addition, the Board has two consumer members who are not connected with the construction industry. The Board members are appointed by the Governor to serve a term of four years. The Board protects the public against faulty construction installations through the licensing of contractors. The Board establishes and administers standards for the licensing of the contractors in the above professions. These standards maintain the qualifications for entry into the professions, including experience, examination, and training, and the qualifications for continued practice, including work standards and education. Each division evaluates applicants for licensure, conducts examinations, issues and renews licenses, evaluates the practice of licensees, takes disciplinary action against licensees, and enforces the requirements for licensure. Recent action by Plumbing division.Board meetings are open to the public and are generally held at the Office of Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division office located at 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia. Meeting dates, time and location are posted on this website. Persons wishing to submit complaints or other matters for Board consideration should submit the matter in writing to the office.

The licensing board is also responsible for investigating code violations, unlicensed or improper work.

The fact that plumbing licenses are issued to individuals, not companies, makes it harder for consumers to find out whether or not the company they are dealing with is properly licensed.

State License Board Unlicensed Practice Cease and Desist Orders

Why should I hire a member of PMA?
Members of PMA must be licensed and agree to abide by a code of ethics covering fair business practices when they join PMA. If a consumer has a complaint about a member, they may call PMA at 678-947-3473. PMA will discuss the complaint with our member and ask them to review the matter with the consumer and resolve it if possible. If the contractor is not a PMA member, the Association has no method of being involved in the complaint. If the consumer cannot resolve the problem with the contractor, a complaint may be filed with the licensing board. To file a complaint click here.

The Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia (PMA) is a trade association comprised of plumbing & mechanical firms, and industry professionals who are working to meet the needs of Georgia's plumbing & mechanical industry. PMA has been representing the interests of the industry in Georgia since 1892. PMA is affiliated with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC).

The Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia is dedicated to protecting the health and comfort of the public by promoting industry education and improving consumer relations with professionalism and integrity.