Tradesman License Renewal

The Virginia Board of Contractors requires journeymen, master plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics and gas fitters to take continuing education hours specific to their trade as part of the licensing process. Those renewing a license must take continuing education in their respective profession:

• Plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians must take 3 hours of CE in their field.
• Gas fitters must take 1 hour: the 1-hour class for gas-fitters is intended for journeymen and master gas fitters, liquified petroleum and natural gas fitters.

Each course covers new definitions, code changes, general requirements, impact on the job, general use of and special equipment included in the respective codes.