New Jersey Administrative Code

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.7 Repeal and New Rule, R.1987 d.481, effective 11/16/1987. See: 19 New Jersey Register 1630(a), 19 New Jersey Register 2197(c). Old rule was renewal certificates. Amended by R.1991 d.170, effective 4/1/1991. See: 22 New Jersey Register 784(a), 23 …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.8 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:32-4.1 by R.1997 d.456, effective 11/3/1997. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3592(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4704(b). Section was "Requirement of pressure seal defined".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-1.9 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:32-4.2 by R.1997 d.456, effective 11/3/1997. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3592(a), 29 New Jersey Register 4704(b). Section was "Requirement of identification card defined".

(a) To be eligible to take the plumbing license examination an applicant shall: 1. Be 21 years of age or older; and 2. Have completed the experience requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.2. (b) An applicant for the plumbing licensing examination shall submit to the Board:1. …

(a) For purposes of this section, "practical hands-on experience" means experience in the installation, maintenance, extension, alteration, repair, and removal of piping, plumbing fixtures, plumbing appliances, and plumbing apparatus that, commencing December 21, 2016, is perform…

(a) Examinations shall be prepared and administered by a third-party vendor, but no license shall be granted except by the Board. The Board chairman may designate members of the Board to oversee the administration of the examination. (b) Examinations shall be held at least four t…

(a) An applicant who has failed the plumbing licensing examination may review his or her examination upon written request to the third-party vendor that administered the examination, and payment to the testing service of its review fee. (b) An applicant who has failed any section…

(a) An application for a license submitted to the Board will be deemed abandoned if: 1. The individual applying for the license has not submitted, to the Board, all of the information and documentation required to obtain a license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.1; and 2. One year h…

(a) After an applicant has successfully passed the licensing examination, he or she shall submit to the Board: 1. A surety bond in the sum of $ 3,000 as required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:14C-26. An applicant who has obtained a surety bond in the sum of $ 3,000 in order to satisfy …

(a) Licenses shall be renewed biennially on a form provided by the Board. Each applicant for renewal shall attest that the continuing education requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:32-6.1 have been completed during the prior biennial period. (b) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to…

(a) A licensed master plumber who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6(d) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive license. A licensed master plumber seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal application; 2. A certif…

(a) A person who has had his or her license suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6(f) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A person applying for reinstatement shall submit: 1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification of employment listing each job held during the pe…

(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States (Armed Forces) and who does not meet all of the training, education, and experience requirements for licensure under N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.2 may apply to the Board for recognition of the applicant's training, edu…

(a) An applicant may obtain a temporary courtesy license pursuant to P.L. 2013, c. 264, if he or she: 1. Is currently licensed in good standing in another state or territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia that has licensure requirements equivalent to those in N…

(a) All commercial vehicles used in the practice of State-licensed master plumbing shall be marked on both sides with the following information: 1. The name of the licensed master plumber in lettering at least one inch in height; 2. The words "Plumbing license number" or "Plumbin…

(a) A licensed master plumber seeking to act as a bona fide representative for any firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity shall comply with the following within 30 days of assuming the role of a bona fide representative: 1. Register with the Board, providing the na…

(a) A bona fide representative registered with the Board pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-3.2 shall: 1. Give notice to the Board in writing concerning any change in the name or address of the entity within 10 days of the change; 2. Secure or instruct an authorized employee, or for the …

Any plumbing work that a licensed master plumber agrees to perform, that has not been subcontracted to another licensed master plumber, shall be performed only by the licensed master plumber or the employees of the licensed master plumber or the plumbing contractor. Notes N.J. Ad…

(a) At the time of the issuance of the license to a licensed master plumber, the Board shall authorize the vendor that issues pressure seals to furnish a pressure seal to the licensed master plumber. After the Board has informed an applicant that he or she has passed the licensin…

(a) At the time of the biennial renewal of the license, the Board shall furnish a wallet size identification card to every licensed master plumber. The card shall be used exclusively by the licensed master plumber in the conduct of his or her practice. A licensed master plumber i…

(a) Any person, partnership or corporation, including any political subdivision of State government who has been injured, aggrieved or damaged through the failure of a licensed master plumber to perform the duties required by N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1 et seq. or this chapter shall be eli…

(a) Every licensed master plumber shall notify the Board in writing of his or her New Jersey office address. Every licensed master plumber shall notify the Board in writing of any change in his or her residence or office address within 10 days after such change. (b) Service of an…

(a) A licensed master plumber of the Board shall not charge an excessive price for services. A price is excessive when, after review of the facts, a licensed master plumber of ordinary prudence would be left with a definite and firm conviction that the price is so high as to be m…

(a) If plumbing work to be performed for a consumer will cost $ 500.00 or more, there shall be a written contract which sets forth:1. Details of the work to be performed; 2. The price for the work to be performed; and 3. The estimated start and completion dates for the work. (b) …

(a) The following fees shall be charged by the Board: 1. Application fee without prior registration (non-refundable) $ 100.00 2. Application fee with prior registration (non-refundable) 50.00 3. Initial license fee: i. If paid during the first year of a biennial renewal period 16…

(a) Every licensee shall successfully complete five credits of continuing education at an approved course per biennial period. Licensees applying for their first biennial renewal are exempt from this continuing education requirement. (b) A licensee who has completed continuing ed…

(a) All sponsors of continuing education courses shall obtain Board approval prior to offering a continuing education course for an upcoming biennial period. The Board shall maintain a list of approved courses at the Board offices and shall furnish this information to licensees u…

(a) Every biennial period, licensees shall complete one hour reviewing the laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of a master plumber, specifically N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1 et seq., and this chapter. (b) Three months prior to the beginning of a biennial period, the Board shall d…

(a) One continuing education credit shall equal one hour of attendance at a continuing education course. (b) A licensee who teaches a continuing education course shall earn five credits of continuing education for the biennial period in which he or she teaches. Notes N.J. Admin. …

(a) The Board may waive continuing education requirements on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as illness, disability, military duty or other good cause which prevents the licensee from completing continuing education credits during a biennial period. (b) Any lice…

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2003, c. 205 (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-28 et seq.), which requires medical gas piping installers and brazers to be certified by the Board. (b) Except as set forth in (d) below, unless a person is certified by the Bo…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "ASSE" means the American Society of Sanitary Engineering. "AWS" means the American Welding Society. "Board" means the State Board of Exa…

(a) To be eligible for certification as a medical gas piping installer an applicant shall be either: 1. A licensed master plumber in New Jersey; 2. A journeyman plumber who has successfully completed an apprenticeship program accredited by the United States Department of Labor; 3…

(a) To be eligible for certification to perform only brazing incidental to installation of medical gas piping, an applicant shall be either: 1. A licensed master plumber in New Jersey; 2. A journeyman plumber who has successfully completed an apprenticeship program accredited by …

(a) To be eligible for certification as a medical gas piping instructor an applicant shall be either: 1. A licensed master plumber in New Jersey; 2. A journeyman plumber who has successfully completed an apprenticeship program accredited by the United States Department of Labor; …

(a) An applicant who has served in the Armed Forces of the United States (Armed Forces) and who does not meet all of the training, education, and experience requirements for certification under N.J.A.C. 13:32-7.3, 7.4, or 7.5 may apply to the Board for recognition of the applican…

(a) An applicant may obtain a temporary courtesy certification pursuant to P.L. 2013, c. 264, if he or she: 1. Is currently certified in good standing in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia that has certification requirements equivalent to …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:32-7.6 Reserved by 50 N.J.R. 208(a), effective 1/2/2018

(a) Certificates for instructors and installers shall be renewed triennially on a form provided by the Board. Certificates to perform only brazing incidental to installation of medical gas piping shall be renewed annually on a form provided by the Board. (b) The Board shall send …

(a) A certificant who holds an inactive certificate pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-7.7(d) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive certificate. A certificant seeking reactivation of an inactive certificate shall submit: 1. A renewal application; 2. A certification of e…

(a) A person who has had his or her certificate suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:32-7.7(f) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A person applying for reinstatement shall submit: 1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification of employment listing each job held during th…

(a) An individual who applies for an ophthalmic dispenser apprentice certificate shall submit to the Board: 1. A completed application; 2. An indication as to whether the applicant either:i. Has completed an associate degree in allied health focusing on ophthalmic science that me…

(a) An individual who applies for an ophthalmic technician apprentice certificate shall submit to the Board: 1. A completed application; 2. A completed Criminal History Certification of Authorization form; 3. Proof that the applicant is at least 16 years old; 4. Proof that the ap…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:33-1.3 As amended, R.1983 d.15, effective 2/7/1983. See: 14 N.J.R. 545(a), 15 N.J.R. 157(a). Changed certificate expiration from four to three years after date of issue. Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:35-1.1 by R.2005 d.305, effective 9/6/2005. See: 37 N.…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:33-1.4 As amended, R.1983 d.15, effective 2/7/1983. See: 14 N.J.R. 545(a), 15 N.J.R. 157(a). Changed certificate expiration from two to one year after date of issue. Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:33-1.2 by R.2005 d.305, effective 9/6/2005. See: 37 N.J.R.…

(a) Apprentice ophthalmic dispensers shall dispense ophthalmic appliances, eyeglasses or ophthalmic lenses as set forth in N.J.S.A. 52:17B-41.5, only under the immediate supervision of a licensed ophthalmic dispenser. Apprentice ophthalmic dispensers and technicians may produce, …

(a) It shall be the responsibility of preceptors of apprentice ophthalmic dispensers to provide instruction to apprentices in the following areas: 1. Reading and transposing prescriptions; 2. Knowledge and fabrication of lenses, specifically types of lenses, optical and geometric…

(a) It shall be the responsibility of preceptors of apprentice ophthalmic technicians to provide instruction to apprentices in the following areas: 1. Reading and transposing of a prescription or order for lenses; 2. Knowledge of and fabrication of lenses. Specifically, grinding,…

(a) An ophthalmic dispenser apprentice shall complete not less than 12 credit hours of course work in Materials I and Materials II Lecture and Materials I and Materials II Lab. The 12 credits shall be completed within the first 12 months of the apprenticeship and shall be from a …

(a) An ophthalmic technician apprentice who has served as an apprentice for at least one calendar year of full-time employment shall apply for the first examination after the completion of the one year of full-time employment. (b) In the event of illness, extreme emergency, or ot…