Title 36, PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

The State Plumbing Commission shall administer the provisions of this chapter and may, in compliance with chapter 1-26 , promulgate rules establishing the educational, training, and examination requirements required of applicants for a plumbing contractor's license, plumber's lic…

The commission shall promulgate rules, in accordance with chapter 1-26 , to adopt and publish minimum standards for the design, construction, installation, improvement, extension, and alteration of materials, piping, venting, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in relation to…

It is the intent of the Legislature that the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, in compliance with chapter 1-26 , shall include the following requirements and the plumbing commission shall exercise no greater authority than is necessary for the fulfillment of this chapte…

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any municipality by ordinance from making and enforcing requirements and standards regarding plumbing, and from making inspections and collecting fees relating thereto. Any such ordinances shall be deemed the applicable standards as to any p…

No person may engage in plumbing for which a license is required pursuant to § 36-25-19 on any property which is in connection with a public system of waterworks or sewerage unless that person is licensed by the commission. However, no license is required of a person who does the…

The commission may waive certain licensing requirements for an applicant in a rural area or a municipality of less than fifteen hundred population as shown by the last federal decennial census, if the applicant passes an examination given by the commission that demonstrates that …

The commission shall provide or arrange for training programs on the plumbing code and applicable laws and rules governing plumbing for persons licensed under § 36-25-17.1 , except for those persons showing competency by passing a state administered plumbing examination. Each per…

An individual and small on-site wastewater system may only be altered, repaired, constructed, or installed by an individual with an individual and small on-site wastewater system installer license. Source: SL 2021, ch 181 , § 1.

The commission shall also serve as a committee of plumbing examiners. The duties of such committee shall be to examine the qualifications of all persons having made application to the commission for a permit to engage in the business or trade of plumbing contractor, plumber, or p…

A person may apply for a license required by this chapter to the commission, accompanied by an initial application fee established by the commission under this section. The commission shall license a person who satisfactorily passes an examination showing fitness to practice the …

Any person who is responsible for the installation of plumbing work must pay a plumbing inspection fee. The plumbing inspection fee must be the sum of a plumbing installation certificate fee plus a plumbing permit fee. The commission shall promulgate rules, in accordance with cha…

No plumbing permit is required if the plumbing repair work or plumbing fixture replacement: (1) Does not involve cutting into or extending existing water and waste systems; (2) Is done on buildings that are not connected to a public system of waterworks or sewerage; or (3) Is con…

Any person participating in any code training courses offered by the commission shall remit a fee not to exceed twenty - five dollars. The commission shall establish the training fee, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , to offset expenses of the training. Source: SL 2…

A license issued under § 36-25-19 expires annually on the following dates: (1) For a plumbing contractor or plumber, December thirty-first; and (2) For a water conditioning contractor, water conditioning installer, appliance contractor, appliance installer, sewer and water contra…

There is created a State Plumbing Commission which shall perform all functions exercised by the former State Plumbing Board. The commission shall be composed of five members who shall be appointed by the Governor. The members shall not be all of the same political party. One memb…

The commission may register, without examination upon the payment of the required initial application fee, examination fee, and license fee, a nonresident applicant who is registered in another state with requirements for regulating plumbers, and the commission determines the reg…

The commission may issue temporary, revocable permits for a period of not to exceed one year, to persons furnishing satisfactory evidence to the board of their qualifications. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 7.

The commission shall promulgate rules, in accordance with chapter 1-26 , on fees for: (1) An application for an initial apprentice license; (2) An initial apprentice license; (3) The annual renewal of an apprentice license; (4) An examination for a third-year apprentice; and (5) …

As used in §§ 36-25-14 and 36-25-19 , "underground irrigation" means any nonagricultural, landscape irrigation system. Source: SL 1993, ch 294 , § 6; SL 1996, ch 238 ; SL 2019, ch 169 , § 5; SL 2025, ch 163 , § 5. 36-25-25

Every holder of any permit granted under the provisions of this chapter shall promptly notify the commission of any change in his business or residence address. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 11.

The commission may, in accordance with chapter 1-26 , refuse to issue, revoke, or suspend a license, or limit the scope of any license for: (1) Failure to comply with any law, or any rule or order of the commission; (2) Failure to comply with local plumbing ordinances; (3) Failur…

Members of the State Plumbing Commission shall be appointed for terms of three years. The Governor may stagger the terms to enable the commission to have different terms expire each year. Any member appointed to the commission prior to July 1, 2005, shall serve the four-year term…

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 13; SL 1977, ch 190 , § 203.

The State Plumbing Commission shall be empowered to commence actions for injunction for violation of this chapter or regulations hereunder as an alternate to criminal proceedings. The commencement of one proceeding by the commission constitutes an election. Source: New section cr…

Each applicant for renewal of a plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumbing contractor, restricted plumber, or third year apprentice plumber licensed as an apprentice plumber by examination shall successfully complete a minimum of four hours of continuing education relating…

Members of the commission shall qualify by taking and subscribing the oath of office required by other state officers, which shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. Source: SL 1970, ch 2…

In the event of a vacancy on the commission for any reason, the Governor shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term of the vacancy. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 2 (2).

The commission shall meet quarterly at such time and place within this state as shall be designated by the commission. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 2 (5).

The State Plumbing Commission shall continue within the Department of Labor and Regulation, and shall retain all its prescribed functions, including administrative functions. The commission shall submit such records, information, and reports in the form and at such times as requi…

The commission shall have a common seal and shall keep a record of its proceedings, including a register which shall show the action taken by the commission on all applications for permits. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 2 (5); revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15 , § 3.

The members of the commission shall, within thirty days after their appointment, meet and elect a president and vice - president from their own number, and elect or appoint a secretary - treasurer who need not be one of their number, each of whom shall hold their respective offic…