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Master Plumber License
The senior individual plumbing licence, gated behind a period holding a journeyman licence and a broader exam covering system design and administration. In most licensing jurisdictions a plumbing business operates under a master's licence, which is what makes it the practical bottleneck for starting a shop.
Read the full guide: The Journeyman Plumber License →
Verified requirements
| Where | Expires | Renewal | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Yes | UNVERIFIED: not stated on the TSBPE pages fetched. | UNVERIFIED: not stated on the TSBPE pages fetched. |
Verified against the issuing authority. Always confirm current rules before acting.
Lessons that prepare you
- Water Pressure and Flow
- Water Distribution Systems
- Water Pipe Sizing
- Water Heaters
- Water Heater Safety: T&P Valves and Expansion
- Cross-Connections and Backflow
- How DWV Systems Work
- Traps and Trap Seals
- How Plumbing Vents Work
- Venting Methods
- Drain Sizing and DFUs
- Slope and Grade
- Cleanouts
- Fuel Gas Fundamentals
- Gas Pipe Sizing
- Gas Pressure Testing
- Gas Appliance Connections and Venting
- UPC vs IPC: The Two Model Codes
- Which Code Applies Where
- Fixture Requirements and Clearances
- Testing and Inspection Requirements
- The Journeyman Plumbing Exam
- Plumbing License Requirements by State
- The Master Plumber License
- Which Code Governs Fuel Gas