EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, MASTER LEVEL EXAMINATION APPLICANTS WILL NOW BE REQUIRED TO ALSO PASS AN ADDITIONAL BUSINESS LAW EXAM TO OBTAIN MASTER CERTIFICATION.  UPDATED MASTER EXAM APPLICATION AND BULLETIN WILL BE POSTED ASAP.  PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE OLD EXAM APPLICATION FOR MASTER LEVEL EXAMS AT THIS TIME.

Effective January 1, 2023, applicants for examination will be tested on the 2021 International Plumbing Code or the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code.

Effective September 1, 2015, you must have 2 years of CURRENT work experience to qualify for a journeyman examination. You must have 1 year of CURRENT work experience to qualify for a master examination.

Also effective September 1, 2015, when you pass an examination, you have ninety (90) calendar days to obtain your certification from the date you pass your examination. If you do not obtain your certification within ninety (90) calendar days from the date you pass your examination, you will have to re-test.

Please note, if you submitted an exam application prior to January 1, 2023, you will need to review the updated exam bulletin attached to this Application for Examination.

If you pass a Journeyman or Master Plumber exam, and wish to continue performing gas fitting, as of September 1, 2015, you will be required to hold at least an Apprentice certification. If you currently hold a 2024 Apprentice certification, it will be valid through December 31, 2025.

If you pass a Journeyman or Master Gas Fitter exam, and wish to continue performing plumbing, as of September 1, 2015, you will be required to hold at least an Apprentice certification. If you currently hold a 2024 Apprentice certification, it will be valid through December 31, 2025.

Examination Application & Packets

Forms can be submitted via e-mail to staff@pgfb.alabama.gov or via fax to (205)945-9915.   If you wish to submit your forms via e-mail or fax, please also send either a Credit Card Authorization Form or E-Check Authorization Form for payment of fees.

Application

  • Application for Examination - Journeyman
    DO NOT SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION FOR MASTER LEVEL EXAMS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2026 - USE FOR JOURNEYMAN ONLY
  • Application for Examination - Master
    Effective January 1, 2026, all Master level applicants must complete both the plumbing and/or gas fitting exam AND a business law exam.  ALL INFORMATION REGARDING THE BUSINESS LAW EXAM IS DETAILED IN THIS EXAM PACKET.  Carefully review the two cover pages before the exam application form.

Please complete the appropriate packet below upon passing an exam. This packet should be submitted to our office along with payment of your certification fee.

Examination Preperation Materials