HI SB1301

Creates two new license categories under the Board of Electricians and Plumbers: journey worker air conditioning and refrigeration plumber and journey worker fire sprinkler plumber, effective July 1, 2016.

Establishes minimum qualifications requiring applicants to be at least 18 years old and have 5 years (10,000 hours) of full-time experience under supervision, with reduced requirements (2-3 years) for applicants already licensed as journey worker or master plumbers.

Allows licensed ventilating/air conditioning contractors and fire protection contractors to verify experience for the first six years (beginning July 1, 2015), after which only licensed journey worker plumbers in those specialties may verify experience.

Requires journey worker air conditioning and refrigeration plumbers and fire sprinkler plumbers to renew licenses every three years starting June 30, 2018, and complete continuing education on the Uniform Mechanical Code or National Fire Prevention Association codes respectively.

Amends existing plumber and electrician license definitions to clarify that properly licensed contractors may perform associated pipefitting work within their scope of license.