HB5913 Summary

• Licensed plumbers must complete 4 hours of continuing education annually for license renewal after their first license, with courses supervised directly by an Illinois licensed plumber.

• Instructors in plumbing education programs must be either an Illinois licensed plumber, a teacher with a provisional career and technical educator endorsement in a related field, or an industry representative (assisted by a licensed plumber for educational courses).

• Approved plumbing courses must be supervised directly by an Illinois licensed plumber.

• Continuing education course sponsors must meet criteria established by the Board of Plumbing Examiners and Plumbing Code advisory council.