About Certified Plumbers

Here in the U.S., technicians are required to have a license and specific certification to work on plumbing at a home or business. The licensing and certification will vary depending on the state the plumber resides or works in, but generally, they must have experience in the field and hold a permit to legally work in the industry.

Types of Plumbing Accreditation

A accreditation is typically issues by a government agency such as the Department of Labor. In most cases, the certificate a plumber holds will need to be renewed every two years. The certifications will show what type of work the plumber can do and what experience he has in the field. The types of registrations are:

Apprentice License: This is provided to a plumber who is just starting out and is working as an apprentice under a fully authorized specialist. In most cases, the apprentice permit is given to students who are under the age of 21 or the legal age that the state requires.
Journeyman License: After a person has held an apprenticeship for a certain time, they are eligible for a journeyman certification. This means they have trained for a specific number of hours and have passed a state test.
Master License: Once a person has held their journeyman certification and passes their test through the state, they will be eligible for their master license which will allow them to open their own business and work on home or business plumbing systems without the need for a supervisor or a company to back them.

Does the fact that a professional must have a license mean that unauthorized people cannot perform the work that someone may need in their home? No, but it means that the state and local government works to prevent unapproved, and often incompetent people from working on someone’s pipe maintenance and creating a bigger mess than the person already had.

When you hire a water systems specialist, it is very important to make sure they hold the proper certificate and have the expertise necessary to get the job done right the first time. Improper pipe maintenance service can destroy a home and can leave the homeowner responsible for large fines due to work being done incorrectly. If you have a job that requires a building or plumbing permit, you will be required to have the work handled by a certified professional.

The Guidelines

There are guidelines in the plumbing field that all mechanics follow. Mechanics work to ensure the health and safety of the public is maintained and that they follow all rules and regulations set forth by code administrators and local and state ordinance.

Hiring a person who is unauthorized to work on your plumbing may seem like a great way to save a little money on labor or material cost, but when you hire someone who is unregistered, they may try to skip corners and use the wrong material just to save themselves money. This will be reflected in the work they perform and in the long run, you will find that it was best to hire a pro to begin with to get the service done right the first time. All professional plumbers have a set of rules they adhere to when working on any job, and when you want to know things are being taken care of correctly, the only route is to hire a professional water systems specialist who holds the proper licensing.

When you need a authorized plumber in the Santa Cruz County area, be sure to give Anytime Plumbing a call at 831-431-6593 and you will be connected with a fully certified, insured and bonded pipe maintenance worker in your area to handle the work you need at your home or office.