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Master Plumber License

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A master plumber can supervise or perform plumbing work in New York City. This license is issued by the Department of Buildings.



Other plumbers can work under the supervision of a master plumber.

In order to receive this license, you must have several years of experience, depending on your education. At least two years must have been completed as a Journeyman Plumber in New York City. Consult the link below on becoming a Journeyman Plumber.

Contact the Department of Buildings for more information.

NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

Address
Licensing Division


280 Broadway, 6th Floor




New York NY 10007
Phone (212) 393-2259

For further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: Licensing Unit.

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