Section SPS 305.91 - Master plumbers(1) GENERAL. A person may obtain a license as a master plumber by taking and passing the master plumber license examination.(2) APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION. A person applying to take a master plumber license examination shall submit all of the following:(a) An application in accordance with s. SPS 305.01.(b) An application fee and examination fee in accordance with s. SPS 305.02, Table 305.02.(3) QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION. A person applying for a master plumber license examination shall have one of the following qualifications: (a) At least 1,000 hours of plumbing-related work experience per year for at least 3 years as a licensed journeyman plumber.(b) Graduated from an accredited engineering university or college with a degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or other approved engineering curriculum related to plumbing.(4) EXAMINATION. A person seeking to obtain a master plumber license shall take and pass an examination in accordance with s. SPS 305.09. Note: After December 31, 2001, the examination for a master plumber license will include questions relative to the design and installation of multipurpose piping systems.
(5) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. (a) Upon notification of the successful passage of the examination for a master plumber license, a person may obtain the license by submitting an application and the license fee in accordance with ss. SPS 305.01 and 305.09 (7) (c).(b) A person may apply for a license as a licensed master plumber by submitting an application, application fee, and a license fee in accordance with ss. SPS 305.01 and 305.02, Table 305.02.(6) RESPONSIBILITIES.(a) A person who as a licensed master plumber is responsible for the installation or modification of plumbing shall utilize the appropriately licensed or registered persons to install or modify plumbing.(b)1. A person who has obtained his or her master plumber license prior to January 1, 2002 and who is responsible for the installation or modification of a multipurpose piping system shall have completed an approved course in the engineering principles and skills associated with the design, installation and maintenance of multipurpose piping systems prior to installing such a system.2. A course to fulfill the obligation under subd. 1. shall be approved and conducted in accordance with s. SPS 305.08.(c) For any plumbing installation that requires a uniform building permit under s. SPS 320.08, a person who holds a master plumber license may not commence installation of plumbing until a permit is issued for the installation. Note: Chs. SPS 320 to 325 apply to one- and 2-family dwellings and manufactured dwellings. The department's uniform building permit is issued either by the municipality in which the dwelling is located or by a UDC inspection agency where the municipality does not administer the Uniform Dwelling Code.
(d) For any construction that involves installation or modification of a private onsite wastewater treatment system, a person who holds a master plumber license may not commence installation of plumbing until a sanitary permit is issued for the installation in accordance with s. SPS 383.21. Note: Section 101.16 (4) (a), Stats., provides that: The person performing the work of installing equipment utilizing liquefied petroleum gas for fuel purposes shall furnish the user of the equipment a statement, the form of which shall be prescribed by the department showing the design, construction, location, and installation of the equipment conforms with the rules promulgated by the department under this section.
(7) EXCHANGES.(a) A person who holds a master plumber license may, upon application to the department, exchange his or her master plumber license for a journeyman plumber license.(b) A person who has exchanged his or her master plumber license for a journeyman plumber license may, upon application to the department, exchange his or her journeyman plumber license for a master plumber license provided: 1. The person holds a valid journeyman plumber license;2. The person submits with the application a copy of his or her former master plumber license; and3. The license fee for a master plumber specified in s. SPS 305.02, Table 305.02 is submitted.(8) RENEWAL. (a)1. A person may renew his or her license as a master plumber.2. A master plumber license shall be renewed in accordance with s. SPS 305.07.(b)1. The renewal of a license as a master plumber shall be contingent upon the master plumber obtaining at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education prior to the expiration date of the license as specified in s. SPS 305.08 and Table 305.06, except as provided in subd. 2.2. A person who holds a license as a master plumber may apply to the department for waiver of the continuing education requirements under subd. 1. on the grounds of prolonged illness or disability or similar circumstances. Each application for waiver shall be considered individually on its merits by the department.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 305.91
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