Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in California

Specific credential records

• Underground Storage Tank Tester

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  Scope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Division of Water Quality — State Water Resources Control BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  Those persons who perform integrity tests on underground storage tanks or associated piping. Businesses are not licensed. Fees: Application Fee: $100; Exam Fee: $200; Renewal Fee: $600; Reinstatement Fee: $200 (if license is allowed to expire); Replacement Fee: $10. Examination Frequency: Approximately six times per year. Exam Locations: Sacramento, CA Experience Requirement: Training from the tank and/or pipe testing equipment manufacturer and one year of tank and/or pipe testing experience under a current and unexpired tank tester license. Average Time to Process Application: 30 days or less. Renewal Period: Every 3 years. Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: N/A Authority: Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.7, section 25284.4; California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Chapter 17, Sections 2730-2802.

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• Pool and Spa Maintenance Limited Specialty Contractor

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  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Department of Consumer Affairs — Contractors State License BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  All contractors/builders must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to perform work in California. The list of classifications and scope of work for each is available on the Board’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Pool and Spa Maintenance Limited Specialty Contractor, Class Code C-61/D-35. License Application Fee: $450. Initial License Fee: Sole Owner $200 for 2 years. Non-sole owner $350 for 2 years. Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years journey level experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Exam Requirement: Business/law exam and trade exam. Exam Frequency: Computerized exams given daily at 20 sites throughout the state. Re-exam Fee: $100 Additional License Requirements: Fingerprinting, license bond(s), proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption therefrom. Renewal Period: Active Timely renewal: Sole owner $450 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $700 for 2 years. Delinquent renewal: Sole owner $675 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $1050 for 2 years. Inactive timely renewal: Sole owner $300 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $500 for 4 years. Inactive delinquent renewal: Sole owner $450 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $750 for 4 years. Comments: The Board's publication ”Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming A California Licensed Contractor, video presentations, study guides, and license applications can be found on the Contractors State License Board's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 7000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 810 et seq.

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• Pipeline Contractor

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  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Department of Consumer Affairs — Contractors State License BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  All contractors/builders must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to perform work in California. The list of classifications and scope of work for each is available on the Board’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Pipeline Contractor, Class Code C-34. License Application Fee: $450. Initial License Fee: Sole Owner $200 for 2 years. Non-sole owner $350 for 2 years. Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years journey level experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Exam Requirement: Business/law exam and trade exam. Exam Frequency: Computerized exams given daily at 20 sites throughout the state. Re-exam Fee: $100 Additional License Requirements: Fingerprinting, license bond(s), proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption therefrom. Renewal Period: Active Timely renewal: Sole owner $450 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $700 for 2 years. Delinquent renewal: Sole owner $675 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $1050 for 2 years. Inactive timely renewal: Sole owner $300 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $500 for 4 years. Inactive delinquent renewal: Sole owner $450 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $750 for 4 years. Comments: The Board's publication ”Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming A California Licensed Contractor, video presentations, study guides, and license applications can be found on the Contractors State License Board's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 7000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 810 et seq.

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• Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor

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  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Department of Consumer Affairs — Contractors State License BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  All contractors/builders must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to perform work in California. The list of classifications and scope of work for each is available on the Board’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor, Class Code C-4. License Application Fee: $450. Initial License Fee: Sole Owner $200 for 2 years. Non-sole owner $350 for 2 years. Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years journey level experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Exam Requirement: Business/law exam and trade exam. Exam Frequency: Computerized exams given daily at 20 sites throughout the state. Re-exam Fee: $100 Additional License Requirements: Fingerprinting, license bond(s), proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption therefrom. Renewal Period: Active Timely renewal: Sole owner $450 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $700 for 2 years. Delinquent renewal: Sole owner $675 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $1050 for 2 years. Inactive timely renewal: Sole owner $300 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $500 for 4 years. Inactive delinquent renewal: Sole owner $450 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $750 for 4 years. Comments: The Board's publication ”Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming A California Licensed Contractor, video presentations, study guides, and license applications can be found on the Contractors State License Board's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 7000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 810 et seq.

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• Plumbing Contractor

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  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Department of Consumer Affairs — Contractors State License BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  All contractors/builders must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to perform work in California. The list of classifications and scope of work for each is available on the Board’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Plumbing Contractor, Class Code C-36. License Application Fee: $450. Initial License Fee: Sole Owner $200 for 2 years. Non-sole owner $350 for 2 years. Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years journey level experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Exam Requirement: Business/law exam and trade exam. Exam Frequency: Computerized exams given daily at 20 sites throughout the state. Re-exam Fee: $100 Additional License Requirements: Fingerprinting, license bond(s), proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption therefrom. Renewal Period: Active Timely renewal: Sole owner $450 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $700 for 2 years. Delinquent renewal: Sole owner $675 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $1050 for 2 years. Inactive timely renewal: Sole owner $300 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $500 for 4 years. Inactive delinquent renewal: Sole owner $450 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $750 for 4 years. Comments: The Board's publication ”Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming A California Licensed Contractor, video presentations, study guides, and license applications can be found on the Contractors State License Board's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 7000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 810 et seq.

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• Machinery and Pumps Limited Specialty Contractor

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  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Department of Consumer Affairs — Contractors State License BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  All contractors/builders must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to perform work in California. The list of classifications and scope of work for each is available on the Board’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Machinery and Pumps Limited Specialty Contractor, Class Code C-61/D-21. License Application Fee: $450. Initial License Fee: Sole Owner $200 for 2 years. Non-sole owner $350 for 2 years. Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years journey level experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Exam Requirement: Business/law exam and trade exam. Exam Frequency: Computerized exams given daily at 20 sites throughout the state. Re-exam Fee: $100 Additional License Requirements: Fingerprinting, license bond(s), proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption therefrom. Renewal Period: Active Timely renewal: Sole owner $450 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $700 for 2 years. Delinquent renewal: Sole owner $675 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $1050 for 2 years. Inactive timely renewal: Sole owner $300 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $500 for 4 years. Inactive delinquent renewal: Sole owner $450 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $750 for 4 years. Comments: The Board's publication ”Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming A California Licensed Contractor, video presentations, study guides, and license applications can be found on the Contractors State License Board's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 7000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 810 et seq.

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• Swimming Pool Contractor

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  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Department of Consumer Affairs — Contractors State License BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  All contractors/builders must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to perform work in California. The list of classifications and scope of work for each is available on the Board’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Swimming Pool Contractor, Class Code C-53. License Application Fee: $450. Initial License Fee: Sole Owner $200 for 2 years. Non-sole owner $350 for 2 years. Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years journey level experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Exam Requirement: Business/law exam and trade exam. Exam Frequency: Computerized exams given daily at 20 sites throughout the state. Re-exam Fee: $100 Additional License Requirements: Fingerprinting, license bond(s), proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption therefrom. Renewal Period: Active Timely renewal: Sole owner $450 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $700 for 2 years. Delinquent renewal: Sole owner $675 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $1050 for 2 years. Inactive timely renewal: Sole owner $300 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $500 for 4 years. Inactive delinquent renewal: Sole owner $450 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $750 for 4 years. Comments: The Board's publication ”Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming A California Licensed Contractor, video presentations, study guides, and license applications can be found on the Contractors State License Board's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 7000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 810 et seq.

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• Wood Tanks Limited Specialty Contractor

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  Scope: contractor_or_business_license; RegistryRegulator: Department of Consumer Affairs — Contractors State License BoardVerified: Oct 8, 2026

  All contractors/builders must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board in order to perform work in California. The list of classifications and scope of work for each is available on the Board’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov. Wood Tanks Limited Specialty Contractor, Class Code C-61/D-53. License Application Fee: $450. Initial License Fee: Sole Owner $200 for 2 years. Non-sole owner $350 for 2 years. Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years journey level experience; must be at least 18 years of age. Exam Requirement: Business/law exam and trade exam. Exam Frequency: Computerized exams given daily at 20 sites throughout the state. Re-exam Fee: $100 Additional License Requirements: Fingerprinting, license bond(s), proof of workers' compensation coverage or exemption therefrom. Renewal Period: Active Timely renewal: Sole owner $450 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $700 for 2 years. Delinquent renewal: Sole owner $675 for 2 years; Non-sole owner $1050 for 2 years. Inactive timely renewal: Sole owner $300 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $500 for 4 years. Inactive delinquent renewal: Sole owner $450 for 4 years. Non-sole owner $750 for 4 years. Comments: The Board's publication ”Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming A California Licensed Contractor, video presentations, study guides, and license applications can be found on the Contractors State License Board's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov. Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 7000 et seq. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 810 et seq.

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Registered programs

• Advanco Fire Protection, Inc. Apprenticeship Program

  Advanco Fire Protection, Inc. Apprenticeship Program — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programOntarioAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

• Anderson Career Builder Institute

  Anderson Career Builder Institute — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programEl CajonAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.
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• Associated Builders & Contractors - San Diego Chapter

  Associated Builders & Contractors - San Diego Chapter — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programPowayAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.
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• Associated Builders and Contractors - Southern California Chapter

  Associated Builders and Contractors - Southern California Chapter — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programAnaheimAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

• Associated Builders and Contractors Northern Calif

  Associated Builders and Contractors Northern Calif — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programLivermoreAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

• Associated Compliance & Training Apprenticeship Program

  Associated Compliance & Training Apprenticeship Program — Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters registered apprenticeship

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  Registered programNorcoAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in export

  Registered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.

  Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.

Direct individual opportunities

You apply as an individual. Eligibility is determined by the administering organization.

• PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarship - Plumbing

  PHCC Educational Foundation

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  Direct individual applicationupcoming cycle announcedNational scope

  Legal U.S. residents in qualifying plumbing apprentice, trade-school, community-college, or related degree programs; some apprentice applicants must work for a licensed PHCC member contractor.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: 2027 application opens in January; materials due May 1, 2027.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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Matched to this trade

Supported by source evidence for this occupation. Specificity varies — check the eligibility summary.

• The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

  The Home Depot Foundation

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  Direct individual applicationactive rollingNational scope

  Individuals pursuing eligible construction skilled-trade education, subject to the applicable Path to Pro scholarship terms.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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• mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship

  mikeroweWORKS Foundation

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  Direct individual applicationactiveNational scope

  U.S. citizens who are high-school seniors or graduates and plan an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school, subject to full program rules.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: October 31, 2026Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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General funding pathways to investigate

Broad programs without a specific trade match. Scope is deliberately not personalized.

• Federal Pell Grant for eligible career-school and undergraduate programs

  U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

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  Direct individual applicationactiveNational scope

  Eligible undergraduate students with financial need attending a participating institution and eligible program; trade/career programs may qualify but each program must be confirmed.

  Award: $7,395Beneficiary: individualDeadline: 2026-27 FAFSA and school deadlines apply; verify on StudentAid.gov and with the school.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.
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• Registered Apprenticeship paid employment and training

  Participating employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive opportunity directoryNational scope

  Applicants must locate an available apprenticeship opportunity and apply directly to the employer or program sponsor; occupations and entry requirements vary.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Opportunity-specific; do not assume an opening is accepting applications.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scope

  Eligible child or spouse of a veteran or service member meeting a qualifying permanent-and-total disability, death, MIA, capture, or detention condition; approved technical, vocational, apprenticeship, and OJT may qualify.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; delimiting dates and program approval vary.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• GI Bill benefits for approved on-the-job training and apprenticeships

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scope

  Eligible veterans, service members, or dependents with qualifying GI Bill entitlement who enter a VA-approved OJT or apprenticeship program.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; applicant and training establishment approvals are required.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• WIOA Individual Training Account and training-service pathway

  State and local workforce development boards under U.S. DOL

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalNational scope

  Adults, dislocated workers, and some youth who are determined eligible and in need of training may receive training services, commonly through an ITA, for an approved program/provider.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; timing and funds vary by local workforce area.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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• California WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway

  California Employment Development Department

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  Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditional

  Applicant must be determined eligible by the workforce system, need training, select an approved program/provider when required, and receive local authorization subject to available funds and limits.

  Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; contact the state/local workforce office before enrolling.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026
  Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.
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