Sec. 12. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a natural person over the age of eighteen (18) years who resides in Indiana and any corporation which satisfies the further requirements of this chapter may be licensed by the commission as a plumbing contractor. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a natural person over the age of eighteen (18) years may be licensed by the commission as journeyman plumber.
(b) A person who desires to be licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber is eligible for such a license upon the successful taking of the examination provided in section 15 of this chapter.
(c) To qualify for a journeyman plumber examination under subsection (b), an applicant who is an Indiana resident must provide evidence that the applicant has completed at least four (4) years in an apprenticeship program approved by the commission or present to the commission a notarized statement providing evidence that the applicant has at least four (4) years of experience in the plumbing trade in employment as set forth in section 32(2), 32(6), or 32(7) of this chapter. To qualify for a plumbing contractor license examination under subsection (b), an applicant who is an Indiana resident must provide evidence that the applicant has completed at least four (4) years in an apprenticeship program approved by the commission or present to the commission a notarized statement providing evidence that the applicant has at least four (4) years of experience in the plumbing trade in employment as set forth in section 32(2), 32(6), or 32(7) of this chapter, or has worked in a plumbing business under the direction of a licensed plumbing contractor for at least four (4) years.
(d) An applicant who is not an Indiana resident may qualify to take an examination under subsection (b) in the following manner:
(1) If the applicant holds a license in a state that does not have a reciprocity agreement with Indiana, the applicant must present the license to the commission to be eligible to take the examination.
(2) If the applicant resides in a state that does not have licensing requirements, the applicant before taking the examination must meet the appropriate requirements of subsection (b).
(e) If the applicant holds a license in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with Indiana, the appropriate license shall be issued automatically.
Formerly: Acts 1972, P.L.188, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.13. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.210; P.L.20-1991, SEC.7; P.L.194-2005, SEC.69.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 1. Regulation of Plumbers; Creation of Commission; Licensing
25-28.5-1-1. Declaration of Policy
25-28.5-1-3. Indiana Plumbing Commission; Creation; Administration and Enforcement of Chapter
25-28.5-1-4. Members; Appointments; Terms; Political Representation
25-28.5-1-5. Compensation of Members of Commission
25-28.5-1-6. Organization and Records of Commission
25-28.5-1-7. Duties of Commission
25-28.5-1-8. Powers of Commission
25-28.5-1-9. Meetings of Commission; Notice; Quorum; Record
25-28.5-1-10. Office and Supplies of Commission; Employees
25-28.5-1-12. Licensing Requirements; Apprenticeship; Nonresidents
25-28.5-1-13. Application for License; Corporations, Partnerships, or Associations; Requisites
25-28.5-1-14. Refusal to Examine or License
25-28.5-1-16. Preparation and Administration of Examination
25-28.5-1-18.3. Expiration of License
25-28.5-1-18.5. Temporary Plumbing Contractor's License; Issuance
25-28.5-1-20. Nonresident Applicants; Service of Process
25-28.5-1-22. Expiration of License or Certificate of Registration; Renewal; Fees
25-28.5-1-24. Disposition of Fees; Expenses of Commission
25-28.5-1-27. Investigations; Motion of Commission or Complaint; Approval
25-28.5-1-28. Proceedings for Suspension or Revocation of License; Review
25-28.5-1-29. Record of Commission as Evidence; Conclusiveness of Verdicts
25-28.5-1-32. Exceptions to Application of Chapter
25-28.5-1-33. Political Subdivisions; Power to Regulate
25-28.5-1-35. Display of License; Register Available for Public Inspection
25-28.5-1-36. Actions to Recover for Services by Unlicensed or Unregistered Plumbers Barred
25-28.5-1-37. Subpoena Powers of Commission; Service and Witness Fees; Enforcement
25-28.5-1-38. Rules and Regulations
25-28.5-1-39. Loss of Bid Due to Chapter Violations; Injunctive Relief