Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 20 - BOARD OF PLUMBING
Chapter 09.20.02 - Enforcement of the Plumbing Law by the Board
Section 09.20.02.10 - Qualifications for Plumbing Inspectors
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.20.02.10
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 25, December 15, 2023
A. Plumbing inspectors hired by the State, a county, or a local government after October 1, 1988, shall meet minimum standards that are established by the county or local government in consultation with the State Board, or, if there is no standard established by the county or local government, the minimum standards established by the State Board. The minimum standards established by the State Board are as follows:
(1) The plumbing inspector shall be a
licensed master or journey plumber;
(2) The plumbing inspector shall:
(a) Have at least 4 years experience as an
inspector or craftsman in a building and construction trade, and
(b) Pass a written examination prepared and
administered by the State Board, or prepared and administered by the county or
local government, provided that the examination is approved by the State Board,
and certified copies of all results are provided to the State Board.
B. Each plumbing inspector shall:
(1) Attend, at least once
each year, continuing education pursuant to Business Occupations and
Professions Article, §
12-503(a)(1),
Annotated Code of Maryland, to be conducted by the State Board, or a course
which is consistent in content with the State Board's course and which is
conducted by a county or local government; and
(2) In accordance with Business Occupations
and Professions Article, §
12-503(a)(1),
Annotated Code of Maryland, obtain a cumulative 8 hours of qualifying
continuing education each calendar year.
Regulation .10A amended
effective February 13, 1984 (11:3 Md. R. 199)
Regulation .10B
amended effective February 4, 2013 (40:2 Md. R. 72)
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