Plumbing Guide in Connecticut

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HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN CONNECTICUT
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A GUIDE ON PLUMBING IN CONNECTICUT

• According to the official statistics provided by
  the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are
  about 4,900 people engaged in the plumbing,
  pipe-fitting and steam-fitting industry in
  Connecticut. It is the southern-most state of the
  New England region of North-Eastern United
  States. It is the third smallest state by area
  but the fourth most densely populated out of the
  50 states of the USA. The state has a GDP of 289
  billion and the 2019 census revealed that
  Connecticut has a per capita personal income of
  79,087 which is the highest in any state. A
  range of occupational opportunities exist in this
  state. This video will focus on the career
  prospects of a plumber and provide a guide on
  plumbing in Connecticut.

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JOB OUTLOOK

• Every 2.94 out of 1000 persons are employed in
  this industry. Plumbers in Connecticut enjoy an
  average annual salary of 66,170. The average
  hourly wage for a plumber is 31.81. Salaries
  typically start from 35,910 and can go up to
  95,240. The top 3 cities in Connecticut in terms
  of highest wages for plumbers are Middlefield,
  Windsor Locks and Hartford. However, in spite of
  the high-income potential, Connecticuts
  unemployment rate was slightly higher than
  average in December 2019.

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WHAT INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBERS IN
CONNECTICUT

• The Department of Insurance of the State of
  Connecticut makes it mandatory for plumbers to
  carry their own liability insurance. Plumbers
  must be able to produce the certificate of
  insurance bearing the name of the insurance
  company as and when their clients demand so.
• Plumbing contractors could also consider getting
• Commercial General Liability Insurance to
  protect a business and its assets from various
  kinds of lawsuits.
• Workers Compensation Insurance this covers any
  sort of medical expenses or on-the-job injuries
  to workers.

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HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER IN CONNECTICUT

• Must be 18 years of age or above
• Must have a high School or GED Certificate
• College Degree or Vocational Courses (Optional)
• Must have work experience as an apprentice
  plumber
• Must pass the Licensing Tests
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• Provided next is a step by step guide on how to
  become a plumber in Connecticut.
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•  Both journeymen and contractor licenses expire
  annually on October 31st. The fee for renewing
  the journeyman license is 120 and the amount to
  be paid for renewing the contractor license is
  150.
• Candidates must pass the required exams to
  advance up the ladder and become licensed
  plumbers in Connecticut.

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HOW TO BECOME AN APPRENTICE PLUMBER IN
CONNECTICUT

• In order to become a plumber in Connecticut, it
  is essential to apply for apprenticeship programs
  under licensed plumbing contractors. One must get
  registered by the Office of Apprenticeship
  Training. The fee for enrolment would be 110.
  The coursework will include important lessons on
  a variety of topics. These programs offer
  classroom plus on-the-job training and last from
  about 1-4 years. After the successful completion
  of the apprenticeship program, the Connecticut
  Department of Labors Office of Apprenticeship
  Training provides a portable training credential
  to the apprentices. The next step would be to
  apply for a license.

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HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED PLUMBER IN
CONNECTICUT

• The first step is to apply for the licensing
  examination, the cost of which is 120. The
  candidates can study for the exam using the
  materials provided in the Candidate Information
  Bulletin. For acquiring a journeyman license, it
  is mandatory to pass this one exam which is
  completely technical in nature. A score of 70 is
  required to pass all sections of the exam. There
  is another exam that must be passed to become a
  plumbing contractor, the questions are similar to
  those in a journeyman exam, but the former will
  also involve sections on law and business.
• Connecticut categorises the journeymen plumbers
  and plumbing contractors into two categories
• Limited, and
• Unlimited

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LIMITED - a limited plumber is allowed to do only
specific plumbing tasks. 

• LIMITED JOURNEYMAN One must have at least 1 year
  of experience as a registered apprentice to apply
  for this license. The holder of a pumps and
  piping journeyperson license will be allowed
  to perform only work limited to domestic water
  pumps and water conditioning. The holder of the
  gasoline piping license can perform tasks related
  to the installation, repair, replacement,
  alteration or maintenance of piping for petroleum
  tanks and related pumping equipment only. The
  work experience in both cases must be while in
  employment under a contractor who is licensed.
• LIMITED CONTRACTOR - The holder of this license
  is permitted to perform only work limited to
  domestic water pumps and water conditioning. The
  requirement to qualify for this license
  examination is 2 years of work as a journeyperson
  or equivalent experience and training.

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UNLIMITED -
an unlimited plumber is allowed to perform all
sorts of plumbing tasks under section 20-330 of
Connecticut General Statutes.  

• UNLIMITED JOURNEYMAN - The holder of this license
  may do all plumbing and piping work as defined
  and while in the employment of a licensed
  contractor. The requirements to qualify for this
  license examination shall be the completion of a
  registered apprenticeship program or equivalent
  experience and training.
• UNLIMITED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR - The holder of
  this license may do all plumbing and piping work
  as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut
  General Statutes. The requirements to qualify for
  this license examination shall be 2 years of
  experience as an unlimited licensed journeyperson
  or equivalent experience and training.
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PLUMBING SCHOOLS IN CONNECTICUT

• Vocational courses in plumbing are offered by a
  number of trade schools. Taking up these courses
  is not mandatory for becoming a plumber and
  increasing the list of qualifications totally
  depends on the individual plumbers. These courses
  broaden the knowledge base and add substantial
  weight to the resume of the prospective plumbers.
  
• Provided next is a list of trade schools offering
  plumbing courses in Connecticut-

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LIST OF SCHOOLS

• Porter and Chester Institute they offer
  plumbing courses at 5 campuses situated in
  Hamden, Stratford, New London, Waterbury and
  Rocky Hill. These courses furnish soft skills in
  addition to hands-on training Students also
  receive classroom training and learn about
  various topics. These programs take 1 year for
  completion.
• Stamford College, Stamford offers a number of
  courses in plumbing, right from courses for
  beginners to certificate and diploma courses in
  plumbing. These courses last for about 1 year.
  The beginners course lasts for 5 weeks.
• Industrial Management and Training Institute,
  Waterbury offers a course under continuing
  education in plumbing to help students with
  license renewal. The cost of this course is 25
  plus the cost of books.

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SCHOOLS UNDER CONNECTICUT CAREER AND
TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM

• J.M Wright Technical High School, Stamford
  offers 4 curses on introduction to plumbing.
• Bullard Havens Technical High School,
  Bridgeport offers 4 courses on various aspects
  of plumbing.
• A.I. Prince Technical School, Hartford offers 4
  courses on plumbing.
• Construction Education Centre, Plainville
  offers two courses in plumbing.
• Eli Whitney Technical High School, Hamden
  offers a formal training and apprenticeship
  program in plumbing.
• Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, Torrington
  offers a number of vocational courses in
  plumbing.
• Bristol Technical Education Centre, Bristol
  offers a formal training program which is fully
  approved by the state.

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• Plumbers in Connecticut have been reported saying
  that their businesses have had to suffer under
  the impact of Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier,
  customers did not hesitate to be in close
  proximity with plumbers. Under the current
  situation and the protocols of social distancing,
  there has been a slight drop in the demand for
  plumbing services. However, plumbing falls under
  the category of essential services and in
  comparison to other industries, the plumbing
  industry continues to thrive at a stable rate. In
  case of emergencies at homes or offices, plumbing
  services cannot be avoided. The demand for
  plumbers has been relatively better off. As the
  situation improves, it can be expected that more
  plumbing jobs will be created and the scope will
  continue to grow at a healthy rate.

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