Plumbing Discipline Hub
Welcome to the plumbing discipline hub. This page is your central resource for certification, training, and updates specific to the discipline. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates, important announcements, and new resources.
For information on Private Sewage (formerly Plumbing Group B), please visit the Private Sewage page.
Certifications
Entry Qualifications
One of the following:
- Journeyperson plumber certification and five years of relevant work experience as a journeyperson plumber.
- Journeyperson plumber certification recognized in Alberta and three years of relevant work experience as a journeyperson plumber.
Scope of Practice
Plumbing installations governed by the edition of the National Plumbing Code of Canada declared in force in Alberta.
Required Courses
Base Competency:
Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400
Written Communications for Safety Codes Officers (100145) — $325
Professional Communication Skills for Safety Codes Officers (100140) — $250
Construction Safety Training System Certificate
Technical Training:
Group A: National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020 (100233) — $410
Group A: Evaluating Alternative Solutions, NPC 2020 (100252) — $375
Plumbing and Gas Seminar
Entry Qualifications
- Journeyperson gasfitter certification with five years of relevant experience as a journeyperson gasfitter.
- Journeyperson plumber certification and five years of relevant work experience as a journeyperson plumber.
Scope of Practice
- Natural gas and propane installations governed by the editions of the CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code and B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code.
- Plumbing installations governed by the edition of the National Plumbing Code of Canada declared in force in Alberta.
Required Courses
Base Competency:
Introduction to the Safety Codes System in Alberta (100179) — $400
Written Communications for Safety Codes Officers (100145) — $325
Professional Communication Skills for Safety Codes Officers (100140) — $250
Construction Safety Training System Certificate
Technical Training:
Plumbing and Gas 2-Day Seminar (100104) — $400
Gas, CSA B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code (100191) — $410
Gas, CSA B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code (100190) — $410
Plumbing, Group A, National Plumbing Code of Canada 2020 (100233) — $410
Plumbing, Group A, Evaluating Alternative Solutions, NPC 2020 (100252) — $375
Continuing Education
All safety codes officers must complete 30 continuing education credits over three years to renew their certification. For discipline-specific continuing education resources, explore the Council’s education resources.
Organizations of Note
- Plumbing Sub-Council: Meets to discuss issues in the industry.
Other Links and Resources
We’re continuing to build this page. If you know of a resource that should be included, please contact us at certification@safetycodes.ab.ca.