Understanding Plumbing Licensing Suffolk/Nassau

yoohoo12

Hello!

I’ve been working with a residential plumbing company on Long Island for a few years and have gradually taken over the licensing process for renewals and new licenses. To help streamline things, I’m putting together a master document outlining standard requirements and expectations.

This is a working document, and I’m not claiming 100% accuracy—so I’d love any feedback from those with experience in this area! Your insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Standard Licensing Requirements

To obtain a plumbing license, applicants must provide:

• Workers' Compensation, Liability, and Disability insurance listing the municipality or insuring department as an additional insured/certificate holder
• Vehicle information for at least one vehicle (auto insurance proof may be required)
• Clear scan of a valid Driver’s License
• Two (2) passport-sized photos (2 x 2 inches)
• Letter of Good Standing from the main licensing municipality
• Certificate of Competency from the main licensing municipality
• Standard filing fees ($50–$200+)

County-Specific RequirementsSuffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs

1. Passport-sized photo
2. Copy of NYS Driver’s License
3. Detailed work description, including “hands-on” tasks performed while working in the trade
4. Proof of seven (7) years of employment under a licensed plumber

Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs

• Must qualify as a Master Plumber with at least five (5) years of experience, including:
  • At least two (2) years as a journeyman plumber in a supervisory capacity
  • Educational equivalency may not exceed two (2) years of the total experience requirement

Main License Requirement

Choose a town for your main license, which will be used for Tri-Town license applications and reciprocating licenses:

• Town of Hempstead
• Town of Oyster Bay
• Town of North Hempstead

Tri-Town Agreement

Once a Master Plumbing License is held under a main license, applicants can apply for Tri-Town licenses.

Town of Hempstead

• Contact: (516) 812-3461 or email megaman@hempsteadny.gov
• Application: Hempstead License Application

Town of Oyster Bay

• Contact: Plumber’s Examining Board at (516) 624-6217

Town of North Hempstead

• Contact: License Coordinator Nicole Spadaro - spadaron@northhempsteadny.gov
• Application: Tri-Town Plumbing License Requirements

Reciprocating Licenses

Municipalities accept Tri-Town agreements for licensing in the following locations. To obtain a reciprocating license, applicants must submit:

• Certificate of Competency from Town of Hempstead or Town of Oyster Bay
• Letter of Good Standing from the main licensing municipality
• Copy of current valid plumbing license
• Vehicle registration
• Passport-sized photo
• Workers' Compensation, Liability, and Disability insurance (additional requirements may apply)
• County Filing Record (Submit a copy of the County (non-corporation) or New York State (corporation) filing record for your business.)

Participating Municipalities

• Towns
  • Town of Hempstead
  • Town of Oyster Bay
  • Town of North Hempstead
• Incorporated Villages
  • Inc. Village of Hempstead
  • Inc. Village of New Hyde Park
  • Inc. Village of Rockville Centre
  • Inc. Village of Freeport
  • Inc. Village of East Hills
  • Inc. Village of Lake Success
  • Inc. Village of Lynbrook
  • Inc. Village of Atlantic Beach
  • Inc. Village of Hewlett Harbor (Town of Hempstead License Required)
  • Inc. Village of East Rockaway (Town of Hempstead License Required)
  • Inc. Village of Floral Park
  • Inc. Village of Lawrence
  • Inc. Village of Lindenhurst
  • Inc. Village of Malverne
  • Inc. Village of Mineola
  • Inc. Village of Roslyn
  • Inc. Village of Stewart Manor
  • Inc. Village of Bayville
  • Inc. Village of Westbury
  • Inc. Village of Massapequa Park
  • Inc. Village of Valley Stream
  • Village of Island Park
• Towns
  • Town of Babylon
  • Town of Islip
  • Town of Huntington
• Cities
  • City of Long Beach
  • City of Glen Cove

Required Certifications

Some municipalities require additional certifications for specific plumbing tasks.

National Grid Gas Work Certification (Task 87)

• Certification required for any gas-related work
• Application: PHCC Gas Worker Certification

WSSC Water Master Plumber’s License

• Application: WSSC Water Licensing
• Requirements:
  • Copy of Journeyman card
  • Two (2) years of work experience under a licensed Master Plumber or Master Gasfitter
  • Copies of W-2s or payroll records
  • Notarized letter from the licensing agency verifying Master Plumber status
  • Three (3) reference letters from Master Plumbers or Master Gasfitters
  • Certification in a WSSC Water-approved Cross-Connection/Backflow Prevention Course
  • Application fee
  • Completed examination application form

Long Beach Ed

Pretty good list. Plumbers should show it to their customers who complain about their rates.

Mad Dog_2

Pretty good grasp. Mad Dog

Mad Dog_2

The only thing I would take out is that although Nassau County DOES have a Dept. of Consumer Affairs, they do NOT license plumbers, only general contractors and other businesses. Suffolk County Consumer Affairs DOES issue plumbing licenses that covers many areas, but several of the Townships also issue their specific license: Huntington, Islip, Babylon, et cetera...Mad Dog