CWF Restoration — 24 Hour Response — Water, Fire, Biohazard, Reconstruction 1-800-597-6911

Continuing education

Four hours. Every year. Due April 30.

Illinois doesn't renew a plumbing license without them. Here's exactly what the state wants and where to get it.

 until the renewal deadline

What the state requires

Short version: four hours a year, from a provider the Illinois Department of Public Health has approved, before your license expires on April 30.

Hours per year4

Of IDPH-approved continuing education, every year you hold the license.

Renewal deadlineApril 30

Illinois plumbing licenses and contractor registrations expire annually on this date.

Who approves itIDPH

Illinois Department of Public Health. A course that isn't IDPH-approved doesn't count, however good it is.

This is a summary of the general requirement, not legal or licensing advice — your own situation may differ. Confirm your hours and status against IDPH's plumbing program page before you renew.

Where to take it

The provider we point partners to is local, in person, and taught by someone who inspects for a living.

Illinois Plumbing Code Education

George B. Swietczak, C.P.D. — Illinois Certified Plumbing Inspector

  • IDPH-approved four-hour CE classes
  • In person in Elmhurst and Bolingbrook
  • Apprentice training Tuesday evenings, plus a plumbing drawing class
  • Will custom-build an IDPH-approved class for a company
Call (312) 969-6902 to register illinoisplumbingclass.com

Upcoming four-hour CE classes

10Sep
Thursday, September 10, 20264:00 – 8:00 PM · Elmhurst · 4 CE hours
Scheduled
23Oct
Friday, October 23, 202612:00 – 4:00 PM · Bolingbrook · 4 CE hours
Scheduled
3Dec
Thursday, December 3, 20264:00 – 8:00 PM · Elmhurst · Taught in Polish · 4 CE hours
Scheduled

Each class is capped at the first 20 registrations. Dates are from the provider's own schedule and can change — call (312) 969-6902 to confirm and register. Pricing isn't published; ask when you call.

Platinum Partners get CE perks

CE is one of the benefits that comes with the Platinum Partner Program, alongside tool giveaways and seasonal gifts. Talk to your CWF rep before you book — call 1-800-597-6911 or email marketing@cwafr.com.

Don't leave it to April

Classes fill up in the last six weeks, every year. The people who sail through renewal are the ones who booked in January.

  1. Check what you've already gotHours you took after last April 30 count toward this renewal.
  2. Book a class nowElmhurst and Bolingbrook both run through the winter, and winter dates are wide open.
  3. Tell your CWF repBefore you pay — CE perks are part of the Platinum program.
  4. Keep the certificateYou'll want it on hand at renewal. Photograph it the day you get it.

While you're here

Two other things running for partners right now.

Pinball tournament — six nights, cash prizes Monthly giveaways Partner Facebook group Send a referral