If a certification has been expired for less than 3 years from the original expiration date, candidates can reinstate expired certifications by meeting the CEU requirements for certification renewals AND taking the reinstatement exam. There is an additional reinstatement fee per application to reinstate certifications that are expired ($150 for Members; $200 for nonmembers).  Candidates who have been expired for more than 3 years or who cannot meet the CEU and online course requirements will be required to pass the certification exam to become certified. If you are unsure if you are able to renew or need to pursue reinstatement, please contact certifications@iapmo.org

To reinstate your expired certification, you must complete both options below:

1) Submit a total of 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per certification. Please see chart below for eligible CEU renewal submittals. You must submit proof of documents and records of each activity in the past three years to certifications@iapmo.org

All CEUs must be earned during the valid period of your certification or within three years from the date of your reinstatement application.

2) Complete and Pass the Reinstatement Exam

Exam Details:

• Exams offered: 2018 UPC Plumbing Inspector, 2018 UPC Plumbing Plans Examiner, 2018 UMC Mechanical Inspector, 2018 UMC Mechanical Plans Examiner, 2016 CPC California Plumbing Inspector, 2016 CMC California Mechanical Inspector
• 50 Questions
• Open book
• Code book must match exam
• Passing Grade: 70%
• Total time allowed: Untimed
• Examination Fee:
  • IAPMO Members $150.00
  • Non-members $200.00
• Exam availability: 30 days from the date of purchase

To take a certification renewal exam:

• Go to our Online Learning Center:  www.iapmolearn.org
• Login if you have an existing username and password OR click “Register Now” to create your account
• Find your exam by clicking “Browse Catalog”
• Tip: Search “reinstatement” to narrow down the results
• Click "Add to Cart"
  Your exam will appear in your cart at the top right of the screen
  Click on Secure Checkout
  Fill in information and "Click Pay"

Upon CEU approval and passing the reinstatement exam, you will receive your updated wallet card in 3 – 4 weeks.

CEU Options for Certification Reinstatement

¹Details regarding date, topic, location, and training length must be provided by the candidate for processing and evaluation. IAPMO reserves the right to request more information from candidates for the purpose of evaluation. Uploading certificates of completion or other documentation is preferred to reduce the chances of an audit.

²Candidate must provide the date and location of the code hearings attended.

³IAPMO reserves the right to determine what it considers to be legitimate training providers. Candidates should provide a web address or other information that can be used for evaluation purposes.

⁴All CEUs must be earned during the valid period of your certification or within three years from the date of your reinstatement application. 

CEUs Required 1.5

Are you in need of additional CEUs to complete your IAPMO renewal?  IAPMO’s Online Learning Center offers exciting e-learning opportunities that allow you to develop as a professional conveniently and economically.

Still have some certification renewal questions? check our Frequently Asked Questions for more information