State plumbing guide · AR
Plumbing in Arkansas
In Arkansas the Department of Health runs plumbing: it licenses plumbers, publishes the state plumbing code and trains inspectors. Clay soils and storms shape many local calls.
- Median home built
- 1989
- Built before 1980
- 38%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Winter
- Occasional hard freezes
- General statewide rating
- Plumbing code
- IPC
- City guides
- 1
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035, B25034).
Arkansas city plumbing guides
How to check a plumber's license in Arkansas
Plumbers in Arkansas are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health's Plumbing and Natural Gas Section under the State Board of Health's plumber license rules. [1]
Which plumbing code applies in Arkansas
The 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code adopts the 2018 International Plumbing Code with Arkansas amendments, published by the Arkansas Department of Health. [2]
Seasonal problems to plan for in Arkansas
- Storm season
- Heavy rain: sewer backups and sump pump failures.
- Winter
- Hard freezes: protect exposed pipes, disconnect hoses. Frozen pipes.
How old Arkansas's homes are
Statewide, the median home was built in 1989 and 38% of homes predate 1980. Homes like that were usually built with copper or CPVC supply, plastic drains, and in some homes gray polybutylene supply pipe. The city guides below show how much that varies within the state.
Arkansas plumbing questions
How do I check a plumber's license in Arkansas?
Verify the plumber's license with the Arkansas Department of Health's Plumbing and Natural Gas Section.
Which plumbing code applies in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Plumbing Code, based on the 2018 International Plumbing Code with state amendments.
Sources (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035, B25034) · checked 2026-10-01
- Arkansas Department of Health, Rules Pertaining to Plumber Licenses · checked 2026-10-01
- Arkansas Legislature, ADH 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code · checked 2026-10-01