HB37 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, Sunset Law review, continued with modifications until October 1, 2012, plumbing work performed by property owner on own property exempt from board certification, Sec. 34-37-15 am'd. (2011-20187)
Summary: HB37 keeps the Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board in place until October 1, 2012 and allows certain non-licensed work on private property to proceed without board certification.
What This Bill Does
It extends the board's existence to a specific date and makes modifications to allow some plumbing and gas work to be done without licensing when performed by a property owner or their designated maintenance staff on their own property. Work still requires inspection and must follow state laws and local rules. The bill also includes broader exemptions for certain utility, railroad, and employer maintenance activities, and it becomes effective immediately upon the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Property owners and maintenance staff who perform plumbing work on the owner's own building; they are exempt from needing board certification, but their work must be inspected and comply with laws.
Employees of public utilities, railroads, or other employers who perform plumbing or gas work on the employer's premises as part of their job (not offered to the public) and under specified conditions; they may work without board certification.

Key Provisions
The Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board is continued until October 1, 2012.
Section 34-37-15 is amended to exempt plumbing work conducted by a property owner or a maintenance employee on the owner’s property from certification by the board.
Additional exemptions allow certain maintenance and utility workers to perform plumbing or gas fitting work on employer premises without becoming licensed, as long as the work is not offered to the general public and complies with applicable rules.
Work remains subject to inspection and to all state laws and municipal ordinances.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board