3-Hour 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code (MPC) Update Online

Course Description

3-Hour 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code (MPC) Update — Online

Approved by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes (Plumbing Division)
Michigan Online Course Approval: 20-1326987
Only $69 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced ✅

Stay compliant with Michigan’s latest plumbing code changes in just 3 hours. Study on any device, log in/out anytime without losing your place, and download your instant certificate as soon as you finish. We’ll report your hours to the state within 24 hours. With 10+ years serving trades professionals nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands.


✅ Who Should Take This Course

  • Journeyman Plumbers licensed in Michigan

  • Master Plumbers and Plumbing Contractors responsible for code compliance

  • Inspectors, estimators, and project leads who want a concise 2021 MPC update


✅ Michigan Plumbing Renewal — What to Know

  • Required update training: When Michigan adopts a new plumbing code cycle, licensees must complete a state-approved 3-hour code update to renew.

  • Renewal timing: Renewal is tied to your personal license expiration in MiPLUS. Check your account for your due date and any additional items.

  • Proof & reporting: You’ll receive an instant certificate, and we report your hours within 24 hours. Keep your certificate and renewal confirmation for your records.

Have other licenses or staff who need CE? See the Michigan electrical option below.


✅ How to Renew (Step-by-Step)

  1. Confirm your renewal window in MiPLUS (license type, status, and expiration date).

  2. Enroll in this 3-hour MPC Update and complete it at your pace—your progress auto-saves.

  3. Download your instant certificate (PDF) the moment you finish.

  4. We report your hours to the state within 24 hours.

  5. Submit your renewal and fee in MiPLUS before your expiration date.

  6. Save everything (certificate + renewal receipt) for potential audit.

  7. Questions? Call or text 1-800-698-2770—we’re happy to help.


What You’ll Learn — Course Outline (3 Hours)

Hour 1 — Scope, Administration & High-Impact Michigan Amendments

  • Title, scope, and intent of the MPC and how it interfaces with Building/Mechanical Codes

  • Permits: expiration, reinstatement, and extensions

  • Right of entry & enforcement for inspections

  • Michigan-specific fixture/sanitation changes (public toilet access, floor drains)

  • Materials & sewers: updated sewer pipe standards, minimum depths to private disposal systems

  • Overview of the 2021 cycle expectations and renewal framework

Hour 2 — Water Supply, Backflow & Temperature Control

  • Backflow inspection/testing after installation/relocation; recognized standards

  • Fire sprinkler/standpipe connections: device selection & placement

  • Bundled pipe identification and flow-direction marking

  • Tempered water delivery to public lavatories (85–100°F) & ASSE 1071 devices

  • Fixture traps & exceptions (distances, double-trap prohibition, interceptors as traps)

  • Practical field scenarios: tags, test intervals, access, and common red-tags

Hour 3 — General Regulations, Fixtures/Venting & Compliance Wrap-Up

  • Combination waste & vent limits and where they’re prohibited

  • General regulations touch-ups: pipe protection, clearances, accessibility details

  • Fixtures, faucets & fittings: 2021 changes affecting public facilities & accessibility

  • Water heaters & relief protection; coordination with Mechanical Code

  • Vents, traps & interceptors; Michigan-specific trap distances; grease interceptor details

  • Final compliance & renewal checklist


Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?

  • Michigan-approved course (Online Course Approval: 20-1326987)

  • Only $69 — straightforward pricing

  • Instant certificate + state reporting within 24 hours

  • 100% online & mobile-friendly

  • Log in/out anytime; progress saved

  • Live support: call or text 1-800-698-2770


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Enroll Now — Only $69 ✅

Get your Michigan MPC update done today—clear, current, and job-ready.

Course Details

• Approved by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes Plumbing Division 
• Michigan Online Course Approval: 20-1326987.
• 3 Credit Hours
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.

Features

• Approved by the Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes Plumbing Division 
• Michigan Online Course Approval: 20-1326987.
• 3 Credit Hours
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.