Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor License Bond

The bond ensures that plumbing and mechanical contractors comply with Iowa statutes, ordinances, and regulations governing plumbing and mechanical work. If a contractor violates licensing laws or codes, the surety will pay valid claims up to $5,000 to harmed parties (which the contractor must then reimburse). It protects consumers from contractor violations and ensures adherence to Iowa plumbing and mechanical codes.

All individuals or businesses acting as plumbing contractors, mechanical contractors, HVAC contractors, refrigeration contractors, sheet metal contractors, or hydronic systems contractors in Iowa must obtain this bond to be licensed by the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (under the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing). If you are an employee, your employer must maintain the bond; if you are the contractor or business owner, you must provide the bond directly.

The Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor License Bond is set at $5,000. This is a continuous bond required under Iowa Code §105.19, and it must be maintained throughout the life of your license. The bond amount is the same for all plumbing and mechanical contractor types (plumbers, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, and hydronic systems contractors).