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Board of Plumbing Examiners
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The Board of Plumbing Examiners will hold a special meeting on Sep 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Sheriff's Auditorium, 55 W. Younger Avenue, San Jose.
Board will approve the minutes from the August 27, 2026 regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the record official and allows the board to move forward with its work.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the special meeting at Sheriff's Auditorium, 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose, on Sep 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of August 27, 2026 meeting” was approved (Ayes: Clark, Aguilar, McCabe, Sahni, Salberg; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
The board will receive a report from the Office of the Clerk about examinees who were scheduled for the May 2026 exam and filed to retake within the seven‑day window.
What's happening
Why it matters
The report shows how many candidates are using the retake provision, which can affect scheduling and capacity for future exams.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to hear the report.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Receive report on May 2026 exam retake requests” was approved.
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
The Deputy Clerk will be authorized to issue Certificate of Competency cards to plumbers who passed the exam.
What's happening
Why it matters
Certificates officially recognize qualified journeyman plumbers and allow them to work legally.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the special meeting at 3:00 PM on Sep 3, 2026 at the Sheriff’s Auditorium, 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Authorize issuance of Journeyman Plumber certificates” was approved (Ayes: Clark, Aguilar, McCabe, Sahni, Salberg; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
The board will review the isometric drawings from the July 16, 2026 plumbing examination.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved drawings become the official reference for licensing exams, ensuring consistency and fairness for future candidates.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to observe the review and vote.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Review and approve July 2026 exam isometric drawings” was approved (Ayes: Clark, Aguilar, McCabe, Sahni, Salberg; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
Residents can address the board on any topic within its jurisdiction that isn’t on the agenda.
The board will review applications submitted for the September 24, 2026 Certificate of Competency Examination.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved applicants can sit for the exam and potentially become certified journeyman plumbers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the special meeting at 3:00 PM on Sep 3, 2026 at the Sheriff’s Auditorium, 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve applications for Sep 24, 2026 competency exam” was approved (Ayes: Clark, Aguilar, McCabe, Sahni, Salberg; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
The board will adopt the written record of the June 11, 2026 regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adopting minutes finalizes the board’s past decisions and makes them part of the public record.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the special meeting at 3:00 PM on Sep 3, 2026 at the Sheriff’s Auditorium, 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of June 11, 2026 meeting” was approved (Ayes: Clark, Aguilar, McCabe, Sahni, Salberg; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
The board will vote on all items listed on the consent calendar in a single motion.
What's happening
Why it matters
Consent calendar items often include routine approvals that affect services and fees; approving them moves the board’s work forward.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to hear the consent calendar vote.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public speakers may request to speak on consent items at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve consent calendar and agenda changes” was approved (Ayes: Clark, Aguilar, McCabe, Sahni, Salberg; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
Board will review the written exam scores from the July 16, 2026 plumbing exam.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved scores determine which candidates move on to the next certification step.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the special meeting at 3:00 PM on Sep 3, 2026 at the Sheriff’s Auditorium, 55 W. Younger Ave., San Jose.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve July 16, 2026 written exam scores” was approved (Ayes: Clark, Aguilar, McCabe, Sahni, Salberg; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 3, 2026.
