(1) The board will accept the following documentation of experience for master plumbers:

(a) A notarized statement from a licensed master plumber(s) or a licensed plumbing contractor(s) certifying time and dates of employment of applicant as a journeyman plumber and the type of plumbing work performed, which must include evidence of three years of experience working with a licensed master plumber or in a supervisory capacity in the field of plumbing.

(b) Practice in the fields of steam fitting, hydronics and industrial piping will not be considered as acceptable experience in the field of plumbing for the master license experience requirement.

(2) Other documentation such as W-2 forms or other time/pay records may only be used to supplement experience documentation when none of the other forms listed above are available due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances, which circumstances must be explained fully and the records approved for use by the board.