Plumber Exam Prep / Arizona
Plumber Exam — AZ
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Arizona
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Arizona — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC)
- Exam Provider
- Pearson VUE
- Code Edition
- 2018 UPC
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 100
- Exam Fee
- $105
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC).
How Arizona Compares Nationally
- Arizona's $105 plumbing exam fee runs a little above the national median of about $65.
- Arizona still uses the 2018 UPC, a cycle or two behind the 2021 edition some states have adopted — confirm the exact edition before you test.
Arizona Plumber License — What to Know
Plumbing contractor license available. The UPC is the adopted plumbing code in Arizona.
Key Code Sections to Master
The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) exam covers similar topics to the IPC but with different numbering. Focus on water supply pipe sizing (Table 6-4), drainage fixture units (Table 7-3), venting requirements (Chapter 9), and fixture installation requirements (Chapter 4). The UPC is generally considered stricter on venting requirements than the IPC.
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Practice for the Arizona plumber exam
Use this state guide to understand the license requirements, then drill IPC and UPC practice in your browser with pipe-sizing tools. Web access and native app purchases are separate.
Arizona Journeyman Plumber Exam — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my journeyman plumber license in Arizona?
In Arizona, the journeyman plumber license is issued by Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). The exam uses the 2018 UPC and is administered by Pearson VUE. You need 4 years of experience. The exam fee is $105 and the passing score is 70%. Plumbing contractor license available. The UPC is the adopted plumbing code in Arizona.
What plumbing code is used in Arizona?
Arizona uses the 2018 UPC for its journeyman plumber exam. The exam has 100 questions with a passing score of 70%. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE.
What is the difference between IPC and UPC on the plumber exam?
Arizona uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). The UPC covers similar topics to the IPC but with different article numbering. Key tables: Table 6-4 (water supply) and Table 7-3 (drainage fixture units). The UPC is generally considered stricter on venting requirements than the IPC.
What is the best app to study for the Arizona plumber exam?
VoltExam offers Arizona journeyman plumber exam prep on the web with IPC/UPC practice questions, explanations, state guidance, and built-in pipe sizing tools. Native mobile apps are available separately for offline study.