Plumber Exam Prep / Florida
Plumber Exam — FL
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Florida
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Florida — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
- Exam Provider
- Pearson VUE
- Code Edition
- Florida Plumbing Code (based on IPC)
- Passing Score
- 75%
- Question Count
- 100
- Exam Fee
- $191
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Florida Plumber License — What to Know
Open-book exam. Plumbing Contractor and Journeyman Plumber licenses available. Florida uses IPC with state amendments.
Key Code Sections to Master
The International Plumbing Code (IPC) exam covers water supply, drainage, venting, fixtures, water heaters, storm drainage, and special piping. Focus on the table for pipe sizing (Table 604.4 for water supply, Table 710.1 for drainage fixture units), minimum fixture requirements by occupancy type, and venting rules. Drainage fixture units (DFUs) are frequently tested via calculation questions.