Plumber Exam Prep / Kentucky
Plumber Exam — KY
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Kentucky
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Kentucky — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- 2018 IPC
- Passing Score
- 75%
- Question Count
- 80
- Exam Fee
- $60
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
Kentucky Plumber License — What to Know
75% passing score required. Kentucky requires statewide journeyman plumber licensing.
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.