Plumber Exam Prep / Massachusetts
Plumber Exam — MA
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Massachusetts
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Massachusetts — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
- Exam Provider
- Prometric
- Code Edition
- Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR)
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 100
- Exam Fee
- $150
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
Massachusetts Plumber License — What to Know
Massachusetts has its own state plumbing code (248 CMR). The exam is rigorous. Journeyman (J-license) required.
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.