Plumber Exam Prep / Michigan
Plumber Exam — MI
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Michigan
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Michigan — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- Michigan Plumbing Code (IPC-based)
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 80
- Exam Fee
- $30
- Experience Required
- 8,000 hours
Note: Always verify current requirements with Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes.
Michigan Plumber License — What to Know
Michigan measures experience in hours (8,000 hours for journeyman). Michigan uses an IPC-based state code.
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.