Plumber Exam Prep / New Jersey
Plumber Exam — NJ
Journeyman Plumber Exam in New Jersey
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in New Jersey — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- NJ Plumbing Subcode (UPC-based)
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 80
- Exam Fee
- $65
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
New Jersey Plumber License — What to Know
New Jersey uses a UPC-based state plumbing subcode. Journeyman Plumber license required statewide.
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.