Plumber Exam Prep / New York
Plumber Exam — NY
Journeyman Plumber Exam in New York
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in New York — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Local Jurisdictions (NYC, etc.)
- Exam Provider
- Varies
- Code Edition
- NYC Plumbing Code / NYS IPC
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- Varies
- Exam Fee
- Varies
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Local Jurisdictions (NYC, etc.).
New York Plumber License — What to Know
Licensing is municipal in New York. NYC has a comprehensive Master Plumber and Licensed Plumber program with its own 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.