Plumber Exam Prep / North Carolina
Plumber Exam — NC
Journeyman Plumber Exam in North Carolina
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in North Carolina — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- NC Plumbing Code (IPC-based)
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 80
- Exam Fee
- $75
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
North Carolina Plumber License — What to Know
Statewide journeyman plumber license required in NC. NC uses IPC with state amendments.
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.