Plumber Exam Prep / Ohio
Plumber Exam — OH
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Ohio
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Ohio — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- Ohio Plumbing Code (IPC-based)
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 80
- Exam Fee
- $50
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Ohio Plumber License — What to Know
Statewide journeyman plumber license required. Ohio uses an IPC-based state plumbing 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.