Plumber Exam Prep / Tennessee
Plumber Exam — TN
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Tennessee
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Tennessee — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- 2018 IPC
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 80
- Exam Fee
- $80
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.
Tennessee Plumber License — What to Know
Statewide journeyman plumber license required in Tennessee.
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.