Plumber Exam Prep / Virginia
Plumber Exam — VA
Journeyman Plumber Exam in Virginia
Complete breakdown of the journeyman plumber licensing process in Virginia — code used, exam provider, and what to study.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Virginia DPOR
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- Virginia Plumbing Code (IPC-based)
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 80
- Exam Fee
- $65
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Always verify current requirements with Virginia DPOR.
Virginia Plumber License — What to Know
Statewide journeyman plumber license required. Virginia 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.