{"id":46522,"date":"2018-11-28T22:03:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T22:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=46522"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:48:14","slug":"master-plumber-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/master-plumber-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Plumber Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The master plumber exam is available for journeyman plumbers who have held their apprentice license for at least four years and wish to receive their master license.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free master plumber practice test, and check out our premium-quality master plumber test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/plumber\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PlumberMaster Guide Click']);\">Master Plumber Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/plumber\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PlumberMaster Flashcard Click']);\">Master Plumber Flashcards<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Master_Plumber_Test_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Master Plumber Test Outline<\/h2>\n<p>While each state will differ in content categories, you can expect the following topics on the master plumber examination:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation of plumbing systems<\/li>\n<li>International Plumbing Code (IPC)<\/li>\n<li>International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)<\/li>\n<li>Regulations adopted by the Examining Board of Plumbers<\/li>\n<li>Basic repair and maintenance of plumbing systems<\/li>\n<li>Advanced repair and maintenance of plumbing systems<\/li>\n<li>Water supply systems<\/li>\n<li>Management of plumbing jobs<\/li>\n<li>Terminology<\/li>\n<li>Fire suppression systems<\/li>\n<li>Storm drainage systems<\/li>\n<li>Laws and rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's Master Plumber Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/plumber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/plumber\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/plumbermaster.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To sit for the exam, you will have registration requirements that will include an application, statement of experience, and a declaration of lawful presence (citizenship or resident alien). Your area may require an application fee, an exam fee, and a credentialing fee (upon successful completion of the exam).<\/p>\n<p>Your local municipality (whether state, county, or city) will provide you with a candidate information bulletin when you register for the exam. The bulletin will provide a breakdown of test content and the required passing score.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Study\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study<\/h2>\n<p>Think you aren\u2019t a good test-taker? Maybe on a study-time crunch? Or just don\u2019t know how to begin studying? Mometrix has designed a new Study Secrets course to help every student, no matter what study scenario you are in. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll find in the Study Secrets Course:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Techniques to Conquer Procrastination<\/li>\n<li>Steps to building a Study Plan custom to your learning style<\/li>\n<li>7 Effective Note-Taking Methods<\/li>\n<li>Test-Taking Tips<\/li>\n<li>Memory Techniques and Mnemonics<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we\u2019ve tailored our Study Secrets Course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for their upcoming exam or semester. Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/studysecrets\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Study Course Click']);\">Study Secrets Online Course<\/a><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's Master Plumber Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/plumber\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/plumber\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/plumbermasterflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. 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