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State Test Contents

C-36 Plumbing

The Examination is divided into several major sections. Note that all percentages are estimations. These sections are:

  1. Plumbing Design (10%)
    • Site evaluation
    • Water, gas, and sanitary system design
    • Plan and drawing preparation
    • Piping, fitting, and fixture selection

  2. Rough/Top Out Plumbing Installation (23%)
    • Interpretation of drawings, plans, and blueprints
    • Rough plumbing lay out
    • Water, gas, sanitary, and rain water systems
    • Supports, hangers, and anchors
    • Use of tools and equipment

  3. Finish Plumbing Installation (14%)
    • Plumbing fixtures
    • Plumbing appliances
    • Water heaters
    • Water treatment systems

  4. Plumbing Repair/Maintenance (20%)
    • Plumbing system evaluation
    • Water systems
    • Gas service systems
    • Waste systems
    • Rain water drains

  5. Testing of Plumbing Systems (8%)
    • Plumbing appliances and fixtures
    • Rough plumbing systems
    • Complete plumbing systems
    • Water supply systems

  6. Safety (25%)
    • Personal safety precautions
    • On site safety precautions
    • Installation safety precautions