Master Plumber Test

The Master Plumber Exams are a group of state-specific examinations that are used to determine whether or not an individual possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a certified or licensed master plumber within a particular state. These exams are designed to assess the individual’s knowledge and understanding of federal plumbing codes, plumbing codes and regulations of the state in which the individual is pursuing a career, basic and advanced maintenance and repair of plumbing systems, the installation of plumbing systems, and managing major plumbing jobs. The exact format of each exam and the exact requirements that are necessary to receive licensure or certification within each state varies from state to state. However, in most states, an individual interested in becoming a licensed or certified master plumber must take and pass the master plumber exam administered by the state in which he or she wishes to work and have at least the amount of experience working as an journeyman plumber set by the state. The amount of work experience required by each state varies greatly, but many states require 4 – 5 years of plumbing experience at the journeyman level prior to taking the master plumber exam. Some states do not require that an individual become certified or licensed in order to work as a master plumber so it is important to check with the local licensing authority to determine what laws and regulations are present in a particular jurisdiction. Individuals that receive a master plumbing license or certification or are not required to have a license or certification in that particular state, but meet any other requirements set by the state to work as a master plumber are almost always allowed to repair, maintain, and install any plumbing system and to train and manage other plumbers involved in plumbing projects of any size. Master plumbers also usually earn more than plumbers working at the journeyman level.