Michigan Plumbing Exams

Journeyman Plumber Practice Test Questions

The Michigan Plumbing License Exam covers many topics including: Vents & Venting; Administrative Procedures; Fixtures; Drainage Systems and more.  Whether you live in Detriot, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or another city or county, the resources below will help you get started:

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Need of a License:  A journey and master plumber needs a license to work in Michigan.

Who Grants a License:  Plumbing licenses are issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)

Procedures for Getting a License:    A candidate for a journey and master plumbing license must take and pass an exam consisting of a copper practical, isometric workbook practical and written questions.   Detailed information about the test is provided online.

Qualifications to take the Journeyman Exam and receive a License - A candidate for a journeyman plumbing license must have at least 6,000 hours of experience gained over not less than 3 years as a registered apprentice plumber in the practical installation of plumbing under the supervision of a master plumber.

Qualifications to take the Master Exam and receive a License:  A candidate for a master plumber license must have at least 4,000 hours of experience gained over not less than 2 years as a journey plumber.

Test Content:  The written part of the journeyman plumbing test has 125 multiple-choice questions and the master test has 130 questions.  A candidate must get at least a 70% score to pass.  The tests have the following content:

     Drainage Systems

     General Knowledge

     Fixtures

     Water/Backflow Protection

     Storm/Special Waste

     Testing

     Inspections

     Venting

Who Administers the Test:  PSI

How to Apply for the Test:  You can download and print out the Application for Journey Plumber Examination and the Application for Master Plumber Examination

Mail the completed application to:

     Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
     Bureau of Construction Codes/Plumbing Division
     P.O. Box 30255
     Lansing, MI  48909

Fees: There are fees to take the test.

License Renewal:  Licenses must be renewed every three years.  There is a continuing education requirement if the plumbing code is changed or updated during the previous year.

Applicable Code:  Michigan has adopted the International Plumbing Code developed by the International Code Council.

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