The Oregon Plumbing License Exam covers many topics including: Vents & Venting; Administrative Procedures; Fixtures; Drainage Systems and more. Whether you live in Portland, Eugene, Salem or another city or county, the resources below will help you get started:
Need of a License: Journeyman plumbers need a license to work in Oregon.
Who Grants a License: Plumbing licenses are issued by the Oregon Building Codes Division.
Procedures for Getting a License: Candidates for the journeyman plumber license must take an exam to qualify to obtain a license. For licensing information go to License Info.Oregon.gov.
Qualifications to take the Exam and receive a License: A candidate for journeyman plumber must have a high school diploma or equivalent and complete an approved 4 year plumbing apprenticeship program.
Test Content: The journeyman plumbing exam has 64 multiple-choice or true/false questions. The exam is open book and candidates are given 4 hours to complete the test. Candidates need a 75% score to pass.
How to Apply for the Test: You can access the journeyman plumber application online at Licenses Online. Application documents can be sent to:
DCBS Fiscal Services
PO Box 14610
Salem, OR 97039-0445
If your application is approved, you will be sent a letter authorizing examination.
Who Administers the Exam: Oregon Building Codes Division
Fees: There are fees to take the test.
License renewal: Licenses must be renewed every three years. Plumbers must complete at least 24 hours of approved continuing education to renew a license, 8 hours of which must be code change related.
Applicable Code: Oregon follows the Oregon Specialty Plumbing Code based on the Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
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