The Vermont Plumbing License Exam covers many topics including: Vents & Venting; Administrative Procedures; Fixtures; Drainage Systems and more. Whether you live in Burlington, Rutland, Montpeller or another city or county, the resources below will help you get started:
Need of a Licens: Journeyman and master plumbers need a license to work in Vermont.
Who Grants a License: Plumbers are regulated by the Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety and the Plumbers Examining Board.
Procedures for Getting a License: Candidates for a journeyman or master plumbing license must take an exam. A candidate can choose to take either a written or computerized test. The exams are open book with limited resources.
Qualifications to take the Journeyman Exam and receive a License: Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship in plumbing with includes both instruction and practice in work processes as verified by the Vermont apprenticeship council or equivalent training and experience in or outside the state acceptable to the Plumbers Examining Board.
Qualifications to take the Master Exam and receive a License: Candidates must have a valid journeyman's plumber license in Vermont for at least 12 months or document equivalent training and experience in or outside the state acceptable to the Plumbers Examining Board
Content of the Test: The exams have the following specifications:
Journeyman - The Journeyman exam consists of 75 multiple-choice questions and the candidate is give 3 hours to complete the exam. The content of the exams covers the following:
Plumbing Fixtures and Terminology
Plumbing Fundamentals
Water Distribution
Drainage Requirements
Traps, Cleanouts and Interceptors
Special Requirements
Vent Requirements
Plan Reading
Local Amendments
Master - The master exam is composed of 105 multiple-choice questions and the candidate is give 4 hours to complete the tests. The content of the exams covers the following:
Plumbing Fixtures and Terminology
Plumbing Fundamentals
Water Distribution
Drainage Requirements
Traps, Cleanouts and Interceptors
Special Requirements
Vent Requirements
Plan and Analysis
Local Amendments
Who Administers the Test: Vermont Plumbing Exam Board
How to Apply for the Test: You can find the application online at Application. Mail the application to the following address:
Division of Fire Safety
1311 US Rte 302 - Suite 600 Berlin
Barre, VT 05641-2351
Fees: There are fees to take the test.
License renewal: Licenses must be renewed every two years. Plumbers must take a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education to renew a license.
Applicable Code: Vermont follows the International Plumbing Code established by the International Code Council.
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