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Key Facts: AK Plumber Exam
70%
Passing Score
AK Dept of Labor
100
Questions
3-hour time limit
$350+
Total Cost
$150 exam + $200 license
UPC
Code Basis
Uniform Plumbing Code
Alaska's journeyman plumber exam has approximately a 58% pass rate. The 100-question exam requires 70% to pass and is based on the UPC. Alaska requires apprenticeship completion or equivalent experience. The exam includes UPC code knowledge plus Alaska-specific arctic plumbing requirements.
About the AK Plumber Exam
The Alaska journeyman plumber exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Department of Labor. It tests knowledge of the UPC, drainage systems, water supply, venting, gas piping, and Alaska-specific requirements for arctic plumbing including freeze protection across approximately 100 multiple-choice questions.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$150 + $200 license (Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development)
AK Plumber Exam Content Outline
Drainage, Waste & Vent Systems
UPC drain sizing, fixture units, slope requirements, cleanouts, trap seals, and DWV installation per Alaska amendments
Water Supply & Distribution
Pipe sizing, backflow prevention, cross-connection control, water heaters, pressure regulation, and freeze protection
Venting Systems
Vent sizing, wet venting, circuit venting, air admittance valves, vent termination heights in snow regions
Gas Piping & Appliances
Gas pipe sizing, BTU calculations, pressure testing, appliance venting, combustion air requirements
Code Administration & Arctic Plumbing
Permits, inspections, approved materials, joint methods, freeze protection, heat tracing, and Alaska-specific rules
How to Pass the AK Plumber Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $150 + $200 license
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What plumbing code does Alaska use?
Alaska uses the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with state-specific amendments. The Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development oversees plumbing licensing. The exam is based on the current adopted UPC edition plus Alaska-specific arctic plumbing requirements.
How many questions are on the Alaska plumber exam?
The Alaska journeyman plumber exam has approximately 100 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour time limit. A score of 70% is required to pass.
Who administers the Alaska plumber exam?
The exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development. You must apply through the Department and schedule through PSI's testing system.
Does Alaska have special plumbing requirements for cold weather?
Yes, Alaska has additional requirements for freeze protection including insulation, heat tracing, and deeper burial depths. Water and sewer piping must be protected against freezing based on local frost line conditions, which vary significantly across the state.