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ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1)

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ICC ICC Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: IRC Plumbing Navigation & General RequirementsYou are here

Learn to quickly navigate IRC Chapters 25-28 for plumbing administration, permits, testing, and general requirements.

20
hours
2

Phase 2: Water Supply, Distribution & Water Heaters

Master IRC Chapter 29 water distribution, backflow prevention, pipe sizing, and Chapter 28 water heater rules.

30
hours
3

Phase 3: Sanitary Drainage, Vents, Traps & Storm Drainage

Study DWV sizing, slope, cleanouts, vent sizing, trap seals, and IRC Chapters 30-33 in depth.

35
hours
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Phase 4: Timed Open-Book Practice Exams

Run 60-question timed mocks with your IRC codebook to build speed and accuracy.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
105 hours
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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

ICC P1 Exam Details

ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1)

Administered by International Code Council (ICC)

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Scaled score of 75; this is not 75% correct or a fixed raw-question count
Passing Score
60
Questions
2
Hours
Varies by code cycle, delivery method, and ICC membership; verify the current Exam Catalog
Exam Fee
Study time: 80-120 hours
Prerequisites: None — no formal education or experience requirements to sit for the exam
Valid for: 3 years (requires continuing education for renewal)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official International Code Council (ICC) content outline

General Requirements14%

Plumbing administration, permits, piping protection and installation, building component damage, and system testing per IRC Chapters 25-28.

Fixtures8%

Required fixture locations, materials, approvals, installation, and clearances per IRC Chapter 27.

Water Heaters12%

Water heater installation, temperature/pressure relief valves, seismic strapping, and combustion air per IRC Chapter 28.

Water Supply and Distribution21%

Service and distribution piping, potable water protection, backflow prevention, sizing, and pressure requirements per IRC Chapter 29.

Sanitary Drainage23%

DWV piping, slope, drainage fixture units, cleanouts, pipe materials, and joint requirements per IRC Chapter 30.

Vents22%

Vent sizing, individual/branch/circuit vents, air admittance valves, and vent termination per IRC Chapter 31.

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