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Indiana Journeyman Plumber License Exam (PLA / Prov)

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Indiana Plumber License License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

IPC Fundamentals & Drainage SystemsYou are here

Master DFU calculations, building drain and sewer sizing, minimum slopes, and cleanout placement per IPC Chapter 7.

20
hours
2

Venting & Isometrics

Study vent sizing, wet and circuit venting, isometric riser diagrams, and developed length calculations per IPC Chapter 9.

25
hours
3

Water Supply & Water Heaters

Learn WSFU pipe sizing, backflow prevention assemblies, T&P relief valve rules, and combustion air per IPC Chapters 5 & 6.

20
hours
4

Fixtures, Storm Drainage & Indiana Code

Cover fixture rough-ins, storm drainage sizing, 2012 Indiana Amendments (675 IAC 16-1.4), and PLA licensing statutes.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
80 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the IN Plumber Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No education requirement in statute; applicants must be at least 18 years old (IC 25-28.5-1-12)
Experience
Four years in a commission-approved apprenticeship program, or a notarized statement evidencing four years of plumbing-trade experience (IC 25-28.5-1-12)
Additional Requirements
  • Submit license application to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA)
  • Receive examination approval from the Indiana Plumbing Commission
  • Schedule examination through Prov, Inc.
  • Pay $75 examination fee to Prov and $30 license application fee to PLA

IN Plumber Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prov, Inc. (computer-based testing at 15 Indiana centers, or remotely through Prov Examroom)

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Retake Policy

A candidate who fails may retake the exam up to six more times (seven attempts total) within the eligibility period, paying the $75 fee each time; the last attempt must be no later than two years after the first scheduled date (860 IAC 1-3-2).

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$75 to Prov, Inc.
Total Estimated Cost$205-255 including $30 PLA application fee
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What You'll Study

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IN Plumber Exam Details

Indiana Journeyman Plumber License Exam (PLA / Prov)

Administered by Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) / Indiana Plumbing Commission

Official Source
Not published; Prov reports pass/fail against an undisclosed cut score
Passing Score
90
Questions
3
Hours
$75 exam fee (Prov) + $30 PLA application fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 6-10 weeks
Prerequisites: Age 18 or older plus four years in a commission-approved apprenticeship program or four years of documented plumbing-trade experience (IC 25-28.5-1-12)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) / Indiana Plumbing Commission content outline

Vents

Vent sizing, developed lengths, vent terminals, roof penetrations, Indiana frost closure rules, wet venting, circuit venting, combination waste and vent systems, and air admittance valves.

Sanitary Drainage

Drainage fixture unit (DFU) values, horizontal fixture branches, building drain and sewer sizing, minimum slopes, cleanout locations, sumps and ejectors, and testing methods.

Water Supply and Distribution

Water service sizing, water supply fixture units (WSFU), distribution pipe sizing, cross-connection control, backflow prevention devices, pressure regulators, and thermal expansion.

Fixtures

Minimum fixture requirements (Indiana defers to Chapter 29 of the Indiana Building Code), fixture setting and clearances, flushometer valves, scald-prevention shower valves (ASSE 1016/1017), traps, and interceptors.

Developed Length/Isometric Analysis

Reading plumbing isometrics and riser diagrams, calculating developed pipe lengths, fitting allowances, 45-degree offset calculations, and rolling offset geometry.

General Requirements

Piping protection against freezing and corrosion, Indiana Table 305.6.2 county bury depths, trenching and bedding, structural notching and boring limits, and Table 308.5 hanger spacing.

Water Heaters

Water heater sizing, locations, temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valves, discharge piping termination, draft hoods, combustion air, and drain pans.

Storm Water Systems

Indiana rainfall rates, projected roof area calculations, vertical conductors, roof drains, horizontal storm drains, and subsoil drainage sump pumps.

Indiana Business

Indiana Plumbing Commission statutes (IC 25-28.5), licensing rules (860 IAC), 2012 Indiana Amendments (675 IAC 16-1.4), permits, inspections, and contractor responsibilities.

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What's Next After the IN Plumber?

After passing the IN Plumber, you can pursue these career paths

Master Plumber

Advance to Indiana Licensed Plumbing Contractor (Master Plumber) after four years of journeyman experience to pull permits and operate an independent plumbing business.

Plumbing Inspector

Transition into municipal or state building code enforcement, inspecting residential and commercial plumbing systems for compliance with 675 IAC 16.

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