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ICC Journeyman Plumber (Contractor/Trades National Exam, G25/F25)

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Your Study Path

Journeyman Plumber License License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Administration CoreYou are here

Master the largest domain: general regulations, plan reading, and code terminology.

30
hours
2

Fixtures and Water Distribution

Cover fixture rules plus supply and potable water protection.

20
hours
3

Sanitary, Vent, and Trap Systems

Build confidence in sanitary drainage and venting mechanics.

25
hours
4

Storm Drainage + Timed Practice

Close remaining gaps and complete full timed simulation exams.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
90 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Journeyman Plumber Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No national ICC education prerequisite to purchase this contractor/trades exam.
Experience
Licensing authorities set journeyman licensing experience requirements outside ICC testing.
Additional Requirements
  • Use approved references from the exam bulletin during testing.
  • Schedule exam through Pearson VUE after purchase.
  • Comply with jurisdiction-specific licensing rules for credential issuance.

Journeyman Plumber Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

5-8 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (CBT) with PRONTO remote proctoring option

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Retesting requires purchase of a new exam attempt through ICC; diagnostic reports support targeted restudy.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$120
Total Estimated Cost$246+ before optional prep materials
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Free Journeyman Plumber Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: ICC does not publish first-time pass rates for individual contractor/trades plumbing exams.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

200 Practice Questions

Coverage across every ICC journeyman plumber content area.

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What You'll Study

8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Journeyman Plumber Exam Details

ICC Journeyman Plumber (Contractor/Trades National Exam, G25/F25)

Administered by International Code Council (ICC)

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
70
Questions
3
Hours
$120 exam fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 70-120 hours
Prerequisites: ICC contractor/trades exam purchase does not establish license eligibility; local jurisdictions set licensing experience requirements
Valid for: ICC exam purchases are valid for one year to schedule; license validity is set by jurisdiction

Exam Content Breakdown

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

Administration and General Regulations40%

General installation requirements, terms, plan reading, testing, and materials.

Plumbing Fixtures17%

Fixture categories, water heaters, and associated requirements.

Water Supply and Distribution14%

Service piping, pressure, and potable water protection.

Sanitary Drainage13%

Drainage systems, sumps/ejectors, and special waste systems.

Plumbing Vent Requirements7%

Vent connections, grades, and terminal requirements.

Traps, Interceptors, and Separators7%

Trap/interceptor/separator installation and compliance rules.

Storm Drainage2%

Storm drainage design and code application.

What's Included

8 Chapters

Complete exam coverage

Practice Quizzes

With detailed explanations

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What's Next After the Journeyman Plumber?

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

Master Plumber

Advance to higher-level plumbing scope and supervision.

Plumbing Contractor

Progress toward contractor-level licensing and project management.

Coming Soon

EPA 608

Add refrigerant-handling compliance for HVAC-adjacent service work.

Journeyman Plumber Exam FAQ

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