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ICC Journeyman Plumber — G25 (2018 IPC)

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Journeyman Plumber License: Study Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your 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

Review storm drainage, revisit errors and practice a four-hour G25 session. Treat fuel-gas questions as supplementary, outside the G25 outline.

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

Can You Take the Journeyman Plumber Exam?

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Age
Education
Confirm the education and application requirements of the jurisdiction issuing the licence.
Experience
The licensing authority determines required apprenticeship or supervised work experience; the ICC exam is not a licence.
Additional Requirements
  • •Confirm G25 acceptance and any jurisdiction preauthorization before scheduling.
  • •G25 (2018 IPC, four hours) and F25 (2015 IPC, three hours) are different exam versions.
  • •Bring authorized references and permitted materials under the current ICC/Pearson VUE rules.

Journeyman Plumber Quick Facts

Timeline

Editorial preparation example
90 hours over 6 weeks at 15 hours per week; the four study phases are a suggested allocation, not official training requirements.
Licensing timeline
Approval and licence issuance depend on the jurisdiction, independently of this study schedule.

Exam Provider

ICC examination delivered through Pearson VUE

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Retake Policy

The ICC National Contractor/Trades Bulletin requires a 10-day wait after a failed exam before retesting. Confirm any additional licensing-authority approval requirements.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$120 for G25 through Pearson VUE
Total Estimated Cost$120 exam fee plus books and local application/licensing charges; no universal total.
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255 Practice Questions

224 questions organized around G25 plumbing domains plus 31 clearly marked fuel-gas supplements. G25 itself has 70 questions and does not list IFGC as a reference.

AI-Powered Learning

Practice code navigation, fixture-unit calculations and diagnosis across all seven plumbing domains.

2026 Updated

Exam logistics checked against the June 30, 2026 ICC bulletin; G25 uses the 2018 IPC.

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What You'll Study

8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Journeyman Plumber Exam Details

ICC Journeyman Plumber — G25 (2018 IPC)

Administered by International Code Council (ICC)

Official Source
Generally 70% correct for ICC contractor/trades exams; verify jurisdiction requirements
Passing Score
70
Questions
4
Hours
$120 exam fee
Exam Fee
Study time: Editorial example: 90 preparation hours; adjust to your starting knowledge
Prerequisites: ICC contractor/trades exam purchase does not establish license eligibility; local jurisdictions set licensing experience requirements
Valid for: Acceptance of the examination result and licence validity are set by the licensing jurisdiction; check the terms of your examination reservation.

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.

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