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Testing is based on the following:

• Plumbing - Based upon requirements found in the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code.
• Mechanical - Based upon requirements found in the 2006 International Mechanical Code.
• Gas Fitter - Based upon requirements found in the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code.
• Minimum overall grade to pass each examination = 75%
• Minimum grade to pass any individual segment of the test(s) = 65%

Plumbing

• 100 Questions (Multiple Choice)
  
• 20 Waste & Vent Sizing Questions from drawing provided
  
• 20 Domestic Water Sizing Questions from drawing provided

Gas Fitter

• 40 Questions (Multiple Choice)
  
• 15 Natural Gas Sizing Questions from drawing provided

Mechanical

• 100 Questions (Multiple Choice and True/False)

Study Resources and Code Books are available from:

• Builders Book Depot
  

  1001 E. Jefferson Street, Suite #5
  

  Phoenix, AZ
  

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
  

  602-252-4050

  • International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).

    1-800-854-2766.

  NOTE:

  • If you cannot attend scheduled testing date, please call 602-495-3668 to cancel or reschedule because spacing is limited.
  • All Journeymen tests are held every other Friday at 9:00 a.m. by appointment only at Development Services Department, 438 W. Adams Street. The specific room location will be indicated in the confirmation letter.
  • Various parking garages and pre-pay parking lots are within the area of the testing location. Parking is available in the 305-parking garage on the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and Washington. Tickets will be validated before or after the test for a reduced rate. The applicants will not be allowed to leave the testing area once the exam begins, so parking at a parking meter is not recommended.
  • License and/or test results will be mailed in approximately three to five business days. Test scores will be included; however, specific questions will not be reviewed and/or discussed.
  • Journeyman licenses are valid for 36 months from the date of issuance.
  • Expired licenses will not be renewed. A new license will be issued only after the applicant successfully completes the initial test required of all applicants for new Journeyman Licenses.

  If you need additional information, please call the Development Services Department at 602 495-3668, or visit Development Services Department, 438 W. Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003.