COLORADO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER
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INTRODUCTION & EXAM OVERVIEW
The Colorado Journeyman Plumber Exam is administered by the Colorado State
Plumbing Board under the Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) .
The exam evaluates knowledge of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) with
Colorado amendments, plumbing systems, pipe fitting, water supply, drainage,
venting, safety practices, and state regulations.
Key Exam Facts:
• Administering Agency: Colorado State Plumbing Board within DORA
• Governing Statute: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12, Article 155
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Time Limit: 240 minutes (4 hours)
• Passing Score: 70% for Journeyman and Residential; 75% for Master
, • Experience Required: Maximum 6,800 hours (4 years) of practical
experience
• Exam Vendor: PSI Services LLC
• Code Basis: International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Colorado amendments
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Topic Questions
1 Licensing, Regulations & Administrative Rules 1–15
2 Plumbing Codes & Permit Requirements 16–25
3 Water Supply & Distribution 26–45
4 Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Systems 46–65
5 Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances 66–80
6 Fuel Gas Piping 81–90
7 Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control 91–100
8 Plumbing Materials & Pipe Joining 101–115
9 Safety & OSHA Regulations 116–125
10 Business & Law for Plumbers 126–135
11 Additional Code & Practical Questions 136–150
,SECTION 1: LICENSING, REGULATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (Questions
1–15)
Question 1
Which agency regulates the Colorado Journeyman Plumber Licensing
Examination?
A) Colorado Department of Labor
B) Colorado State Plumbing Board under the Division of Professions and
Occupations (DORA)
C) National Association of Plumbing Contractors
D) Colorado Department of Transportation
Correct Answer: B) Colorado State Plumbing Board under the Division of
Professions and Occupations (DORA)
Rationale: The Colorado Journeyman Plumber Licensing Examination is regulated
by the Colorado State Plumbing Board within the Division of Professions and
Occupations (DORA), which sets uniform state licensing standards based on
experience and examination results.
Question 2
What is the maximum practical experience required to qualify for the Colorado
Journeyman Plumber exam?
A) 3,400 hours
B) 6,800 hours
, C) 8,500 hours
D) 10,000 hours
Correct Answer: B) 6,800 hours
Rationale: The maximum experience the board may require for an applicant to
qualify to test for a journeyman plumber's license is 6,800 hours of practical
experience (approximately four years).
Question 3
What is the passing score required for the Colorado Journeyman Plumber
written examination?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: B) 70%
Rationale: An overall score of 70% is required to pass the written portion of the
examination for residential and journeyman examinees; 75% is required for the
master examinee.
Question 4
Which organization is responsible for administering the Colorado Journeyman
Plumber exam after application approval?
EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES |
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM
UPDATE
INTRODUCTION & EXAM OVERVIEW
The Colorado Journeyman Plumber Exam is administered by the Colorado State
Plumbing Board under the Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA) .
The exam evaluates knowledge of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) with
Colorado amendments, plumbing systems, pipe fitting, water supply, drainage,
venting, safety practices, and state regulations.
Key Exam Facts:
• Administering Agency: Colorado State Plumbing Board within DORA
• Governing Statute: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 12, Article 155
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Time Limit: 240 minutes (4 hours)
• Passing Score: 70% for Journeyman and Residential; 75% for Master
, • Experience Required: Maximum 6,800 hours (4 years) of practical
experience
• Exam Vendor: PSI Services LLC
• Code Basis: International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Colorado amendments
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Topic Questions
1 Licensing, Regulations & Administrative Rules 1–15
2 Plumbing Codes & Permit Requirements 16–25
3 Water Supply & Distribution 26–45
4 Drain, Waste & Vent (DWV) Systems 46–65
5 Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances 66–80
6 Fuel Gas Piping 81–90
7 Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control 91–100
8 Plumbing Materials & Pipe Joining 101–115
9 Safety & OSHA Regulations 116–125
10 Business & Law for Plumbers 126–135
11 Additional Code & Practical Questions 136–150
,SECTION 1: LICENSING, REGULATIONS & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (Questions
1–15)
Question 1
Which agency regulates the Colorado Journeyman Plumber Licensing
Examination?
A) Colorado Department of Labor
B) Colorado State Plumbing Board under the Division of Professions and
Occupations (DORA)
C) National Association of Plumbing Contractors
D) Colorado Department of Transportation
Correct Answer: B) Colorado State Plumbing Board under the Division of
Professions and Occupations (DORA)
Rationale: The Colorado Journeyman Plumber Licensing Examination is regulated
by the Colorado State Plumbing Board within the Division of Professions and
Occupations (DORA), which sets uniform state licensing standards based on
experience and examination results.
Question 2
What is the maximum practical experience required to qualify for the Colorado
Journeyman Plumber exam?
A) 3,400 hours
B) 6,800 hours
, C) 8,500 hours
D) 10,000 hours
Correct Answer: B) 6,800 hours
Rationale: The maximum experience the board may require for an applicant to
qualify to test for a journeyman plumber's license is 6,800 hours of practical
experience (approximately four years).
Question 3
What is the passing score required for the Colorado Journeyman Plumber
written examination?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: B) 70%
Rationale: An overall score of 70% is required to pass the written portion of the
examination for residential and journeyman examinees; 75% is required for the
master examinee.
Question 4
Which organization is responsible for administering the Colorado Journeyman
Plumber exam after application approval?
