INDIANA PLUMBING CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+| 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CORE DOMAINS
• General Plumbing Knowledge
• Water Supply and Distribution
• Sanitary Drainage Systems
• Vents and Venting
• Fixtures, Faucets, and Fittings
• Water Heaters
• Gas Piping Systems
• Indiana Plumbing Code and Regulations
• Business and Professional Practices
INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of 100 original practice questions designed for the Indiana Plumbing Contractor
Licensing Examination. The questions reflect the knowledge and applied skills necessary for licensure, as
governed by the Indiana Plumbing Commission and the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. The exam is
based on the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by Indiana (675 IAC 16-1.4) and
includes questions on plumbing systems, code compliance, and Indiana business laws . These are original
practice questions and are not actual, leaked, recalled, secure, or live examination questions.
,Question 1
Under Indiana law, which agency is responsible for issuing plumbing contractor licenses?
A. Indiana Department of Health
B. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
C. Indiana Department of Workforce Development
D. Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
🔴 RATIONALE: The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA), through the Indiana Plumbing Commission, is
responsible for licensing plumbing contractors in Indiana . The application fee is $50.00, and the license
issuance fee is determined by the year of issuance .
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a plumbing contractor license in Indiana?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. No minimum age requirement
🟢 Correct Answer: A. 18 years old
,🔴 RATIONALE: Applicants for a plumbing contractor license must be at least 18 years of age . This requirement
applies to both journeyman and contractor licenses in Indiana .
Question 3
What is the application fee for a plumbing contractor license in Indiana?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
🟢 Correct Answer: B. $50
🔴 RATIONALE: The application fee for a plumbing contractor license is $50.00 . This fee is paid to the Indiana
Professional Licensing Agency when submitting the application .
Question 4
How many years of experience are generally required before a licensed journeyman plumber can qualify for the
plumbing contractor examination?
, A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 8 years
🟢 Correct Answer: B. 2 years
🔴 RATIONALE: To qualify for the plumbing contractor examination, applicants must typically have worked
under the supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor for an additional 2 years after obtaining journeyman
licensure . This is in addition to the 4 years of experience required for journeyman status.
Question 5
Which code serves as the primary basis for the Indiana Plumbing Code?
A. International Building Code (IBC)
B. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
C. International Plumbing Code (IPC)
D. National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)
🟢 Correct Answer: C. International Plumbing Code (IPC)
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana has adopted the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as the primary basis for the Indiana
Plumbing Code . The IPC is published by the International Code Council (ICC) . The Indiana Plumbing Code
includes state-specific amendments, so the IPC alone does not reflect all applicable Indiana requirements .
GRADED A+| 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CORE DOMAINS
• General Plumbing Knowledge
• Water Supply and Distribution
• Sanitary Drainage Systems
• Vents and Venting
• Fixtures, Faucets, and Fittings
• Water Heaters
• Gas Piping Systems
• Indiana Plumbing Code and Regulations
• Business and Professional Practices
INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of 100 original practice questions designed for the Indiana Plumbing Contractor
Licensing Examination. The questions reflect the knowledge and applied skills necessary for licensure, as
governed by the Indiana Plumbing Commission and the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency. The exam is
based on the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by Indiana (675 IAC 16-1.4) and
includes questions on plumbing systems, code compliance, and Indiana business laws . These are original
practice questions and are not actual, leaked, recalled, secure, or live examination questions.
,Question 1
Under Indiana law, which agency is responsible for issuing plumbing contractor licenses?
A. Indiana Department of Health
B. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
C. Indiana Department of Workforce Development
D. Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
🔴 RATIONALE: The Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA), through the Indiana Plumbing Commission, is
responsible for licensing plumbing contractors in Indiana . The application fee is $50.00, and the license
issuance fee is determined by the year of issuance .
Question 2
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a plumbing contractor license in Indiana?
A. 18 years old
B. 21 years old
C. 25 years old
D. No minimum age requirement
🟢 Correct Answer: A. 18 years old
,🔴 RATIONALE: Applicants for a plumbing contractor license must be at least 18 years of age . This requirement
applies to both journeyman and contractor licenses in Indiana .
Question 3
What is the application fee for a plumbing contractor license in Indiana?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $100
🟢 Correct Answer: B. $50
🔴 RATIONALE: The application fee for a plumbing contractor license is $50.00 . This fee is paid to the Indiana
Professional Licensing Agency when submitting the application .
Question 4
How many years of experience are generally required before a licensed journeyman plumber can qualify for the
plumbing contractor examination?
, A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 8 years
🟢 Correct Answer: B. 2 years
🔴 RATIONALE: To qualify for the plumbing contractor examination, applicants must typically have worked
under the supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor for an additional 2 years after obtaining journeyman
licensure . This is in addition to the 4 years of experience required for journeyman status.
Question 5
Which code serves as the primary basis for the Indiana Plumbing Code?
A. International Building Code (IBC)
B. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
C. International Plumbing Code (IPC)
D. National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)
🟢 Correct Answer: C. International Plumbing Code (IPC)
🔴 RATIONALE: Indiana has adopted the International Plumbing Code (IPC) as the primary basis for the Indiana
Plumbing Code . The IPC is published by the International Code Council (ICC) . The Indiana Plumbing Code
includes state-specific amendments, so the IPC alone does not reflect all applicable Indiana requirements .
