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NYC DOB JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REGISTRATION EXAM
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
PLUMBER
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Journeyman Plumber Registration Exam with this
focused practice resource. It supports review of plumbing systems, installation
methods, piping, fixtures, testing procedures, safety standards, and applicable NYC
building and plumbing codes. Use the material to reinforce your technical knowledge,
practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional study. This
resource is suited for journeyman plumbers, plumbing professionals, apprentices,
and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB registration examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Registration Requirements & Professional Practice (Questions
1–20)
What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a Journeyman Plumber
Registration in New York City?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B) 18 years old
Rationale: Applicants for Journeyman Plumber Registration must be at
least eighteen (18) years old.
How many years of full-time experience are required to qualify for a
Journeyman Plumber Registration in NYC?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
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Answer: D) 5 years
Rationale: Applicants must have at least five (5) years of full-time
experience performing plumbing under the direct and continuing
supervision of a licensed Master Plumber.
How many years of the required experience must be obtained in New York
City?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Answer: B) 1 year
Rationale: At least one (1) year of the required five (5) years of experience
must have been obtained in New York City.
Which of the following is an alternative qualification pathway for Journeyman
Plumber Registration?
A) Passing the Master Plumber exam
B) Completing a New York State registered training program with one year NYC
experience
C) Having 10 years of plumbing experience outside NYC
D) Holding a bachelor's degree in engineering
Answer: B) Completing a New York State registered training program with
one year NYC experience
Rationale: Applicants may qualify by satisfactorily completing a New York
State registered training program with one (1) year of experience in New
York City.
Which NYC agency administers the Journeyman Plumber Registration?
A) NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
C) NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)
D) NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Answer: B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) administers the
Journeyman Plumber Registration through its Licensing & Exams Unit.
What is the registration fee for a Journeyman Plumber?
A) $25.00
B) $50.00
C) $100.00
D) $150.00
Answer: B) $50.00**
**Rationale: The registration fee for a Journeyman Plumber is $50.00,
payable at the time of application.
Through which online system must Journeyman Plumber applications be
submitted?
A) NYC 311
B) DOB NOW: Licensing
C) NYC Open Data
D) Building Information System (BIS)
Answer: B) DOB NOW: Licensing
Rationale: Journeyman Plumber applications must be submitted through
DOB NOW: Licensing, the Department's online portal for licensing
transactions.
A Journeyman Plumber who has been qualified using an
apprenticeship/training program must bring which document to their licensing
appointment?
A) A letter of recommendation
B) The original completion certificate
C) A copy of their resume
D) A notarized statement from a family member
Answer: B) The original completion certificate
Rationale: If qualified using an apprenticeship/training program, the
applicant must bring the original completion certificate to the
appointment.
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Journeyman Plumber
Registration?
A) Being able to read, write, and understand English
B) Having good moral character
C) Having a high school diploma
D) Being fit to perform the work
Answer: C) Having a high school diploma
Rationale: Requirements include being 18+, able to
read/write/understand English, being fit to perform the work, and having
good moral character. A high school diploma is not specified as a
requirement.
A Journeyman Plumber works under the:
A) Direct and continuing supervision of a Licensed Master Plumber
B) Supervision of any licensed contractor
C) Supervision of the building owner
D) Independent practice without supervision
Answer: A) Direct and continuing supervision of a Licensed Master
Plumber
Rationale: Journeyman Plumbers must work under the direct and
continuing supervision of a Licensed Master Plumber.
Plumbing experience cannot be used to qualify for which of the following?
A) Journeyman Plumber Registration
B) Journeyman Fire Suppression Registration
C) Master Plumber License
D) Gas Work Qualification
Answer: B) Journeyman Fire Suppression Registration
Rationale: Plumbing experience cannot be used to qualify for the
Journeyman Fire Suppression registration, and Fire Suppression
experience cannot be used to qualify for the Journeyman Plumber
registration.
The registration fee for a Journeyman Plumber is payable by all of the following
EXCEPT:
NYC DOB JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER REGISTRATION EXAM
2026/2027 COMPLETE (150) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
PLUMBER
Prepare effectively for the NYC DOB Journeyman Plumber Registration Exam with this
focused practice resource. It supports review of plumbing systems, installation
methods, piping, fixtures, testing procedures, safety standards, and applicable NYC
building and plumbing codes. Use the material to reinforce your technical knowledge,
practice key concepts, and identify areas that may require additional study. This
resource is suited for journeyman plumbers, plumbing professionals, apprentices,
and candidates preparing for the NYC DOB registration examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Section 1: Registration Requirements & Professional Practice (Questions
1–20)
What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a Journeyman Plumber
Registration in New York City?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
Answer: B) 18 years old
Rationale: Applicants for Journeyman Plumber Registration must be at
least eighteen (18) years old.
How many years of full-time experience are required to qualify for a
Journeyman Plumber Registration in NYC?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
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Answer: D) 5 years
Rationale: Applicants must have at least five (5) years of full-time
experience performing plumbing under the direct and continuing
supervision of a licensed Master Plumber.
How many years of the required experience must be obtained in New York
City?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Answer: B) 1 year
Rationale: At least one (1) year of the required five (5) years of experience
must have been obtained in New York City.
Which of the following is an alternative qualification pathway for Journeyman
Plumber Registration?
A) Passing the Master Plumber exam
B) Completing a New York State registered training program with one year NYC
experience
C) Having 10 years of plumbing experience outside NYC
D) Holding a bachelor's degree in engineering
Answer: B) Completing a New York State registered training program with
one year NYC experience
Rationale: Applicants may qualify by satisfactorily completing a New York
State registered training program with one (1) year of experience in New
York City.
Which NYC agency administers the Journeyman Plumber Registration?
A) NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
C) NYC Department of Transportation (DOT)
D) NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Answer: B) NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)
Rationale: The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) administers the
Journeyman Plumber Registration through its Licensing & Exams Unit.
What is the registration fee for a Journeyman Plumber?
A) $25.00
B) $50.00
C) $100.00
D) $150.00
Answer: B) $50.00**
**Rationale: The registration fee for a Journeyman Plumber is $50.00,
payable at the time of application.
Through which online system must Journeyman Plumber applications be
submitted?
A) NYC 311
B) DOB NOW: Licensing
C) NYC Open Data
D) Building Information System (BIS)
Answer: B) DOB NOW: Licensing
Rationale: Journeyman Plumber applications must be submitted through
DOB NOW: Licensing, the Department's online portal for licensing
transactions.
A Journeyman Plumber who has been qualified using an
apprenticeship/training program must bring which document to their licensing
appointment?
A) A letter of recommendation
B) The original completion certificate
C) A copy of their resume
D) A notarized statement from a family member
Answer: B) The original completion certificate
Rationale: If qualified using an apprenticeship/training program, the
applicant must bring the original completion certificate to the
appointment.
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Journeyman Plumber
Registration?
A) Being able to read, write, and understand English
B) Having good moral character
C) Having a high school diploma
D) Being fit to perform the work
Answer: C) Having a high school diploma
Rationale: Requirements include being 18+, able to
read/write/understand English, being fit to perform the work, and having
good moral character. A high school diploma is not specified as a
requirement.
A Journeyman Plumber works under the:
A) Direct and continuing supervision of a Licensed Master Plumber
B) Supervision of any licensed contractor
C) Supervision of the building owner
D) Independent practice without supervision
Answer: A) Direct and continuing supervision of a Licensed Master
Plumber
Rationale: Journeyman Plumbers must work under the direct and
continuing supervision of a Licensed Master Plumber.
Plumbing experience cannot be used to qualify for which of the following?
A) Journeyman Plumber Registration
B) Journeyman Fire Suppression Registration
C) Master Plumber License
D) Gas Work Qualification
Answer: B) Journeyman Fire Suppression Registration
Rationale: Plumbing experience cannot be used to qualify for the
Journeyman Fire Suppression registration, and Fire Suppression
experience cannot be used to qualify for the Journeyman Plumber
registration.
The registration fee for a Journeyman Plumber is payable by all of the following
EXCEPT:
