Maine Plumbing Exam
Study Guide Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
The maximum number of trainee plumbers that are permitted to work under the direct supervision of a
master or journeyman plumber is _____ - Answer: 3
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be notified that work is ready for inspection not less
than_____hours before the work is to be inspected. - Answer: 24hrs
A plumbing permit is not required _____ - Answer: For Cleaning stoppages
A newly hired trainee needs to apply for his or her apprentice licensed within_____business days. -
Answer: 10 business day
This code provides____________ requirements and standards for the
protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. - Answer: Minimum
A plumbing inspection is NOT required - Answer: When no permit is issued or required
the following is a permit NOT required? - Answer: a. Installation of fuel fired heating appliances by
master oil burner tech or propane and natural gas tech.
b. Clearing of a stoppage in a drainage pipe
c. The replacement of plumbing fixtures
, Plumbing systems installed prior to the adoption of this code (2003) shall be permitted to have their use
or repair continued in accordance with the original design provided - Answer: No hazard to life, health,
or property has been created by such plumbing system
To qualify to take the examination for as a master plumber, a minimum of at least - year with 2,000
hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a journeyman plumber is required. - Answer: 1
Year
A trainee plumber with a minimum of 8,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations under
the supervision of a master plumber is eligible to take the examination for a master plumber license. -
Answer: True
If your plumbing licensed is expired, you can still do plumbing with permission of the homeowner if the
homeowner has secured a proper plumbing permit. - Answer: False
An opening in the plumbing drainage system that permits sewer gas to enter an occupied space is an
example of a ___ - Answer: Insanitary conditions
Plumbing permits are issued only to - Answer: a. Licensed master plumbers
b. Employees of public utilities
c. Owners of single-family residences
To qualify to take the state examination as a journeyman plumber, a minimum of ________hours of
work in the field as a trainee plumber is required. - Answer: 4000 hrs
The Master plumber is responsible for__ - Answer: a. Making sure trainees or journeyman under
supervision are licensed
b. Removing listed licensees from their registration once that plumber leaves supervision or
employment
work does not begin within______
days after the date of issue of the permit it shall be invalid. - Answer: 180 days
Study Guide Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
The maximum number of trainee plumbers that are permitted to work under the direct supervision of a
master or journeyman plumber is _____ - Answer: 3
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be notified that work is ready for inspection not less
than_____hours before the work is to be inspected. - Answer: 24hrs
A plumbing permit is not required _____ - Answer: For Cleaning stoppages
A newly hired trainee needs to apply for his or her apprentice licensed within_____business days. -
Answer: 10 business day
This code provides____________ requirements and standards for the
protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. - Answer: Minimum
A plumbing inspection is NOT required - Answer: When no permit is issued or required
the following is a permit NOT required? - Answer: a. Installation of fuel fired heating appliances by
master oil burner tech or propane and natural gas tech.
b. Clearing of a stoppage in a drainage pipe
c. The replacement of plumbing fixtures
, Plumbing systems installed prior to the adoption of this code (2003) shall be permitted to have their use
or repair continued in accordance with the original design provided - Answer: No hazard to life, health,
or property has been created by such plumbing system
To qualify to take the examination for as a master plumber, a minimum of at least - year with 2,000
hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a journeyman plumber is required. - Answer: 1
Year
A trainee plumber with a minimum of 8,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations under
the supervision of a master plumber is eligible to take the examination for a master plumber license. -
Answer: True
If your plumbing licensed is expired, you can still do plumbing with permission of the homeowner if the
homeowner has secured a proper plumbing permit. - Answer: False
An opening in the plumbing drainage system that permits sewer gas to enter an occupied space is an
example of a ___ - Answer: Insanitary conditions
Plumbing permits are issued only to - Answer: a. Licensed master plumbers
b. Employees of public utilities
c. Owners of single-family residences
To qualify to take the state examination as a journeyman plumber, a minimum of ________hours of
work in the field as a trainee plumber is required. - Answer: 4000 hrs
The Master plumber is responsible for__ - Answer: a. Making sure trainees or journeyman under
supervision are licensed
b. Removing listed licensees from their registration once that plumber leaves supervision or
employment
work does not begin within______
days after the date of issue of the permit it shall be invalid. - Answer: 180 days
