Texas Tradesman Plumber-Limited License –New Version Updated
Practice Questions on TSBPE Codes, Plumbing Systems, & Safety
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SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-30)
1. Which Texas agency is responsible for issuing and enforcing plumbing licenses?
A) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B) Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)
C) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
D) Texas Department of Health
Answer: B. The TSBPE administers licensing, examinations, and disciplinary actions for
plumbers in Texas. It is the primary regulatory body for the plumbing profession under the
Texas Occupations Code .
2. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder may perform work on which type of
building?
A) High-rise commercial tower
B) One-family residence only
C) One- or two-family dwelling
D) Any residential structure up to three stories
, Answer: C. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited may construct, install, repair, service, or
renovate plumbing for one- and two-family dwellings under the supervision of a Responsible
Master Plumber .
3. Who must supervise a Tradesman Plumber-Limited in Texas?
A) A Journeyman Plumber
B) A Responsible Master Plumber
C) An Apprentice Plumber
D) A General Contractor
Answer: B. Tradesman Plumber-Limited licensees must work under the supervision of a
Responsible Master Plumber .
4. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Tradesman Plumber-Limited
license in Texas?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
Answer: B. The minimum age for this license is 18 years old .
5. How many hours of work experience are required to qualify for the Tradesman
Plumber-Limited license?
A) 2,000 hours
B) 3,000 hours
C) 4,000 hours
, D) 8,000 hours
Answer: C. Texas requires at least 4,000 hours of practical experience working under the
supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber or Master Plumber licensed in another state .
6. How many hours of approved training are required for a Tradesman Plumber-
Limited license applicant?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) No training required
Answer: B. Applicants must complete 24 hours of approved training in health and safety,
plumbing codes, and water conservation .
7. What are the components of the 24-hour training requirement?
A) 8-hour CPE, 8-hour OSHA, 8-hour residential codes
B) 6-hour CPE, 10-hour OSHA, 8-hour residential codes
C) 6-hour CPE, 10-hour OSHA, 8-hour commercial codes
D) 8-hour CPE, 10-hour OSHA, 6-hour residential codes
Answer: B. The training includes one 6-hour apprentice continuing professional education
class, the OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training class, and 8 hours of training on residential
plumbing installation .
8. How often must a Tradesman Plumber-Limited renew their license in Texas?
A) Every year
, B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Answer: A. Licenses must be renewed annually .
9. What is the license fee for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited license?
A) $25
B) $35
C) $40
D) $75
Answer: B. The Tradesman Plumber-Limited license fee is $35 .
10. What is the examination fee for the Tradesman Plumber-Limited license?
A) $25
B) $36
C) $40
D) $50
Answer: B. The examination fee is $36 .
11. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited
license holder must be completed how often?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
Practice Questions on TSBPE Codes, Plumbing Systems, & Safety
SECTION 1: LICENSING & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-30)
1. Which Texas agency is responsible for issuing and enforcing plumbing licenses?
A) Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
B) Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)
C) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
D) Texas Department of Health
Answer: B. The TSBPE administers licensing, examinations, and disciplinary actions for
plumbers in Texas. It is the primary regulatory body for the plumbing profession under the
Texas Occupations Code .
2. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited license holder may perform work on which type of
building?
A) High-rise commercial tower
B) One-family residence only
C) One- or two-family dwelling
D) Any residential structure up to three stories
, Answer: C. A Tradesman Plumber-Limited may construct, install, repair, service, or
renovate plumbing for one- and two-family dwellings under the supervision of a Responsible
Master Plumber .
3. Who must supervise a Tradesman Plumber-Limited in Texas?
A) A Journeyman Plumber
B) A Responsible Master Plumber
C) An Apprentice Plumber
D) A General Contractor
Answer: B. Tradesman Plumber-Limited licensees must work under the supervision of a
Responsible Master Plumber .
4. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain a Tradesman Plumber-Limited
license in Texas?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 21
D) 25
Answer: B. The minimum age for this license is 18 years old .
5. How many hours of work experience are required to qualify for the Tradesman
Plumber-Limited license?
A) 2,000 hours
B) 3,000 hours
C) 4,000 hours
, D) 8,000 hours
Answer: C. Texas requires at least 4,000 hours of practical experience working under the
supervision of a Responsible Master Plumber or Master Plumber licensed in another state .
6. How many hours of approved training are required for a Tradesman Plumber-
Limited license applicant?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 48 hours
D) No training required
Answer: B. Applicants must complete 24 hours of approved training in health and safety,
plumbing codes, and water conservation .
7. What are the components of the 24-hour training requirement?
A) 8-hour CPE, 8-hour OSHA, 8-hour residential codes
B) 6-hour CPE, 10-hour OSHA, 8-hour residential codes
C) 6-hour CPE, 10-hour OSHA, 8-hour commercial codes
D) 8-hour CPE, 10-hour OSHA, 6-hour residential codes
Answer: B. The training includes one 6-hour apprentice continuing professional education
class, the OSHA 10-Hour Outreach Training class, and 8 hours of training on residential
plumbing installation .
8. How often must a Tradesman Plumber-Limited renew their license in Texas?
A) Every year
, B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Answer: A. Licenses must be renewed annually .
9. What is the license fee for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited license?
A) $25
B) $35
C) $40
D) $75
Answer: B. The Tradesman Plumber-Limited license fee is $35 .
10. What is the examination fee for the Tradesman Plumber-Limited license?
A) $25
B) $36
C) $40
D) $50
Answer: B. The examination fee is $36 .
11. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for a Tradesman Plumber-Limited
license holder must be completed how often?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years