Florida Plumbing Contractor Exam 2026 – 190 Practice Questions
with Answers & Detailed Rationales, Florida Building Code 9th
Edition, Water Supply, Drainage, Venting, Plumbing Fixtures, Code
Compliance & Contractor Practice
SECTION 1: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–38)
Question 1
A plumbing contractor is preparing to submit a permit application for a commercial restroom
renovation in Florida. Which of the following documents is required to be submitted with
the application before work may legally commence?
A. A notarized letter from the building owner authorizing the contractor to proceed
B. Construction documents and a permit application demonstrating code compliance
C. A copy of the contractor's workers' compensation policy only
D. An approved final inspection report from a previous project
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Florida requires construction documents demonstrating code compliance
before permit issuance; owner letters and insurance do not substitute for permit
requirements.
Question 2
Under Florida law, what is the minimum amount of plumbing experience required for an
individual applying for a Certified Plumbing Contractor license?
,A. Two years of experience with no supervisory requirement
B. Three years of experience, including one year in a supervisory role
C. Four years of experience, which may include a combination of college and experience
D. Five years of experience exclusively in commercial plumbing work
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: DBPR requires four years of experience or a combination of college and
experience for Certified Plumbing Contractor applicants.
Question 3
A certified plumbing contractor has passed the state examination but has not yet obtained
their license. How long does the contractor have to obtain the license after receiving their
exam score?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Board rules require obtaining licensure within four years of receiving the
examination score, or the score may expire.
Question 4
,An applicant for a Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor license must provide fingerprints
through a Livescan Service Provider registered with which agency?
A. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
B. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
D. Florida Building Commission (FBC)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: FDLE-registered Livescan providers submit fingerprints; results are forwarded to
the Department for licensing background checks.
Question 5
Which edition of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, became effective for use on the 2026
Plumbing Contractor examination?
A. 7th Edition (2019)
B. 8th Edition (2023)
C. 9th Edition (2026)
D. 10th Edition (2029)
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code, Plumbing, is the current reference
for the 2026 examination cycle.
Question 6
, A licensed plumbing contractor wishes to qualify an additional business entity under their
license. Under what circumstance must the contractor appear before the Construction
Industry Licensing Board?
A. When qualifying any second business
B. When the contractor changes their business address
C. When approval would result in qualifying three or more businesses
D. When the contractor has held their license for more than ten years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Board appearance is required when approval would cause the contractor to
qualify three or more business entities.
Question 7
When must an applicant for a Certified Plumbing Contractor license obtain workers'
compensation insurance or an exemption?
A. Before submitting the initial license application
B. Within 30 days of license issuance
C. Within 6 months of passing the examination
D. Only when the business has more than five employees
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants must obtain workers' compensation coverage or an exemption
within 30 days of license issuance.
with Answers & Detailed Rationales, Florida Building Code 9th
Edition, Water Supply, Drainage, Venting, Plumbing Fixtures, Code
Compliance & Contractor Practice
SECTION 1: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & REGULATIONS (Questions 1–38)
Question 1
A plumbing contractor is preparing to submit a permit application for a commercial restroom
renovation in Florida. Which of the following documents is required to be submitted with
the application before work may legally commence?
A. A notarized letter from the building owner authorizing the contractor to proceed
B. Construction documents and a permit application demonstrating code compliance
C. A copy of the contractor's workers' compensation policy only
D. An approved final inspection report from a previous project
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Florida requires construction documents demonstrating code compliance
before permit issuance; owner letters and insurance do not substitute for permit
requirements.
Question 2
Under Florida law, what is the minimum amount of plumbing experience required for an
individual applying for a Certified Plumbing Contractor license?
,A. Two years of experience with no supervisory requirement
B. Three years of experience, including one year in a supervisory role
C. Four years of experience, which may include a combination of college and experience
D. Five years of experience exclusively in commercial plumbing work
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: DBPR requires four years of experience or a combination of college and
experience for Certified Plumbing Contractor applicants.
Question 3
A certified plumbing contractor has passed the state examination but has not yet obtained
their license. How long does the contractor have to obtain the license after receiving their
exam score?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Board rules require obtaining licensure within four years of receiving the
examination score, or the score may expire.
Question 4
,An applicant for a Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor license must provide fingerprints
through a Livescan Service Provider registered with which agency?
A. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
B. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
C. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
D. Florida Building Commission (FBC)
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: FDLE-registered Livescan providers submit fingerprints; results are forwarded to
the Department for licensing background checks.
Question 5
Which edition of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, became effective for use on the 2026
Plumbing Contractor examination?
A. 7th Edition (2019)
B. 8th Edition (2023)
C. 9th Edition (2026)
D. 10th Edition (2029)
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The 9th Edition (2026) Florida Building Code, Plumbing, is the current reference
for the 2026 examination cycle.
Question 6
, A licensed plumbing contractor wishes to qualify an additional business entity under their
license. Under what circumstance must the contractor appear before the Construction
Industry Licensing Board?
A. When qualifying any second business
B. When the contractor changes their business address
C. When approval would result in qualifying three or more businesses
D. When the contractor has held their license for more than ten years
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Board appearance is required when approval would cause the contractor to
qualify three or more business entities.
Question 7
When must an applicant for a Certified Plumbing Contractor license obtain workers'
compensation insurance or an exemption?
A. Before submitting the initial license application
B. Within 30 days of license issuance
C. Within 6 months of passing the examination
D. Only when the business has more than five employees
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Applicants must obtain workers' compensation coverage or an exemption
within 30 days of license issuance.
