The Texas plumbing exams, plainly.

How to qualify, how many questions, how long, what score passes, what you may bring and how to schedule with Pearson VUE. All from the official Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners bulletin, dated the day we read it.

Closed book

Journeyman Plumber (written)

100 questions in 120 minutes, closed book. Law, Board rules and the code chapters both the UPC and IPC agree on.

100 questions70% to pass120 minRead the guide Closed book

Master Plumber (written)

308 questions in 360 minutes plus a 30-minute break, closed book. Written only; no practical.

308 questions70% to pass360 minRead the guide

Official sources: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners · Pearson VUE. Not affiliated with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE), Pearson VUE, IAPMO, ICC.