Massachusetts
Journeyman Plumber

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Professional Licensure
Board of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
239 Causeway Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617.727.9952
http://mass.gov/dpl/boards/pl/

Exam Administrator

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Exam Type

CLOSED BOOK

Exam Content

Subject Areas - Part 1 Written Portion	# of Questions
General Plumbing Regulations, Inspections, and Permits	5
Gas Piping, Equipment, and Appliances	16
Cleanouts	3
Fixtures, Equipment, and Clearances	5
Water Heaters	3
Piping, Valves, Controls	3
Water Supply	8
Hangers and Supports	3
Drain, Waste, and Vent	13
Traps, Interceptors, and Indirect Waste	4
Developed Length	2
Joints and Connections	3
Safety and Excavation	2

Total Number of Test Questions:	60
Time Allowed (minutes):	120
Passing percentage:	70%

Subject Areas - Part 2 Practical Portion	# of Questions
Isometric Analysis	25
Gas	5

Total Number of Test Questions:	30
Time Allowed (minutes):	120
Passing percentage:	70%

Books NOT Allowed in the Exam

1.	Massachusetts Uniform State Plumbing Code, 248 CMR 3.00 - 7.00 and 11.00, 2005, Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters, State of Massachusetts General Laws.
2.	NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code, 2002, NFPA.
3.	NFPA 58: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LP Gas Code), NFPA.
4.	Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Revised as of 2008 or Later - OR - (OSHA) Excerpts as of 2008 by PSI.
5.	Massachusetts Dig Safe Rules, 220 CMR 99.00
6.	Massachusetts MGL Chapter 142: Supervisor of Plumbing.

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