PSI Services LLC

3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (855) 340-3713
Fax: (702) 932-2666
E-mail: examschedule@psionline.com
www.psiexams.com

NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF

MASTER PLUMBERS

MASTER PLUMBER
LICENSURE EXAMINATION
CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

Examinations By PSI ............................................ 3 Reporting to the Examination Site ........................... 7

Guidelines for Examination Qualification ................... 3 Required Identification ............................. 7
Examination Payment and Scheduling Procedures......... 3 Security Procedures ................................. 7
On-line, via the Internet ............................ 3 Taking the Examination by Computer ....................... 8
Telephone ............................................. 3 Identification Screen ................................ 8
Fax ..................................................... 3 Tutorial ................................................ 8
Email ................................................... 3 Examination Question Example .................... 8
Standard Mail ......................................... 3 Examination Review ................................. 8
Rescheduling/Canceling an Examination ........ 3 Score Reporting ................................................. 8
Missed Appointment or Late Cancellation........ 4 Duplicate Score Reports ............................ 8
Exam Accommodations .............................. 4 Experimental Questions ....................................... 8
Emergency Examination Center Closing .......... 4 Examination Content Outlines and References ............ 8
Examination Site Location ..................................... 6 Registration Form.............................................. 11
Exam Accommodations Request Form .......End of Bulletin

Please refer to our website to check for the most updated information at www.psiexams.com

Copyright © 2019 by PSI Services LLC Updated 6/1/2021

New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers
Examination Procedure Checklist

Before registering for an examination, make sure that you have reviewed the following checklist.

▪ You must get authorization from the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (the Board) to take your
initial examination. Go to http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/plu/Pages/applications.aspx for the application process. If
you have additional questions call (973) 504-6420.
▪ Upon approval from the Board, you will be sent an Examination Eligibility Notice, along with instructions for paying and
scheduling the examination.
▪ You must pass the Master Plumber, Master Plumber Practical, and Business and Law examinations to qualify to be licensed
as a New Jersey Master Plumber.
▪ If you are taking an examination for the first time, you will be required to take all three examinations on the same day.
▪ If you fail the examination, you make retest on an unlimited basis. However you must wait 6 months between each
attempt.

Schedule for your examination:

▪ Upon approval from the Board, you are responsible for contacting PSI to pay for and schedule for the examination. You may
either schedule via the Internet at www.psiexams.com, or schedule over the telephone at (855) 340-3713.

Take your examination:

▪ Must bring one form of identification, which bears your signature and has your photograph.
− Your name as shown on the application form must exactly match the name on the photo I.D. used when checking in at
the examination site.
▪ Please arrive 30 minutes prior to appointment.

After your examination:

▪ You will receive your results upon completion.

▪ Your results will be transmitted to the Board.

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 EXAMINATIONS BY PSI SERVICES LLC TELEPHONE

For telephone registration, you will need a valid credit card

The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master
(Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover).
Plumbers (the Board) has contracted with PSI Services LLC
(PSI) to conduct the examination program. PSI provides PSI registrars are available at (855) 340-3713, Monday
these examinations through a network of computer through Friday between 7:30 am and 10:00 pm, and
examination centers in New Jersey. Saturday-Sunday between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm, Eastern
Time, to receive your payment and schedule your
appointment for the examination.
GUIDELINES FOR EXAMINATION
QUALIFICATION FAX REGISTRATION

You must get authorization from the New Jersey State Complete the PSI registration form (found at the end of this
Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (the Board) to take bulletin), including your credit card number and expiration
your initial examination. Go to date. Fax the completed form to PSI at (702) 932-2666. Fax
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/plu/Pages/applications. registrations are accepted 24 hours a day.
aspx for the application process. If you have additional Please allow 4 business days to process your Registration.
questions call (973) 504-6420. After 4 business days, you may go online or call PSI to
schedule the examination.
Upon approval from the Board, you will be sent an
Examination Eligibility Notice, along with instructions for EMAIL REGISTRATION
paying and scheduling the examination.
Complete the PSI registration form (found at the end of this
If you fail the examination, you make retest on an unlimited bulletin), including your credit card number and expiration
basis. However you must wait 6 months between each date. Email the completed form to PSI at
attempt. examschedule@psionline.com. Email registrations are
accepted 24 hours a day.
EXAMINATION PAYMENT AND SCHEDULING Please allow 4 business days to process your Registration.
PROCEDURES After 4 business days, you may go online or call PSI to
schedule the examination.
Once approved by the Board, it is your responsibility to
contact PSI to pay and schedule for the examination. STANDARD MAIL REGISTRATION

Examination Fee Complete the PSI registration form (found at the end of this
Master Plumber $83 bulletin), and send the form with the appropriate
Business and Law $43 examination fee to PSI. You may pay fees by credit card
Master Plumber Practical $103 (VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), company
check, money order or cashier’s check, made payable to
NOTE: EXAMINATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE OR PSI. Print your name in the memo section of the company
TRANSFERABLE. THE EXAMINATION FEE IS VALID FOR check, money order or cashier’s check so we can ensure the
ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT. payment is applied to your registration. CASH and
PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
ON-LINE (WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM)
Please allow PSI 2 weeks to process a mailed registration.
For the fastest and most convenient examination scheduling After 2 weeks, you may go online or call PSI to schedule the
process, PSI recommends that you register for your examination.
examinations using the Internet. You register online by
accessing PSI’s registration website at www.psiexams.com. RESCHEDULING/CANCELING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENT
Internet registration is available 24 hours a day.
1. Log onto PSI’s website and create an account. Please You may cancel and reschedule an examination
enter your email address and first and last name. This appointment without forfeiting your fee if your cancellation
information must match exactly with the information notice is received 2 days before the scheduled examination
DPS has on file. Be sure to check the box next to date. For example, for a Monday appointment, the
“Check here to attempt to locate existing records for cancellation notice would need to be received on the
you in the system”. previous Saturday. Please use the PSI Website or call PSI at
2. You will be asked to select the examination and enter (855) 340-3713.
your SS#. Your record will be found and you will now
be ready to schedule for the exam. Enter your zip code Note: A voice mail message is not an acceptable form of
and a list of the testing sites closest to you will cancellation. Please use the PSI Website or call PSI to
appear. Once you select the desired test site, speak directly to a Customer Service Representative.
available dates will appear. If you have problems
contact PSI at (855) 340-3713 for help.
See step-by-step instructions on the following page.

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 MISSED APPOINTMENT OR LATE CANCELLATION EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS (ADA)

If you miss your appointment, you will not be able to take All PSI examination centers are equipped to provide access
the examination as scheduled, and you will forfeit your in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
examination fee, if you: (ADA) of 1990, and exam accommodations will be made in
▪ Do not cancel your appointment 2 days before the meeting a candidate's needs. A candidate with a disability
scheduled examination date; or a candidate who would otherwise have difficulty taking
▪ Do not appear for your examination appointment; the examination must follow the instructions on the Exam
▪ Arrive after examination start time; Accommodations Request Form at the end of this Candidate
▪ Do not present proper identification when you arrive for Information Bulletin.
the examination.
EXAMINATION SITE CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCY

In the event that severe weather or another emergency

forces the closure of an examination site on a scheduled
examination date, your examination will be rescheduled.
PSI personnel will attempt to contact you in this situation
via telephone and email. However, you may check the
status of your examination schedule by calling (855) 340-
3713. Every effort will be made to reschedule your
examination at a convenient time as soon as possible. You
will not be penalized. You will be rescheduled at no
additional charge.

Internet Registration: instructions for scheduling an examination online at www.psiexams.com

1. Go to www.psiexams.com and select “Create an Account”. 2. VERY IMPORTANT STEP. You must put in your email address and the
spelling of your name EXACTLY as it was submitted to the Board.
If you have already registered and created an account, type
in your email address and password. 3. Be sure to check the box “Check here to attempt to locate existing
records for you in the system” and select Submit.

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4. Select the organization, state, and account (as seen below). 5. If your eligibility has been sent, the system will find your imported
Enter your SS # and select Submit. record. You are now ready to pay and schedule for the examination.
Select “Pay for a test.”

6. Type in your credit card information and select Submit. 7. Select Schedule for a Test. Enter your zip code or the city where you live
and select Search. You will get a list of the testing sites closest to you.
Select the desired Test center and select Continue.

8. You will now see the availability. Click on the date and time of your choice and select Schedule.

9. A confirmation will appear that you can print out, and you will receive an email confirmation

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 EXAMINATION SITE LOCATIONS NORTH BRUNSWICK
THE SHOPPES AT NORTH BRUNSWICK
980 SHOPPES BLVD, 2ND FLOOR
BRICK NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
260 CHAMBERS BRIDGE ROAD, FIRST FLOOR TAKE THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE LEFT EXIT ONTO I-95 S TOWARD
TURNPIKE SOUTH. TAKE EXIT #9/NEW BRUNSWICK (US-1)/EAST
BRICK, NJ 08723 BRUNSWICK ONTO RT-18 N TOWARD NEW BRUNSWICK. TAKE RAMP
TAKE ON I-95 S TOWARD NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE SOUTH/NEWARK ONTO US-1 TOWARD TRENTON. TAKE RAMP TOWARD RT-130/171
(US-46). TAKE EXIT #11/GARDEN STATE PARKWAY (US- N. STAY RIGHT TOWARD 171. TURN LEFT AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND
9)/WOODBRIDGE ONTO GARDEN STATE PKY S TOWARD GARDEN STAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE. AFTER 2ND TRAFFIC LIGHT, TURN RIGHT
STATE PARKWAY SOUTH/RT-440. CONTINUE ON DRISCOLL BRG. INTO THE SHOPPING CENTER. THE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE REMAX
CONTINUE ON GARDEN STATE PKY S. TAKE EXIT BLDG, NEAR TABLOTS.
#91/LAKEWOOD/BRICK TWP. ONTO LANES MILL RD(CR-549)
TOWARD LAKEWOOD/BRICK TWP. CONTINUE ON CHAMBERS BRIDGE
RD(CR-549). NORTHFIELD AREA (LINWOOD)
CENTRAL PARK EAST
CHERRY HILL 222 NEW ROAD, SUITE 301
950 N. KINGS HWY, SUITE 301 LINWOOD, NJ 08221
FROM THE NORTH, TAKE THE GARDEN STATE PKY SOUTH TO EXIT #
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
36 NORTHFIELD/MARGATE ONTO TILTON RD(CR-563). IN JUST
FROM THE NEW JERSEY TPKE S, TAKE EXIT UNDER 2 MILES MAKE A RIGHT ONTO NEW RD (US-9). DRIVE 1.5
#4/PHILADELPHIA/CAMDEN ONTO RT-73 N TOWARD MILES SOUTH, TILL YOU WILL SEE THE SIGN ON THE LEFT FOR # 222
CAMDEN/PHILADELPHIA. TAKE RAMP ONTO I-295 S TOWARD DEL (CENTRAL PARK EAST) , JUST PAST CENTRAL AVE. (IF YOU REACH
MEM BR. TAKE EXIT #34B/CHERRY HILL/CAMDEN ONTO MARLTON THE GULF STATION YOU HAVE TRAVELED A LITTLE BIT TO FAR).
PIKE(RT-70 W). TURN RIGHT ON KINGS HWY N (RT-41). NOTE TURN LEFT INTO THE PROFESSIONAL PARK AT THE FLOWER BED
BUILDING 950 IS BEHIND BUILDINGS #900 AND #1030. WITH THE 222 SIGN IN IT. USE THE FIRST PARKING LOT ON YOUR
RIGHT, AND LOOK FOR THE LARGE PSI SIGN NEXT TO OUR FRONT
HAMILTON SQUARE AREA DOOR (SUITE 301).
IBIS PLAZA SOUTH
3525 QUAKERBRIDGE ROAD, SUITE 1000 FROM THE SOUTH, TAKE THE GARDEN STATE PKY NORTH TO EXIT #
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ 08619 29 SOMERS POINT. THIS WILL PUT YOU ON NEW RD (US-9). AFTER
FROM I-95 S, TAKE EXIT #9/NEW BRUNSWICK (US-1)/EAST DRIVING NORTH FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN 4 MILES YOU WILL FIRST
BRUNSWICK ONTO RT-18 N TOWARD NEW BRUNSWICK (US- SEE A GULF STATION. NUMBER 222 NEW RD (CENTRAL PARK EAST) IS
1)/PRINCETON/TRENTON/TOWER CENTER BLVD. TAKE RAMP ONTO JUST PAST THE GULF STATION (0.1 MILES) AND ON THE SAME SIDE.
US-1 TOWARD TRENTON. TAKE RAMP ONTO CR-533 S TOWARD TURN RIGHT INTO THE PROFESSIONAL PARK AT THE FLOWER BED
PROVINCE LINE RD/QUAKER BRIDGE RD/QUAKER BRIDGE RD. WITH THE 222 SIGN IN IT. USE THE FIRST PARKING LOT ON YOUR
RIGHT, AND LOOK FOR THE LARGE PSI SIGN NEXT TO OUR FRONT
NEW BRUNSWICK – GEORGES ROAD DOOR (SUITE 301).
825 GEORGES ROAD, SUITE 2A FROM THE WEST, USE THE BLACK HORSE PIKE (US -40 W/ US-322 W)
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902 WHEN YOU REACH HARBOR SQUARE MALL (SHORE MALL) KEEP TO
FROM NJ-18 N, MERGE ONTO US-1 S/US HIGHWAY 1 TOWARD THE RIGHT. JUST PAST THE MALL YOU WILL SEE A SIGN FOR TILTON
TRENTON. TAKE THE NJ-171 N RAMP TOWARD US-130 ROAD/ MARGATE CITY/OCEAN CITY DIRECTING YOU TO MAKE A
S/CAMDEN/NEW BRUNSWICK. KEEP RIGHT AT THE FORK IN THE SLIGHT RIGHT ONTO TILTON RD (CR-563). ONCE YOU ARE ON
RAMP. TURN RIGHT ONTO GEORGES ROAD. TILTON RD, DRIVE EAST APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES TILL YOU REACH
NEW RD (US-9), TURN RIGHT AND THEN FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
NEW PROVIDENCE GIVEN FOR COMING FROM THE NORTH.
MURRAY HILL OFFICE CENTER
571 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 117 ROCHELLE PARK
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974 365 W. PASSAIC ST, STE 180
FROM: ROUTE 78 WESTBOUND. TAKE EXIT 43 ONTO DIAMOND HILL ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662
ROAD. AT THE SECOND STOPLIGHT, TURN RIGHT ONTO MOUNTAIN FROM NJ-4W – TAKE THE PARAMUS ST. EXIT. MERGE ONTO
AVENUE. TURN LEFT AT THIRD LIGHT, SOUTH STREET. TURN LEFT PARAMUS ROAD. 365 W PASSAIC ST IS ABOUT ¾ OF A MILE DOWN
AT THE NEXT TRAFFIC LIGHT ONTO CENTRAL AVENUE. THE MURRAY THE ROAD ON THE RIGHT. WHEN ENTERING THE PARKING LOT, GO
HILL OFFICE CENTER, 571 CENTRAL AVENUE, WILL BE ON YOUR TOWARDS THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING AND GO AROUND TO
RIGHT. THE BACK AND PARK IN THE BACK PARKING LOT. WHEN WALKING
TOWARDS THE BUILDING, THERE IS AN ENTRANCE ON THE RIGHT
FROM: ROUTE 78 EASTBOUND. TAKE EXIT 44 TO TRAFFIC LIGHT. SIDE. TAKE THAT ENTRANCE, THEN TAKE A LEFT. THE PSI TEST
TURN LEFT ONTO GLENSIDE AVENUE PROCEED TO THE NEXT LEFT CENTER SHOULD BE THE FIRST DOOR ON THE LEFT.
TURN UNDER ROUTE 78 TOWARD NEW PROVIDENCE, AS THE ROAD
BECOMES SOUTH STREET. CONTINUE TO THE SECOND LIGHT AND PARSIPPANY
TURN LEFT ONTO CENTRAL AVE.. THE MURRAY HILL OFFICE
CENTER, 571 CENTRAL AVENUE, WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT.
239 NEW ROAD, SUITE A-203
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
FROM: NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE. TAKE EXIT 14, STAY TO THE LEFT FROM I-280 WEST: TAKE EXIT #1/NEW RD TOWARDS US-46. MAKE
THROUGH THE TOLL. FOLLOW SIGNS FOR ROUTE 78 - EXPRESS A SLIGHT RIGHT ONTO NEW ROAD.
WESTBOUND. FOLLOW SAME AS ABOVE FOR ROUTE 78 WESTBOUND. CONTINUE TO 239 NEW ROAD ON THE RIGHT. PSI IS LOCATED IN
BUILDING A (FIRST BUILDING ON RIGHT), SUITE 203.
FROM: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY SOUTH. TAKE EXIT 142 AND FROM I-280 EAST: TAKE EXIT #1/NEW RD. AT STOPLIGHT (AT END
FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR ROUTE 78 WEST. FOLLOW SAME AS ABOVE OF RAMP) TURN LEFT ONTO NEW ROAD.
FOR ROUTE 78 WESTBOUND. CONTINUE TO 239 NEW ROAD ON THE RIGHT. PSI IS LOCATED IN
FROM: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH. TAKE EXIT 142B AND BUILDING A (FIRST BUILDING ON RIGHT), SUITE 203.
FOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR ROUTE 78 WEST. FOLLOW SAME AS ABOVE
FOR ROUTE 78 WESTBOUND.

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SECAUCUS entering the examination room. Personal belongings
110-B MEADOWLANDS PARKWAY, SUITE 204 include, but are not limited to, the following items:
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094 - Electronic devices of any type, including cellular
FROM I-95 N, TAKE THE RT-3 EXIT, EXIT 16W, TOWARD / mobile phones, recording devices, electronic
SECAUCUS/RT-120/LINCOLN TUNNEL. TURN RIGHT ONTO S SERVICE watches, cameras, pagers, laptop computers,
ROAD. MERGE ONTO RT-3 E. TAKE THE MEADOWLAND PARKWAY
tablet computers (e.g., iPads), music players
EXIT.
(e.g., iPods), smart watches, radios, or
electronic games.
Additionally, PSI has examination centers in many other
regions across the United States. You may take the - Bulky or loose clothing or coats that could be
written examination at any of these locations by used to conceal recording devices or notes. For
following the instructions on the Out-Of-State Request security purposes outerwear such as, but not
Form at the end of this Candidate Information Bulletin. limited to: open sweaters, cardigans, shawls,
scarves, hoodies, vests, jackets and coats are not
permitted in the testing room. In the event you
REPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION SITE are asked to remove the outerwear, appropriate
attire, such as a shirt or blouse should be worn
underneath.
On the day of the examination, you should arrive 30 - Hats or headgear not worn for religious reasons
minutes before your appointment. This extra time is for or as religious apparel, including hats, baseball
sign-in, identification, and familiarizing you with the caps, or visors.
examination process. If you arrive late, you may not be
- Other personal items, including purses,
admitted to the examination site and you will forfeit your
notebooks, reference or reading material,
examination registration fee.
briefcases, backpacks, wallets, pens, pencils, other
writing devices, food, drinks, and good luck items.
REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION
▪ Person(s) accompanying an examination candidate may
not wait in the examination center, inside the building
Candidates need to provide one (1) form of or on the building's property. This applies to guests of
identification. any nature, including drivers, children, friends, family,
colleagues or instructors.
Candidates must register for the exam with their LEGAL ▪ No smoking, eating, or drinking is allowed in the
first and last name as it appears on their government issued examination center.
identification. All required identification below must match ▪ During the check in process, all candidates will be
the first and last name under which the candidate is asked if they possess any prohibited items. Candidates
registered. Candidates are required to bring one (1) form of may also be asked to empty their pockets and turn
valid (non-expired) signature bearing identification to the them out for the proctor to ensure they are empty. The
test site. proctor may also ask candidates to lift up the ends of
their sleeves and the bottoms of their pant legs to
PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION (with photo) – Choose One ensure that notes or recording devices are not being
 State issued driver’s license hidden there.
 State issued identification card ▪ Proctors will also carefully inspect eyeglass frames, tie
 US Government Issued Passport tacks, or any other apparel that could be used to
 US Government Issued Military Identification Card harbor a recording device. Proctors will ask to inspect
 US Government Issued Alien Registration Card any such items in candidates’ pockets.
 Canadian Government Issued ID ▪ If prohibited items are found during check-in,
NOTE: ID must contain candidate’s photo, be valid candidates shall put them in the provided secure
and unexpired. storage or return these items to their vehicle. PSI will
not be responsible for the security of any personal
If the candidate fails to bring proper identification or the belongings or prohibited items.
candidate names do not match, the candidates will not be ▪ Any candidate possessing prohibited items in the
allowed to test and their examination fee will not be examination room shall immediately have his or her
refunded. test results invalidated, and PSI shall notify the
examination sponsor of the occurrence.
SECURITY PROCEDURES ▪ Any candidate seen giving or receiving assistance on an
examination, found with unauthorized materials, or
The following security procedures apply during who violates any security regulations will be asked to
examinations: surrender all examination materials and to leave the
examination center. All such instances will be reported
▪ You will have access to an online calculator. You are to the examination sponsor.
also allowed to bring a construction calculator. ▪ Copying or communicating examination content is
▪ You will be given a piece of scratch paper and a pencil. violation of a candidate’s contract with PSI, and federal
These will be returned to the proctor at the end of your and state law. Either may result in the disqualification
examination. of examination results and may lead to legal action.
▪ Candidates may take only approved items into the ▪ Once candidates have been seated and the examination
examination room. begins, they may leave the examination room only to
▪ All personal belongings of candidates should be placed use the restroom, and only after obtaining permission
in the secure storage provided at each site prior to from the proctor. Candidate will not receive extra
time to complete the examination.

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 TAKING THE EXAMINATION BY COMPUTER SCORE REPORTING

The examination will be administered via computer. You Your score will be given to you immediately following
will be using a mouse and computer keyboard. completion of the examination. The following summary
describes the score reporting process:
IDENTIFICATION SCREEN

You will be directed to a semiprivate testing station to take - If you pass, you will receive a successful score
the examination. When you are seated at the testing report.
station, you will be prompted to confirm your name, - If you do not pass, you will receive a diagnostic
identification number, and the examination for which you report indicating your strengths and weaknesses by
are registered. examination type on the score report.

TUTORIAL
DUPLICATE SCORE REPORTS
Before you start your examination, an introductory tutorial
is provided on the computer screen. The time you spend on You may request a duplicate score report after your
this tutorial, up to 15 minutes, DOES NOT count as part of examination by emailing scorereport@psionline.com or call
your examination time. Sample questions are included (855) 340-3713.
following the tutorial so that you may practice answering
questions, and reviewing your answers. EXPERIMENTAL QUESTIONS

TEST QUESTION SCREEN

Your examination contains non-scored questions. The use of
The “Function Bar” at the top of the test question provides such questions is an essential step in developing accurate
mouse-click access to the features available while taking future examinations. These questions will NOT be scored
the examination. and time to answer them has been added to the total time
allowed.

The administration of such non-scored experimental

questions is an essential step in developing future licensing
examinations.

EXAMINATION REFERENCE MATERIAL AND

CONTENT OUTLINES

MASTER PLUMBER TRADE EXAMINATION

Scope – A "Master plumber" means a person licensed who
has the qualifications, training, experience and technical
One question appears on the screen at a time. During the knowledge necessary to properly plan, lay out, install and
examination, minutes remaining will be displayed at the top repair plumbing apparatus and equipment and to supervise
of the screen and updated as you record your answers. others in the performance of such work in accordance with
standards, rules and regulations established by the State
IMPORTANT: After you have entered your responses, you Board.
will later be able to return to any question(s) and change
your response, provided the examination time has not run
# of % Required to
out. Time Allowed
Questions Pass
100 70% (70 correct) 195 Minutes
EXAMINATION REVIEW

PSI, in cooperation with the Board, will be consistently CONTENT OUTLINE

evaluating the examinations being administered to ensure
that the examinations accurately measure competency in the # Items
required knowledge areas. While taking the examination, Subject Area
Test
examinees will have the opportunity to provide comments General Knowledge 7
on any questions. Comments may be entered by clicking Materials, Uses, and Specifications 17
the Comments link on the function bar of the test question
Traps, Interceptors, and Backflow
screen.
Prevention 15
Plumbing Fixtures, Fixture Fittings, and
These comments will be analyzed by PSI examination
Plumbing Appliances 13
development staff. PSI does not respond to individuals
Water Supply Systems 12
regarding these comments, all substantive comments are
reviewed. This is the only review of examination Drains and Waste
materials available to candidates. a. Indirect Waste
b. Roof Drain Piping 15

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 Specialty Plumbing 4 CONTENT OUTLINE
Safety 7
Vent Systems 10 # Items
Subject Area
Test
REFERENCE LIST Business Organization 2
Licensing 5
This examination is OPEN BOOK. Estimating and Bidding 7
The following reference will be allowed in the Contract Management 8
examination center: Project Management 5
Risk Management 4
• National Standard Plumbing Code, 2015, Plumbing- Safety 4
Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, P.O. Box Labor Law 4
6808, Falls Church, VA 22046, Financial Management 5
http://www.phccweb.org/ Tax Law 3
Starting 6/24/2020 the 2018 version of the code can be Lien Law 3
used. As of 9/15/2020 the 2015 code will no longer be
allowed. REFERENCE LIST
The following reference tools were utilized to develop the The reference material listed below was used to prepare
examination; however, they are NOT allowed in the the questions for this examination. The examination may
examination center: also contain questions based on trade knowledge or general
industry practices.
• Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition,
2013, Delmar/Thomson Learning, (800) 347-7707, This examination is OPEN BOOK.
http://www.delmarlearning.com/ The following reference will be allowed in the
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), examination center:
with latest available amendments, U.S. Government
Printing Office, (866) 512-1800 or • NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_ Management, New Jersey, 1st Edition, NASCLA, 23309
standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1926 N. 17th Dr., Building 1, Unit 110, Phoenix, AZ 85027,
OR (623) 587-9519, Fax (623) 587-9625, www.nascla.org
Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926
Selections by PSI, with latest available amendments, Candidates are responsible for bringing their own
(866) 589-3088, www.psionlinestore.com (See order references to the examination center. Reference materials
form at the end of the Candidate Information Bulletin.) may be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed prior to the
examination session. However, references may not be
• Modern Plumbing, 7th Edition, 2010, Goodheart-Willcox written in. Any candidate caught writing in the references
Company, Inc., 18604 West Creek Drive, Tinley Park, IL during the examination will have the references confiscated
60477-6243, http://www.g-w.com/ and will be reported to the Committee. Furthermore,
candidates are not permitted to bring in any additional
• Plumbing Design and Installation, 4th Edition, 2011,
papers (loose or attached) with their approved references.
American Technical Publishers Inc., 10100 Orland Pkwy,
Any additional materials will be removed from the
Orland Park, IL 60467, http://www.atplearning.com
references and confiscated. References may be
tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs,
Candidates are responsible for bringing their own such as Post-It notes, are not allowed and must be removed
references to the examination center. Reference materials from the reference before the exam will begin.
may be highlighted, underlined, and/or indexed prior to the
examination session. However, references may not be
written in. Any candidate caught writing in the references
during the examination will have the references confiscated MASTER PLUMBER PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
and will be reported to the Committee. Furthermore,
candidates are not permitted to bring in any additional # of % Required to
Time Allowed
papers (loose or attached) with their approved references. Questions Pass
Any additional materials will be removed from the 25 70% (18 correct) 130 Minutes
references and confiscated. References may be
tabbed/indexed with permanent tabs only. Temporary tabs,
CONTENT OUTLINE
such as Post-It notes, are not allowed and must be removed
from the reference before the exam will begin.
# Items
Subject Area
Test
Isometric Analysis 22
BUSINESS AND LAW EXAMINATION Figure Analysis 3

# of % Required to
Time Allowed
Questions Pass
50 70% (35 correct) 130 Minutes

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• Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition,

2013, Delmar/Thomson Learning, (800) 347-7707,
http://www.delmarlearning.com/

• National Standard Plumbing Code, 2015, Plumbing-

Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, P.O. Box
6808, Falls Church, VA 22046,
http://www.phccweb.org/
Starting 6/24/2020 the 2018 version of the code can be
used. As of 9/15/2020 the 2015 code will no longer be
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