PLUMBING EXAMS CAN NOT BE TAKEN ONLINE
NH Gasfitters Online is approved as a testing agency for the following exams:
The NH Journeyman Plumbing Exam shall consist of no less than 100 questions with a maximum three (3) hour time limit. The passing grade shall be 70% or higher. Questions shall consist of true or false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, or a series of each.
The NH Master Plumbing Exam shall consist of no less than 100 questions with a maximum
three (3) hour time limit. The passing grade shall be 75% or higher for each Master Plumbing Exam. Questions shall consist of true or false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, or a series of each.
Requirements to take the Master or Journeyman Plumbing Exam
Examination changes as of May 16, 2018
Also note that if you are a no-show or call for your confirmed scheduled exam date and you decide to re-schedule in the future you will be required to call us and pre-pay before we will schedule a future exam.
- The address for the exams are:
- NH School of Mechanical Trades 7 Perimeter Rd Manchester NH
- NH School of Mechanical Trades 109 Towle Farm Rd, Hampton, NH
- The Plumbing Exam will be based on the 2018 IPC until September 2005
- All Exams are held Monday thru Friday at 10 AM
- Weekends are not available
- (date chosen subject to availability)
- Proof of positive identification form a government issued and approved ID
- A Calculator that is not part of a cell phone
- You will be given a 2018 IPC code book to use during the exam and 2 pieces of paper along with a binder with all of the reference codes
- Personal code books or notebooks will not be allowed
- Cell Phones will not be allowed
- You will be required to return the code book, binder with all of the reference codes and all scrap paper used during the exam
- NEW LAW CHANGE 5-1-2025
- Plc 1004.10 Examination Fees for Professions Regulated by the Mechanical Licensing Board.
The examination fees for professions regulated by the mechanical licensing board under RSA 153:27-38 shall be as follows:
(a) First year plumbing apprentice bypass, $90.00;
(b) Journeyman plumber examination, $90.00; and
(c) Master plumber examination, $90.00.
NH Gasfitters Online is approved as a testing agency for the following exams:
- Journeyman Plumbing Exams
- Master Plumbing Exams
- 1St Year bypass Exams
The NH Journeyman Plumbing Exam shall consist of no less than 100 questions with a maximum three (3) hour time limit. The passing grade shall be 70% or higher. Questions shall consist of true or false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, or a series of each.
- Scope & Administration 10%
- Plumbing Code and Knowledge 10%
- Fixtures & Appurtenances 10%
- Water Distribution 10%
- Drainage Requirements 15%
- Venting Requirements 15%
- Traps, Cleanouts & Interceptors 10%
- Mathematical Calculations 15%
- Saf-Mec RSA-Rules 5%
The NH Master Plumbing Exam shall consist of no less than 100 questions with a maximum
three (3) hour time limit. The passing grade shall be 75% or higher for each Master Plumbing Exam. Questions shall consist of true or false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, or a series of each.
- Scope & Administration 10%
- Plumbing Code and Knowledge 10%
- Fixtures & Appurtenances 10%
- Water Distribution 10%
- Drainage Requirements 15%
- Venting Requirements 15%
- Traps & Interceptors 10%
- Calculations & Math 15%
- Safe-Mec -RSA Laws 5%
Requirements to take the Master or Journeyman Plumbing Exam
Examination changes as of May 16, 2018
- ALL plumbing exam candidates will no longer submit any paperwork or fees to the Mechanical Safety & Licensing Board prior to taking their exams.
Also note that if you are a no-show or call for your confirmed scheduled exam date and you decide to re-schedule in the future you will be required to call us and pre-pay before we will schedule a future exam.
A note from the Mechanical Licensing Board
**PLEASE NOTE**A passing grade on exam does not guarantee a candidate approval for a license. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that they meet the criteria for licensure as set by our rules and laws, which can be found at:https://www.oplc.nh.gov/mechanical-safety-and-licensing-board If an applicant is unsure of whether they meet the requirements, the applicant should contact our office at (603) 271-2152 and the staff will be happy to assist them with their inquiry.
Click here to go to the Exam application page
**PLEASE NOTE**A passing grade on exam does not guarantee a candidate approval for a license. The onus is on the applicant to ensure that they meet the criteria for licensure as set by our rules and laws, which can be found at:https://www.oplc.nh.gov/mechanical-safety-and-licensing-board If an applicant is unsure of whether they meet the requirements, the applicant should contact our office at (603) 271-2152 and the staff will be happy to assist them with their inquiry.
Click here to go to the Exam application page