UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Plans Examiner (PPE)

Exam Details

  • Exam years offered: 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012 UPC
  • 100 Multiple Choice 
  • Open book
    • Code book must match exam
  • Passing grade: 70%
  • Total time allowed: 3 hours
  • Examination Fee:
    • IAPMO Members $225 FLEX Remote, $250 In-Person
    • Non-members $275 FLEX Remote, $300 In-Person

% OF EXAM

TOPIC

4%

Definitions

4%

General Regulations

3%

Fixtures and Fixtures Fittings

10%

Water Heaters

8%

Water Supply and Distribution 

8%

Water Size Piping

8%

Sanitary Drainage

10%

DWV Sizing 

5%

Indirect Waste

9%

Vents

4%

Traps and Interceptors 

6%

Storm Drainage

5%

Fuel Gas Piping

6%

Gas Pipe Sizing

1%

Med-Gas

1%

Fire-Stop Protection

2%

Alternate Water Sources

2%

Non-potable Rainwater Catchment 

4%

Referenced Standards

 

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