CPC RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CALIFORNIA PLUMBING PLANS EXAMINER (CPPE) IAPMO’s National Personnel Certification Program

    Exam Details:

    • Exam year offered: 2016, 2019
    • 100 Multiple Choice 
    • Open book
      • Code book must match exam
    • Passing grade: 70%
    • Total time allowed: 3 hours

    Examination Fee:

    $225 FLEX Remote;  $250 In-Person (IAPMO Members)
    $275 FLEX Remote;  $300 In-Person (Non-members)

    EXAM TOPICS

    % 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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