UPC RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PLUMBING INSPECTOR (PI) IAPMO’s National Personnel Certification Program

    Exam Details:

    • Exam years offered: 2021, 2018, 2015, 2012 UPC
    • 100 Multiple Choice 
    • Open book
      • Code book must match exam
      • 2012 exam includes two separate exams: open-book and closed-book
    • 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

    5%

    Definitions 

    5%

    General Regulations 

    3%

    Fixtures and Fixture Fittings

    10%

    Water Heaters 

    10%

    Water Supply and Distribution 

    5%

    Water Pipe Sizing 

    8%

    Sanitary Drainage 

    7%

    DWV Sizing

    5%

    Indirect Waste

    12%

    Vents

    4%

    Traps and Interceptors 

    4%

    Storm Drainage 

    8%

    Fuel Gas Piping

    4%

    Gas Piping Sizing

    1%

    Med-Gas

    1%

    Fire-stop Protection

    3%

    Alternate Water Sources

    2%

    Non-potable Rainwater Catchment Systems

    3%

    Reference Standards

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