UPC RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PLUMBING PLANS EXAMINER (PPE)
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
- 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 |