NORTH CAROLINA
P-1, P-II, RLP & SLGT-P Plumbing Exam Prep
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North Carolina Plumber License General FAQ
Who needs to be licensed for plumbing in North Carolina?
Individuals must be licensed to perform any type of plumbing work without a licensed supervisor.
What are the types of plumbing licenses available in North Carolina?
- P-I (Plumbing-Class I) Contractor: Potable water and drain/waste/vent piping systems in any building (residential, commercial, industrial).
- P-II (Plumbing-Class II) Contractor: Potable water and drain/waste/vent piping systems in single-family detached dwellings only.
- RLP (Restricted Limited Plumbing) Contractor: Exterior building sewer piping, exterior water service piping 2" or less, exterior backflow preventers on 2" or less piping, water filtration systems.
- SLGT-P (State & Local Government Technician – Plumbing): Potable water and drain/waste/vent piping systems. Must be an employee of a state or local government. This is not a contracting license.
How do I get my plumbing license in North Carolina?
- Obtain a copy of the Board's Laws and Rules book.
- Meet state requirements
- You must have 2 years or a total of 4,000 hours of experience to take the exams. At least 2,000 of these hours must consist of hands-on work in installation, layout, and design.
- Complete an examination application & pay the $100 exam fee
- Include a criminal background report from CastleBranch.com
- Pass the state exams - study with online exam prep!
What does your plumbing exam prep cover?
Business Law Exam
- Estimating and Bidding
- Business Organization
- Risk Management
- Contracts
- Project Management
- Employee Management
- Financial management
- Taxes
- Liens
- Recordkeeping
- OSHA Safety
- Licensing
Plumbing Exam
- Administration, Scope, Intent/Purpose
- Definitions and Symbols
- Plumbing Math
- General Regulations
- Fixtures, Faucets, and Fixture Fittings
- Water Heaters
- Water Supply and Distribution
- Sanitary Drainage
- Indirect and Special Waste
- Vents
- Traps, Interceptors, and Separators
- Storm Drainage
- Nonpotable Water Systems
- Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems
- Appendix E
- Isometric Theory
- Hands-on-Practical Application
- International Fuel Gas Code
- Copper Projects
- Practice Tests
Bonus Materials
- An overview on reading and understanding the ProV Bulletin
- A list of books you should have during the exam
- A guide to studying effectively
Who issues the North Carolina plumbing license?
North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
1109 Dresser Court
Raleigh, NC 27609
919-875-3612