How to get a North Carolina Plumber license

  1. Submit completed Application for Examination
  2. Provide verifiable proof of two (2) years of current work experience as an apprentice plumber OR of completion of a Board-approved apprentice training program
  3. Submit completed and executed form, "Declaration of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence of an Alien"
  4. Pay required fee(s)
  5. Receive a passing score on the written examination
Plumbing Exam Preps

North Carolina Plumber Exam Prep

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Contractor and Technician Plumber Exam Prep Book Package

Contractor and Technician Plumber Exam Prep Book Package

This package will prepare you for the North Carolina contractor and technician plumber exams

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Exam Prep Courses

Contractor & Technician Plumber Exam Prep

Contractor & Technician Plumber Exam Prep

15 Hours | Video Course

This training program has been designed to guide students who are preparing to take a plumbing exam based on the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).

Business and Law Exam Prep

Business and Law Exam Prep

6 Hours | Audio Course

Prepare for your licensing exam on your own schedule with this course that covers administrative and business topics.

Master Plumber Isometrics

Master Plumber Isometrics

3 Hours | Video Course

This course provides plumbers with plans and drawings that require more advanced skills for laying out complicated isometric drawings. Downloadable drawings are included.

Plumbing Vents

Plumbing Vents

1 Hour | Video Course

This course outlines code related requirements that govern the materials, design, construction and installation of vent systems and the most important aspects of the plumbing code.

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Fuel Gas Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition

Fuel Gas Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition

This is a fully integrated code based on the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code.
Fuel Gas Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition - TABS

Fuel Gas Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition - TABS

Approved tabs for the 2015 Fuel Gas Code with North Carolina amendments.
Administrative Code and Policies 2018 Edition

Administrative Code and Policies 2018 Edition

Includes all of the administrative codes and policies of the 2018 North Carolina State Building Codes.
Administrative Code and Policies 2018 Edition - TABS

Administrative Code and Policies 2018 Edition - TABS

Approved tabs for the North Carolina Administration Code and Policies 2018 edition.
Board's Law and Rules

Board's Law and Rules

The Laws and Rules Book contains the General Statutes, Board Rules, and other introductory information about the Board.
NASCLA - Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 6th edition

NASCLA - Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 6th edition

This book is organized into 3 sections:  business planning and start up, operating a successful business and, business administration.
NASCLA - Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 6th edition - TABS

NASCLA - Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, 6th edition - TABS

Approved tabs for the NASCLA – Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management, North Carolina, 6th edition
State Building Code: Residential Code 2018

State Building Code: Residential Code 2018

This code combines building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy, and electrical provisions into a single resource to provide detailed insight.
State Building Code: Residential Code 2018 - TABS

State Building Code: Residential Code 2018 - TABS

Approved tabs for the 2018 North Carolina State Building Code:  Residential Code
Plumbing Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition

Plumbing Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition

This is a fully integrated code based on the 2015 International Plumbing Code.
Plumbing Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition - TABS

Plumbing Code with North Carolina Amendments, 2018 Edition - TABS

Approved tabs for the 2015 Plumbing Code with North Carolina amendments.