Individual tradesmen who engage in the trades of electrical; plumbing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); gas fitting; water well construction; elevator mechanics; backflow prevention; and building energy analysis. (Although the term "certified" is used, state certification of these trades is mandatory, not optional.)

1. Meet state requirements
   • 4 years of practical experience and 240 hours of formal vocational training OR
   • 5 years of practical experience and 160 hours of formal vocational training OR
   • 6 years of practical experience and 80 hours of formal vocational training OR
   • 7 years of practical experience and 40 hours of formal vocational training OR
   • Associates degree or certificate of completion from at least a two-year program in tradesman related field from an accredited community college or technical school and 2 years practical experience OR
   • Bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an accredited college/university in the engineering curriculum and 1 year of practical experience.
   • 10 years of practical experience
   • Hold a Journeyman or Master Plumber license in another state. This evidence shall be submitted with an application to the state with the application fee.
2. Submit a Tradesman Application and await approval from the board.
3. Contact PSI to schedule your exam.

1. Meet state requirements
   • 1 year of practical experience as a journeyman plumber
   • 10 years of practical experience
   • Hold a Journeyman or Master Plumber license in another state
     This evidence shall be submitted with an application to the state with the application fee.
2. Submit a Tradesman Application and await approval from the board.
3. Contact PSI to schedule your exam.

International Plumbing Code

•  Administration, Scope and 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
• Isometrics
• Private Sewage Systems
• International Fuel Gas Code
• Hands-On Practical Application
• Master Plumber Isometrics
• Practice Test
• Individual License and Certification Regulations

Bonus Materials

• Reading and Understanding the PSI Bulletin
• Books That You Should Have During the Exam
• Effective Study Techniques

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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Suite 400
Richmond VA 23233-1485
(804) 367-8500

Useful Links

Virginia Plumber PSI Candidate Bulletin