Everything You Need to Know to Become An Ohio Plumbing Contractor

Published on January 31, 2019 by Sara Chauvette

Are You Ready to get an Ohio Plumbing Contractor License

Who needs to be licensed for plumbing in Ohio?

Individuals must be licensed to perform any type of plumbing work without a licensed supervisor.

What are the types of plumbing licenses available in Ohio?

Plumbing Contractor

What code is the Ohio plumber test based on?

Ohio Plumbing Code, 2017, International Code Council
International Fuel Gas Code, 2015, International Code

How do I get a Plumbing Contractor license in Ohio?

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a United States citizen or a legal alien must provide proof of being a legal alien.
Either have been a tradesperson in the type of licensed trade for which the application is filed for not less than five (5) years immediately prior to the date the application is filed, currently be a registered engineer in this state with three (3) years of business experience in the construction industry in the trade for which the engineer is applying to take the examination, or have other experience acceptable to the appropriate section of the board.
Never have been convicted of a disqualifying offense as defined in S.B. 337.
Pass the examination in the trade. – Study with online video exam prep!
Carry minimum $500,000 contractor liability coverage.
Pay the applicable fees.

What are the examination fees for the plumbers’ license in Ohio?

$69

What are the plumbing licensing fees in Ohio?

$25 application fee

What can I expect with the Ohio plumbing exam?

All contractor license classifications must take the Business and Law exam in addition to any required trade-specific exam.

Business and Law Exam

2 Questions – Business Org
3 Questions – Licensing
8 Questions – Estimating and Bidding
5 Questions – Contract Management
4 Questions – Project Management
5 Questions – Insurance and Bonding
5 Questions – OSHA Record Keeping and Safety
5 Questions – Personnel Regulations
6 Questions – Financial Management
5 Questions – Tax Laws
2 Questions – Lien Laws
5 Questions – Pretest Items

Plumbing Contractor Exam

8 Questions – General Knowledge
20 Questions – General Regulations
6 Questions – Plumbing Fixtures
10 Questions – Water Supply Systems
24 Questions – Drainage, Waste, and Sanitary Vents
3 Questions – Indirect Wastes
4 Questions – Roof Drain Piping
5 Questions – Specialty Plumbing
20 Questions – Isometric Analysis
1 Question – Pretest Item

What will your Ohio Plumbing Contractor exam prep cover?

Business Law

Business Organization
Licensing
Estimating and Bidding
Contracts
Project Management
Insurance and Bonding
Recordkeeping
OSHA Safety
Personnel Regulations
Financial Management
Tax Laws
Liens

Plumbing Trades

Administration, Scope and Intent/Purpose
IPC Chapter 2 – 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
Practice Tests

Bonus Materials

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

What should I bring to the Ohio plumber exam?

Primary

State issued driver’s license
A state-issued identification card
US Government Issued Passport
US Government Issued Military Identification Card
US Government Issued Alien Registration Card
Canadian Government Issued NOTE: ID must contain candidate’s photo, be valid and unexpired.Secondary
Credit Card (must be signed)
Social Security Card
US issued Birth Certificate with Raised SealNOTE: Student ID and employment ID are NOT acceptable forms of identification.
A non-programmable silent calculator that does not have printing capabilities or an alphabet keyboard.

Books

Ohio Plumbing Code, 2017, International Code Council
International Fuel Gas Code, 2015, International Code Council
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, 8th Edition, 2013
Modern Plumbing, 7th Edition, 2010, Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc

Where can I take the Ohio plumbers license exam?

Akron
Cambridge
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus North
Columbus South
Toledo
Troy

How do I know if I passed the Ohio plumber exam?

Your examination result will be given to you immediately following completion of the examination. You will receive a printed score report marked “pass” or “fail”. The fail score report will include diagnostic information. Candidates may use the diagnostic report as a guide for studying before their next test administration.

Are there accommodations for individuals with special needs during the plumbing licensing exam?

All PSI examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and exam accommodations will be made in meeting a candidate’s needs. A candidate with a disability or a candidate who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination must complete the Exam Accommodation Request Form at the end of this Candidate Information Bulletin and must fax it to PSI (702) 932-2666 or email it to PSI at examaccommodations@psionline.com. This form also includes out-of-state testing requests.