Obtain Your License
Pursuing a career in the Plumbing field? Study at home for your Colorado Plumbing license exam with our fully online, user-friendly, and self-paced course.
-
Sale!
Colorado Plumbing Online Exam Prep
Original price was: $269.99.$239.99Current price is: $239.99.The Colorado Plumbing Exam Prep course includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include Water Supply, Vents, Fixtures and Equipment, Piping Support and System Protection, Traps, Interceptors, Separators, Storm Drainage Systems, Sanitary Drainage Systems and more. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
-
Colorado Plumbing Online Exam Prep Complete Package
Original price was: $588.96.$558.96Current price is: $558.96.The Colorado Plumbing Exam Prep Complete Package includes all references used during the exam, pre-printed tabs for all references used during the exam and 365 days access to our online exam prep course. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Requirements To Complete
About This License
- “Plumbing contractor” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization who undertakes or offers to undertake for another the planning, laying out, supervising, installing, or making of additions, alterations, and repairs in the installation of plumbing. In order to act as a plumbing contractor, the person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization must either be or employ full-time a master plumber.
- “Master plumber” means a person who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to properly plan, lay out, and install and repair plumbing apparatus and equipment including the supervision of such in accordance with the standards, rules, and regulations established by the board.
- “Journeyman plumber” means any person other than a master plumber, residential plumber, or plumber’s apprentice who engages in or works at the actual installation, alteration, repair, and renovation of plumbing in accordance with the standards, rules, and regulations established by the board.
- “Residential plumber” means any person other than a master or journeyman plumber or plumbing apprentice who has the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge, as specified by the board, to install plumbing and equipment in one-, two-, three-, and four-family dwellings, which shall not extend more than two stories above ground
Requirements to Obtaining Your License
- Pre-approval from the Colorado Examining Board of Plumbers is required to sit for examination.
- Master Plumber’s must document five years of experience.
- Journeyman Plumber’s must document four years or 6,800 hours of practical experience.
- Residential Plumbers must verify two years or 3,400 hours of practical experience.
Applying For Your License
Applications for plumbing licensure can be obtained by contacting the Colorado state board by calling 1-303-894-7800.
- Residential Plumber – $100
- Journeyman Plumber – $120
- Mater Plumber – $140
Exam Details
- Prior to taking the exam, you will need to submit a license application along with the appropriate fee.
- After you are approved, you will receive an examination packet.
- The exam fee is $75. Exam fees must be paid at the time the reservation is made.
- Residential and Journeyman plumber exams – 100 questions and a 4-hour time limit
- Master plumber exam – 120 questions and a 4.5 hour time limit
- A 70% is required to pass the exam
- The exam is given by PSI
Books and References for the Exam
The following references are on the plumbing examinations. These references may be purchased from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling 1-800-952-0910.
- 2015 International Plumbing Code
- Colorado Rules and Regulations
- 2015 International Residential Code
Please note that questions will come from the Fuel Gas Code. However, it is NOT permitted to be used during testing. Also, the test vendor will provide a copy of the Plumbing Code and the Rules and Regulations.
Exam Review Education
As of this time, we offer a full exam review that consists of highlighting guides, practices tests, and math review. To purchase the online course, please click the “Buy Now, Online Training” link below.
Continuing Education
There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.
Reciprocity Agreement
Please contact the state directly for information on license by endorsement.