North Carolina Plumbing Technician License

A Plumbing Technician in North Carolina can work on potable water and drain / waste / vent piping systems. Must be a sublicensee of a P-I, P-II or RLP Contractor. This is not a contracting license.

Plumbing Technician Course

How to Get the NC Plumbing Technician License?

  1. Submit the NC Plumbing Technician application to the board.
  2. To be eligible to take the technician examination, an applicant must have 18 months (3,000 hours) on-site full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, service or repair of plumbing or heating systems related to the category for which license is sought, whether or not license was required for the work performed. To be eligible to take the Fuel Piping Technician examination, an applicant must have 9 months (1,500 hours) on-site full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, service or repair of fuel piping systems.
  3. Obtain a background check from an authorized provider.
  4. If your application is denied or you are required to provide additional information, you will be notified. If application is approved, you will receive notification of exam eligibility by mail or e-mail.
  5. Contact the exam provider to schedule the exam within 30 days.
  6. Once you pass, submit a Licensing Activation form and fee to obtain the license.

Plumbing Technician Exam

Plumbing Technician Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based; Open Book
  • Testing Company: State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors
  • Hours Allotted: 4h
  • Trade only
  • The board does not disclose subject matters for the exam but If the examinee fails, he/she can get a strength/weakness report which lists the categories and the number correct / incorrect responses.
  • Keep in mind that for any plumbing/fuel/fire/heating exam the usual subjects are related to: Drainage, water distribution, piping, and isometrics are core plumbing subjects, along with an understanding of swimming pools, wells, irrigation systems, medical gas, natural gas, fire protection, and heating.

Plumbing Technician Book Set

The book set includes all required references for the Plumbing Technician exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • NORTH CAROLINA PLUMBING TECHNICIAN - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $459.87
  • NORTH CAROLINA PLUMBING TECHNICIAN - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $509.87

Plumbing Technician Trade Books