PSI Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber (Part 1) Certification Package

The exam consists of 80 questions in 160 minutes. The minimum passing scores i s 70%, which means one must correctly answer 56 of the questions.

In order to become a Journeyman Plumber, one must pass both parts one and two of the Massachusetts Journeyman Plumber exams. This is Part 1.

Scope of work
A person who himself does any work in plumbing and gas fitting, subject to inspection under any law, rule, or regulation.

Examinations are CLOSED BOOK, computer generated and two parts. Examination scores are stand alone scores, i.e. each part of the examination is independent but necessary. Candidates who fail one part of an examination are only required to retake the part of the examination that they failed. However, all candidates are required to sit and pass each part of the examination for licensure. Passing scores are valid for ONE YEAR ONLY

 All the reference materials listed below were used to prepare the questions for these examinations. The examinations may also contain questions based on trade knowledge, or general industry practices. Except for Codebooks, you can use later editions of references as they become available. For Code questions, the examinations will be based only on the edition of the Codebook that is listed.

The following references are NOT allowed in the examination center:

248 CMR Section 3.00 2012

248 CMR Section 4.00 2014 Massachusetts Fuel Gas Code

248 CMR Section 5.00 2014 Amendments to NFPA 54

248 CMR Section 6.00 2014 Amendments to NFPA 58

248 CMR Section 7.00 2014 Large Gas Utilization Equipment

248 CMR Section 11.00 2010

 248 CMR 10.00–10.23 Massachusetts Uniform State Plumbing Code 2005

State of Massachusetts General Laws, General Provisions Governing the Conduct of Plumbing and Gas Work Performed in the Commonwealth

NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code, 2012

NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011

MGL Chapter 142: Supervision of Plumbing