Iowa issues Journeyperson and Master Plumbing Licenses once certain experience and exam requirements have been met. You can find all of those compiled into the information below. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Iowa Plumbing License.
According to the state of Iowa, a Journeyperson Plumber is any person, other than a master, who, as a principal occupation, is engaged as an employee of, or otherwise working under the direction of, a master in the design, installation, and repair of plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems, as applicable.
A Master Plumber is any person who works in the planning or superintending of the design, installation, or repair of plumbing, Plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems and is otherwise lawfully qualified to conduct the business of plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration, sheet metal, or hydronic systems, and who is familiar with the laws and rules governing the same.
To apply for your license, contact the Iowa Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board at 205-945-4857 or visit Board Website.
8 hours of continuing education is required for license renewal every 3 years. Also, Iowa has reciprocity agreements with South Dakota for Plumbing licenses.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
The first step is to obtain pre-approval for your exam. This can be completed submitting an Exam Approval Application online or via paper application. Upon approval, you will be sent instructions on scheduling the examination through the board’s approved testing provider.
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Follow the instructions to schedule your examination with Kirkwood at one of the 15 different testing sites throughout Iowa. Pre-approval is required prior to scheduling the exam
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through the Iowa Plumbing and Plumbing Safety Board to obtain your Iowa Plumbing License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
To schedule your exam, visit kirkwood.edu or call 319-398-4482.
Topics include: General Regulations; Fixtures and Fittings; Water Heaters; Water Supply and Distribution; Sanitary Drainage; Indirect Wastes; Vents; Traps and Interceptors; Storm Drainage; Fuel Gas Piping
Topics include: General Regulations; Fixtures and Fittings; Water Heaters; Water Supply and Distribution; Sanitary Drainage; Indirect Wastes; Vents; Traps and Interceptors; Storm Drainage; Fuel Gas Piping
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