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ICC P1 - Residential Plumbing Inspector Exam
P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Exam Prep
This nationally recognized exam was developed by ICC to assess the knowledge and skills of residential plumbing inspectors nationwide. Passing the exam demonstrates your understanding of plumbing code requirements. State and local agencies set their own requirements for inspector licensing and employment.
Keep a cool head on the day of the exam by using our exam simulator, which builds a custom practice test each time with questions similar to the ones you will see on the real thing. Get stuck on a question / topic? You can send our licensing support team a question 24/7 online or you can give us a call during weekday business hours. We can explain a concept, help with tricky tables, or clarify something that isn't quite "clicking". Prepare for the P1 exam with RocketCert and Accelerate and Advance Your Career.
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$299P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector
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$502$459Prep, Books, Tabs
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How do I prepare for the P1 exam?
RocketCert’s online exam prep helps you prepare for the P1 exam with math, theory and calculations, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each reference, and unlimited attempts on our ‘test simulation’. Get the prep, reference books, and tabs at a discount with our P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Bundle, and learn to navigate your permitted references before exam day.
The P1 exam is open book. Your permitted reference books can be highlighted and tabbed with permanent tabs to help you find information quickly. Our online course cannot be accessed during the exam.
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Isometrics Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts for sizing water supply pipe, drain pipe, and vent pipe based on drawings.
- Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Bundle
Includes the following courses:
- P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Online Exam Prep
(This exam prep course includes materials for both the 2021 & 2024 editions of the IRC)
Plus the following:
- Choose between either the 2021 or 2024 IRC!
- Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
- Free Shipping!
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
- Lifetime Access from nearly any device
P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Online Exam Prep
ICC P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector exam reference books
The P1 exam is open book. Purchase the books below individually, or get them at a discount with our P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector Bundle above. The permitted references for your selected code edition are listed in the ICC Exam Catalog.
2024 International Residential Code
Or choose the 2021 edition:
2021 International Residential Code
Pre-printed or blank tabs are also available.
1 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
How do I obtain a residential plumbing inspector license?
Passing the P1 exam earns an ICC certification, but it does not automatically grant you a state or local license. If your jurisdiction requires a license, contact the issuing board for its application, qualification, and renewal requirements before taking the exam.
Continuing education requirements and renewal schedules vary by jurisdiction. ICC certification also has its own renewal requirements. We offer state-approved continuing education for trades across the country.
How hard is the P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector exam? We help people pass this exam every day via online exam prep courses and live support. We are so confident we can help you, we offer a No Pass, No Pay Guarantee on our exam prep courses.
The first step is to review and understand the requirements for working as a residential plumbing inspector in your jurisdiction. Confirm whether you need a license, which certifications are accepted, and what application requirements apply.
Some jurisdictions may require approval before you test, while others may not. Contact your state or local licensing agency to confirm its requirements. National certification exam information is available in the ICC Exam Catalog.
It's never too soon to start studying for the exam. It covers a broad range of topics. ICC allows six attempts at a certification exam within a six-month period, with an exam fee required for each attempt.
Once you feel comfortable with the content and have passed multiple practice exams, it's time to book your exam. Purchase the P1 exam through your myICC account, then use My Exams to access the available testing options and booking details.
Once you pass the exam, your certification will appear in your myICC account after your results are processed. If your jurisdiction requires a license, submit your application and the required documentation to the issuing board.
What does the ICC P1 Residential Plumbing Inspector exam cover?
You will be tested on applying plumbing code requirements to installations in residential buildings, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, and vents. The exam uses the International Residential Code (IRC) for your selected code edition.
Residential Plumbing Inspector - P1
- Total Questions: 60
- Time: 2 Hours
- OPEN BOOK
Topics include:
- General Requirements
- Fixtures
- Water Heaters
- Water Supply and Distribution
- Sanitary Drainage
- Vents
Combination Inspector Designations
Residential Combination Inspector (RCI) - R5
| Exam ID | Prerequisite Exam/Certification(s) |
| B1 | Residential Building Inspector |
| E1 | Residential Electrical Inspector |
| M1 | Residential Mechanical Inspector |
| P1 | Residential Plumbing Inspector |
NOTE: To obtain the Residential Combination Inspector (RCI) Certification, completion of the four Residential Inspector certifications is required. ICC does not recognize prior inspector certifications issued by any of the model code organizations (MCO) as equivalent to the four ICC residential inspector certifications, as the scope of these prior MCO inspector examinations was very limited in the area of residential inspection.
Why should I choose RocketCert?
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