ICC P3 Plumbing Plans Examiner Exam
Complete Study Guide (150+ Questions)
Multiple Choice with Answers & Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
The ICC P3 Plumbing Plans Examiner certification validates
the ability to review plumbing construction plans and verify
compliance with the International Plumbing Code (IPC). This
certification is for professionals responsible for reviewing
plumbing system designs before permit issuance .
Feature Details
Number of Questions 60 multiple-choice
Time Allowed 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Format Open Book
Content Areas :
,Content Area Weight Question
General Requirements 6% ~4
Fixtures 12% ~7
Water Heaters 14% ~8
Water Supply and Distribution 16% ~10
Sanitary Drainage 14% ~8
Vents 14% ~8
Traps, Interceptors, Separators, Special Piping 10% ~6
Storm Drainage 8% ~5
Health Care Plumbing 6% ~4
,SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-20)
1. A building permit has been issued for plumbing work.
The permit shall expire if the work is not commenced
within how many days from the date of issuance?
A) 90 days
B) 120 days
C) 180 days
D) 365 days
Answer: C
Rationale: Plumbing permits for work not commenced
within 180 days become invalid. Extensions may be granted
by the code official for good cause .
2. Test equipment, materials, and labor for required
plumbing system tests must be furnished by whom?
A) The building official
B) The permittee (contractor)
C) The property owner
D) The utility company
Answer: B
, Rationale: The permittee is responsible for providing all
necessary test equipment, materials, and labor to
demonstrate code compliance. This includes all required
testing under IPC Chapter 3 .
3. A plumbing or drainage system, or part thereof, must
not be covered, concealed, or put into use until it has been:
A) Designed by a registered engineer
B) Approved by the architect
C) Tested, inspected, and approved by the building official
D) Paid for in full
Answer: C
Rationale: IPC requires that no plumbing or drainage system
shall be covered, concealed, or put into use until it has been
tested, inspected, and approved by the building official. The
permit holder must notify the building official when work is
ready for inspection .
4. Joints and connections in the plumbing system must be
______ for the intended use or required test pressure.
Complete Study Guide (150+ Questions)
Multiple Choice with Answers & Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
The ICC P3 Plumbing Plans Examiner certification validates
the ability to review plumbing construction plans and verify
compliance with the International Plumbing Code (IPC). This
certification is for professionals responsible for reviewing
plumbing system designs before permit issuance .
Feature Details
Number of Questions 60 multiple-choice
Time Allowed 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Format Open Book
Content Areas :
,Content Area Weight Question
General Requirements 6% ~4
Fixtures 12% ~7
Water Heaters 14% ~8
Water Supply and Distribution 16% ~10
Sanitary Drainage 14% ~8
Vents 14% ~8
Traps, Interceptors, Separators, Special Piping 10% ~6
Storm Drainage 8% ~5
Health Care Plumbing 6% ~4
,SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Questions 1-20)
1. A building permit has been issued for plumbing work.
The permit shall expire if the work is not commenced
within how many days from the date of issuance?
A) 90 days
B) 120 days
C) 180 days
D) 365 days
Answer: C
Rationale: Plumbing permits for work not commenced
within 180 days become invalid. Extensions may be granted
by the code official for good cause .
2. Test equipment, materials, and labor for required
plumbing system tests must be furnished by whom?
A) The building official
B) The permittee (contractor)
C) The property owner
D) The utility company
Answer: B
, Rationale: The permittee is responsible for providing all
necessary test equipment, materials, and labor to
demonstrate code compliance. This includes all required
testing under IPC Chapter 3 .
3. A plumbing or drainage system, or part thereof, must
not be covered, concealed, or put into use until it has been:
A) Designed by a registered engineer
B) Approved by the architect
C) Tested, inspected, and approved by the building official
D) Paid for in full
Answer: C
Rationale: IPC requires that no plumbing or drainage system
shall be covered, concealed, or put into use until it has been
tested, inspected, and approved by the building official. The
permit holder must notify the building official when work is
ready for inspection .
4. Joints and connections in the plumbing system must be
______ for the intended use or required test pressure.
