KENTUCKY PLUMBING CODE REVIEW
FOR JOURNEYMAN. EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Jovinitman Plumber - ANS A person who engages or offers to engage, either as an
occupation or otherwise, in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, repair,
remodeling or removal, and replacement of plumbing under the supervision, direction, and
responsibility of a master plumber.
Master Plumber - ANS A person who assumes responsible charge, supervision, or direction of
journeyman plumbers, plumber's apprentices, and other persons in the construction,
installation, or alteration of plumbing or who engages in; offers to engage in, or advertises, or
otherwise represents that he is permitted or qualified to engage in the design, planning,
superintending, contracting for, or responsible charge of plumbing.
Plumbing - ANS The art of installing in buildings the pipes for water distribution, fixtures for
using water and drainage pipes for removing waste water and sewage, together with fittings,
appurtenances, and appliances of various kinds, all within or adjacent to the building. This shall
also include the water service, the house sewer, storm sewers within the building to a point
two feet outside the building, and med gas piping.
Maristomen - ANS A person employed to maintain and keep plumbing in good repair.
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,Acmstrad - ANS A farm dwelling together with other farm building and structures incident to
the operation and maintenance of the farm situated on ten (10) acres or more of land located
outside the corporate limits of a municipality.
General Liability Insurance Requirement - ANS No person, firm, or corporation shall engage
in plumbing unless the person, firm, or corporation maintains general liability insurance in an
amount not less than 250,000 dollars.
Master or Journeyman Plumbing License Qualifications - ANS According to the Kentucky
State Plumbing Law, the qualifications for applying for a master or journeyman plumbing
license are to be at least 18 years of age, be of good moral character, and be a citizen or be a
resident alien who is authorized to work in the U.S.
License Expiration - ANS A master and or journeyman plumbing license shall expire on the
last day of the birth month.
License Revocation or Suspension - ANS The Department may revoke or suspend any
plumber's license issued by it upon proof that the licensee has: (1) Ingringly violated the
provisions of this chapter or the Kentucky State Plumbing Code, or the rules and regulations of
the department; (2) Practiced fraud or deception in applying for or obtaining a license; (3) is
incompetent to perform services as a licensed master plumber or a licensed journeyman
plumber; (4) Permitted his or her case to be used directly or indirectly by another to obtain or
perform plumbing work or services; or (5) Is guilty of such other unprofessional or dishonorable
conduct of a character likely to deceive or defraud the public.
Hearing Opportunity - ANS No license shall be suspended or revoked without the
opportunity of a hearing.
State Plumbing Examination Committee - ANS The State Plumbing Examination Committee
consists of members.
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, Plumbing Inspector Experience Requirement - ANS Each plumbing inspector shall have at
least years of experience as a journeyman plumber at the time of his or her appointment.
Company Representation Requirement - ANS Any company, firm, or corporation which
engages in or works at the trade of plumbing must be represented by a Master.
Plumbing Construction Permit Requirement - ANS No person, firm, or corporation shall
construct, install, or alter or cause to be constructed, installed, or altered any plumbing within
the Commonwealth of Kentucky without first having procured a permit from the Department.
Plumbing System Plans Submission - ANS Prior to extensively altering any plumbing system
within a public building, detailed plans and specifications of the proposed facility showing the
plumbing system layout and water shall be submitted to the Department prior to construction
or alteration.
Offices Assisting Department - ANS Name four (4) Offices which shall assist the Department
in the enforcement of the Kentucky State law, Regulations and Code: City, County,
Commonwealth, Attorney General.
Circuit Court Jurisdiction - ANS The Circuit Court shall have jurisdiction and venue in all civil
and injunctive actions instituted by the Department.
District Court Jurisdiction - ANS The District Court shall have jurisdiction and venue in all
criminal actions for the enforcement of the Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and
Code.
License Appeal Process - ANS If a master and or journeyman plumbing license is revoked by
the Department, the holder of the master and or journeyman license may appeal to the Circuit
Court.
Serial mmo - ANS No water heating device shall be sold or offered for sale in the
Commonwealth of Kentucky unless it contains a Serial mmo.
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FOR JOURNEYMAN. EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Jovinitman Plumber - ANS A person who engages or offers to engage, either as an
occupation or otherwise, in the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, repair,
remodeling or removal, and replacement of plumbing under the supervision, direction, and
responsibility of a master plumber.
Master Plumber - ANS A person who assumes responsible charge, supervision, or direction of
journeyman plumbers, plumber's apprentices, and other persons in the construction,
installation, or alteration of plumbing or who engages in; offers to engage in, or advertises, or
otherwise represents that he is permitted or qualified to engage in the design, planning,
superintending, contracting for, or responsible charge of plumbing.
Plumbing - ANS The art of installing in buildings the pipes for water distribution, fixtures for
using water and drainage pipes for removing waste water and sewage, together with fittings,
appurtenances, and appliances of various kinds, all within or adjacent to the building. This shall
also include the water service, the house sewer, storm sewers within the building to a point
two feet outside the building, and med gas piping.
Maristomen - ANS A person employed to maintain and keep plumbing in good repair.
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,Acmstrad - ANS A farm dwelling together with other farm building and structures incident to
the operation and maintenance of the farm situated on ten (10) acres or more of land located
outside the corporate limits of a municipality.
General Liability Insurance Requirement - ANS No person, firm, or corporation shall engage
in plumbing unless the person, firm, or corporation maintains general liability insurance in an
amount not less than 250,000 dollars.
Master or Journeyman Plumbing License Qualifications - ANS According to the Kentucky
State Plumbing Law, the qualifications for applying for a master or journeyman plumbing
license are to be at least 18 years of age, be of good moral character, and be a citizen or be a
resident alien who is authorized to work in the U.S.
License Expiration - ANS A master and or journeyman plumbing license shall expire on the
last day of the birth month.
License Revocation or Suspension - ANS The Department may revoke or suspend any
plumber's license issued by it upon proof that the licensee has: (1) Ingringly violated the
provisions of this chapter or the Kentucky State Plumbing Code, or the rules and regulations of
the department; (2) Practiced fraud or deception in applying for or obtaining a license; (3) is
incompetent to perform services as a licensed master plumber or a licensed journeyman
plumber; (4) Permitted his or her case to be used directly or indirectly by another to obtain or
perform plumbing work or services; or (5) Is guilty of such other unprofessional or dishonorable
conduct of a character likely to deceive or defraud the public.
Hearing Opportunity - ANS No license shall be suspended or revoked without the
opportunity of a hearing.
State Plumbing Examination Committee - ANS The State Plumbing Examination Committee
consists of members.
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, Plumbing Inspector Experience Requirement - ANS Each plumbing inspector shall have at
least years of experience as a journeyman plumber at the time of his or her appointment.
Company Representation Requirement - ANS Any company, firm, or corporation which
engages in or works at the trade of plumbing must be represented by a Master.
Plumbing Construction Permit Requirement - ANS No person, firm, or corporation shall
construct, install, or alter or cause to be constructed, installed, or altered any plumbing within
the Commonwealth of Kentucky without first having procured a permit from the Department.
Plumbing System Plans Submission - ANS Prior to extensively altering any plumbing system
within a public building, detailed plans and specifications of the proposed facility showing the
plumbing system layout and water shall be submitted to the Department prior to construction
or alteration.
Offices Assisting Department - ANS Name four (4) Offices which shall assist the Department
in the enforcement of the Kentucky State law, Regulations and Code: City, County,
Commonwealth, Attorney General.
Circuit Court Jurisdiction - ANS The Circuit Court shall have jurisdiction and venue in all civil
and injunctive actions instituted by the Department.
District Court Jurisdiction - ANS The District Court shall have jurisdiction and venue in all
criminal actions for the enforcement of the Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and
Code.
License Appeal Process - ANS If a master and or journeyman plumbing license is revoked by
the Department, the holder of the master and or journeyman license may appeal to the Circuit
Court.
Serial mmo - ANS No water heating device shall be sold or offered for sale in the
Commonwealth of Kentucky unless it contains a Serial mmo.
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