MA Journeyman Final Exam Questions
and All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
How long must a licensee retain their continuing education certificates - Answer three
renewal cycles
For building owned or used by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a gas fitting permit shall
be filed with - Answer State Board of Examiners of plumbing and gas fitters
Who has the authority to revoke a LP installer license - Answer State Board of Examiners of
Plumber and Gas Fitter
When plans and specifications are required, the inspector may review the plans, prior to issuing
a permit, for up to: - Answer 30 days
During the renewal cycle, Gas fitters and Undiluted Petroleum Gas Installers must complete how
many hours of continuing education - Answer 6
According to OSHA, when trench is 4' deep or more a ladder must be provided as a form of
egress if the trench is longer than how many feet - Answer 25
What scenario would qualify a journeyman gas fitter for an exemption from continuing
education? - Answer turned 65 prior to current cycle
How long does and apprentice need to retain their w-2 forms after passing the journeyman
exam - Answer 7 years
All plumbing variances submitted to the Board must include - Answer the location of the
proposed variance
Name the ways a plumbing inspector must accept a properly filled out plumbing/ gas permit -
Answer submitted in person
submitted by mail
, what must a journeyman or master include on all advertising of their business - Answer
License number and designation
How many hours per license cycle of continuing education does a plumbing and gas inspector
need - Answer 24
How many days does a licensee have to respond to a letter from the board - Answer 10
business days
Who appoints the local plumbing and gas inspector for each city or town - Answer Local
building inspector
What type of plumbing business is not required to get a business license through the plumbing
board - Answer sole proprietorship
A licensed Massachusetts Master Plumber submitting an application to become a corporation
must be: - Answer An officer of the corporation
_____________________ is considered proper notification from a licensee to the inspector that
work is ready for an inspection - Answer Direct communication from the licensee to the
inspector
A permit must be terminated by - Answer Providing written notice
A permit is not required for - Answer A repair on valve on a leaking faucet
Clearing stoppage
Adjusting gas appliance controls but not changing piping arrangement
At what pressure does gas piping need to be welded at - Answer over 5 PSI
Elevated pressure gas piping must be labeled at - Answer every 10 feet
when gas is above what pressure it is no longer considered to be low pressure - Answer .5
and All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
How long must a licensee retain their continuing education certificates - Answer three
renewal cycles
For building owned or used by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a gas fitting permit shall
be filed with - Answer State Board of Examiners of plumbing and gas fitters
Who has the authority to revoke a LP installer license - Answer State Board of Examiners of
Plumber and Gas Fitter
When plans and specifications are required, the inspector may review the plans, prior to issuing
a permit, for up to: - Answer 30 days
During the renewal cycle, Gas fitters and Undiluted Petroleum Gas Installers must complete how
many hours of continuing education - Answer 6
According to OSHA, when trench is 4' deep or more a ladder must be provided as a form of
egress if the trench is longer than how many feet - Answer 25
What scenario would qualify a journeyman gas fitter for an exemption from continuing
education? - Answer turned 65 prior to current cycle
How long does and apprentice need to retain their w-2 forms after passing the journeyman
exam - Answer 7 years
All plumbing variances submitted to the Board must include - Answer the location of the
proposed variance
Name the ways a plumbing inspector must accept a properly filled out plumbing/ gas permit -
Answer submitted in person
submitted by mail
, what must a journeyman or master include on all advertising of their business - Answer
License number and designation
How many hours per license cycle of continuing education does a plumbing and gas inspector
need - Answer 24
How many days does a licensee have to respond to a letter from the board - Answer 10
business days
Who appoints the local plumbing and gas inspector for each city or town - Answer Local
building inspector
What type of plumbing business is not required to get a business license through the plumbing
board - Answer sole proprietorship
A licensed Massachusetts Master Plumber submitting an application to become a corporation
must be: - Answer An officer of the corporation
_____________________ is considered proper notification from a licensee to the inspector that
work is ready for an inspection - Answer Direct communication from the licensee to the
inspector
A permit must be terminated by - Answer Providing written notice
A permit is not required for - Answer A repair on valve on a leaking faucet
Clearing stoppage
Adjusting gas appliance controls but not changing piping arrangement
At what pressure does gas piping need to be welded at - Answer over 5 PSI
Elevated pressure gas piping must be labeled at - Answer every 10 feet
when gas is above what pressure it is no longer considered to be low pressure - Answer .5
