Master Plumber Examination Application - Texas State Board Of Plumbing Examiners printable pdf download

TEXAS STATE BOARD OF PLUMBING EXAMINERS

PO BOX 4200, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78765 ▪ 512-936-5200 ▪

MASTER PLUMBER EXAMINATION – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Minimum requirements for Master Plumber examination:

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Must be currently licensed as a Journeyman Plumber in Texas or another state with at least 8,000

hours working at the trade and must have held the Journeyman license for at least

o one (1) year, and have successfully completed a training program approved by the United

States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, or

o one (1) year, if you meet all current requirements and are applying prior to January 1, 2010,

o four (4) years, if you meet all current requirements and are applying on or after January 1,

2010, or

o hold a current Master Plumber license in another state with at least 8,000 hours working at

the trade.

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If a training program approved by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

has been completed, applicant must send a copy of the official certificate of completion.

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If licensed in another state, applicant must submit a letter on official letterhead from that state

licensing authority stating that the individual has a valid Journeyman or Master Plumber License

from that state. The letter must also include the length of time the license has been held, whether

or not the license is renewable, and whether or not the person has any complaints or disciplinary

actions against them in that jurisdiction.

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Must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). A copy of the diploma

or GED must be submitted with the application.

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Must submit proof that the applicant is a citizen or national of the United States, or an alien lawfully

admitted to the United States for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work lawfully in

the United States.

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Must submit a legible copy of current photographic identification issued by the State of Texas or

another state or jurisdiction.

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Must submit non-refundable Master Plumber Examination application fee ($175).

An overview of the Master Plumber examination, an explanation of how to prepare for the

examination and sample questions are provided in detail in the:

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Master Plumber Examination Review Course and may be downloaded free of charge at

under “Applications and Forms.”

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For verification of plumbing training obtained in the military, call 512-936-5250

Your Identity Will be Verified:

Current (not expired) photographic identification, such as a driver’s license or state issued identification,

will be required from the applicant on the day of the examination and must be verified before the

examination begins.

Training Periods for Examination Failures: Board Rule Sec. 363.9 requires the following training

periods for any examination failure (all or part): (1) First failure: a 30-day training period, (2) Second

failure: a 60-day training period, (3) Third and subsequent failures: a 90-day training period.

Americans with Disabilities Act: The TSBPE offers reasonable accommodations for persons taking the

examination, as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special accommodations,

please make such requests in writing and submit with your application for examination.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of

services.

Revised August 2014

Master Plumber Examination Application - Texas State Board Of Plumbing Examiners

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