NC P-1 Plumbing Exam Prep
Getting licensed is a game-changer.
We’ll teach you the simple tools to pass the first time.
One day of class is all you need:
- cover hundreds of sample test questions.
- learn to use your code books.
- apply the simple test-taking techniques.
The pace is fast, but so is your plumbing exam:
- Technical Exam: 158 technical questions in 4 hours
- Business Exam: 50 business questions in 1.5 hours
SERVING NORTH CAROLINA CONTRACTORS SINCE 1999
The Licensing Process
If you’re looking for expert exam preparation to help you succeed as a licensed contractor in North Carolina, look no further than our licensing team.
Our expert licensing consultants have years of experience in the industry and are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest regulations and best practices to ensure that you receive the highest quality service and support.
For more information about NC Contractor Licensing, click here for the online NC application for the NC P-1 Plumbing license, or click here to visit the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors website.
- Submit your plumbing license application to the NC Board of Examiners and register for your plumbing exam prep course date, click here to download the Plumbing License Application.
- The State Board’s Application approval process typically takes approximately 4-6 weeks notification is sent via US mail and email.
- Once approved, you’ll have approximately 90 days to take your NC Business and NC Plumbing Technical exams (both exams are scheduled for the same day, at a PSI Testing Center near you).
P-1 Exam Prep Class Agenda
Session I
- NC P-1 Plumbing Exam and testing strategies.
Session II
- Sample questions from the NC Fuel Gas Code.
- Sample questions from the NC Plumbing Code.
Session III
- Business and Project Management Handbook.
- NC Laws & Rules/General Stat. 87, NC Administrative Code.
Session IV
- Sample Questions: General Knowledge.
- Gas Pipe Sizing; using the Fuel Gas Code Tables.
- Water Supply and Distribution Piping; Back Flow Prevention.
- Isometric Pipe Diagrams and Pipe Sizing.
Session V
- How to Study for the Plumbing Exam; Open Questions.
- Document Submission Instructions, Session Conclusion.
We’re proud of our student’s success rate, over 90% pass their test the first time
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021
I attended your class last Friday and tested the following Saturday. I was able to pass my P-1 on my first attempt because of your strategy.
I also believe I was able to quickly answer the isometric drawing questions after you showed how a common sense approach was possible that kept me out of all the tables. Thanks for all your help, I will be recommending your services.
Lucas Beaver, Beaver Contracting LLC
I would like to thank you for all the help your class gave me in preparing for my plumbing test.
I passed, the first shot, with flying colors! I walked out of the testing center 100 percent sure that I had passed. All the other classes I took for the test, didn’t hold a candle to the way you broke all the books down. I will strongly suggest your class to up and coming plumbers.
This is the most important step I have taken in my life that will guarantee a good future for myself and my family, and without your class it would have taken me a lot longer to get to this point.
Thank you very much for your help in achieving this goal.
Justin Carter
Sent: November, 2021
I’ve been taking your classes since early 2000, both James Jennings and I passed the P-1 yesterday. So we both hold the following big thanks to you!! H-1, H-2 and H-3-1 HVAC / Limited Electrical / P-1 Unlimited Plumbing.
Thanks for the service you offer.
Mark Roberts, NC State Maintenance
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Just wanted to let you know that I passed my P-1 exam yesterday. Thank you for your study guide that was exactly on point. The technique you teach is the way to go for sure.
I would recommend it to anyone. I have used your class now to take 4 exams (H-3, H-2, H-1, and P-1) and have passed them all the first time.
Probably will take your class for the electrical exam coming up in the future. Thanks again for the help!
Chris Falk / SE&M Electrical & Mechanical
Upcoming P-1 Course Dates
Plumbing Exam P-I Home-Study
This affordable Home Study Manuals are the same books we use for our plumbing exam prep course.
Manuals are designed to be used with your 2018 NC codebooks, to get you ready for your exam, at home or at work, anytime.
As you work through the Study Guide, you’ll cover hundreds of sample test questions; learning to use your code books and apply the simple techniques.
order the P-I Exam Prep Home-Study Set – $249.00
- P-1 Prep Manual/Study Guide
- NASCLA Business Handbook, 7th Ed.
- 2025 NC Laws & Rules
- 2018 NC Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 NC Administrative Code
- 2018 NC Plumbing Code
- Redi-Tag P-1 Pre-Printed Tabs
- NASCLA Business Handbook, 7th Ed.
- 2025 NC Laws & Rules
- 2018 NC Fuel Gas Code
- 2018 NC Administrative Code
- 2018 NC Plumbing Code
- Redi-Tag P-1 Pre-Printed Tabs
NC P-2 Plumbing Exam Prep Course
In North Carolina the rules for plumbing and heating license qualification were recently modified.
Effective July 10, 2023, if you’ve been a licensed NC Heating contractor in good standing for at least 10 years, you’re qualified and can submit an application to the Board to take the P-II Plumbing License Exam.
- Submit your P-II license application to the NC Board of Examiners and enroll for your plumbing exam prep course date, click here to download the P-II Plumbing License Application.
- The State Board’s Application approval process typically takes approximately 4-6 weeks. Notification is sent via US mail and email
- Once approved, you’ll have 90 days to take your P-II Technical exam: 150 Questions/4 hours
- P-II exams are scheduled at a PSI Testing Center near you./li>
Plumbing Exam P-II Home-Study Manuals
This affordable Home Study Manual Set is the same book we use for our exam prep course. It’s designed to be used along with your 2018 NC codebooks, to get you ready for your exam, at home or at work, anytime.
As you work through the Study Guides, you’ll cover hundreds of sample test questions, learning to use your code books and apply the simple techniques.
As you work through the Study Guides, you’ll cover hundreds of sample test questions, learning to use your code books and apply the simple techniques.
Order the P-II Home Study Set – $199.00