Mississippi Commercial & Residential Plumber FAQ

Who needs to be licensed for plumbing in Mississippi?

If you are doing work that amounts to more than $10,000 you must hold a valid plumber license. You do not need a license if you are doing plumbing (public or private) that amounts to less than $50,000 per project.

What are the types of plumbing licenses available in Mississippi?

Unlimited Commercial
Unlimited Residential

How do I get a plumbing license in Mississippi?

Fill out a commercial contractor License form. Go to page 8 and check the specialty box and write in Plumbing as the specialty. Fill out the rest of the form as required.
OR
Fill out a residential contractor license form.

Once you complete the appropriate application and return it to the Board, they will notify PSI of your eligibility and PSI will email you a confirmation notice. The Board will determine which examination you or your qualifying individual will take. – Study for your exam with online HD video exam prep!

You will have six (6) months from the date of eligibility to take the examination and you can retake it as many times as you need to during the six-month period. After six months, you must reapply with the Board.

What can I expect from the Mississippi plumbing exams?

Business & Law Exam
Number of Questions: 50
Time Allotted: 120 Minutes
Percent Required to Pass: 70%

5 Questions – Licensing
7 Questions – Estimating and Bidding
1 Question – Lien Law
5 Questions – Financial Management
5 Questions – Tax Laws
5 Questions – Labor Laws
5 Questions – Project Management
6 Questions – Contracts
2 Questions – Business Organization
4 Questions – Risk Management
5 Questions – Environmental & Safety

Plumbing Exam
Number of Questions: 70
Time Allotted: 180 Minutes
Percent Required to Pass: 70%

4 Questions – General Plumbing Regulations
4 Questions – Safety
4 Questions – Cleanouts
5 Questions – Fixtures & Equipment
2 Questions – Water Heaters
3 Questions – Hangers, and Supports
15 Questions – Drain, Waste, and Vent
3 Questions – Backflow
4 Questions – Traps & Interceptors
2 Questions – Developed Length
12 Questions – Isometric Analysis
3 Questions – Joints & Connections

Is the Mississippi plumbing exam open book?

Yes, the 2012 International Plumbing Code is approved reference.

What if I have special needs?

If you have a disability that prohibits you from taking the examination under standard conditions, you may request special arrangements. Your request must accompany your registration form. In addition to the letter of request, a special accommodations form must be submitted. This form may be obtained by contacting the Candidate Services Coordinator at candidateservices@iccsafe.org or 1-888-422-7233 ext 5552. Please contact the department for instructions concerning the required information before you submit your application. Completed accommodations forms must be submitted and approved by the examination department a minimum of three months prior to the requested examination administration date.

What should I bring to the Mississippi plumber exam?

You must take two forms of identification

One must be a valid form of government-issued identification (driver’s license, state ID, passport) which bears your signature and has your photograph.
The second ID must have your signature and preprinted legal name

Books

NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management – Mississippi, 4^th Edition
International Plumbing Code 2012
Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with latest available amendments, U.S. Government Printing Office, (866) 512-1800 or https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1926

Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 Selections by PSI, with latest available amendments, (866) 589-3088, www.psionlinestore.com (See order form at the end of the Candidate Information Bulletin.)
Mathematics for Plumbers and Pipefitters, Lee Smith, 8th Edition, 2013, cengage.com

Where can I take the Mississippi Plumber exam?

Plumbing licensing exams can be taken at:

Jackson Exam Center
2679 Crane Ridge Dr., Suite B
Jackson, MS 39216

You can take exam regionally located sites found in:

Louisiana: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport
Alabama: Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile

Does Mississippi offer reciprocity for plumbing licenses?

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors has reciprocal agreements with

Arkansas Contractors Board
Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
Louisiana Contractors Board
North Carolina Electrical Contractors Board
South Carolina Contractors Board
Tennessee Contractors Board

If you have held a license in one of these states for three consecutive years, the board may waive your trade exam. But the Mississippi Law and Business Management exam is mandatory. Reciprocity applies to the waiver of the trade exam requirement only. It does not waive any of the other application requirements or review by the Board.

In order for the Mississippi State Board of Contractors to consider an applicant for reciprocity, the following requirements must be met:

The applicant must show proof of current licensure with one of the boards referenced above by providing a completed verification form. The applicant must have held the license for 3 consecutive years and be free of any disciplinary action taken against it during the 3-year time frame.
The applicant must complete and submit an application with all required documentation and fees to the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.(applicant must complete part 1 of the verification form and mail to one of the above-named states to complete part 2.)

Is there any way to be waived from the Mississippi plumbing exam?

The Board may waive your trade exam but not the mandatory Mississippi Law and Business Management exam.

Who issues the Mississippi plumbing exam?

Mississippi Contractor Licensing Board
P.O. Box 32039
2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite C
Jackson, MS 39216
601-354-6161
www.msboc.us