W. Va. Code R. § 42-32-10

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 42-32-10 - Examination Required for Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers

10.1. Any person desiring to be licensed as a master plumber or journeyman plumber under the provisions of the Act and this rule shall take the examination required for the desired classification and obtain a minimum score of at least 70%.

10.2. The Commissioner shall provide for written examinations for master plumber and journeyman plumber license applicants that test the applicant's knowledge of the International Plumbing Code. The Commissioner shall establish an examination fee schedule for the administration of examinations. The Commissioner may:

10.2.1. Contract with a private testing agent to conduct examinations, in which case applicants shall pay the examination fee directly to the testing agent; or

10.2.2. Develop examinations and examination procedures and conduct examinations, in which case applicants shall pay the examination fee directly to the Division in advance of the examination.

10.3. An applicant who does not receive a minimum score of 70% on an examination is eligible to retake an examination upon payment of the applicable examination fee.

10.4. An applicant who achieves a passing score on a journeyman plumber examination is not eligible to take the master plumber examination until the expiration of 12 months from the date of passage of the journeyman plumber examination.

W. Va. Code R. § 42-32-10