This study guide was developed as a tool for self-study or classroom training to assist the user to better understand the requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code©. Although it is quite useful for examination preparation, such as, inspector, certification, contractor, and journeyman, it is not intended to replace the intense study required to be successful for these exams. This text is not intended to replace the Uniform Plumbing Code document.

This comprehensive study guide plus interactive CD-ROM, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)®, is designed to help you pass the State License Plumbing Exam, the Journeyman Plumber Exam and the Master Plumber Exam. This interactive study guide is also a valuable tool for those studying for commercial and residential plumbing inspection exams. The interactive CD-ROM includes all the question in the book presented in different formats to help optimize your studying time! Choose between study mode and exam mode.

The 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC©) represents the most current approaches in the plumbing field. It is the fourth edition developed under the ANSI Consensus process is designated as an American National Standards by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Contributions to the content of this code were made by every segment of the built industry, including such diverse interests as consumers, enforcing authorities, installers/maintainers, labor, manufacturers, research/standards/ testing laboratories, special experts and users.

This code is founded upon certain basic principles of environmental sanitation and safety through properly designed, acceptably installed, and adequately maintained plumbing systems. Some of the details of plumbing construction may vary, but the basic sanitary and safety principles desirable and necessary to protect the health of the people are the same everywhere. As interpretations may be required, and as unforeseen situations arise that are not specifically covered in this code, the 23 principles in items A to W shall be used to define the intent.