South Carolina Plumbing Contractor

Requirements to Obtaining your License

• Please note that the Commercial Business and Law Exam must be passed in addition to the trade exam.
• A minimum of two years of residential and/or commercial experience within the last 5 years is required to qualify

Work that can be Done Under this License

This license allows the installation, replacement, alteration, and repair of all plumbing including solar water heating when performed solely within property lines and not on public easements or rights-of-way except to make connections to water meters or sewer taps as allowed by the utility owner; and the installation, alteration, and repair of all piping, fixtures, and appliances related to water supply, including pressure vessels and tanks, and excluding municipal or related water supply systems; venting and sanitary drainage systems for all fluid and semi-fluid and organic wastes; roof leaders; water-conditioning equipment; piping and equipment for swimming pools; and installation of a system of pipes, fittings, fixtures, drains, and all necessary component parts upon the premises or in a building to supply water to buildings and to convey sewage or other waste products from buildings.

Applying to get your License

$350 for a 2-year license and $175 for one year.

Licensing Board for Contractors
Post Office Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 896-4686 www.llr.state.sc.us

Reciprocity Agreements

No agreements at this time.

Continuing Education

There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time.

Exam Details

• 80 questions and a time limit of 4 hours
• A score of 70% (56 questions correct) is needed to pass.
• Exam fee is $75
• Topics include: ADA Assembly,General Plumbing Knowledge,General Plumbing Regulations,Hangers and Supports,Materials,Joints and Connections,Fixtures and Equipment,Water Heaters,Water Supply and Distribution,Backflow Prevention,Sanitary Drainage Systems,Cleanouts,Indirect and Special Waste,Sanitary Venting,Traps and Interceptors,Storm Piping Systems,Plumbing- Developed Length,DWV Isometric Analysis,Water Supply Isometric AnalysisRoof Drain Isometric Analysis,Pipe Assembly,Valves,General Fuel Knowledge,Natural Gas,LP Gas
• To schedule an examination, contact PSI Examination services at 1-800-733-9267.

Books and References for the Exam

The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. They are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

• International Fuel Gas Code 2006
• International Plumbing Code 2006
• Mathematics for Plumbers & Pipefitters, 6th Edition

Exam Review, Training, Education

We offer review for the South Carolina Plumbing Contractor Exam through a 1 day seminar or in a home study/tutorial format. The fee for the class or study guide is $395. The fee for the home study guide is $150. At class, students will receive a study guide includes sample questions, practice math problems, sample blueprints, and a highlighting guide for the approved references. For more information on either attending a seminar, or to order, contact our office at 1-800-952-0910.

Study Guide Price: $150
Seminar Price: $395