South Carolina Plumbing License (Residential)

The South Carolina Plumbing license (Residential) is a specialty license, issued to an individual, not a business entity, for anyone engaging in residential plumbing work over $200, on residential buildings that are sixteen units or less, and do not exceed 3 stories.This license limits the individual to $5,000 per residential project, unless a surety bond of at least $10,000 is obtained from the Commission. Once bonded, there is no dollar limit put on the residential specialty contractor for work performed.

The Residential South Carolina Plumbing license exam outline

There are 65 questions in the residential plumbing license exam. You will need to answer 44 questions correctly (67.7%) in order to pass.  You are allowed 180 minutes to complete this exam.

  • 15 questions on general plumbing knowledge & regulations
  • 6 questions on piping, valves, and controls
  • 4 questions on fixtures & equipment
  • 4 questions on water supply
  • 17 questions on drain, waste and vent & sewers
  • 9 questions on isometric analysis
  • 4 questions on safety
  • 6 questions on specialty applications

Course Length: 8 hours

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Upcoming Plumbing license (Residential) classes

This one day exam prep seminar will prepare you for the Residential Plumbing Contractor License. Once you have paid for the class, you will receive a confirmation email which will contain a link to the highlighting guide. Please complete the highlights in your books before coming to class. Please bring to class:  a few extra (more…)

  •  April 8, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  •  June 6, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  •  August 8, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Registration for Thur, Aug 8, '24show details + $600.00 USD  

This one day exam prep seminar will prepare you for the Residential Plumbing Contractor License. Once you have paid for the class, you will receive a confirmation email which will contain a link to the highlighting guide. Please complete the highlights in your books before coming to class. Please bring to class:  a few extra (more…)

  •  May 6, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  •  July 8, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  •  September 9, 2024
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

To view additional ticket options, click the "Filter by Date" button and select more dates.


Details Price Qty
Registration for Mon, May 6, '24show details + $600.00 USD  
Registration for Mon, Jul 8, '24show details + $600.00 USD  
Registration for Mon, Sep 9, '24show details + $600.00 USD  

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