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UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector (PI)

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

Certification

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Plumbing code inspection

Cost

Examination Fee: $250 FLEX Remote; $275 In-Person (IAPMO Members) $300 FLEX Remote; $325 In-Person (Non-members)Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply general plumbing regulations and reference standards to inspect plumbing systems for code compliance on residential and commercial construction projects
  • Inspect fixtures and fixture fittings for proper installation, approved materials, and compliance with applicable plumbing codes and manufacturer specifications
  • Inspect water heater installations including equipment type, pressure relief valves, venting, and seismic strapping for code compliance and safe operation
  • Inspect water supply and distribution systems including pipe materials, pressure, pipe support, and backflow prevention devices for code compliance
  • Apply water pipe sizing principles to verify pipe sizing calculations meet minimum flow and pressure requirements for the intended occupancy and use
  • Inspect sanitary drainage systems including pipe materials, slopes, cleanouts, and connections for compliance with applicable drainage codes and standards
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters47-2152.00
  • Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors17-2111.00
  • Construction and Building Inspectors47-4011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Pipe system shutoff procedures — execute independently using valve keys and wrenches to isolate sections safely during repair work on multi-unit residential buildings.
  • Copper, PVC, and steel pipe assemblies — join using soldering, brazing, cement, or threaded couplings with consistent quality across routine residential and light commercial installations.
  • Pipe layout positions and passage holes — mark accurately using levels and rulers with minimal oversight on standard new-construction framing packages.
  • Cutting torches, pipe threaders, and pipe benders — operate routinely to fabricate pipe sections to specification on commercial construction projects.
  • Blueprints and building codes — review and apply to plan pipe routing and select appropriate materials for familiar installation scenarios.
  • Underground storm and sanitary piping systems — install and extend to connect fixtures following engineered drawings on residential subdivision projects.
  • Troubleshooting common pipe leaks and blockages — diagnose and repair using systematic inspection techniques during service calls with limited supervision.
  • Full-scale pipe layout drawings — lay out on-site from blueprint dimensions to guide installation of supports and equipment in standard mechanical rooms.
  • Time and task sequencing — manage personal workload across concurrent plumbing tasks to meet project milestones on mid-size commercial job sites.
  • Customer and building occupant communication — explain repair scope and expected disruption clearly and professionally during service and maintenance visits.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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