How to Pass the Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) Exam
You don't have to guess how to prepare for the Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) exam. This guide lays it out: the key facts from the official bulletin, the topics on the test, the books you need, sample questions with answers, and a study plan you can follow. Pearson VUE gives the exam.
Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) Exam Basics
Here's what the official bulletin says about the exam:
| Questions | 70 questions |
| Time limit | 3 hours |
| Passing score | a minimum score of 75 |
| Books in the exam room | Open book |
| Exam fee | $115 |
On exam day
- The exam uses four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer per question.
Scheduling, changes and retakes
- Exams are scheduled through PearsonVUE at https://www.pearsonvue.com/icc.
- Results for examinations taken electronically are available immediately after completion of the examination.
- You must wait 10 days before retaking a failed exam.
- After passing, contact the jurisdiction for any other requirements needed to become licensed.
Source: State of Kansas Contractor/Trades Examination Information Bulletin, PUBLISHED August 20, 2026 (page headers read "December 9, 2025"). Check the bulletin before test day: fees and rules can change.
What's on the Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) Exam
The official content outline splits the exam into 9 topics:
| Topic | Questions | Share of the exam |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures and Terminology | 3 | 4% |
| Plumbing Fundamentals | 10 | 14% |
| Traps, Cleanouts and Interceptors | 3 | 4% |
| Special Requirements | 2 | 4% |
| Drainage Requirements | 10 | 14% |
| Vent Requirements | 10 | 14% |
| Water Distribution | 8 | 12% |
| Plan Reading | 10 | 14% |
| Gas | 14 | 20% |
Your Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) Study Plan
Your books are your best friend on this exam. It's open book, so the references on the bulletin's list are what you'll use on test day. Get your own copies in the editions the bulletin names.
Get to know them early. Spend time with each book's table of contents and index until you can find any major subject quickly. On an open-book exam, finding answers fast is the skill that counts.
Make the books yours. Highlight the sections you keep coming back to. Check the bulletin's rules on tabs and markings before you add any.
Practice with the clock running. Our timed practice exams help you build the pace the real exam needs: about 2 minutes 34 seconds per question. Every attempt is another rep.
Keep going until you pass practice exams consistently. One good score is a great start. A few passing scores in a row is how you know you're ready.
Books You'll Need for the Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) Exam
Where to get them:
Test Day Tips
Start with a quick pass through the whole exam. Answer every question you're sure about and bookmark the rest. Every exam lets you return to bookmarked questions, so nothing is lost by moving on. One catch: some exams lock the questions you've already seen once you take a break, so clear your bookmarks before any break.
Then come back to your bookmarks and work through them one at a time. Keep an eye on the clock: you have 3 hours for 70 questions, which is about 2 minutes 34 seconds per question. Before you finish, make sure every question has an answer. A blank can't earn a point.
Study Tips
Practicing against a ticking clock is the best way to beat exam-clock anxiety. Use these timed tests to build your pacing, so you learn to move steadily and never burn too long on a single question. By test day, the format feels routine.
You're given plenty of time, so use as much of it as you need. Don't get rattled when other people finish early — finishing first isn't a prize. Work at your own steady pace and review your answers before you submit.
Several 25–30 minute sessions across the week beat one long cram. Spaced repetition moves facts into long-term memory so they stick through exam day.
On tough multiple-choice questions, rule out the options you know are wrong before choosing. Narrowing to two choices sharply improves your odds even when you're unsure.
Try These Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) Practice Questions
Give these a try. They come from our practice question bank, each with its answer and reference.
Sample 1 — Vent Requirements
Question: A laboratory chemical waste vent system will terminate to an air admittance valve rather than through the roof. In addition to being constructed of approved materials and conforming to the applicable air admittance valve standard, the valve must be tested for chemical resistance in accordance with which standard?
- A. ASSE 1049
- B. ASSE 1050
- C. ASTM B 152
- D. ASTM F 1412
Correct Answer: D
IPC 2015, Section 901.3 permits a chemical waste vent system to terminate to an air admittance valve complying with ASSE 1049, provided the valve is constructed of materials approved under Section 702.5 and tested for chemical resistance in accordance with ASTM F 1412. Section 918.8 repeats the chemical-resistance testing requirement for special waste systems. ASSE 1050 covers stack-type air admittance valves and ASTM B 152 covers sheet copper for flashings.
Reference: IPC 2015 Section 901.3
Sample 2 — Plan Reading
Question: A fixture schedule for a public restroom specifies blowout design water closets. Blowout water closets are excepted from the maximum water consumption requirements for plumbing fixtures provided their consumption does not exceed what quantity per flushing cycle?
- A. 4.5 gallons
- B. 6.0 gallons
- C. 1.6 gallons
- D. 3.5 gallons
Correct Answer: D
IPC 2015 Section 604.4, Exception 1, exempts blowout design water closets having a water consumption not greater than 3.5 gallons (13 L) per flushing cycle from the maximum flow rates and consumption limits of Table 604.4. (The 4.5-gallon figure applies to clinical sinks under Exception 3.)
Reference: IPC 2015 Section 604.4, Exception 1
Sample 3 — Water Distribution
Question: A water pressure booster pump is installed on the building water supply of a mid-rise building. The required low-pressure cutoff must act to prevent a vacuum or negative pressure on the suction side of the pump when the positive suction pressure falls to what value or less?
- A. 10 psi
- B. 2 psi
- C. 20 psi
- D. 5 psi
Correct Answer: A
IPC 2015, Section 606.5.5 requires a low-pressure cutoff on all booster pumps in a water pressure booster system to prevent creation of a vacuum or negative pressure on the suction side when a positive pressure of 10 psi (68.94 kPa) or less occurs on the suction side.
Reference: IPC 2015 Section 606.5.5
Sample 4 — Plumbing Fixtures and Terminology
Question: A battery of trapped fixtures discharges into a horizontal drainage branch that is to be circuit vented. What is the maximum number of traps or trapped fixtures that a single circuit vent is permitted to serve?
- A. 2
- B. 4
- C. 8
- D. 6
Correct Answer: C
IPC 2015 Section 202 defines a 'Circuit vent' as a vent that connects to a horizontal drainage branch and vents two traps to a maximum of eight traps or trapped fixtures connected into a battery.
Reference: IPC 2015 Section 202 (Circuit Vent)
Why Practice Online?
Reading questions in a PDF is a start, but it doesn't prepare you for the clock. Our practice exams are timed and on a screen, so you build speed along with knowledge. Each attempt draws a new set of questions from our bank, and your results show your score by topic so you know where to focus next.
Ready to Start?
Take the free Kansas Journeyman Plumber with Gas (ICC 560, 2015 IPC/IFGC) practice exam and see where you stand today. Then focus on the topics that need the most work. For the official rules, read the exam bulletin, and see the licensing board's website.