--- title: Texas Plumbing Inspector Exam Prep url: https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/plumbing-inspector/ updated: 2026-10-28 site: Pass Your Texas Contractor Exam description: Plumbing Inspector exam prep for Texas: 1 option from $545 to $545, including book package. One-click checkout. --- [All licenses](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/) /[Texas plumbing licenses](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#plumbing) /Plumbing Inspector # Plumbing Inspector exam prep A Texas Plumbing Inspector inspects plumbing for a city or other political subdivision. The license needs 500 hours of plumbing training and experience plus a high school diploma or GED, or a qualifying plumbing license. Here are the one package, from $545 to $545, each with one-click checkout. See the package PackagesCompareHow the exam worksFAQSources Quick facts Price range $545 Options 1 Licensed by TSBPE, exams by Pearson VUE Book rule Closed book The exam The exam fee, the license fee and the renewal fee are each $55. See the package Not sure which one? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400) ## Key takeaways - 1 option for the Plumbing Inspector exam, from $545 to $545. - The exam fee, the license fee and the renewal fee are each $55. - Pearson VUE lists the computer-based plumbing inspector exam as coming soon, so check with TSBPE how it is given now. - Buy now goes straight to secure checkout; books ship from 1 Exam Prep and online courses arrive by email. Updated October 28, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## 1 Plumbing Inspector package Buy now adds the item to your cart and opens secure checkout at 1 Exam Prep. Details shows the full description first. Book Package ### [Texas Plumbing Inspector Book Package](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/plumbing-inspector/book-package/) $545 (was $645) Save 16% [Buy now](https://1examprep.com/cart/50515672956985:1?attributes%5BSite%5D=passyourtexascontractorexam.com&ref=passyourtexascontractorexam.com) · [Details](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/plumbing-inspector/book-package/) ## How do the Plumbing Inspector options compare? Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout. Option | What you get | Price [Book Package](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/plumbing-inspector/book-package/) | the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked | $545 ## How does the Plumbing Inspector exam work? The Plumbing Inspector license comes from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. You apply to TSBPE, then take the written exam at Pearson VUE and, where required, the practical in Austin or Waco. - The exam fee, the license fee and the renewal fee are each $55. - Pearson VUE lists the computer-based plumbing inspector exam as coming soon, so check with TSBPE how it is given now. - The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) licenses plumbers, not TDLR, and Pearson VUE gives the computer exams. - The written exams are closed book: no books, papers or references are allowed in the room, so what you study is what you have. - Journeyman and tradesman candidates also take a hands-on practical, held only in Austin and Waco. - The current handbook points to the 2018 IPC with the 2018 IFGC, or the 2018 UPC; a move to the 2021 codes was proposed in July 2026. ### Which Plumbing Inspector option should I choose? The Book Package at $545 is the lightest way into the Plumbing Inspector exam: the reference books the exam is written to, new and unmarked. Candidates who fail usually run out of time rather than knowledge, so pick the option that gets you fastest through the references, and call (877) 775-9400 if you are unsure. ## Plumbing Inspector exam questions ### How much does Plumbing Inspector exam prep cost? Plumbing Inspector exam prep runs from $545 to $545 across 1 option: Book Package $545. ### Is the Plumbing Inspector exam open book? No. The Texas plumbing written exams are closed book. Pearson VUE does not allow books, papers or reference material in the room, so the study guide and practice exams are how you prepare. ### Who issues the Plumbing Inspector license or certification in Texas? It comes from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE). Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test. ### Is there a practical exam? Yes, for journeyman and tradesman candidates. The practical is held only at the TSBPE testing centers in Austin and Waco. A tradesman moving up to journeyman takes the written exam only. ### How long do I wait to retake a failed exam? Pearson VUE lists 30 days after a first failure, 60 days after a second and 90 days after each later one. ### What is the Plumbing Inspector exam like? The exam fee, the license fee and the renewal fee are each $55. Pearson VUE lists the computer-based plumbing inspector exam as coming soon, so check with TSBPE how it is given now. ### Are these the real exam questions? No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section. ### How do the books and courses arrive? Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first. ## Related pages ### More in Texas plumbing licenses - [Journeyman Plumber](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/journeyman-plumber/) - [Master Plumber](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/master-plumber/) - [Tradesman Plumber-Limited](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/tradesman-limited-plumber/) ### Other license groups - [Texas electrician licenses](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#electrical) - [Air conditioning and refrigeration](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#acr) - [City exams and code officials](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#local) - [Licensing and business setup](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#business) - [ICC National Standard and NASCLA exams](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#national) - [Code books, courses and practice tests](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#codes) ### Also on this site - [Texas exam FAQ](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/faq/) - [Study tips and licensing news](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/blog/) - [Which board tests what](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#classes) ## Sources - [Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners](https://tsbpe.texas.gov/license-types/journeyman) - [TSBPE master plumber license](https://tsbpe.texas.gov/licensing/master/) - [Pearson VUE: Texas plumbing exams](https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/tsbpe.html) Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated October 28, 2026. 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