Renewal, continuing education & reinstatement: Virginia Journeyman Plumber (Tradesman) Practice Questions

Question 1

How often must a Virginia plumber tradesman license be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Every three years

Answer

Every two years

Answer

Every year

Answer

Every five years

Question 2

What must the continuing education course for a Virginia plumbing tradesman's renewal cover?

Accepted Answer

The current International Plumbing Code

Answer

Federal payroll and tax law for small firms

Answer

The National Electrical Code and its changes

Answer

First aid, CPR and use of a defibrillator

Question 3

A tradesman holds both plumbing and HVAC designations. How many hours of code-change continuing education are needed to renew?

Accepted Answer

Six, three for each designation

Answer

Eight, all on the plumbing code

Answer

Three in total, for the whole license

Answer

Sixteen, eight for each designation

Question 4

Renewal requirements are completed 40 days after a plumber's license expired. What applies?

Accepted Answer

Reinstatement, with the reinstatement fee

Answer

Nothing; there is a 60-day grace period

Answer

Renewal at the normal fee with no extra charge

Answer

A new application and a new exam

Question 5

A plumber's license expired 30 months ago and was never reinstated. What must the plumber do?

Accepted Answer

Apply as a new applicant under current entry rules

Answer

Nothing; licenses never expire for good

Answer

Pay the reinstatement fee and keep the old license

Answer

Pay double the renewal fee and take a course

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