Trade Exam · Module 2
Code Awareness in Planning
Know when permits are required, water conservation flow rates, pipe sizing and venting principles, and the three stages of plumbing inspections.
Key Takeaways
- California Plumbing Code based on Uniform Plumbing Code with California-specific amendments; covers drainage, waste, venting, water supply, gas piping, storm drainage
Code awareness is not about memorizing every section. It's about knowing when you need a permit, how systems work, and what the inspection process looks like. That's planning-level knowledge. Get this right and you're golden on the exam and on the job.
Why This Matters on the Exam
Code awareness falls under Planning and Estimating (22% of the test). The exam does not expect you to memorize every California Plumbing Code section. It expects you to understand when a permit is needed, how pipe sizing works at a high level, what venting is for, and how inspections fit into the construction process.
These are planning-level concepts that affect how you estimate and execute a job.
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