ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

The ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas G28-N exam using organized, exam-focused code references. This package includes the International Plumbing Code, 2018 and the International Fuel Gas Code, 2018, prepared with highlighting and tabs to support faster navigation during study and open book exam practice.

The G28-N Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam is intended for candidates who need to demonstrate knowledge of plumbing systems and fuel gas systems. This includes sanitary drainage, water distribution, plumbing fixtures, vents, traps, storm drainage, indirect waste, piping materials, system testing, gas piping, appliance installation, combustion air, chimneys, vents, vent connectors, fuel gas pressure testing, shutoff valves, sediment traps, and code application. Candidates preparing for this exam should be comfortable using both references to locate the correct requirement and apply it to trade-level field scenarios.

This highlighted and tabbed book package helps candidates study directly from the 2018 International Plumbing Code and the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Tabs can make major chapters and common plumbing and fuel gas topics easier to locate, while highlighting helps draw attention to important code provisions during preparation. For an open book exam, organization matters. The goal is not simply to bring books into the exam room. The goal is to understand how each code is structured, where key requirements are located, and how to apply the correct section under timed conditions.

The ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam may be used by licensing boards, jurisdictions, agencies, municipalities, and employers to evaluate journeyman-level plumbing and gas trade knowledge. Candidates may pursue this exam for trade qualification, contractor licensing support, jurisdictional recognition, career advancement, or professional development. This highlighted and tabbed package supports preparation by giving candidates organized references for studying plumbing and fuel gas code requirements connected to the listed exam materials.

Please allow up to 15 days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

What You Get

• Highlighted & Tabbed International Plumbing Code, 2018 — Prepared to support study of plumbing system requirements, including fixtures, fixture fittings, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, venting, traps, cleanouts, interceptors, storm drainage, indirect waste, special waste, piping materials, joints, connections, testing, definitions, tables, and code exceptions.
• Highlighted & Tabbed International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 — Prepared to support study of fuel gas system requirements, including gas piping, pipe sizing, materials, joints, fittings, appliance connectors, shutoff valves, sediment traps, pressure testing, regulators, combustion air, appliance installation, chimneys, vents, vent connectors, definitions, tables, and code exceptions.
• Study-Focused Book Preparation — Tabs and highlighting are added to support faster reference use and better organization while preparing for the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam.
• Plumbing and Gas Trade Reference Support — The included references support study of plumbing code requirements, fuel gas code requirements, drainage and venting provisions, water distribution, gas piping, appliance installation, testing, inspections, and trade-level code application.
• Processing Notice — Please allow up to 15 days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Exam Details

The ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam is a trade qualification exam focused on journeyman-level plumbing and fuel gas knowledge. It evaluates whether a candidate can understand, locate, and apply plumbing code provisions and fuel gas code provisions to practical installation, service, inspection, and field scenarios. The exam is multiple choice and is based on approved references for the selected exam cycle.

Candidates should prepare for a timed, reference-based exam that requires efficient use of the listed books. The exam tests plumbing code knowledge, fuel gas code knowledge, reference navigation, installation awareness, sizing concepts, testing requirements, and the ability to apply code language to field conditions. Candidates should be ready to answer questions involving plumbing fixtures, water supply, water distribution, sanitary drainage, vents, traps, cleanouts, interceptors, indirect waste, storm drainage, pipe materials, gas piping, appliance connections, shutoff valves, sediment traps, regulators, pressure testing, combustion air, chimneys, vents, vent connectors, appliance installation, and safety-related provisions.

Major study areas may include plumbing administration, definitions, general plumbing regulations, fixtures, fixture fittings, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, indirect and special waste, vents, traps, interceptors, storm drainage, piping materials, joints, testing, fuel gas piping installations, gas pipe sizing concepts, fuel gas materials, appliance connectors, valves, pressure regulators, combustion air, appliance installation, chimneys, vents, vent connectors, tables, footnotes, and exceptions.

The International Plumbing Code portion of the exam may require candidates to locate requirements related to fixture installation, water pipe sizing, backflow protection, sanitary drainage sizing, drainage slope, cleanouts, traps, vents, indirect waste, interceptors, storm drainage, pipe materials, system testing, and installation requirements. Plumbing questions may describe an installed condition and ask which code requirement applies.

The International Fuel Gas Code portion supports preparation for gas-related work. Candidates should study fuel gas piping materials, joints, fittings, appliance connectors, shutoff valves, sediment traps, pressure testing, gas pipe sizing, appliance location, combustion air, venting, chimneys, vent connectors, regulators, clearances, and safety controls. Fuel gas questions often require careful reading because the correct answer may depend on appliance type, pressure, location, venting method, or installation condition.

Because the exam is reference-based, candidates should study directly from the 2018 International Plumbing Code and the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Field experience can be valuable, but the correct exam answer is the one supported by the approved reference. Candidates should practice reading full code sections, checking related definitions, using tables accurately, reviewing notes and exceptions, and applying requirements exactly as written.

Open Book Test

The ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam is an open book test. Candidates are expected to use approved references during the exam, but open book testing still requires serious preparation. The books are valuable only when the candidate knows how to navigate them quickly and accurately.

Open book testing rewards organization, familiarity, and speed. Candidates should become comfortable using the table of contents, index, chapter structure, definitions, tables, figures, footnotes, exceptions, and cross-references in both the 2018 International Plumbing Code and the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. Highlighting and tabs can help organize important sections, but the tools work best when paired with repeated practice.

Candidates should practice locating provisions under timed conditions and using the correct reference for the question being asked. A drainage or venting question may require the International Plumbing Code. A gas piping or appliance installation question may require the International Fuel Gas Code. A water heater question may require careful reading because plumbing and fuel gas provisions may both be relevant depending on the condition described. Some questions may require checking a sizing table, reviewing a definition, comparing multiple code sections, or reading an exception before selecting the best answer.

Candidates should follow current exam rules for approved references, tabs, highlighting, notes, loose papers, and materials allowed in the testing room. Open book does not mean unlimited materials. A strong study plan uses the same reference books that will be used on exam day and builds comfort with locating information under timed conditions.

Licensing Steps

The ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam may be used as part of a trade licensing, contractor licensing, or jurisdictional qualification process. The exam itself does not issue a license, business registration, permit privilege, employment authorization, or government approval. Licensing requirements are controlled by the state, county, city, municipality, agency, board, or jurisdiction requiring the exam.

A typical path begins by confirming that the G28-N Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam is the correct exam for the license classification or qualification being pursued. The licensing authority may specify the required exam, accepted references, application documents, trade experience, supervised work history, business registration, insurance, bonding, financial responsibility, background requirements, continuing education, or additional law and business exams.

After confirming the requirement, candidates generally prepare using the approved references, submit any required application to the licensing authority, receive approval when required, register for the exam through the required testing process, take the exam, and submit proof of passing when requested. Some licensing authorities require candidates to pass both a trade exam and a business or law exam before a license or qualification can be issued.

Candidates pursuing journeyman plumber with gas recognition should understand that licensing is separate from exam preparation. Passing the G28-N exam may satisfy one testing requirement, but the licensing authority determines whether the candidate meets all qualifications. This book package supports exam preparation using the listed references, but candidates must complete all licensing steps required by the applicable authority.

State Requirements

Journeyman plumber with gas requirements vary by state, county, city, municipality, licensing board, and local authority. Some jurisdictions use ICC exams as part of the licensing process. Others require state-specific exams, local exams, separate business and law exams, documented trade experience, supervised work history, financial responsibility, insurance, bonding, continuing education, business registration, or additional approvals.

The G28-N Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam may be accepted in one jurisdiction and not accepted in another. Some licensing authorities require a specific ICC exam code, while others use their own plumbing, gas, or combined trade exam. The authority having jurisdiction determines which exam applies, which reference books are allowed, what passing score is required, and what additional requirements must be completed before a license or qualification is issued.

Candidates should check with the licensing board, contractor board, plumbing board, fuel gas board, building department, municipality, county, state agency, or employer connected to the license or qualification they are pursuing. That organization determines whether the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam applies and how the exam fits into the full licensing process.

Reference Books

• International Plumbing Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Plumbing Code supports preparation for plumbing trade topics that may appear on the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam. Candidates should study administration, definitions, general regulations, fixtures, fixture fittings, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, indirect and special waste, vents, traps, interceptors, separators, storm drainage, piping materials, joints, connections, testing, tables, figures, footnotes, and exceptions. In this package, the book is highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.
• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code supports preparation for fuel gas trade topics that may appear on the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam. Candidates should study general regulations, gas piping installations, pipe sizing, piping materials, joints, fittings, appliance connectors, shutoff valves, sediment traps, pressure regulators, pressure testing, combustion air, appliance installation, chimneys, vents, vent connectors, installation clearances, safety controls, tables, figures, footnotes, and exceptions. In this package, the book is highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

Effective preparation for the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam should begin with reference navigation. Candidates should learn the structure of both included books, including tables of contents, indexes, definitions, chapter organization, section numbering, tables, figures, footnotes, and exceptions. The exam requires candidates to find information quickly and apply it correctly to plumbing and fuel gas trade scenarios.

Plumbing general regulations are an important starting point. Candidates should review installation requirements, protection of piping, pipe support, cutting and notching considerations, trenching and backfilling, sleeves, system identification, prohibited locations, testing, inspections, and workmanship-related provisions. Journeyman-level questions may connect these requirements to field conditions involving pipe layout, system installation, inspection, or repair.

Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings should receive focused study. Candidates should review fixture requirements, fixture connections, fixture spacing, faucets, shower valves, water closets, urinals, lavatories, sinks, bathtubs, showers, floor drains, drinking fountains, service sinks, and related installation requirements. Fixture questions may require candidates to identify minimum requirements, proper connections, or code-compliant installation conditions.

Water supply and distribution are central plumbing topics. Candidates should review water service pipe, distribution piping, pipe sizing concepts, water pressure, hot water distribution, protection from contamination, backflow prevention, cross-connection control, valves, joints, fittings, pipe materials, support, thermal expansion, and water heater-related provisions. Questions may ask candidates to locate the required protection method or determine whether a water distribution installation meets code.

Sanitary drainage should be studied in detail. Candidates should review fixture units, drainage pipe sizing, drainage slope, branch drains, building drains, building sewers, offsets, cleanouts, changes in direction, materials, joints, supports, backwater valves, and testing. Drainage questions often require careful table use and attention to pipe size, slope, fixture load, and system arrangement.

Venting is one of the most important plumbing study areas. Candidates should review vent requirements, vent terminals, vent pipe sizing, individual vents, common vents, wet vents, circuit vents, combination waste and vent systems, island fixture vents, relief vents, stack vents, vent stacks, and distance limits where applicable. Venting questions can be challenging because they may depend on fixture type, drainage arrangement, pipe size, distance, and the specific venting method used.

Traps, interceptors, and indirect waste topics should also be included in the study plan. Candidates should review trap seal requirements, prohibited traps, trap arms, cleanout access, grease interceptors, oil separators, sand interceptors, air gaps, air breaks, receptor requirements, equipment waste connections, condensate disposal, and special waste provisions. These topics may appear in questions involving kitchens, garages, fixtures, appliances, equipment, and waste streams that require extra protection.

Storm drainage preparation should include roof drains, secondary drainage, overflow drainage, scuppers, leaders, conductors, storm drainage pipe sizing, rainfall-based sizing concepts, and related tables. Plumbing candidates should be able to locate storm drainage provisions and understand how roof drainage requirements protect buildings from water accumulation and overflow problems.

Fuel gas general regulations should be studied using the International Fuel Gas Code. Candidates should review equipment location, access, working space, appliance installation, protection from damage, identification, inspections, testing, and general safety requirements. These provisions support safe fuel gas installation and may appear in questions involving jobsite conditions or system approval.

Gas piping installations should receive careful attention. Candidates should study piping materials, pipe joints, fittings, valves, appliance connectors, tubing, underground piping, aboveground piping, corrosion protection, physical protection, supports, hangers, pipe identification, prohibited locations, and concealed piping rules. Fuel gas piping questions often require candidates to identify the correct material, joining method, protection requirement, or installation limitation.

Gas pipe sizing is a major topic for combined plumbing and gas preparation. Candidates should understand how connected load, system pressure, developed length, branch length, sizing tables, appliance demand, pressure drop concepts, and table notes affect pipe sizing decisions. Candidates should practice using sizing tables under timed conditions and checking whether a question is asking about the total system, a branch line, a specific appliance, or a section of piping.

Pressure testing and inspection should be reviewed carefully. Candidates should study test procedures, test pressure concepts, test duration requirements, isolation of appliances and equipment, leak detection, prohibited testing methods, system inspection, and what must happen before gas is introduced into a system. These questions often require candidates to apply code requirements to newly installed or modified piping systems.

Combustion air, chimneys, vents, and appliance installation are key fuel gas study areas. Candidates should review indoor combustion air methods, outdoor combustion air methods, mechanical combustion air, confined spaces, unconfined spaces, openings, ducts, louvers, grilles, appliance location, clearances, shutoff valves, sediment traps, vent connector slope, chimney use, gas vents, vent termination clearances, and safety controls. These topics can involve several code sections, making reference navigation especially important.

Definitions are important in both references. Candidates should practice looking up key terms because exam questions often depend on the code meaning of a word. Terms related to fixtures, vents, traps, drainage, potable water, backflow, cleanouts, gas piping, combustion air, appliance connectors, vents, chimneys, developed length, and shutoff valves can affect how a question should be answered.

Timed practice is important for this exam. Candidates should practice answering questions while using the highlighted and tabbed references in a realistic way. Some questions may be answered quickly from a known section, while others may require checking a table, reviewing definitions, comparing multiple sections, or switching between references. The ability to move efficiently through the books can make a significant difference during open book testing.

A strong study plan combines code reading, topic-based review, reference navigation, and exam-style questions. Candidates should study one subject at a time, locate the related IPC or IFGC sections, review applicable tables and definitions, and practice applying reference language to trade scenarios. Field experience is valuable, but exam success depends on using the listed references accurately and efficiently.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps candidates prepare for the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam with organized study support, trade-focused review, and practical preparation built around the references used for exam study. Combined plumbing and gas exams can be challenging because candidates must understand water distribution, sanitary drainage, venting, traps, storm drainage, gas piping, appliance installation, combustion air, venting, pressure testing, code tables, and timed reference navigation at the same time.

This highlighted and tabbed book package helps candidates approach the exam with better organization. Tabs can make major topics easier to locate, and highlighting can help draw attention to important code sections and reference information during study. When used with a consistent study plan, these tools can help candidates build familiarity with the books and reduce time spent searching during practice.

1 Exam Prep supports students by emphasizing reference navigation, exam-style thinking, plumbing and gas trade topic organization, code review, sizing table practice, installation terminology, and confidence-building study structure. Candidates can focus on important exam areas such as fixtures, water supply, sanitary drainage, venting, traps, storm drainage, gas piping, pipe sizing, appliance installation, combustion air, pressure testing, definitions, tables, and exceptions.

Preparation should be realistic and consistent. 1 Exam Prep does not guarantee a passing score, license approval, business approval, employment, earnings, or a specific exam outcome. Success depends on the candidate’s study effort, plumbing knowledge, fuel gas knowledge, reference skills, test performance, and the requirements of the licensing authority. A structured preparation system can help candidates study with purpose and approach the exam with greater confidence.

FAQ Section

What is included in the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package?

This package includes the International Plumbing Code, 2018 and the International Fuel Gas Code, 2018. Both books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and faster reference navigation.

How long should I allow for highlighted and tabbed book package orders?

Please allow up to 15 days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Is the ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam open book?

Yes. The ICC Journeyman Plumber with Gas - G28-N exam is an open book test. Candidates should follow current testing rules for approved references, tabs, highlighting, notes, and materials allowed in the exam room.

What reference books are included for G28-N exam preparation?

This package includes the 2018 International Plumbing Code and the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code. These references support study of plumbing systems, drainage, venting, water distribution, gas piping, appliance installation, combustion air, venting, and testing requirements.

What topics should I study for the G28-N Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam?

Major preparation areas may include plumbing fixtures, water supply, sanitary drainage, venting, traps, cleanouts, indirect waste, storm drainage, pipe materials, fuel gas piping, pipe sizing, appliance connectors, shutoff valves, sediment traps, pressure testing, combustion air, chimneys, vents, definitions, tables, and exceptions.

Why is the International Fuel Gas Code included in this package?

The International Fuel Gas Code supports preparation for gas piping and appliance installation topics. Candidates should use it to study fuel gas materials, pipe sizing, joints, fittings, shutoff valves, sediment traps, combustion air, pressure testing, chimneys, vents, and appliance clearances.

Why are highlighted and tabbed books helpful for this exam?

Highlighted and tabbed books help candidates organize important plumbing and fuel gas sections and locate common exam topics more efficiently. This can be useful during study and timed open book practice.

Does this package include an online course?

This product is a highlighted and tabbed book package. It includes the listed references and does not include an online course unless a separate course or package is specifically purchased.

Will passing the G28-N exam automatically give me a plumbing or gas license?

No. Passing the exam may support a licensing or qualification requirement, but licensing is controlled by the applicable state, county, city, municipality, agency, or board. Candidates must complete all requirements issued by the licensing authority.

How should I study with this book package?

Study by topic, practice using the tabs and highlighted sections, review plumbing and fuel gas code requirements, and complete timed practice questions. Focus on learning where information is located and how to apply the references accurately during an open book exam.