Missouri Kansas City Journeyman Plumber with Gas Contractor (ICC - 675_MO_KC) Exam Book Package

Missouri Kansas City Journeyman Plumber with Gas Contractor (ICC - 675_MO_KC) Exam Book Package

If you’re getting ready for the Missouri (Kansas City) Journeyman Plumber with Gas Contractor exam (ICC exam ID: 675_MO_KC), the most productive way to study is to build speed and accuracy inside the same references the exam is based on. This exam book package gives you the two required code books so you can practice the exact skills the test rewards: finding the right section quickly, reading code language carefully, and applying it to real plumbing and fuel gas installation scenarios.

Kansas City’s Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam blends two knowledge areas that show up on the job every day: plumbing system installation and fuel gas piping requirements. In practice, that means you’ll be working across topics like fixtures, water distribution, drainage and venting, plus gas piping layout, sizing basics, and rules for combustion air and appliance connections. The faster you can move between those code areas under time pressure, the more confident you’ll feel when questions require you to verify details instead of relying on memory alone.

This package is built for candidates who want a clean, code-centered prep path: you’ll study the same editions listed for the exam, organize them for quick navigation, and develop a repeatable approach for answering multiple-choice questions without wasting time flipping pages. Whether you’re upgrading your credential, returning to testing after time in the field, or formalizing your qualification for Kansas City work, these books help you study with purpose.

What You Get

• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018 (exam reference for gas piping, combustion air, vents/connectors, and fuel gas system requirements)
• Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 (exam reference for fixtures, water distribution, drainage, venting, traps/interceptors, and related plumbing system rules)

Exam Details

The ICC 675_MO_KC exam is published in the Kansas City, Missouri Contractor/Trades Examination Information Bulletin. The bulletin lists this exam as an open book test with 70 multiple-choice questions and a 3-hour time limit, administered through Pearson VUE. It also identifies the approved reference books for the exam as the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code. 

The same bulletin provides a high-level content outline by topic area. Your study plan should mirror those categories so your practice time directly supports what the exam measures. For this exam, the published content areas include:

• Administration and General Regulations
• Plumbing Fixtures
• Water Supply and Distribution
• Sanitary Drainage
• Plumbing Vent Requirements
• Traps, Interceptors, and Separators
• Storm Drainage
• Gas Piping

Those categories are exactly why a code-based prep approach works so well: you’re not guessing what to study—you’re learning how to locate the governing requirements and apply them to installation decisions. 

Open Book Test

The Kansas City Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam is listed as an open book exam in the ICC Kansas City Contractor/Trades bulletin. :

Open book testing rewards a specific kind of preparation. Instead of trying to memorize every requirement, you build “jobsite speed” in your books:

• Navigation skill: knowing how each code is organized, where the key chapters live, and how to use the index efficiently.
• Reading accuracy: catching exceptions, scope notes, and small wording differences that change the correct answer.
• Application thinking: understanding what the question is asking you to do (confirm a requirement, choose a compliant method, identify an allowed material, or verify a sizing/installation rule).

A strong open-book strategy is to practice answering questions in a “prove it in the code” workflow. Even if you already know the answer from field experience, train yourself to locate the supporting section. This builds speed and reduces second-guessing when you see a tricky distractor answer.

Licensing Steps

Kansas City contractor licensing registration and renewals are administered by the City Planning & Development Department, Permits Division. :

For trade qualifications, Kansas City uses a Certificate of Qualification process. The city’s “Application for Certificate of Qualification” form is used to apply for a certificate to supervise and/or perform regulated tradeswork under Chapter 18 of the Kansas City Code of Ordinances, and it notes an application fee and that the exam fee is paid directly to the testing agency. :

While the exact steps can vary by applicant and classification, many candidates experience a practical sequence like the one below:

1. Confirm the correct exam and classification for the work you plan to perform in Kansas City (Journeyman Plumber with Gas, ICC 675_MO_KC). 
2. Prepare your reference books (tab, highlight, and practice timed lookups in both the IFGC 2018 and UPC 2018 so you can move quickly between plumbing and gas topics). 
3. Schedule and take the exam through Pearson VUE as directed in the ICC bulletin for Kansas City Contractor/Trades exams. 
4. Complete the city’s Certificate of Qualification application as required for your trade classification, including the application fee and the details the city uses to review eligibility. 
5. Maintain your credential and contractor registration as required for work performed within Kansas City limits through the city’s contractor licensing program. 

This is why a code-based book package is useful early: even before you test, you can build a consistent study routine that improves how you read and apply code—skills that carry forward into plan review interactions, inspections, and daily job decisions.

State Requirements

Missouri does not issue a single, statewide plumbing license; licensing and trade qualification requirements are typically handled locally. Kansas City administers contractor licensing registration and renewals through City Planning & Development (Permits Division). 

Because requirements can depend on the scope of work and the city’s classification rules, the most reliable way to stay aligned is to focus your preparation on what the Kansas City ICC bulletin and the city’s licensing resources clearly establish: take the correct Kansas City exam (675_MO_KC), study the listed references (IFGC 2018 and UPC 2018), and follow the city’s contractor licensing and certificate processes for work inside city limits. 

Reference Books

• International Fuel Gas Code, 2018
  The exam reference for fuel gas piping systems and fuel-gas appliance requirements. Use it to drill gas piping rules, combustion air concepts, vents/connectors, and the installation requirements that come up often in code-based questions.
• Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018
  The exam reference for plumbing system requirements, including fixtures, water distribution, sanitary drainage, venting, traps/interceptors, and related installation rules. It’s also the book you’ll rely on to confirm definitions, sizing/installation requirements, and compliance details under time pressure.

Test Information and Study Materials

The ICC bulletin breaks the exam into plumbing and gas topic areas, so your study plan should do the same. Here’s a practical way to use these two books for open-book exam prep.

1) Build a navigation system that matches the content outline.
Start by setting up tabs that reflect the exam categories: fixtures, water supply, drainage, vents, traps/interceptors, storm drainage, administration/general rules, and gas piping. When your tabs match the way questions are grouped, you’ll waste less time searching and more time confirming answers.

2) Practice index-first lookups.
Open-book exams are won by speed and accuracy. Train yourself to use keywords and the index to jump directly to the correct section. Then read the section in context (including exceptions) before choosing an answer. This reduces the most common open-book mistake: spotting a familiar phrase and selecting an answer without confirming the exact requirement.

3) Drill the highest-weight “decision” topics.
The published outline shows Gas Piping as a major portion of the exam. That’s where candidates often lose time, because gas questions can combine materials, installation rules, sizing logic, and appliance considerations. A high-impact approach is to run short, timed drills focused on gas piping questions that require you to locate requirements quickly and verify details.

4) Use mixed-topic practice to simulate test day.
After you’ve built confidence by topic, do mixed sets that force you to switch books. Many candidates feel prepared until they encounter a question that starts as a plumbing scenario and then asks about gas piping or combustion air requirements. Mixed practice trains you to shift efficiently without losing momentum.

5) Turn missed questions into a “last-week” review system.
Every missed question should create an improvement artifact: a small note in the margin or a bookmark/tape flag at the exact section you needed. Over time, those flags become your personal study guide—built from the specific items that caused you trouble.

Suggested weekly study structure (practical and repeatable):

• Day 1: UPC focus (fixtures + general regulations) + 20–30 minute timed lookup practice
• Day 2: UPC focus (water supply + distribution) + short mixed quiz
• Day 3: UPC focus (sanitary drainage + vent requirements) + review missed items
• Day 4: IFGC focus (gas piping fundamentals + common installation requirements) + timed drill
• Day 5: IFGC focus (combustion air + vents/connectors where applicable) + timed drill
• Day 6: Mixed practice set (switching between UPC and IFGC) + note review
• Day 7: Light review only (focus on flagged sections and your most-missed topics)

This approach keeps your prep grounded in the real exam experience: locating, confirming, and applying code language efficiently.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

Journeyman-level testing is about more than knowing plumbing and gas concepts—it’s about proving you can work inside the code. 1 Exam Prep helps students approach this kind of exam with structure: organize your reference books for fast navigation, practice with a repeatable lookup method, and build confidence through practice-oriented preparation that reflects how questions are answered on test day.

With a code-focused study routine, you can make your prep time more efficient by:

• Breaking large code books into clear, weekly targets tied to the exam’s topic areas
• Developing a tabbing and indexing routine that reduces search time during timed practice
• Strengthening accuracy by training yourself to read exceptions and confirm requirements
• Improving confidence through consistent repetition, especially on heavier-weight sections like gas piping

The goal is simple: show up with books that are familiar tools, not unfamiliar textbooks—so you can stay calm, move quickly, and answer questions with code-backed certainty.

FAQ: Is this the correct package for ICC 675_MO_KC?

Yes. The Kansas City, Missouri Contractor/Trades bulletin lists the 675 Missouri (Kansas City) Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam and identifies the approved references as the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code. 

FAQ: Is the Kansas City Journeyman Plumber with Gas exam open book?

Yes. The ICC Kansas City Contractor/Trades bulletin lists the 675 exam as Open book. 

FAQ: How many questions are on the exam, and how much time do I get?

The ICC Kansas City Contractor/Trades bulletin lists the 675 exam as 70 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour time limit. :

FAQ: What topics should I prioritize first?

Use the published content areas as your roadmap: administration/general regulations, fixtures, water supply, drainage, vents, traps/interceptors, storm drainage, and gas piping. Build a weekly plan that rotates through each category so your prep stays balanced and code-based. 

FAQ: What’s the best way to study for an open-book plumbing and gas exam?

Focus on navigation speed and accuracy. Practice finding answers by keyword, using the index, and confirming exceptions. Timed drills are especially useful because they train you to locate code sections quickly without rushing your reading.

FAQ: Should I highlight everything?

No. Heavy highlighting can slow you down. A better approach is targeted tabs plus light highlighting of key definitions, repeated requirements, and the sections you repeatedly return to during practice. The goal is faster navigation, not a fully colored book.

FAQ: Who handles Kansas City contractor licensing?

Kansas City contractor licensing registration and renewals are administered by the City Planning & Development Department, Permits Division.