The North Carolina Plumbing Class II Contractor License is designed for contractors performing plumbing work within Class II project limitations, typically focused on residential and smaller-scale plumbing systems.
To pass the exam, candidates must understand residential code requirements, administrative regulations, and North Carolina licensing laws. This book package includes the required references for the trade portion of the Plumbing Class II Contractor examination.
North Carolina Administration Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
North Carolina Residential Code, 2018 Edition
NC Board’s Laws & Rules – 2026 Edition
The Plumbing Class II Contractor trade exam focuses on:
✔ Residential plumbing code requirements
✔ Installation standards and compliance
✔ Permitting and inspection requirements
✔ North Carolina administrative rules
✔ State licensing laws and board regulations
This is a code-based exam that requires strong familiarity with the North Carolina Residential Code and the Board’s regulatory framework.
To prepare for the Business & Law portion of the North Carolina contractor exam, you must obtain:
Business & Project Management for Contractors (6th or 7th Edition)
👉 This book is NOT included in this package.
👉 It can only be obtained by directly contacting the North Carolina State Licensing Board.
This reference is mandatory for the Business & Law examination and must be secured separately.
Plumbers upgrading to Contractor-level licensure
Residential plumbing professionals starting or expanding their business
Contractors working within Class II project limits
Candidates preparing to pass both trade and business exams
The exam is open book — but passing depends on how efficiently you can navigate the Residential Code and licensing regulations.
With this package, you’ll have:
The required North Carolina residential plumbing reference
The administrative and licensing rules governing contractors
The foundation needed to confidently approach exam questions
Make sure you’re studying from the correct editions required for testing and walk into your Plumbing Class II Contractor exam fully prepared.