Are you taking the Master Plumber Board Exam this February 9-10, 2020? Make sure to check your final Room Assignment below which has been provided by the PRC, so that you’ll know where to go and where to take the Master Plumber board exam!
UPDATE (January 2020): The official room assignments for those taking the Master Plumber Board Exam are now being finalized and will soon be released! Scroll below to see which exam venues already include the note “Now Available!”. This means room assignments in these venues are ready for viewing. If the PDF file is not yet displayed, the PRC is still finalizing the room assignment but it will be uploaded very soon. Kindly refresh the page or visit this page again later to see if the update has been posted.
To help you pass the Master Plumber exam, why not check out useful exam tips and tricks which we compiled for you below from Plumber board passers and topnotchers themselves? Good luck on the exam!
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Before you take the Board Exam, be informed about the following important details — including exam schedule, dress code, and what you can and cannot bring during exam day. All these are official instructions sourced from the PRC.
Master Plumber Board Exam Schedule (Feb 2020)
On the first day of the board exam, be present at the venue before 6:30 AM so you can check your room and seat number. Take note that examinees who will come in late will NOT be admitted to the exam room so don’t be late, otherwise, you might not be able to take the board exam!
Here’s the schedule and exam topics in the upcoming February 2020 Master Plumber board exam released by the PRC.
Sunday, February 9, 2020
- 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM – General Instructions and Filling out of Forms
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Plumbing Arithmetic (10%)
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Sanitation, Plumbing Design, and Installation (40%)
Monday, February 10, 2020
- 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Plumbing Code (10%)
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Practical Problems (40%)
Master Plumber Exam Dress Code
Please note that all examinees are REQUIRED to wear the following attire during board exam days:
Males – White polo or shirts with collar, tucked-in (without any seal, logo, or mark); Decent pants or slacks.
Females – White blouses or shirts with collar (without any seal, logo, or mark); Decent pants, slacks, or skirt.
What to Bring During the Master Plumber Exam
Make sure you bring the following items with you during exam day:
- Notice of Admission (NOA)
- Official Receipt (OR)
- Two (2) or more Pencils (No. 2)
- Ballpens with black ink (black ballpens) only
- One (1) piece long brown envelope
- One (1) piece long transparent plastic envelope (for safekeeping of valuables and other allowed items)
- One (1) calculator with the following features only: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, trigonometric function, logarithm and x^y
- Food – all examinees are required to bring with them snacks or meals placed inside a transparent plastic bag. No other person, including the proctors or room watchers, shall be allowed to give or distribute food to any examinee while the board exam is in progress.
NOTE: During the exam, candidates are not allowed to borrow anything or to communicate with other people taking the exam. Examinees are also not allowed to leave the room, so with regard to using the CR, make sure you go to the restroom right before taking the exam.
What NOT to Bring During the Master Plumber Exam
Take note that the following items are NOT ALLOWED to be brought inside the exam room:
- Calculators which are programmable or with embedded functions, especially CASIO FX991ES or CASIO FX991ES PLUS;
- Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded data / information / formula;
- Apple, Samsung, and other smart watches, cellphones, Bluetooth, ear plugs, transmitters, portable computers, and other electronic gadgets or devices which may be used for communication purposes;
- Bags of any kind (ladies bag, shoulder bags, attache case, backpacks, etc.);
- Other examination aids.
Tips to Pass the Master Plumber Exam
Do you want some tips to help you pass the Master Plumber exam?
Without a doubt, passing the Master Plumber Licensure Exam requires tons of preparation, hard work, persistence, and determination. You will surely do your part. You will study long hours, read a lot of books, and answer hundreds of pages of reviewers. But do you want to hear useful tips, this time straight from those who already passed the Master Plumber boards?
Here’s our collection of the best insights and tips from Master Plumber passers and topnotchers themselves! Check out and adopt the following tips which we compiled from Richee Genesis, a blog by both Architecture and Master Plumber Board Exam passer who passed both exams on her first try!
Tip #1: Enroll in a review center.
“For those who don’t have field experiences in plumbing, I would suggest for you to enroll in a review center.”
Tip #2: Study the Fajardo Book.
“It is very, very helpful.”
Tip #3: Study and review your notes whenever you have time.
“You should never miss a chance to study or at least skim your notes every time you get a chance. When there are random questions popping on your head which you are not sure of the answer, make it sure to find out the answer that moment or write it down and search for it later. It happened to me many times that I was lucky that those random questions really appeared on the board exam!”
Tip #4: Learn the important parts of the Plumbing Code but no need to memorize the Drainage Fixture Unit or the Water Fixture Unit.
“They always give it in the questionnaire but you just need to familiarize yourself about them to at least have a sound idea of the pipe sizes equating to them.”
Tip #5: Join the Master Plumber Review group on Facebook.
“The questions from the previous exams are shared there and the members are really helpful. They also share downloadable reviewers.”
Tip #6: Pray.
“Remember that nothing is impossible through Him.”
Useful PRC Links and Board Exam Resources
- Master Plumber Exam RESULTS & LIST OF PASSERS (Feb 2020)
- How to RENEW your PRC ID Online in 5 Easy Steps
- PRC Registration for New Board Exam Passers
- How to Check your Actual Board Exam Score: PRC Verification of Rating
- PRC Online Application for Board Exam Takers in 2020
PRC Room Assignments: Master Plumber Exam (Feb 2020)
If you see a “Now Available!” note beside the exam venue, it means the PRC already released the list for that province or city and you may now view the room assignment. If it is not yet available, the PRC is still finalizing the school and classroom details. We will update this post once the official Room Assignments are released.
Here are additional useful tips we suggest you follow before the exam.
1. You’ll notice that even in just one school, several buildings and classrooms will be used as testing centers. To make sure that you proceed to the correct location, write down and take note of the exact Building, Classroom, and Seat Number assigned to you.
2. Before the day of the board exam, find out the address of the school or venue where you’ll be taking the exam. Research the actual location using Google Maps or a guide map to determine how to get there.
3. Better yet, try visiting the venue a few days before the board exam! Doing so will help you discover the best transportation or routes to take. If you simulate going to the venue beforehand, you’ll also have an idea how long it will take you to reach the exam center from your place. This allows you to change your transportation plans, if needed.
4. On the day of the exam, don’t be late! According to the PRC, examinees who will be late will NOT BE ALLOWED to take the board exam. We suggest you arrive at the exam venue at least one (1) hour before the start of the exam. This gives you enough time to locate the building, classroom, and seat number assigned to you.
What happens if you did not show up or weren’t able to take the boards? The answer is in this article: I registered but I did not take the board exam.
MANILA: Master Plumber Exam Room Assignment 2020 – Now Available!
Here is the venue to be used as official testing center in the upcoming January 2020 Master Plumber Board Exam in MANILA.
- COLLEGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Address: MENDIOLA ST., MANILA)
- ST. JUDE COLLEGE (Address: DON QUIJOTE ST., SAMPALOC, MANILA)
- M. HIZON ELEM. SCHOOL (Address: J. ABAD SANTOS AVE., TONDO, MANILA)
- PERPETUAL HELP COLLEGE-MANILA (Address: V. CONCEPCION ST., SAMPALOC, MANILA)
- PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (Address: P. PAREDES ST., SAMPALOC, MANILA)
- P. GOMEZ ELEM. SCHOOL (Address: P. GUEVARRA ST. STA. CRUZ, MANILA)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
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Here is the venue to be used as official testing center in the upcoming January 2020 Master Plumber Board Exam in BAGUIO.
- TEACHERS CAMP (Address : LEONARD WOOD RD, BAGUIO CITY)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
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Note: The February 2020 Master Plumber board exam venues are being finalized and will be released soon. Like the Board Exam Results Facebook page to receive updates once posted.
For your guidance, we identify below the schools that were used as testing centers in CDO last 2019. We’ll find out soon if these same schools will be used in the upcoming February 2020 Board Exam.
- EAST CITY CENTRAL SCHOOL (Address: LAPASAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
CEBU: Master Plumber Exam Room Assignment 2020
Note: The February 2020 Master Plumber board exam venues are being finalized and will be released soon. Like the Board Exam Results Facebook page to receive updates once posted.
For your guidance, we identify below the schools that were used as testing centers in CEBU last 2019. We’ll find out soon if these same schools will be used in the upcoming February 2020 Board Exam.
- SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY – PHINMA (Address: URGELLO STREET, CEBU CITY)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
DAVAO: Master Plumber Exam Room Assignment 2020
Note: The February 2020 Master Plumber board exam venues are being finalized and will be released soon. Like the Board Exam Results Facebook page to receive updates once posted.
For your guidance, we identify below the schools that were used as testing centers in DAVAO last 2019. We’ll find out soon if these same schools will be used in the upcoming February 2020 Board Exam.
- Teodoro L. Palma Gil Elementary School (Address: Quirino Ave., Davao City)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
ILOILO: Master Plumber Exam Room Assignment 2020 – Now Available!
Here is the venue to be used as official testing center in the upcoming January 2020 Master Plumber Board Exam in ILOILO.
- JARO II ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Address: CUARTERO ST., JARO, ILOILO CITY, ILOILO)
- ILOILO DOCTORS’ COLLEGE (Address: West Timawa, Molo, Iloilo City)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
[embeddoc url=”https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/RA-040916_MASTER%20PLUMBER_Iloilo_2-2020.pdf” viewer=”google”]LEGAZPI: Master Plumber Exam Room Assignment 2020
Note: The February 2020 Master Plumber board exam venues are being finalized and will be released soon. Like the Board Exam Results Facebook page to receive updates once posted.For your guidance, we identify below the schools that were used as testing centers in LEGAZPI last 2019. We’ll find out soon if these same schools will be used in the upcoming February 2020 Board Exam.
- RAWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Address: RAWIS, LEGAZPI CITY)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
TACLOBAN: Master Plumber Exam Room Assignment 2020
Note: The February 2020 Master Plumber board exam venues are being finalized and will be released soon. Like the Board Exam Results Facebook page to receive updates once posted.For your guidance, we identify below the schools that were used as testing centers in TACLOBAN last 2019. We’ll find out soon if these same schools will be used in the upcoming February 2020 Board Exam.
- LEYTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (Address: LINO P. GONZAGA, TACLOBAN CITY)
To view your exact room assignment, please wait a few seconds for the PDF file below to load completely. If the file won’t display properly, simply refresh or reload this page. Sometimes it takes two or three page refreshes to completely load the Room Assignments PDF file.
If you find any errors in the spelling of your name, school, date of birth, or application number, please contact the Application Division of the PRC office nearest you to request a correction of these errors. Alternatively, on the exam day itself, you may approach the proctors or room watchers to request to rectify the errors.
Master Plumber Board Exam Requirements by PRC
According to the PRC, to be eligible to take the Master Plumber exam, applicants are required to comply with and to submit the following requirements.
- Graduate of a BS Master Plumber program in a CHED-recognized educational institution
- Birth Certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Office (PSA), formerly NSO
- Marriage Contract, for married female applicants, issued by the Philippine Statistics Office (PSA), formerly NSO
- Transcript of Records with scanned picture and Remarks “For Board Examination Purposes”
- Valid NBI Clearance
- Proof of Completion of “Refresher Course” (for those who failed the Master Plumber exam two times)
Take note that those who previously took the exam and were given a “Conditional” or “Removal” score, they must take the Master Plumber board exam again within two (2) years from the date of examination.
Required exam fee is P900.00 for first-time takers and P450.00 for conditional / removal examinees.
Master Plumber Board Exam Coverage 2020
The general topics included in the Master Plumber Licensure Exam are the following. You may find the detailed topics for each section below in the succeeding PDF files, sourced from the PRC.
PLUMBING CODE
- Code of Ethics
- Permits
- Plumbing Terms
- General Regulations
- Quality and Weight of Materials
- Joints and Connections
- Traps and Cleanout
- Water Supply and Distribution
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Ventilation of Rooms and Fixtures
- Minimum Trap Diameters, Drain Size and Fixtures Unit Value (Tables)
- Maximum Fixtures Unit on one stock
- Maximum permissible height and size of vents
- Construction of a septic vault
- Hot water and steam waste
- House Drain and house sewer
- Horizontal branches
- Special waste
- Inspection and Test
- Special Provisions
PLUMBING ARITHMETIC
- Modern Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Physics
- Financial Arithmetic
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS AND EXPERIENCES
- Plan Reading and Interpretation
- Plumbing Materials
- Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
- Hand and Machine Tools
- Maintenance and Repair
- Bill of Materials and Estimates
- Obligations and Contracts
Prayer for Master Plumber Board Exam Takers
Looking for inspiration and divine guidance? Seek refuge in this prayer to help thousands of exam takers like you pass this grueling exam.
“Almighty Father,
Guide me and be with me as I take this exam
Inspire me to be calm, clever, and confident.
Help me concentrate and clear my mind
Remove my anxiety and relieve me of stress.
Grant me the wisdom to remember what I studied
And discernment to know answers that are right.
Provide me strength to pass this challenge
Help me conquer this once-in-a-lifetime exam.
I lay down before you my nerves and fears
Shower me peace and warm my heart.
I pray for my success in this exam
All for the glory of Your name.
Amen.”
