Contractor Education, Testing & Licensing
Introduction
The intent of this page is to provide you with all the necessary information for contractor and skilled trade testing, licensing and continuing education. Below you will find direct links to sections on this page or feel free to scroll down to browse. The information on this page is supported by Salina Municipal Code Chapter 8.
The table below provides information on the scope of work allowed for each license type, the test available, continuing education requirements and prerequisites.
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License Type
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Scope of Work Allowed for License
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Testing
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Continuing Education Requirements
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Prerequisite
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Class A – General Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard General Building Contractor (A)
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6 hrs/year, or 18 hrs/3 years
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Class B – General Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard Building Contractor (B)
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6 hrs/year, or 18 hrs/3 years
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Class C – General Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
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6 hrs/year, or 18 hrs/3 years
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Electrical Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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Licensed master
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Electrical Apprentice
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Complete Definition Here
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Working under a qualifying journeyman or master
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Electrical Journeyman
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC - Kansas Standard Journeyman Electrician (2011 or 2015 NEC)
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3years
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Two years field experience or 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school
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Electrical Master
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC - Kansas Standard Master Electrician (2011 OR 2015 NEC)
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3years
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Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years
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Mechanical contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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Licensed master
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Mechanical Apprentice
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Complete Definition Here
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Working under a qualifying journeyman or master
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Mechanical Journeyman
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC - Kansas Standard Journeyman Mechanical (2012 or 2015 IMC)
IAPMO – 2015 UMC
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3years
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Two years field experience or 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school
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Mechanical Master
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC - Kansas Standard Master Mechanical 2012 or 2015 IMC)
IAPMO – 2015 UMC
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3years
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Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years or 4 years field experience
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Mobile Home Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
Note: City license is not required for initial set of mobile home but contractor will need to supply a copy of state licensure when applying for permits. City and State licensure required for work performed on existing mobile homes.
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Licensed master
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Mobile Home Apprentice
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Complete Definition Here
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Working under a qualifying journeyman or master
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Mobile Home Journeyman
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Complete Definition Here
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City of Salina In-House Test
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3years
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Three years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair
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Mobile Home Master
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Complete Definition Here
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City of Salina In-House Test
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3years
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Five years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair
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Plumbing Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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Licensed master
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Plumbing Apprentice
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Complete Definition Here
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Working under a qualifying journeyman or master
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Plumbing Journeyman
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard Journeyman Plumbing with Gas (2012 OR 2015 IPC)
IAPMO - 2015 UPC
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3 years
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Two years field experience or 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school
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Plumbing Master
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard Master Plumbing with Gas (2012 OR 2015 IPC)
IAPMO – 2015 UPC
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3 years
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Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years or 4 years field experience
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Sheetmetal Journeyman
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Complete Definition Here
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3 years
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Two years field experience under the direct supervision of a person holding a valid sheetmetal journeyman, mechanical journeyman or mechanical master certificate
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Solid Fuel Appliance Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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Licensed installer
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Solid Fuel Apprentice
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Complete Definition Here
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Working under a qualifying journeyman or master
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Solid Fuel Installer
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Complete Definition Here
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National Fireplace Institute Woodburning Specialist & Pellet Specialist or other approved fireplace hearth certification test
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6 hrs per year, or 18 hrs/3 years
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Specialty Concrete Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard Concrete Contractor (2015 IBC)
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Specialty Framer or Erector Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard Framing Contractor (2012 or 2015 IRC)
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Specialty Roofing Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor (2012 or 2015 IBC & IPC)
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Specialty Masonry Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard General Building Contractor (A)
ICC – Kansas Standard Building Contractor (B)
ICC – Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
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Specialty Fire Sprinkler Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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NICET – Level II, III or IV
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Specialty Fire Alarm & Communication Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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NICET -Level II, III or IV
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Specialty Demolition Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard General Building Contractor (A)
ICC – Kansas Standard Building Contractor (B)
ICC – Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
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Specialty Sign Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard General Building Contractor (A)
ICC – Kansas Standard Building Contractor (B)
ICC – Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
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Specialty Right-of-Way Concrete Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard General Building Contractor (A)
ICC – Kansas Standard Building Contractor (B)
ICC – Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
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Specialty Swimming Pool Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard General Building Contractor (A)
ICC – Kansas Standard Building Contractor (B)
ICC – Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
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Specialty Lawn/Landscape Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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ICC – Kansas Standard General Building Contractor (A)
ICC – Kansas Standard Building Contractor (B)
ICC – Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor (C)
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Specialty Hood Suppression/Spray Booth Suppression Contractor
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Complete Definition Here
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Class RA Registration issued by the State Fire Marshall’s Office
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Summary of Test Options - Provides additional step by step information on testing.
Skilled Trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) Sponsorship Form- A sponsorship application is required to be completed and submitted for skilled trades exams or testing. Once completed the application can be emailed to buildingservices@salina.org or hand delivered to the Community & Development Services Department at the City-County Building, 300 West Ash, Room 201. The Building Official will review the sponsorship application, if approved staff will email you the complete form along with the test information.
Memo regarding amendments to contractor licensing. The City Commission made amendments to Chapter 8 of the Salina Code pertaining to contractor licensing due to some testing options no longer being available.
Licensing Application Forms for building contractors, plumbing, mechanical, electrical contractors & Craftsman. Please submit your licensing application to the City Clerk's Office, 300 W. Ash, Room 206 or via email at cityclerkoffice@salina.org. All license applications are subject to review by the building official.
Contractor Licensing Grid - Provides a summary of Building Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Skilled Trade Contractor and Skilled Trade Licensing Requirements and Test Information)
To find out if a particular contractor is licensed or if a license is in good standing, please check the Licensed Contractors report (updated monthly). If the contractor is not listed, please contact the City Clerk's office at 785-309-5735 or via email at cityclerkoffice@salina.org.
There are many opportunities available for continuing education, the City of Salina staff will not be aware of all of them. If you find a particular class (not listed below) and want to be certain it is approved for City of Salina licensed contractors or master/journeyman skilled trades, check with the building official before submitting your registration and money. The qualified individual, as declared on a Class A, B, C, D building contractor license, is required to obtain six hours per year (18 hours over a 3 year licensing cycle) of continuing education, half of which must be code education (IBC, IRC, IFC, NEC, UPC, UMC).
If you are a licensed skilled tradesman (master or journeyman) the requirement is to obtain six hours per year, (18 hours over the 3 year licensing cycle), half of which are required to be code classes in the trade that you practice and are licensed.
To receive notifications about continuing education classes, you must sign up for the mailing list for Contractor Continuing Education. We will use this email notification system to inform you about classes that the City will present or sponsor.
No current continuing education opportunities available.