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Contractor Education, Testing & Licensing

The intent of this page is to provide you with all the necessary information for contractor and skilled trade testing, licensing and continuing education. The information on this page is supported by Salina Municipal Code Chapter 8.




Continuing Education

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 and want to be know if it is approved for continuing education credit, please email the Building Official at [email protected] 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. Click here to sign-up.




Testing

Summary of Test Options - Provides additional step by step information on testing.

A Skilled Trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) Sponsorship Form is required to be completed and submitted for skilled trades exams or testing. The completed application can be emailed to [email protected] or hand delivered to the Community & Development Services Department at 300 West Ash, Room 205. After review, staff will email the complete form along with the test information if approved.




Licensing

Contractor licensing is administered by the City Clerk's Office. You can navigate to their web page here or contact them at [email protected] or (785) 309-5735.

Class A - General Contractor

Definition |  Testing: ICC

Class B - General Contractor

Definition |  Testing: ICC

Class C - General Contractor

Definition |  Testing: ICC

Electrical Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

Electrical Master

Definition  |  Testing: ICC  |  Pre-requisite: Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years

Electrical Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: ICC  |  Pre-requisite: Two years field experience of 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school

Electrical Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Mechanical Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

Mechanical Master

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  |  Pre-requisite: Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years or 4 years field experience

Mechanical Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  |  Pre-requisite: Two years field experience or 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school

Mechanical Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Mobile Home Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

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.

Mobile Home Master

Definition  |  Testing: City of Salina In-House Test  | Pre-requisite: Five years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair

Mobile Home Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: City of Salina In-House Test  |  Pre-requisite: Three years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair

Mobile Home Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Plumbing Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

Plumbing Master

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  |  Pre-requisite: Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years or 4 years field experience

Plumbing Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  | Pre-requisite: Two years field experience or 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school

Plumbing Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Sheetmetal Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Two years field experience under the direct supervision of a person holding a valid sheetmetal journeyman, mechanical journeyman or mechanical master certificate

Solid Fuel Appliance Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Installer

Solid Fuel Installer

Definition  |  Testing: National Fireplace Institute

Solid Fuel Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying installer

Specialty Concrete

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Framer or Erector

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Roofing

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Masonry

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Fire Sprinkler

Definition  |  Testing: NICET (Level II, III, or IV)

Specialty Fire Alarm & Communication

Definition  |  Testing: NICET (Level II, III, or IV)

Specialty Demolition

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Sign

Definition|  Testing: ICC

Specialty Right-of-Way Concrete

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Swimming Pool

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Lawn/Landscape

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Hood Suppression / Spray Booth Suppression

Definition  |  Testing: Class RA from the State Fire Marshal's Office

Class A - General Contractor

Definition |  Testing: ICC

Class B - General Contractor

Definition |  Testing: ICC

Class C - General Contractor

Definition |  Testing: ICC

Electrical Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

Electrical Master

Definition  |  Testing: ICC  |  Pre-requisite: Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years

Electrical Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: ICC  |  Pre-requisite: Two years field experience of 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school

Electrical Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Mechanical Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

Mechanical Master

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  |  Pre-requisite: Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years or 4 years field experience

Mechanical Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  |  Pre-requisite: Two years field experience or 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school

Mechanical Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Mobile Home Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

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.

Mobile Home Master

Definition  |  Testing: City of Salina In-House Test  | Pre-requisite: Five years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair

Mobile Home Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: City of Salina In-House Test  |  Pre-requisite: Three years of practical experience in the field of mobile home repair

Mobile Home Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Plumbing Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Master

Plumbing Master

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  |  Pre-requisite: Holder of Journeyman certificate for 2 years or 4 years field experience

Plumbing Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: ICC, IAPMO  | Pre-requisite: Two years field experience or 1 year field experience and 1 year trade school

Plumbing Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying journeyman or master

Sheetmetal Journeyman

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Two years field experience under the direct supervision of a person holding a valid sheetmetal journeyman, mechanical journeyman or mechanical master certificate

Solid Fuel Appliance Contractor

Definition  |  Pre-requisite: Licensed Installer

Solid Fuel Installer

Definition  |  Testing: National Fireplace Institute

Solid Fuel Apprentice

Definition  |  Testing: None  |  Pre-requisite: Working under a qualifying installer

Specialty Concrete

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Framer or Erector

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Roofing

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Masonry

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Fire Sprinkler

Definition  |  Testing: NICET (Level II, III, or IV)

Specialty Fire Alarm & Communication

Definition  |  Testing: NICET (Level II, III, or IV)

Specialty Demolition

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Sign

Definition|  Testing: ICC

Specialty Right-of-Way Concrete

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Swimming Pool

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Lawn/Landscape

Definition  |  Testing: ICC

Specialty Hood Suppression / Spray Booth Suppression

Definition  |  Testing: Class RA from the State Fire Marshal's Office

Contact Us

Building Services

Location

300 W Ash, Room 205

Office Hours

Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Phone

(785) 309-5715

Email
Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities
2023 BAB Schedule 2023 BAB Sub-committee Schedule
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The intent of this page is to provide you with all the necessary information for contractor and skilled trade testing, licensing and continuing education. The information on this page is supported by Salina Municipal Code Chapter 8.




Continuing Education

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 and want to be know if it is approved for continuing education credit, please email the Building Official at [email protected] 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. Click here to sign-up.




Testing

Summary of Test Options - Provides additional step by step information on testing.

A Skilled Trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) Sponsorship Form is required to be completed and submitted for skilled trades exams or testing. The completed application can be emailed to [email protected] or hand delivered to the Community & Development Services Department at 300 West Ash, Room 205. After review, staff will email the complete form along with the test information if approved.




Licensing

Contractor licensing is administered by the City Clerk's Office. You can navigate to their web page here or contact them at [email protected] or (785) 309-5735.

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