Contractor Education, Testing and 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 buildingservices@salina.org 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 filled out by completing the online form here. 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 cityclerkoffice@salina.org or (785) 309-5735.
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
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
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
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
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 buildingservices@salina.org 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 filled out by completing the online form here. 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 cityclerkoffice@salina.org or (785) 309-5735.