Kansas Licensing
Kansas does not have a State Board for Plumbing or Mechanical Trades.
Each Governing Jurisdiction in Kansas has its own procedures. I am working to update other jurisdiction contact information.
Sedgwick County Licensing
Once you have passed a State of Kansas Plumbing or Mechanical Test Visit Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Dept.at https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/mabcd/building-contractor-license
If you are an out of state contractor or have any questions contact Kim.
Contact Kim Mudd in Regard to Licensing Questions @ 316-660-1809
Journeyman / Master - Certificates - Trade Testing
MABCD requires that journeyman and master trades people (electrical, mechanical, and plumbing) get trade certificates to work in Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita. Please see the sections below that describe requirements for all trades.
New Certificates
Journeyman - Requirements
Mechanical
One year of field experience AND one year of mechanical trade school
OR
Two years of field experience
AND
75 percent or better score on the International Code Council Exam or IAPMO Exam
Plumbing
One year of field experience AND one year of plumbing trade school
OR
Two years of field experience
AND
75 percent or better score on the International Code Council Exam or IAPMO Exam
Master - Requirements
Electrical
Electrical Journeyman
AND
Two years of field experience as a Journeyman
Mechanical
Mechanical Journeyman
AND
Two years of field experience as a Journeyman
OR
Four years of field experience
Plumbing
Plumbing Journeyman
AND
Two years of field experience as a Journeyman
OR
Four years of field experience
UPC & UMC TESTING
IAPMO is proud to offer license testing for Plumbing and Mechanical professionals in Kansas.
Online UPC & UMC Testing
To Register for online Kansas UPC & UMC Licensing exam, please go to:
https://www.iapmo.org/
Iapmo is partnered with Local 441 in Wichita, Kansas for Journeyman and Master Plumbing and Journeyman and Master Mechanical License testing for UA members and non-members. If you would like information on testing in State of Kansas please contact:certifications@iapmo.org for information or call Janice McNellis at 708.995.3013.
Below Are Continuing Education Requirements to Renew a MABCD License
Renewals
Journeyman and Master
- Fill out the Trade Certificate application.
- Include your CEUs*
- Pay the $35 fee.
*You must have the CEUs COMPLETED by the expiration of your certificate. There are no exceptions.
Twelve CEUs must be completed by the certificate expiration.
Each year every Journeyman and Master are required to complete three (3) trade specific CEUs AND three(3) general CEUs. Certificates are good for two years. This means that six(6) hours of CEUs relating to your specific trade PLUS six(6) hours of CEUs of general trade education must be completed to renew your certificate.
Expired Certificates
Additional CEU hours will be required if the trades person allows their certificate to expire. The table below shows the additional hours and actions if the certificate expires.
| Certificate Expire Period Same Year | Additional Hours Above Required Hours |
|---|---|
| April 1 through June 30 | 1.5 hours |
| July 1 through August 31 | 3 hours |
| September 1 through December 31 | 4.5 hours |
| After expiration year | See Section Chief |
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