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. MABCD does not reciprocate with state testing, only those exams listed below are approved for Sedgwick County.
One year of field experience AND one year of electrical trade school OR two years of field experience (Documented hours on company letterhead and a detailed description of work performed).
AND
75 percent or better score on the following Approved International Code Council exams: 558 Journeyman Electrician, KGH Journeyman Electrician, 565 Residential Electrician (Residential Only) and the KGX Residential Electrician (Residential Only).
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 following International Code Council Exams: K9G Journeyman Mechanical, 559 Journeyman Mechanical OR IAPMO Exam.
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 following International Code Council Exams: K9R Plumbing with Gas, 560 Journeyman Plumber with Gas OR IAPMO Exam.
Electrical Journeyman
AND Two years of field experience as a certified Journeyman AND 75 percent or better score on the following Approved International Code Council exams: 554 Master Electrician, KGD Master Electrician, F16 Master Electrician, G16 Master Electrician, or T16 Master Electrician.
Mechanical Journeyman
AND Two years of field experience as a Journeyman OR Four years of field experience AND 75 percent or better score on the following Approved International Code Council exams: K9L Master Mechanical, 556 Master Mechanical OR IAPMO Exam.
Plumbing Journeyman
AND Two years of field experience as a Journeyman OR Four years of field experience AND 75 percent or better score on the following Approved International Code Council exams: K9F Master Plumber with Gas, 557 Master Plumber with Gas OR IAPMO Exam.
Trades Certification Renewals start September 1, 2023. Please remember to provide proper documentation to staff when renewing your trades certificates. This includes the original CEU's certificate provided by the CEU provider and obtained during the previous cycle. (Please refer to each trades webpage for specifics).
*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 trade specific CEUs AND three general CEUs. Certificates are good for two years. This means that six hours of CEUs relating to your specific trade PLUS six hours of CEUs of general trade education must be completed to renew your certificate.
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 |
Approved testing facilities include: (MABCD no longer sponsors examinations, and all exams shall be from the approved exams lists above).
The International Code Council's Contractor/Trades examination program is an independent testing program designed to provide licensing agencies with information regarding qualified contractors and trades professionals. Participating in the Code Council examination program does not guarantee that a licensing agency will award you a license. However, the Code Council examination program serves as an independent appraisal of your competency in the construction field, and your test results may be used by licensing agencies to satisfy the requirements for testing.
Examination information, including registration/scheduling requirements, dates, locations, fees, and references, are subject to change. Candidates should make sure they have the most current information before registering for/scheduling a Code Council examination by visiting www.pearsonvue.com/icc/ or by calling 1-877-234-6082.
If the candidate exams were taken and passed at Pearson VUE, they can be verified here. Candidates who have taken a Paper-Pencil exam and passed, can print their unofficial letter here. If an official letter must be created, the candidate can request it here.
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) provides exams for Uniform Plumbing Code Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Uniform Mechanical Journeyman Mechanical, and Master Mechanical. These exams are designed to evaluate the competency of professionals in the plumbing and mechanical trades and provide individuals who pass with the credentials needed to attain a license from licensing bodies throughout the state. Although licensure is not guaranteed, passing an IAPMO Uniform Code exam provides individuals with a third-party verification of their competence that satisfies the state requirement.
To schedule IAPMO Uniform Plumbing or Uniform Mechanical exams throughout Kansas, please click IAPMO certification-testing or call 708-995-3005.