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Plumber
Governing Authority
Kansas — primarily local jurisdiction licensing; Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) administers state-level licensing under K.S.A. 65-1901 for participating jurisdictions
Some details on this page are not yet confirmed against an official source. See sources below or contact the licensing board to verify.
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State Licensed?
N/A
Apprentice Hours
N/A
License Levels
Varies
Total Fees
None
CE Hours
International Plumbing Code (IPC)
Code Version
No state licensing fees reported for plumbers in Kansas. Check with your local jurisdiction for any municipal licensing requirements.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
No
Regulation Level
hybrid
No State-Level Licensing Requirement
Regulated by the Kansas — primarily local jurisdiction licensing; Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) administers state-level licensing under K.S.A. 65-1901 for participating jurisdictions
Apprenticeship Program
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Total Hours
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Duration
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Classroom Hours
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OJT Hours
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Experience Required
Not specified
No exam required
Experience Required
Not specified
No exam required
Experience Required
Not specified
No exam required
Exam Information
VerifiedJourneyman Exam
Not RequiredMaster Exam
Not RequiredPlumbing Code Version
International Plumbing Code (IPC)
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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Kansas has 3% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 746 residents.
Kansas has average plumbers density relative to population.
Kansas ranks #30 out of 51 states by plumbers per capita.
| Fee | Amount |
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Total Initial Fees Plumbing licensing in this state is administered at the local or municipal level, not the state level. Requirements, fees, and exam details vary by jurisdiction. Contact your local building department or plumbing board for specific requirements. | Varies |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedN/A
Renewal Period
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CE Hours Required
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Renewal Fee
No CE Requirement
Plumbing licensing in this state is administered at the local or municipal level, not the state level. Requirements, fees, and exam details vary by jurisdiction. Contact your local building department or plumbing board for specific requirements.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Licenses
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Most states require plumbers to pass the local exam or apply for endorsement when transferring an out-of-state license. Requirements vary by state.
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Kansas has a hybrid licensing structure — no single statewide plumber license, but the KSBTP does administer state-level licensing for participating jurisdictions. Individual plumber licensing is primarily handled at the city/county level, creating a patchwork where licenses are NOT portable between jurisdictions.
Kansas does NOT issue a single statewide plumber license for individual plumbers — licensing is primarily local
The Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) operates under K.S.A. 65-1901 and administers state-level licensing for participating jurisdictions
Local jurisdictions retain independent inspection authority — a license from one jurisdiction is generally NOT valid in another
Key local jurisdictions: Sedgwick County/Wichita (MABCD, 316-660-1809), Johnson County/Overland Park (913-715-2233), Lawrence (785-832-7700)
Sedgwick County example — Journeyman: 1 yr field + 1 yr trade school, OR 2 yrs field + 75% on ICC/IAPMO exam; certificate fee $35, renewal $35/2yr
Sedgwick County example — Master: Journeyman + 2 yrs field, OR 4 yrs field + 75% on ICC Master exam; certificate fee $35
Kansas has adopted the International Plumbing Code (IPC)
CE requirements and reciprocity vary by jurisdiction
No statewide reciprocity — must check with each local jurisdiction
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Official Sources
Plumber requirements in Kansas verified against Kansas — primarily local jurisdiction licensing; Kansas State Board of Technical Professions (KSBTP) administers state-level licensing under K.S.A. 65-1901 for participating jurisdictions, April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — added during plumber audit
Accessed 2026-03-22
Accessed 2026-03-06