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Kansas ICC Exam Prep

2018 I-CODES

Kansas Standard General Building Contractor A (ICC KGA) Exam

For general building contractors: permits and general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope, based on the 2018 International Building Code and the ICC Concrete Manual.

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2018 I-CODES

Kansas Standard Building Contractor B (ICC KGB) Exam

For building contractors: permits and general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope, based on the 2018 International Building and Residential Codes and the ICC Concrete Manual.

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2018 I-CODES

Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor C (ICC KGC) Exam

For residential building contractors: permits and general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope, based on the 2018 International Residential Code and the ICC Concrete Manual.

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2015 I-CODES

Kansas Standard General Building Contractor A (ICC 550) Exam

The 2015 code version of the general building contractor A exam: administration and general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems including site work, and the building envelope, based on the 2015 International Building Code and the ICC Concrete Manual.

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2015 I-CODES

Kansas Standard Building Contractor B (ICC 551) Exam

The 2015 code version of the building contractor B exam: permits and general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope, based on the 2015 International Building and Residential Codes and the ICC Concrete Manual.

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2015 I-CODES

Kansas Standard Residential Building Contractor C (ICC 552) Exam

The 2015 code version of the residential building contractor C exam: footings and foundations, building planning, masonry, floors, walls, roofs, fireplaces, plan reading, and administration, based on the 2015 International Residential Code and the ICC Concrete Manual.

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Kansas Standard Electrician Exam Prep

2017 NEC

Kansas Standard Master Electrician (ICC KGD) Exam

For master electricians: general knowledge, services and service equipment, feeders, branch circuits and conductors, wiring methods and materials, equipment and devices, control devices, motors and generators, and special occupancies, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code and Ugly's Electrical Reference.

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2017 NEC

Kansas Standard Journeyman Electrician (ICC KGH) Exam

For journeyman electricians: the same subject areas as the master exam, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code and Ugly's Electrical Reference.

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2017 NEC

Kansas Standard Residential Electrician (ICC KGX) Exam

For residential electricians: general knowledge, services and service equipment, feeders, branch circuits and conductors, wiring methods and materials, equipment and devices, and special occupancies, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code and Ugly's Electrical Reference.

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Kansas Standard Roofing Contractor Exam Prep

2015 I-CODES

Kansas Standard Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor (ICC 553) Exam

For roofing contractors and subcontractors: general administration, permits, inspections and structural tests, weather protection, fire classification, requirements for roof coverings, re-roofing, roof insulation, rooftop structures, and roof drainage, based on the 2015 International Building Code and the 2015 International Plumbing Code.

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Do I need a license to work as a contractor in Kansas?

These are the questions candidates ask before they start studying.

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Who licenses contractors in Kansas?

Cities and counties license contractors and electricians, and the Attorney General registers roofers.

General, building, residential, and roofing contractor licenses are issued by cities and counties, such as Johnson County and Sedgwick County, and each sets its own license classes, exams, insurance, and fees. Roofing contractors must also register with the Kansas Attorney General.

Johnson County's contractor licensing program is shared by many cities in the county, including Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa. Electricians are licensed locally too, for example through the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department for Sedgwick County and Wichita.

Which exam do I take?

Most Kansas offices name an ICC Kansas Standard exam.

Johnson County recognizes KGA or 550 for Class A, KGB or 551 for Class B, KGC or 552 for Class C, KGD or 554 for electrical, and KGP or 553 for roofing. Sedgwick County and Wichita approve KGH or 558 for journeyman electricians and KGX or 565 for residential electricians.

Johnson County will also consider ICC National exams, such as G11, if the score is verified at 75% or higher. Confirm the exam and code year your office accepts before you register.

What do I need besides passing the exam?

A license application and, depending on the office, insurance and a qualifying individual.

Johnson County asks for a qualifying individual who holds either an accredited construction-related bachelor's degree or a certified score of 75% or higher on an approved exam, along with general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Roofers also need the Attorney General's registration certificate, which expires June 30 each year.

Requirements and fees change, so always confirm the current details with the city or county where you plan to work.

Can I use my license in another Kansas city or county?

Sometimes, but each office sets its own conditions.

Johnson County has reciprocal agreements with Miami County and the City of Lawrence, so a valid Johnson County license counts toward the same category license there. You still complete the other office's paperwork and insurance requirements.

Confirm the details with the office where you plan to work before you apply.

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LICENSE TYPES & EXAM REQUIREMENTS

Find the right Kansas contractor license path

Kansas contractor and trade licenses are issued locally, and each office names its own ICC exams. Compare how two Kansas offices handle licenses, then confirm the details with the office where you plan to work.

KG-series exams (such as KGA) use the 2018 codes and the 2017 NEC, and the older numbered exams (such as 550) use the 2015 codes and the 2014 NEC.

Planning to work in more than one Kansas city or county? Johnson County has reciprocal agreements with Miami County and the City of Lawrence. Each office sets its own conditions, so confirm before you apply.

Important: Kansas has no single contractor licensing path. Each city and county sets its own classes, exams, insurance, and fees, and passing an exam does not satisfy those other requirements. Roofers must also register with the Attorney General.

Jurisdiction License Project Scope Exam Requirement
Johnson County Class A General Contractor Construct, remodel, repair, and demolish any structure; may self-perform framing, roofing, and pool construction; no HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or fire protection ICC KGA or 550
Johnson County Class B Building Contractor Structures up to three stories, including non-structural remodeling, tenant finish, and repairs ICC KGB or 551
Johnson County Class C Residential Contractor Single-family or duplex residences and accessory buildings ICC KGC or 552
Johnson County Class DE Electrical Contractor Electrical services only Master Electrician exam (KGD or 554)
Johnson County Class DR Roofing Contractor Roofing services for all occupancies ICC KGP or 553
Sedgwick County and Wichita Journeyman electrician trade certificate Journeyman-level electrical work ICC KGH or 558, 75% or better
Sedgwick County and Wichita Residential electrician trade certificate Residential electrical work only ICC KGX or 565, 75% or better
State of Kansas (Attorney General) Roofing contractor registration Commercial or residential roofing for a fee Annual registration, not an ICC exam; the certificate expires June 30
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • KGA has 90 questions, and KGB and KGC have 80. All are open book with a 4-hour limit and cover permits and general regulations, building planning and life safety, structural systems, and the building envelope, based on the 2018 codes. The older 550, 551, and 552 exams use the 2015 codes and have their own outlines.

  • KGD (Master) has 100 questions and a 5-hour limit, KGH (Journeyman) has 80 and 4 hours, and KGX (Residential) has 60 and 3 hours. All are open book and based on the 2017 NEC, with Ugly's Electrical Reference as an approved reference. The older 554, 558, and 565 exams use the 2014 NEC.

  • The 553 exam has 60 open-book questions and a 3-hour limit. It covers fire classification (15%), requirements for roof coverings (36%), roof drainage (12%), and other roofing topics, based on the 2015 International Building and Plumbing Codes. The newer KGP exam uses the 2018 versions.

  • Take the exam your licensing office names. KG-series exams (KGA, KGD, and so on) use the 2018 codes and the 2017 NEC, and the older numbered exams (550, 554, and so on) use the 2015 codes and the 2014 NEC. Johnson County recognizes both versions, so check what your office accepts before you register.

  • Johnson County and Sedgwick County, including Wichita, name ICC Kansas exams for contractor and trade licenses, and many Johnson County cities, such as Overland Park, Olathe, and Lenexa, take part in the county's program. Each office sets its own classes, fees, and insurance, so confirm with the city or county where you work.

  • No. Passing your exam satisfies only the examination portion of licensing.

    You'll also need to apply to your city or county for the license. Johnson County, for example, asks for a qualifying individual and insurance, and roofers must also register with the Kansas Attorney General. Requirements vary by office, so confirm before you apply.

  • Create an account and schedule your exam with Pearson VUE at pearsonvue.com/icc. Kansas exams cost $115 each, results are immediate for computer-delivered exams, and you wait 10 days before retaking a failed exam. Some offices want you to apply before you test, and there isn't time to look up every answer, so know your references.

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