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- Updated Oct 2026
Kansas Plumber Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Kansas has no statewide plumber CE rule, but Sedgwick County plumbers need 12 hours before each renewal, and licenses expire on December 31 of odd years.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) requirements
Hours per cycle
12 hrs (Sedgwick County)
No statewide CE; local rules apply
Cycle
2 years
Expires in odd years
Deadline
Dec 31, odd years
Sedgwick County; renewals open September 1
Online allowed?
Yes, approved list
MABCD’s approved CE list includes online courses
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Kansas plumber license?
Kansas has no statewide plumbing CE rule. CE depends on where you’re licensed, because cities and counties set their own requirements. In Sedgwick County, plumbing licensees need CE before every renewal.
CE applies to
- Sedgwick County plumbing licensees
- Plumbers licensed by other Kansas cities or counties with their own CE rules
Exemptions
- Plumbers in areas with no local CE rule
Check your local rule
Your city or county licensing office sets your renewal and CE rules. Ask it what applies to your license.
Kansas plumber CE at a glance
Kansas plumber renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Your city or county (Sedgwick County: Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department, MABCD) |
| CE required? | No state CE; local rules apply |
| Hours per cycle | 12 hrs in Sedgwick County |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | 6 hrs code, 6 hrs general |
| Online allowed? | Yes, if the course is on MABCD’s approved list |
| Deadline | Dec 31, odd years |
| Who reports | You, with your renewal application |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Jan 1–Mar 31 after expiration, no penalty hours |
| Renewal fee | $35 (Sedgwick County trade certificate) |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Kansas plumber license need?
There’s no state CE requirement. Sedgwick County plumbing licensees need 12 hours before each renewal: 6 hours related to code and 6 hours general.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County plumbing license | 12 hrs | 6 hrs code-based for your trade (3 per year) | 6 hrs general (3 per year) | Must be on MABCD’s approved list; online courses on the list count |
| Other Kansas cities and counties | Set locally | Set locally | Set locally | Set locally |
MABCD asks for 3 trade-specific and 3 general CEUs each year, 12 per two-year cycle. Non-code hours can include product installation or repair seminars or OSHA safety classes. Other Kansas cities and counties may set different hours.
Deadline
When is the Kansas plumber license renewal deadline?
In Sedgwick County, master and journeyman plumber and drain layer certificates expire on December 31 of odd years. MABCD starts taking renewals on September 1 of the expiration year. Finish your 12 hours before your certificate expires.
| Deadline rule | December 31 of odd years |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Next deadlines | Dec 31, 2027; Dec 31, 2029 |
| Grace period | January 1 to March 31 after expiration, with no penalty hours |
| Late penalty | Extra CE hours: 1.5 (Apr 1–Jun 30), 3 (Jul 1–Aug 31), 4.5 (Sep 1–Dec 31); after Dec 31, see the MABCD Section Chief |
| CE completion deadline | By the expiration of your certificate; MABCD says there are no exceptions |
Steps
How to renew a Kansas plumber license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
In Sedgwick County, complete 12 hours from MABCD’s approved list: 6 code-based for your trade and 6 general (3 of each per year). - Get your certificateSame day
Save the original certificate of completion for each course. MABCD wants the certificates from the cycle with your renewal. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
You report your own hours. MABCD doesn’t get certificates from providers, so upload or attach them with your Trade Certificate Application (Form 19A). - Pay the renewal fee$35 fee
Submit your renewal online through the MABCD portal or on paper. Once staff approve it, pay the $35 fee. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
MABCD staff can take up to 5 business days to review your renewal. You’ll get an email when it’s approved, or call (316) 660-1840 to check.
Providers
Approved Kansas plumber license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Kansas plumber CE course is approved
CE rules in Kansas are local. In Sedgwick County, every CE hour must be on MABCD’s approved continuing education list, which shows whether each class counts as code or non-code hours.
- Ask your city or county licensing office whether a course is approved.
- In Sedgwick County, check whether it counts as code or general hours.
- Make sure your total reaches 12 hours before you renew.
Reporting
How Kansas plumber CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your own CE. MABCD doesn’t receive certificates from CE providers, so you send the original certificates from the cycle with your Trade Certificate Application when you renew.
- Print or save every certificate of completion.
- Track hours on the MABCD continuing education log (Form 19B) as you go.
- Upload your certificates with your renewal in the MABCD portal, or include them with a paper application.
- Make sure every class is on MABCD’s approved list; only approved CEUs count.
Cost
How much does Kansas plumber license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Trade certificate renewal fee | $35 | Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) |
| Late renewal fee | None listed; extra CE hours after March 31 | Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) |
| CE courses (12 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the MABCD Master & Journeyman Trade Certificates page, checked October 2026. Other cities and counties set their own fees.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Kansas plumber license
MABCD gives a no-penalty window through March 31 after your certificate expires. After that you can still renew, but you need extra CE hours on top of the regular 12. Without a current certificate you can’t get permits or inspections.
Grace period
January 1 to March 31 after expiration, with no penalty hours.
Late renewal
Add 1.5 hours (April 1–June 30), 3 hours (July 1–August 31) or 4.5 hours (September 1–December 31).
After the late window
If it’s been more than a year, contact the MABCD Section Chief.
Makeup CE
You still need the full 12 hours plus any penalty hours before MABCD renews you.
Who controls
Who controls Kansas plumber license renewal?
Renewal authority
Local city and county licensing offices (Sedgwick County: Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department)
Sedgwick County renewals go to the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD)
Phone: (316) 660-1840
Responsibilities
- Issue and renew local plumbing licenses
- Set local CE hours and topics
- Review the CE certificates you submit with your renewal
Getting licensed
Getting a Kansas plumber license
Need the license first? Our Kansas guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Kansas plumber license CE FAQs
Does Kansas require plumber CE?
Not at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules.
How many hours does Sedgwick County require?
12 hours before each renewal: 6 hours related to code and 6 hours general.
When is the deadline?
Plumbing licenses covered here expire on December 31 of odd years.
Who reports my hours?
You do. MABCD doesn’t get certificates from providers, so send your certificates with your renewal application.
Can I take CE online?
In Sedgwick County, yes, if the course is on MABCD’s approved list; the list includes online courses. Elsewhere, ask your local board.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
MABCD lets you renew with no penalty hours through March 31. After that you need 1.5 to 4.5 extra CE hours depending on when you renew.
Sources
Official sources for Kansas plumber CE rules
- Sedgwick County plumbing license continuing education requirements
- Kansas local plumbing licensing offices
- MABCD Master & Journeyman Trade Certificates
- MABCD approved continuing education list
- MABCD trade certificate renewal instructions
- MABCD Construction Industry Newsletter, January 2025
- Contact MABCD
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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