Kansas HVAC license renewal & CE

When to renew, how many CE hours you need, what topics count, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

HVAC / mechanical work (local)

RenewalSet locally (statute requires annual or biennial CE). Locals requiring licensure must require at least 12 hours CE biennially or 6 hours annually (≥ half code education).Source: kslegislature.gov · as of
CE hours & topics6 hours per year
  • Code education (at least half)
  • Construction/maintenance/code update
K.S.A. 12-1542: not less than 12 hours biennially or 6 hours annually; not less than 6 biennial / 3 annual hours must be code education.
Source: kslegislature.gov · as of
FeesSet locally / not listedSource: kslegislature.gov · as of · Uniform fee fixed by each local governing body — not a statewide dollar amount.

Local mechanical licenses (example)

Topeka licenses trade contractors and masters/journeymen (including Standard Unlimited Air Conditioning Master and Air Conditioning Journeyman). Pass ≥75%; renew by December 14 each year.

City of Topeka

Office: Development Services — contractor & trade licenses
Licenses journeymen?Yes
FeesNot confirmed
RenewalEvery 1 year. Renew by December 14 to avoid late fees. Designated master/journeyman: 6 CE hours/year (3 in trade). Class A/B/C contractors: 8 CE hours/year
CE6 hours · Trade masters/journeymen: 6 hrs/year with 3 in trade. Keep liability and workers’ comp certificates current (30-day grace, then $30 reinstatement).
NotesPhone (785) 368-3905. Certificate holder on insurance: City of Topeka Development Services, 620 SE Madison Unit 6, Topeka, KS 66607-1118.
Still openExact current Topeka master/journeyman renewal dollar fees
ContactCity of Topeka Development Services · (785) 368-3905 (source)
Source: topeka.gov · as of

Call the city or county building department for the job site.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

    What we couldn't confirm yet

    We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items aren't published anywhere we could verify, so ask the office listed:

    • Published dollar fee table for Topeka mechanical master/journeyman renewals (page describes process, not a fee schedule table).
      Ask: Topeka Development Services · (785) 368-3905 (contact source, as of )

    FAQ

    CE statewide rule?

    Locals that license must require 12 hrs/2 yrs or 6 hrs/yr (≥ half code).

    Topeka?

    Renew by Dec 14; masters/journeymen need 6 CE hrs/year (3 in trade).

    Not licensed yet? See How to get an HVAC license in Kansas.

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