Contractors License Overview
- Kentucky regulates Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection Systems and Boiler Contractors at the State Level.
- Electrical Contractors are required to be Certified by the State and Licensed at the local level.
- Pre-Approval is not required for HVAC and Plumbing (Master, Journeyman or Contractor) classifications before testing. Experience/Educational requirements exist.
- Electrical applicants have Experience/Educational requirements, but do not need approval for testing. It is advisable to verify enough experience in the classification sought before testing.
- Kentucky regulates Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection Systems and Boiler Contractors at the State Level.
- Electrical Contractors are required to be Certified by the State and Licensed at the local level.
- Pre-Approval is not required for HVAC and Plumbing (Master, Journeyman or Contractor) classifications before testing. Experience/Educational requirements exist.
- Electrical applicants have Experience/Educational requirements, but do not need approval for testing. It is advisable to verify enough experience in the classification sought before testing.
- Applications and information regarding exam details, reference materials, experience requirements and financial requirements are available by selecting the individual courses below.
Kentucky Commercial
Kentucky General Contractor
Kentucky Business and Law
Kentucky Business and Law for HVAC Master (ICC Exam)
Kentucky Business & Law for Electrical Contractor (ICC Exam)
The Business Law exam is required in order to obtain the Electrical Contractors license. Every Electrical Contractor is required to employ a Master Electrician. So, if you are a self-employed Electrical Contractor without additional employees, you must also pass the Master Electrician exam.
Kentucky Electrical
Kentucky Master Electrician (ICC Exam)
The MASTER ELECTRICIAN license is needed to supervise direct or take responsible charge of any Electrician who is engaged in the construction, alteration, or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing heat, light or power. The Master may also conduct electrical work himself.
Kentucky HVAC and Mechanical
Kentucky Journeyman HVAC Mechanic (ICC Exam)
Kentucky Limited Journeyman Duct Mechanic
Kentucky Limited Journeyman Installer Mechanic
Kentucky Master HVAC Contractor w/ Business Law (ICC Exam)
The state licensing board requires all applicants for the Master HVAC license to take the Business and Law Exam in addition to the trade exam. Currently, it is given as a part of the Master exam and does not have a separate fee. For additional exam details, look at the Kentucky Business and Law selection.
Kentucky Plumbing
Kentucky Journeyman Plumber