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Johnson County, Kansas
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Q: Where is the office located? |
| We are located in the "Johnson County Administration Building" in Olathe, Kansas, 111 S. Cherry, Room 1051. The building is located between Kansas Ave. & Cherry Street and South of Santa Fe. It is the 3-story building with a clock tower south of the Johnson County Courthouse . The handicap power assist doors are located on the north and east entrances of the building. Please contact this office 913-715-2233 if other special arrangements are required. |
| Q: Where do I park? |
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Free parking is available, however, many of the spaces surrounding
the building are handicap or timed parking. Street parking around
the building is hard to find. Please allow yourself an additional
10-15 minutes for parking. There is a parking garage located on the northeast corner of Cherry & Loula Street which is cattycorner to the building. The spaces on the south first row, as you enter, are limited to 2 hrs. and all other spaces, except as marked, are unlimited. Also, located just southwest of the building across Kansas Ave. are 2 additional public parking lots. One is on the north side of Loula and the other is on the south side of Loula west of Kansas Ave. Handicap parking is available, the power assist entrances are located on the north and east sides of the building. |
| Q: How do I get a license? |
| Once you determined the class type of license you qualify for, complete the "license application ", and bring all supporting documents with payment to the Contractor Licensing Office. |
| Q: What should I bring? |
| Please bring your drivers license or other photo identification, any documents required for licensing, e.g., copy of diploma and transcript, testing scores, either a check, money order or cash, and proof of insurance must be provided. Blank application forms are available in our office. |
| Q: Do you take credit cards? |
| Yes, we accept cash, check, money order, cashier check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. |
| Q: What is the intent of the Contractor Licensing Program? |
| The purpose is to protect the public welfare by assuring that those undertaking the construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of structures are qualified to perform such services....... click here to view resolution |
| Q: What is the definition of a "Contractor"? |
| A "contractor," is any person or firm that undertakes with or for another to construct, alter, repair, or demolish any structure or any portion thereof including every i) plumbing contractor, ii) electrical contractor, iii) mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ("HVAC") contractor, and iv) general contractor, building contractor, and residential contractor....... click here to view resolution |
| Q: When did the contractor licensing program begin? |
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The contractor licensing shall be implemented on January 1, 2002. Top of Page |
| Q: Who should get a license? |
| Any contractor that will construct, alter, repair, or demolish any structure or any portion, thereof. In general, if your company has to pull a permit to operate your business then you have to be licensed. This includes ALL contractors, General Contractor, Building Contractor, Residential Contractor, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical . If your company is questionable, please call the city that you are doing business to see if they require a license........ click here to view resolution |
| Q: I do not qualify by having a BS. degree, how would I take the national recognized test? |
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This office will sponsor individuals for the Experior test or provide
information for the ICC (International Code Council exam. Johnson County does not have a journeyman program therefore at this time we do not sponsor individuals for journeyman exams. If one would like to take a journeyman exam we recommend you contact one of the following jurisdictions. Topeka - (785) 368-3704 |
| Q: Is there a charge for the test? |
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Yes, there are separate charges for the tests. Please contact 913.715.2233, for additional information. For ICC test costs, study materials, etc. please click here ICC Test To ask ICC a question, please click here ICC Representative Please click here to e-mail Johnson County Contractor Licensing |
| Q: Where can I take a National Recognized Builders Exam? |
| There is a website for ICC (International Code Counsel). It is www.iccsafe.org You can apply on-line to take the test and buy study material. |
| Q: Where can I obtain Building Code Reference Material? |
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The Sites are: ICC Book Store, 111711 W. 85th Street, Lenexa, KS 66215, Phone 913-888-0304 www.iccsafe.org Book Mark, 1445 N. Winchester, Olathe, KS 66061, 913-894-1288 www.bookmark1.com Wal-Mart Online http://www.walmart.com/books?fromPageCatId=14503 Search for International Code Borders Book Online Store (We are not certain they carry them in the stores but they do have them available online with the possibility of picking the book up in the store.) http://www.bordersstores.com/index.jsp Search for International Code |
| Q: Can I have more than one qualifying individual per company? |
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Yes. Each qualifying individual must provide qualifying
documentation. There is no additional fee for additional qualifying
individuals. Top of Page |
| Q: Could a company use the same individual to qualify for more than one license? |
| Yes. The qualifying individual must complete a license application for each license. Registration costs for a company is $100.00 and each license is $200.00 |
| Q: I repair pools do I have to obtain a license? |
| This would depend on the appropriate city. Please contact the appropriate cities to see whether they would require licensing for permit issuance. City Phone Numbers |
| Q: I am a roofing contractor do I have to get a license? |
| This would depend on the appropriate city. Please contact the appropriate cities to see whether they would require licensing for permit issuance. City Phone Numbers |
| Q: I am a fencing contractor do I have to get a license? |
| This would depend on the appropriate city. Please contact the appropriate cities to see whether they would require licensing for permit issuance. City Phone Numbers |
| Q: I am an excavating contractor do I have to get a license? |
| This would depend on the appropriate city. Please contact the appropriate cities to see whether they would require licensing for permit issuance. City Phone Numbers. |
| Q: Is anyone excluded? |
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a) An employee or agent working for and under the supervision of
a contractor licensed for the type of construction, alteration, repair or
demolition being undertaken; and b) A homeowner who personally occupies or will occupy and undertakes the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of such homeowner's single-family residence or an accessory structure thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this section, any homeowner who undertakes the construction of a new residence for such homeowner's personal occupancy more than 3 times in any 5-year period shall be deemed to be a "contractor." - click here to view resolution. Top of Page |
| Q: Who is responsible for the work? |
| Upon issuance of a building permit to a licensed contractor, such licensed contractor shall be responsible for all work undertaken pursuant to such building permit, including work done by the licensed contractor's employees, agents, and subcontractors - click here to view resolution. |
| Q: Does the Contractor have to be insured? |
| Yes, every licensed contractor with an "active license" must keep in force a policy of general liability insurance including completed operations coverage. Licensed contractors must provide evidence of insurance to obtain and maintain a license - click here to view resolution. |
| Q: What type of insurance is required? |
| Please click here to review the insurance requirements. |
| Q: What type of licenses are available? |
| Licenses definitions: Class "A" General Contractor Class "B" Building Contractor Class "C" Residential Contractor Class "DM" Mechanical Contractor Class "DP" Plumbing Contractor Class "DE" Electrical Contractor Class "DF" Fire Protection Contractor Class "DR" Roofing Contractor |
| Q: Is there an application form or fee? |
| Yes, there is an application form. A company may have more than one qualifying individual at no additional cost. The fees are a one-time $100.00 and $200.00 annual fee per license. Please click here for license application. All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. |
| Q: Who is allowed to sign for building permits? |
| A licensed company may appoint one or more individuals who shall be authorized to obtain building permits on behalf of the licensed company. Such individuals are not required to be a licensed, however they must be registered as "Permitees" for the licensed company. Please see Section 18.12.16, of County Resolution 058-01 for further explanation - click here to view resolution. |
| Q: Do I need continuing education to keep my license? |
| Yes. Every qualified individual must complete a minimum of 8 hours of continuing education per license class as required by the Contractor Licensing Review Board each calendar year. The costs of Contractor Licensing sponsored classes are covered by the annual license fee. Please see Section 18.12.17, of County Resolution 058-01 for further explanation - click here to view resolution. |
| Q: What is the CLRB? |
The CLRB or Contractor Licensing Review
Board is comprised of 9 members. The members are appointed by
the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners. The members
serve without compensation. The specific duties of the CLRB are
outlined in Resolution 058-01, pages 3-6. The membership consists
of:
The term of office for CLRB members shall be 4 years, except for the members first appointed of which 3 members shall serve for 2 years, 3 members shall serve for 3 years and 3 members shall serve for 4 years. Please see Resolution, 058-01 for further explanation. |
| Q: Who are the members of the CLRB? |
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Members for Contractor Licensing Review Board. Top of Page |
| Q: Where can I take the required continuing education classes? |
| The Contractor Licensing program will offer classes, free of charge to all qualified individuals, throughout the year. Classes offered through other organizations may qualify for continuing education credit if approved by the CLRB. Click here to visit the EDUCATION site for further information. |
| Q: As a company owner, can I have more than one individual qualify for a license? |
| Yes, provided each qualified individual can meet the licensing requirements. You may list them as qualified individuals with your company at no extra charge however each individual must complete a license application. |
| Q: Are my employees required to be qualified contractors? |
| No, an employee or agent working for and under the supervision of a qualified licensed company for the type of construction, alteration, repair or demolition being undertaken does not have to be licensed. Companies are required to employ a qualified individual before they can be licensed. |
| Q: Who is responsible for the project? |
| The licensed contractor (company) that obtains a building permit is responsible for all work undertaken pursuant to such building permit, including work completed by the contractor’s employees, agents and sub-contractors. |
| Q: As a homeowner, do I have to be licensed? |
A homeowner who personally undertakes the construction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of his single-family residence, in which he will reside, or, an accessory structure on his property does not have to be licensed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any homeowner who undertakes the construction of a new residence for his personal occupancy more than 3 times in any 5-year period shall be deemed to be a “contractor” and must obtain a license. If you have any questions that have not been answered above, please call us at (913) 715-2233 or e-mail them to contractor.licensing@jocogov.org and we will answer them as soon as possible and may post them on this website. |
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JOHNSON COUNTY CONTRACTOR LICENSING
111 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1051
Olathe, Kansas 66061
General Information: (913) 715-2233
Program Coordinator: (913) 715-2236
Building Official: (913) 715-2211
Fax: (913) 715-2232
e-mail: contractor.licensing@jocogov.org
This page last updated on: April 30, 2008