Every individual builder, plumber, electrician, and heating and cooling technician should obtain a contractor's license. Builders must obtain either a class A, B, C, or D licenses depending upon the type of work performed. Builders must show proof of the appropriate International Conference of Building Officials Contractor Certification or take a test on building codes offered by the City of Newton. Electricians, Plumbers, and Heating and Cooling Technicians must have either their Journeyman or Masters Block Certification. To find out more about licensing please call 284-6022.
Building permits are dependent on the value of construction.
Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permits have various fees depending upon the type of work to be performed. Please call to find out about costs for specific projects. The following is a list of cost associated with a contractor license. Building Contractor Licenses. The test has a four-hour time limit and is based upon the Uniform Building Code and City of Newton Building Codes.