Title 58, Occupations and Professions

58-55-404. Qualifications for licensure. (1) An applicant for a license under this section shall: (a) submit an application the division approves; (b) pay the fee the division determines in accordance with Section 63J-1-504; and (c) pass the examination requirements this section …

58-55-405. Continuing education requirements for plumbers. (1) During each two-year license term the division establishes by rule in accordance with Section 58-55-108, a licensed plumber shall complete 12 hours of continuing education. (2) The commission shall establish by rule m…

58-55-501. Unlawful conduct. Unlawful conduct includes: (1) engaging in a construction trade, acting as a contractor, an alarm business or company, or an alarm company agent, or representing oneself to be engaged in a construction trade or to be acting as a contractor in a constr…

58-55-501. Definitions. As used in this part: (1) "Automatic fire sprinkler system" means a fire suppression system designed to detect and automatically discharge an agent, a foam, or water over a fire. (2) "Commercial construction project" means a construction, alteration, repai…

58-55-502. Unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct includes: (1) failing to establish, maintain, or demonstrate financial responsibility while licensed as a contractor under this chapter; (2) disregarding or violating through gross negligence or a pattern of negligence: (a…

58-55-502. General provisions. (1)(a) The commission, with the concurrence of the director, may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to: (i) define and limit the scope of practice for licenses issued under this part; and (ii) est…

58-55-503. Penalty for unlawful conduct -- Citations. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Person" means, in reference to Subsection 58-55-504(2), an individual, and does not include a sole proprietorship, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, association, or organi…

58-55-503. Gas appliances and combustion systems. (1)(a) This section applies to: (i) an individual whose license authorizes the installation, repair, maintenance, cleaning, or replacement of a residential or a commercial gas appliance or a combustion system; and (ii) a person ex…

58-55-504. Crane operators -- Required certification -- Penalty for violation. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Commercial construction projects" means construction, alteration, repair, demolition, or excavation projects that do not involve: (i) single family detached housing; (…

58-55-504. Crane operators. (1) To operate a crane on a commercial construction project, an individual shall obtain certification as a crane operator from: (a) the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators; or (b) another organization the division determines of…

58-55-505. Automatic fire sprinkler contractor. (1) A fire sprinkler contractor shall have a qualifier that meets the requirements described in Section 58-55-107 and in Subsection (2). (2) The qualifier for a fire sprinkler contractor shall: (a) be a qualifier for a licensed gene…

58-55-506. Elevator mechanic qualifications for licensure. (1) An applicant for licensure as an elevator mechanic shall: (a) provide documentation showing at least three-years' work experience in the elevator industry, in construction, maintenance, or service and repair; (b) pass…

58-55-507. Elevator mechanic continuing education requirements. (1) During each two-year license term the division establishes by rule in accordance with Section 58-55-108, a licensed elevator mechanic shall complete eight hours of continuing education. (2) The commission shall e…

58-55-508. Qualifying installer -- Natural gas facilities. (1)(a) Except as provided in Subsections (1)(b) and (c), a qualifying installer shall pay the costs to install natural gas facilities. (b) A gas corporation shall pay the engineering, inspecting, mapping, and locating cos…

58-55-601. Payment -- Account designated. When making any payment to a materialman, supplier, contractor, or subcontractor with whom a contractor has a running account, or with whom the contractor has more than one contract, or to whom the contractor is otherwise indebted, the co…

58-55-601. Unlawful conduct. A person engages in unlawful conduct if the person: (1) engages in a construction trade, acts as a contractor, or represents that the person engages in a construction trade or acts as a contractor in a trade requiring licensure without holding a licen…

58-55-602. Payment of construction funds -- Interest. (1) All unpaid construction funds are payable to the contractor as provided in Section 13-8-5. (2) On projects involving multiple buildings, each building shall be considered individually in determining the amount to be paid t…

58-55-602. Penalty for unlawful conduct. (1)(a) An individual commits a class A misdemeanor by violating: (i) Section 58-55-503; (ii) Section 58-55-504; (iii) Subsections 58-55-601(1) through (7), (9), (10), and (12), (14)(e), or (21) through (24); or (iv) failing to comply with …

58-55-603. Payment to subcontractors and suppliers. (1) When a contractor receives any construction funds from an owner or another contractor for work performed and billed, the contractor receiving funds shall pay each of that contractor's subcontractors and suppliers in proporti…

58-55-603. Unprofessional conduct. A person engages in unprofessional conduct if the person: (1) fails to establish, maintain, or demonstrate financial responsibility in accordance with Section 58-55-205, while holding a contractor license under Part 2, Contractors; (2) disregard…

58-55-604. Citations -- Fines -- License suspension-- License revocation. (1) As used in this section, "qualifying violation" means a violation of: (a) Section 58-55-503; (b) Section 58-55-504; (c) Subsections 58-55-601(1) through (3), (7), (9), (10), (12), (14)(e), and (16), or …

58-55-604. Proof of licensure to maintain or commence action. A contractor or alarm business or company may not act as agent or commence or maintain any action in any court of the state for collection of compensation for performing any act for which a license is required by this …

58-55-605. Pay statement required. (1) On the day on which a person licensed under this chapter pays an individual for work that the individual performed, the person shall give the individual a written or electronic pay statement that states: (a) the individual's name; (b) the in…

58-55-605. Grounds for denial of license and disciplinary proceedings. (1) In accordance with Section 58-1-401, if an applicant or licensee does not meet the qualifications for licensure, the division may: (a) refuse to issue or renew a license; (b) revoke the right of a licensee…

58-55-606. Investigation of a regulated activity. (1) The division shall be responsible for the investigation of a person or an activity that violates the provisions of this chapter. (2)(a) The division shall investigate: (i) a licensee alleged to engage in unlawful or unprofessi…

58-55-607. Collection -- Enforcement. (1) The division shall deposit collected fines into the Commerce Service Account created under Section 13-1-2. (2) If a person fails to pay a penalty, the director may: (a) refer the case to a collection agency; or (b) file a district court a…

58-55-701. Definitions. As used in this part, "licensed contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter.

58-55-702. Construction Business Registry. (1) The division shall establish and maintain the Construction Business Registry as described in this section. (2) The Construction Business Registry shall consist of a database of contact information for licensed contractors. (3) Beginn…

58-55-703. Fees. The division may establish a fee for the entry of a licensed contractor's contact information into the Construction Business Registry, in accordance with Section 63J-1-504, to assist in offsetting the cost of creating, administering, and maintaining the Construct…

58-55-704. Rulemaking. The division may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish and maintain the Construction Business Registry in accordance with this part.