The state mandates that any individual or business performing construction work valued at $3,000 or more must hold a valid contractor's license. This requirement applies across various classifications, including general contracting, residential/small commercial work, and specialty trades like electrical and plumbing.
R101 - Residential and Small Commercial Non Structural Remodeling and Repair.
RMO License One of the most common, and often easiest ways that people without any prior experience can gain access to a contractor license is by utilizing either an “RMO” or “RME.”
The following are the general contractor classifications: B100 General Contractor. R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor.
The S220 Carpentry and Flooring Contractor License is essential for professionals who engage in carpentry or flooring projects in Utah. This license is required for contractors who work on tasks such as framing, finishing carpentry, wood floor installation, and similar activities.
Preliminary notice. 38-1a-501. Preliminary notice. A person who desires to claim a construction lien on real property shall file a preliminary notice with the registry no later than 20 days after the day on which the person commences providing construction work on the real property.
In Utah, like in many other states, the process of pursuing a construction lien involves the following three several key steps: (1), preserving your ability to file a lien by filing a preliminary notice, (2) perfecting your lien by recording a formal lien with the county recorder's office; and (3) enforcing your lien ...
Any party claiming a construction lien for construction work performed on a project must file a Notice of Construction Lien within 90 days after the date on which a Notice of Completion is filed, or, within 180 days of the completion of the original contract if a Notice of Completion is not filed.
Statutory Limitations Unless you specifically spell out a different time period in a contract, Utah law permits contract and warranty claims to be filed within six years of the date of completion (or abandonment) of the improvement.