58-55-101 Short title. This chapter is known as the "Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act."
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.
Yes! It's true that many self-employed individuals, especially those who work from home, never get a business license in Utah. But if your local government finds out that you're running an unlicensed business, you might be fined, or even be prevented from doing business until you obtain the license.
Definitions. "Alarm business" or "alarm company" means a person engaged in the sale, installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement, servicing, or monitoring of an alarm system, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b).
58-55-101 Short title. This chapter is known as the "Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act."
Definitions. "Administration of criminal justice" means performance of any of the following: detection, apprehension, detention, pretrial release, posttrial release, prosecution, adjudication, correctional supervision, or rehabilitation of accused persons or criminal offenders.
"Conference bridging service" means an ancillary service that links two or more participants of an audio conference call or video conference call.
"Cryolipolysis" means a nonablative reduction procedure that uses cold temperature to reduce deposits in certain areas of the body.
With some exceptions for replacement of a plumbing or electrical fixture the Utah handyman license does not permit work on electrical or plumbing if that work is subject to the plumber or electrical licensing requirements. For a complete list of what a Utah handyman can do click here: Utah Code Section 58-55-305.
Generally known as the handyman exemption, this rule applies to workers who engage in “the alteration, repair, remodeling or addition to or improvement of a building.” Note that it does not apply to workers who conduct plumbing, electrical or HVAC work, all of which do require a license.