58-55-202. Definitions.
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Effective 1/1/2027
58-55-202. Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1)"Approved pre-licensure course provider" means a provider:
(a)that is:
(i)the Associated General Contractors of Utah;
(ii)the Utah Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors; or
(iii)the Utah Home Builders Association; and
(b)that offers the 25-hour course described in Subsection 58-55-204(1)(c) :
(i)at least six times each year; and
(ii)in one or more counties within the state other than Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, or Weber County.
(2)"Elevator contractor" means a person that performs or superintends erecting, constructing, installing, altering, servicing, repairing, or maintaining an elevator.
(3)"First-tier subcontractor" means a subcontractor that contracts directly with the general contractor.
(a)"General building contractor" means a person that performs or superintends:
(i)the construction of structures for the support, shelter, or enclosure of individuals, animals, or personal property; or
(ii)any of the components of the construction described in Subsection (4)(a)(i) .
(b)"General building contractor" does not include construction trade relating to:
(i)plumbing;
(ii)electrical work;
(iii)mechanical work;
(iv)work related to the operational integrity of an elevator;
(v)work related to the installation of manufactured housing; or
(vi)work that the division determines by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, poses a substantial risk to the public health, safety, and welfare unless the general building contractor holds a valid license as a specialty contractor for the construction trade.
(c)"General building contractor" includes the mechanical work for the construction of single-family and multifamily residences of up to four units when the mechanical work is performed by a licensed master plumber as defined in Section 58-55-401 , a licensed journeyman plumber as defined in Section 58-55-401 , a licensed master electrician as defined in Section 58-55-301 , or a licensed journeyman electrician as defined in Section 58-55-301 that the general building contractor employs.
(5)"General electrical contractor" means a person that performs or superintends the fabrication, construction, and installation of generators, transformers, conduits, raceways, panels, switch gear, electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus that uses electrical energy, or other work the division authorizes by rule in accordance with Subsection 58-55-105(3) .
(6)"General engineering contractor" means a person that performs or superintends the construction of fixed works, or components of fixed works, and has specialized engineering knowledge and skill in:
(a)airports;
(b)airport runways;
(c)bridges;
(d)chemical plants;
(e)drainage;
(f)electrical utilities;
(g)flood control;
(h)foundations;
(i)harbors;
(j)highways;
(k)industrial plants;
(l)inland waterways;
(m)irrigation systems;
(n)piers;
(o)pipelines;
(p)power plants;
(q)railroads;
(r)refineries;
(s)sewers;
(t)tunnels;
(u)underground electric utility conduits;
(v)utility plants;
(w)water power; or
(x)water supply.
(7)"General plumbing contractor" means a person that performs or superintends the fabrication or installation of material and fixtures to create and maintain sanitary conditions in a building by providing a permanent means for:
(a)a supply of safe and pure water;
(b)the timely and complete removal from the premises of used or contaminated water, fluid and semi-fluid organic wastes, and other impurities incidental to life;
(c)a safe and adequate supply of gas for lighting, heating, and industrial purposes; or
(d)other work the division authorizes by rule in accordance with Subsection 58-55-105(3) .
(8)"HVAC" means a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system and the specific components that are a part of the system, including the gas line.
(9)"HVAC contractor" means a person that performs or superintends the installation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems or any other work the division authorizes by rule in accordance with Subsection 58-55-105(3) .
(10)"Public project" means the contract is with or authorized by a public entity as defined in Section 63G-6a-103 .
(a)"Residential and small commercial contractor" means a person that performs or superintends the construction or supervision of the construction for:
(i)a single-family residence;
(ii)a multifamily residence with no more than four units; and
(iii)a commercial structure that is three stories or less above ground and does not exceed 20,000 square feet.
(b)"Residential and small commercial contractor" does not include:
(i)plumbing;
(ii)electrical work;
(iii)mechanical work;
(iv)work related to the operational integrity of an elevator;
(v)construction trade involving the installation of manufactured housing; or
(vi)work the division determines by rule the division makes in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, poses a substantial risk to the public health, safety, and welfare unless the general building contractor holds a specialty contractor license.
(c)"Residential and small commercial contractor" includes the mechanical work for the construction of single-family and multifamily residences of up to four units when the mechanical work is performed by a licensed electrician as defined in Section 58-55-301 or a licensed plumber as defined in Section 58-55-401 that the residential and small commercial contractor employs.
(12)"Residential electrical contractor" means a person that performs or superintends:
(a)the fabrication, construction, and installation of services;
(b)the disconnection of means, grounding devices, panels, conductors, load centers, lighting and plug circuits, appliances, and fixtures in a residential unit; or
(c)any other work the division authorizes by rule in accordance with Subsection 58-55-105(3) .
(13)"Residential plumbing contractor" means a person that performs or superintends the fabrication or installation of material and fixtures to create and maintain sanitary conditions in a residential building by providing permanent means for:
(a)a supply of safe and pure water;
(b)the timely and complete removal from the premises of used or contaminated water, fluid and semi-fluid organic wastes and other impurities incidental to life;
(c)a safe and adequate supply of gas for lighting, heating, and residential purposes; or
(d)other work the division authorizes by rule in accordance with Subsection 58-55-105(3) .
(14)"Second-tier subcontractor" means a subcontractor that contracts with a subcontractor.
(15)"Specialty contractor" means a person that performs or superintends the construction trades and crafts requiring specialized skill, the regulation of which the division determines to be in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
(a)"Subcontractor" means a person under contract with a general contractor or another subcontractor to provide services or labor for the construction, installation, or repair of an improvement to real property.
(b)"Subcontractor" includes a trade contractor or specialty contractor.
(c)"Subcontractor" includes a first-tier subcontractor and a second-tier subcontractor.
(d)"Subcontractor" does not include a supplier that provides only materials, equipment, or supplies to a general contractor or subcontractor.
(e)"Zero estimated exposure policy" means the same as that term is defined in Section 31A-22-1017 .
Enacted by Chapter 42 , 2026 General Session