Summary
In Section R156-55a-102, the technical changes correct the applicable cross-references to the statutory definitions. In Subsection R156-55a-301(2), the technical changes correct the applicable cross-references to the statutory definitions for the E100, B100, R100, I101, I102, I103, and I104 classifications. S200 General Electrical Contractor classification has been renumbered to E200, and the definition for general electrical contractor has been edited to reference the newly-enacted statutory definition, and clarify the current limitation concerning radon mitigation. S201 Residential Electrical Contractor classification has been renumbered to E201, and the definition for residential electrical contractor has been edited to reference the newly-enacted statutory definition, and clarify the current limitation concerning radon mitigation. S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor classification has been renumbered to E202, and cross-references have been corrected based on the changes in this rule. S210 General Plumbing Contractor classification has been renumbered to P200, and the definition for General Plumbing Contractor has been edited to reference the newly-enacted statutory definition, and clarify the current limitation concerning radon mitigation. S217 Residential Plumbing Contractor classification has been renumbered to P201, and relocated in the rule after the General Plumbing Contractor classification. The definition for Residential Plumbing Contractor has been edited to reference the newly-enacted statutory definition, and clarify the current limitation concerning radon mitigation. S211 Boiler Installation Contractor classification has been renumbered to P202. S212 Irrigation Sprinkling Contractor classification has been renumbered to P203. S213 Industrial Piping Contractor classification has been renumbered to P204. S214 Water Conditioning Contractor classification has been renumbered to P205. S215 Solar Thermal Systems Contractor classification has been renumbered to P206. S216 Residential Sewer Connection and Septic Tank Contractor classification has been renumbered to P207. Finally, these changes clarify that a S350 HVAC Contractor may hire or subcontract a RMGA-certified licensed contractor for any gas-related work, that the scope of work for a S360 Refrigeration Contractor does not include installation of any gas fuel or electric trade work, and that the scope of work for a S440 Sign Installation Contractor does not include installation of any electrical trade work. In Subsection R156-55a-301(3), the current Subsection (3) is deleted and replaced with new provisions that limit a contractor licensee to a total of three specialty classifications in addition to any general contracting classifications, and implement a process for current non-compliant licensees. In Subsection R156-55a-301(4), the current Subsection (4) is renumbered as Subsection (5) and relocated to later in the section. This new provision: 1) establishes an updated license classifications table that updates numbering and consolidates specialty classifications, and provides that only certain classifications shall be issued after 11/07/2017; and 2) creates an implementation process for current non-compliant licensees. In Subsections R156-55a-301(5) through (7), the technical changes are made to these subsections because of the renumbering of this section and because of the renumbering of certain classifications in Subsection (2). In Section R156-55a-302a, in compliance with H.B. 313 (2017), this change removes the exam requirement for certain licensure classifications except as part of a 25-hour pre-license course or as part of an approved trade classification exam as listed. This change also removes the exam requirement for all contractor license subclassifications and makes other technical and renumbering changes. In Section R156-55a-302b, the change removes the experience requirement for certain licensure classifications and makes other technical and renumbering changes. In Section R156-55a-302e, the technical change modifies and updates a cross-reference. In Section R156-55a-302f, the change provides an implementation period for discontinuing the 20-hour course and instituting the 25-hour course. The change clarifies that the 20-hour course shall satisfy the requirements for the 25-hour course for a certain period of time. This change also clarifies that the exam may be taken at the end of the pre-licensure course for no additional fee, and that an approved pre-license course provider shall offer the course at least six times in each year outside of the more populated counties. This change increases the number of hours of financial responsibility instruction from 10 hours to 15 hours. This change also includes a technical change changing the term throughout the rule from "pre-licensure education" to "pre-licensure course" for language consistency. In Section R156-55a-303b, the change clarifies continuing education requirements for HVAC contractor licensees. Additionally, this change provides a continuing education waiver for all Construction Services Commission members that regularly attend the Commission meetings, and makes other technical and renumbering changes. In Section R156-55a-304, the change increases the required remuneration for work performed by the qualifier for the contractor's licensee from 10 hours per week to 12 hours per week. This change also prohibits qualifiers from acting as a qualifier for more than three licensees at any one time, unless approved by the Commission and Division in writing. In Section R156-55a-306, the technical change modifies and updates a cross-reference. In Section R156-55a-312, the technical change makes definitional language consistent with the term "contractor classification examination". In Section R156-55a-503, based on H.B. 273 (2017), the change clarifies when the intent is to pursue multiple fines for multiple offenses or to pursue only one fine for multiple offenses, and makes other technical and renumbering changes.