Summary


In Section R156-55a-301, technical changes are made to the classification scope of practices, including elimination of superfluous language, clarifying scope of practice, and correction of cross-references. More substantive changes are detailed as follows: E202 Solar Photovoltaic classification is renamed the S202 Solar Photovoltaic classification. I101 General Engineering Trades Instruction Facility, I102 General Building Trades Instruction Facility, I103 Electrical Trades Instruction Facility, and I104 Plumbing Trades Instruction Facility, and I105 Mechanical Trades Instruction Facility classification are eliminated based on the changes to Section R156-55a-302e. P202 Boiler Installation Contractor, P204 Industrial Piping Contractor, P205 Water Conditioning Equipment Contractor, P206 Solar Thermal Systems Contractor, P207 Residential Sewer Connection and Septic Tank Contractor, S390 Sewer and Waste Water Pipeline Contractor, S450 Mechanical Insulation Contractor, S470 Petroleum Systems Contractor classifications are consolidated into the S410 Boiler, Pipeline, Waste Water, and Water Conditioner Contractor classification. P203 Irrigation Sprinkling Contractor classification is consolidated into the S330 Landscaping and Recreation Contractor classification. S220 Carpentry Contractor classification is renamed the S220 Carpentry and Flooring Contractor classification. S221 Cabinet, Millwork and Countertop Installation Contractor, S222 Overhead and Garage Door contractor, S320 Steel Erection Contractor, S321 Steel Reinforcing Contractor, S322 Metal Building Erection Contractor, S323 Structural Stud Erection Contractor, S490 Flooring Contractor, and S491 Laminate Floor Installation Contractor classifications are consolidated into the S220 Carpentry and Flooring Contractor classification. The S220 Carpentry and Flooring Contractor classification scope of practice is expanded to include insulation of pipes and incidental concrete work. S230 Siding and Rain Gutter Contractor classification is renamed the S230 Masonry, Siding, Stucco, Glass, and Rain Gutter Contractor classification. S231 Rain Gutter Installation Contractor, S240 Glass and Glazing Contractor, S290 General Masonry Contractor, S291 Stone Masonry Contractor, S292 Terrazzo Contractor, S293 Marble, Tile and Ceramic Contractor, S294 Cultured Marble and S600 General Stucco Contractor are consolidated into S230 Masonry, Siding, Stucco, Glass, and Rain Gutter Contractor classification. S260 Concrete Contractor classification is renamed the S260 Asphalt and Concrete Contractor classification. S261 Concrete Form Setting and Shoring Contractor, S262 Gunnite and Pressure Grouting Contractor, and S263 Cementatious Coating Systems Resurfacing and Sealing Contractor, and S400 Asphalt Paving Contractor are consolidated into the S260 Asphalt and Concrete Contractor classification. S270 General Drywall and Plastering Contractor classification is renamed the S270 Drywall, Paint, and Plastering Contractor. S250 Insulation Contractor, S272 Ceiling Grid Systems, Ceiling Tile, and Panel Systems Contractor, S273 Light-weight Metal and Non-Bearing, and S300 General Painting Contractor classifications are consolidated into the S270 Drywall, Paint, and Plastering Contractor classification. S280 General Roofing Contractor classification is renamed the S280 Roofing Contractor. The scope of practice for the S280 Roofing Contractor is expanded to include insulating media. S310 Excavation and Grading Contractor is renamed the S310 Foundation, Excavation, and Demolition Contractor. The S460 Wrecking and Demolition Contractor and S480 Piers and Foundations Contractor classifications are consolidated into the S310 Foundation, Excavation, and Demolition Contractor classification. S330 Landscaping Contractor classification is renamed the S330 Landscape and Recreation Contractor classification. P203 Irrigation Sprinkling Contractor, S380 Swimming Pool and Spa Contractor, S420 General Fencing, Ornamental Iron and Guardrail Contractor, S421 Residential Fencing Contractor, S430 Metal Firebox and Fuel Burning Stove Installer, and S500 Sports and Athletic Courts, Running Tracks, and Playground Installation Contractor classifications are consolidated into the S330 Landscape & Recreation Contractor classification. The S330 Landscape and Recreation Contractor scope of practice is expanded to include authority to subcontract with plumbing and electrical contractors, and includes incidental asphalt work for their projects within the scope of practice. S351 Refrigerated Air Conditioning Contractor, S352 Evaporative Cooling Contractor, S353 Warm Air Hearing Contractor, S360 Refrigeration Contractor, and I105 Mechanical Trades Instruction Facility classifications are consolidated into the S350 HVAC Contractor classification. S410 Pipeline and Conduit Contractor classification is renamed the S410 Boiler, Pipeline, Waste Water, and Water Conditioner Contractor classification. The S410 Boiler, Pipeline, Waste Water, and Water Conditioner Contractor classification scope of practice is expanded to include incidental asphalt and concrete work. S441 Non-Electrical Outdoor Advertising Sign Contractor classification is consolidated into the S440 Sign Installation Contractor classification. Expands the S440 Sign Installation Contractor classification to permit subcontracting with electrical contractors for their projects. An effective date of 07/22/2019 is established to convert all current licensees to their consolidated classification. Previous classification conversion language is deleted. Subsection R156-55a-301(6) is clarified to eliminate subclassifications that no longer exist after the effective date of the rule based on the consolidation of the classifications. Subsection R156-55a-301(7) is amended based on H.B. 187 (2019) to clarify that installation of class two or class three power-limited circuits is exempt from contractor licensing. In Section R156-55a-302a, eliminates the requirement for the trade exam for the B100, R100, or E100 classifications based on H.B. 187 (2019). In Section R156-55a-302b, clarifies the definition of "experience in the construction industry" pursuant to Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(ii) as more broad in scope than the definition of "construction trades" and clarifies that this experience includes paid experience regardless if as an owner, W-2, or 1099 individuals, and regardless of licensure. The experience requirement is amended to include experience in the military and experience obtained in an educational program. "Two years of full-time paid employment" as defined in Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(ii)(A) is clarified to mean 4,000 hours of paid employment. Clarifies that a passing score on the NASCLA (National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies) Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors shall satisfy the experience requirement in Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(ii)(A). It is also clarified that a person holding a four-year bachelors degree or a two-year associates degree in Construction Management and a person holding a Utah professional engineer license satisfy the experience requirement in Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(ii)(A). In Section R156-55a-302c, deleted in its entirety based on the amendments in Section R156-55a-302e. In Section R156-55a-302e, amends and clarifies that any school that provides instruction to students by engaging in the construction trade for the public as part of the instruction is required to be a Utah licensed contractor with the classification in the scope of practice in which the students are being instructed. No other license is required. In Section R156-55a-302f, amends rule to include 5-hour pre-licensure course for general contractors as required by H.B. 187 (2019). Clarifies exemption for pre-licensure course to include those that are qualifiers on active licenses and qualifiers without disciplinary action. Amends the rule to clarify that the 5-hour pre-license class is not required for any qualifier that has taken the 25-hour pre-license course prior to 07/01/2019 as mandated by H.B. 187 (2019). Establishes that the 5-hour pre-licensure course shall include 5 hours of training on test preparation for the topics covered in the Utah Contractors Business and Law examination. In Section R156-55a-303b, clarifies that for all contractors with a renewal cycle that ends after 01/01/2020, at least one of the six hours of continuing education for contractors shall include energy conservation. Provides that the energy conservation credit shall be "core continuing education". In Section R156-55a-304, deletes inapplicable provision based on Section R156-55a-302e. In Section R156-55a-308a, deleted provision based on Section R156-55a-302e.