R156-55a-302b. Qualifications for Licensure - Experience Requirements

  (1) "Experience in the construction industry" as defined in Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(ii) is more broad in scope than the definition of "construction trades" and includes:

  (a) Experience in the construction industry regardless if paid as a W-2, or as an owner, and regardless of whether licensed or exempt.

  (b) Experience while performing construction activities in the military.

  (c) Experience obtained under the supervision of a construction trades instructor as a part of an educational program is qualifying experience for a contractor's license.

  (2)(a) "Two years full-time paid employment", as defined in Subsection 58-55-302910(e)(ii)(A), shall be a total of 4,000 hours paid employment.

  (b) The following shall satisfy the experience requirement in Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(ii)(A):

  (i) a passing score on the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors;

  (ii) a four-year bachelor's degree or a two-year associate's degree in Construction Management; or

  (iii) a Utah professional engineer license.

  (3) Requirements for S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor. In addition to the requirements of Subsections (1) and (2), an applicant shall hold a current certificate by the NABCEP.

  (4) Requirements for S354 Radon Mitigation Contractor. In addition to the requirements of Subsections (1) and (2), an applicant shall hold a current certificate issued by the NRSB or the AARST-NRPP.