Title 58 Chapter 55 Part 4 Section 404

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Index	Utah Code
Title 58	Occupations and Professions
Chapter 55	Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act
Part 4	License Denial and Discipline
Section 404	Qualifications for licensure. *(Effective 1/1/2027)*

Effective 1/1/2027
58-55-404. Qualifications for licensure.

(1)

An applicant for a license under this section shall:

(a)	submit an application the division approves;

(b)	pay the fee the division determines in accordance with Section 63J-1-504; and

(c)	pass the examination requirements this section and rules the commission makes with the concurrence of the director and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, establishes.

(2)

A master plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

(a)	has two-years' supervisory experience as a licensed journeyman plumber in accordance with division rule;

(b)	has received an associate of applied science degree or similar degree following completion of a course of study the division approves and has one year of supervisory experience as a licensed journeyman plumber in accordance with division rule; or

(c)	meets the qualifications for expedited licensure the commission establishes by rule, with the concurrence of the director and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(3)

A master residential plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

(a)	has two-years' supervisory experience as a licensed residential journeyman plumber in accordance with division rule; or

(b)	meets the qualifications for expedited licensure the commission establishes by rule, with the concurrence of the director and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(4)

A journeyman plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

(a)	completed at least four-years' full-time training and instruction as a licensed apprentice plumber under supervision of a licensed master plumber or journeyman plumber, in accordance with a training program the division approves;

(b)	has at least eight-years' full-time experience the division approves in collaboration with the Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board; or

(c)	meets the qualifications for expedited licensure the commission establishes by rule, with the concurrence of the director and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(5)

A residential journeyman plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

(a)	completed at least three-years' full-time training and instruction as a licensed apprentice plumber under the supervision of a licensed residential master plumber, licensed residential journeyman plumber, or licensed journeyman plumber in accordance with a training program the division approves;

(b)	completed at least six-years' full-time experience in a maintenance or repair trade involving substantial plumbing work; or

(c)	meets the qualifications for expedited licensure the commission establishes by rule, with the concurrence of the director and in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

(6)

(a)	An apprentice plumber applicant shall identify to the division the proposed supervisor of the apprenticeship.

(b)

Upon licensure, an apprentice plumber and the apprentice plumber's supervisor shall:

(i)	ensure the apprentice plumber works under the immediate supervision of a licensed master, journeyman, residential master, or residential journeyman plumber for the initial three-years' training;

(ii)	allow the apprentice plumber, beginning in the fourth year of training, to work without supervision for up to eight hours in any 24-hour period; and

(iii)

comply with rules the commission makes, with the concurrence of the director, under Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, regarding the ratio of apprentice plumbers to supervisor.

Enacted by Chapter 42, 2026 General Session

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