<section number="58-55-404"><effdate>1/1/2027</effdate><histories><history>Enacted by Chapter <modchap sess="2026GS">42</modchap>, 2026 General Session</history><modyear>2026</modyear></histories><catchline>Qualifications for licensure.</catchline><subsection number="58-55-404(1)">An applicant for a license under this section shall:<subsection number="58-55-404(1)(a)">submit an application the division approves;</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(1)(b)">pay the fee the division determines in accordance with Section <xref depth="3" refnumber="63J-1-504">63J-1-504</xref>; and</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(1)(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.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(2)">A master plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:<subsection number="58-55-404(2)(a)"> has two-years' supervisory experience as a licensed journeyman plumber in accordance with division rule;</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(2)(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</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(2)(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.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(3)">A master residential plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:<subsection number="58-55-404(3)(a)">has two-years' supervisory experience as a licensed residential journeyman plumber in accordance with division rule; or</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(3)(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.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(4)">A journeyman plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:<subsection number="58-55-404(4)(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;</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(4)(b)">has at least eight-years' full-time experience the division approves in collaboration with the Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board; or</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(4)(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.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(5)">A residential journeyman plumber applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence that the applicant:<subsection number="58-55-404(5)(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;</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(5)(b)">completed at least six-years' full-time experience in a maintenance or repair trade involving substantial plumbing work; or</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(5)(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.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(6)"><subsection number="58-55-404(6)(a)">An apprentice plumber applicant shall identify to the division the proposed supervisor of the apprenticeship.</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(6)(b)">Upon licensure, an apprentice plumber and the apprentice plumber's supervisor shall:<subsection number="58-55-404(6)(b)(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;</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(6)(b)(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</subsection><subsection number="58-55-404(6)(b)(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.</subsection></subsection></subsection></section>