Contracting
Announcements
Applies to all contractors
Updated insurance minimums:
- $1 million per occurrence
- $3 million aggregate
New HVAC (H100) Contractor License Requirements
- Rule Effective: March 30, 2026
- New Requirements Begin: April 20, 2026
Beginning April 20, 2026, all applications for the H100 (HVAC Contractor) classification—submitted online or postmarked on or after this date—must meet the updated requirements.
What’s Required:
- Qualifiers must hold RMGA or equivalent certification
- Passage of the Utah Business and Law Exam and HVAC (H100) Exam through Prov
- Two (2) years of HVAC-specific experience, verified by W-2 forms
- If a payroll agency/PEO is used, supporting documentation must be included
- Updated insurance minimums:
- $1 million per occurrence
- $3 million aggregate
Additional Information:
- New application forms will be available April 20, 2026
- A fingerprint-based background check requirement will take effect January 1, 2027
Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements carefully to avoid delays in processing. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Application Processing Time
Current application processing time is 6-7 weeks. Your application will be processed in the order it was received. We apologize for any inconvenience.
H.B. 58 establishes a new Building Code Analyst position within DOPL to support the Uniform Building Code Commission (UBCC). This role serves as a collaborative, neutral resource to identify common building code issues affecting construction professionals and building regulators statewide.
As outlined in Utah Code § 15A-1-203(10)(e), the Building Code Analyst will gather information through stakeholder surveys and interviews, visits to building departments and construction sites, and other reasonable data collection methods. The role is exploratory and evaluative, focusing on reviewing processes such as inspections, plan reviews, permitting, and code compliance to identify opportunities for improvement.
The goal is to support a more consistent, efficient, and effective building code system by providing findings and recommendations to the UBCC. This position is not disciplinary or enforcement-focused.
For more information, contact DOPL’s Building Code Analyst at (385) 454-0775 or [email protected].
Need a solid foundation for your next Utah residential construction project? Explore the Residential Construction Agreement, an optional, generic agreement provided by the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing. This form is designed for use by both contractors and homeowners to help define project terms. Feel free to modify any part of it in writing to best suit your project.
Application and Fee Changes
Licensing applications and fees change periodically. To ensure you are always getting the most recent information, please use the current version of the application from this website.
Pre-Licensure Course Providers
The following are the ONLY providers approved to administered the State required pre-licensure courses:
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- Associated General Contractors (AGC)
- Associated General Contractors - St George (AGC - St George)
- Utah Home Builders Association (HBA) - Draper
- Utah Home Builders Association (HBA) - St. George
- Utah Home Builders Association (HBA) - Ogden
- Utah Home Builders Association (HBA) - Logan
- Utah Home Builders Association (HBA) - Spanish
- Utah Home Builders Association (HBA) - Night Classes
