Utah Contractor License and Building Codes

State of Utah Contractor & Building Information

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, DOPL

Utah Contractor Licenses
The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, also known as DOPL, is one of seven agencies within the Utah Department of Commerce. DOPL is legislatively charged to administer and enforce specific laws related to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and professions. The mission of DOPL is to protect the public and to enhance commerce through licensing and regulation.
For more information visit: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

National Association of State Contractor’s Licensing Agencies (NASCLA)
Utah Construction Trades Bureau

Utah Electrical Contractor License
For more information visit: Utah Electrical Contractor License.

Check a Utah Contractor License
To check to see if an electrician or building contractor is licensed, or to check the status of an Electrical Contractor in the State of Utah go to: Utah Contractor Licensee Lookup & Verification System

Utah Uniform Building Codes
For building code information visit: Utah Uniform Building Codes.

Utah Building Permits
For more information visit: Utah Building Permits.

Utah Electrical Codes

NEC® National Electrical Code Adoption: 2014
2014 NEC and the 2015 I-codes effective on July 2016.

Please Note: Due to the nature of the electrical code adoption process, we cannot guarantee complete accuracy of this information. Please notify us of any changes you may be aware of.

Utah Energy Codes

The Utah Energy Code is adopted and required by the Utah Energy Office. This code sets minimum energy efficient buildings.
For more information visit: Utah Building Energy Codes Program.

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Home Electrical Wiring

All home electrical wiring projects should be performed correctly by trained and qualified individuals who understand the principles of electrical circuit wiring and the basic fundamentals of home construction. Detailed information is provided throughout areas of this website about the complexity of specific projects to help assist with you to understand the scope of work involved.
The following categories will provide more specific information for each project - below is an Example:
Electrical Project Skill Level:
Intermediate to Advanced - Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuits found in the project area, turn them OFF and Tag them with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Home Electrical Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.