1. (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 trade" in Subsection 58-55-102(11), and includes experience obtained:

   1. (a) in the construction industry regardless if paid as a W-2, or as an owner, and regardless of whether licensed or exempt;
   2. (b) while performing construction activities in the military or for a railroad corporation; or
   3. (c) under the supervision of a construction trades instructor as a part of an educational program.

2. (2)(a) "Two years full-time paid employment" as defined in Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(ii)(A), is a total of 4,000 hours paid employment.

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

      1. (i) a passing score on the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors;
      2. (ii) a four-year bachelor's degree or a two-year associate degree in Construction Management from a program or institution recognized by the United States Department of Education; or
      3. (iii) a Utah professional engineer license.

KEY: contractors, occupational licensing, licensing

Date of Last Change: March 30, 2026

Notice of Continuation: June 9, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-55-101; 58-55-308(1)(a); 58-55-102(39)(a)