Utah Electrician Help

Who can do electrical work in Utah, what needs no electrical license, the 10 foot power line rule, and how to check a license. Information only.

Key facts

Utah licenses electrical contractors as E200 General Electrical, which also covers E201 residential and S202 solar work, or E201 Residential Electrical. (source: Utah Office of Administrative Rules)
Utah's small job exemption does not let an unlicensed person do electrical system work. From January 1, 2027 it leaves out work on any electrical component, such as an outlet or switch. (source: Utah State Legislature)
Installing class 2 or class 3 power limited circuits, satellite dishes, and standalone solar systems that do not tie into premises wiring or the utility needs no contractor license in Utah. (source: Utah Office of Administrative Rules)
Utah Code 54-8c-2 bars bringing any person or thing within 10 feet of a high voltage overhead line (over 600 volts) without notifying the utility and agreeing on precautions. (source: Utah State Legislature)
Check any Utah contractor license free in DOPL's License Lookup and Verification system. (source: State of Utah)

Common questions

Electrical related work that needs no contractor license: Low voltage circuits, satellite dishes and off grid solar under R156-55a-301an.

Who can do electrical work in Utah: E200 and E201 licenses, the electrical trade definition, and the small job exemption limits.
Power line safety: the 10 foot rule: Utah Code 54-8c-2 for ladders, trees, equipment and anything near overhead lines.

How to check a Utah electrical license: Use Utah DOPL's free License Lookup and Verification before you hire.
Before you hire an electrician in Utah: A short checklist from Utah DOPL guidance: check the license, get a written contract, and keep proof of payment.

Last updated: October 30, 2026