Low-voltage licensing
Utah
Utah requires Contractor licensing through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), Contractors Licensing Board. The S-202 (Low-Voltage Specialty) classification covers low-voltage, signaling, communications, sound, security. A separate Burglar Alarm Company license exists for monitored alarm services. E100 (General Electrical) covers full electrical scope.
Regulatory agency
Utah DOPL - Contractors Licensing Board
License classifications
The license types relevant to low-voltage work in Utah.
S-202 - Low-Voltage Specialty Contractor
Low-voltage, signaling, communications, sound, intercom, security under 50V.
Exam requiredE100 - General Electrical Contractor
Full electrical including all low-voltage scope.
Exam requiredS-301 - Burglar Alarm Specialty
Burglar alarm installation and service. Separate from S-202.
Exam required
State-wide requirements
- Workers' compensation
- Required
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
Common pitfalls
Mistakes we see installers make when navigating Utah licensing.
- Utah's S-202 covers low-voltage broadly but NOT monitored burglar alarm - that requires S-301 separately.
- Pre-License Education (PLE) is required: 25 hours for general electrical, 20 hours for specialty. The Qualifier must complete PLE before sitting for the trade exam.
- Renewal happens in odd-numbered years statewide regardless of when the license was first issued. New issuance late in the cycle still requires renewal at the next biennial cutoff.
Sources
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Disclaimer: This page summarizes public regulatory information for the convenience of low-voltage installers. It is not legal advice. State requirements change. Always verify current rules with the state agency before applying for, renewing, or relying on a license.