UTAH SIDING CONTRACTOR (S230) SCOPE OF WORK COVERED: This license allows the fabrication and/or construction of wood, aluminum, steel or vinyl siding.

PRE-APPROVAL: Applicants must gain approval to take the exam by submitting an application to the State Licensing Board.

BUSINESS AND LAW: All types of Contractors in the State of Utah must take a Business and Law Exam in addition to the trade exam required for each license.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A minimum of four years of full-time experience within the past 10 years.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS: On the license application, candidates will be required to show financial responsibility.

EXAM DETAILS: The exam is given by PSI. It is a semi open-book timed test with 45 questions and a 1-hour time limit. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam. The exam fee is $79 for the trade exam. (There is also a $79 testing fee for the Business Law Exam, look under that heading for additional details.) If an exam is failed, candidates must wait at least 30 days before retaking that exam. Three attempts are allowed for each exam. After three attempts, candidates must wait 6 months before retaking exam.

EXAM CONTENT: Surface Preparation/Planning Vinyl Siding Aluminum Siding Wood Siding Tools, Equipment and Safety Plans, Specifications and Estimating Safety

BOND / INSURANCE: Depending on the way a Contractor’s business is established, the State may require General Liability, Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment Insurance. The minimum General Liability Insurance is typically $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 in total.

LICENSING FEE: The Siding Contractor licensing fee is $210. To add an additional Specialty license the fee is $110. All licenses expire on November 30, every even numbered year. In order to renew this license, 6 hours of Continuing Education is required every two-year period. Three hours must be core education (Business and Law) and three hours trade education.

PROCESSING TIME: In-State applications will be processed in 1-2 weeks. Out-of-State applications will have to be reviewed by the Board, which meets once per month and can take 4-6 weeks to process. RECIPROCITY: The state of Utah has a reciprocity agreement with Nevada for this license.

 ***IMPORTANT REFERENCE MATERIAL INFORMATION***

This is a Closed- Book Exam. The reference books listed below were used to create the exam, however can NOT be taken into the exam. Students are advised to be familiar with the information contained in these books.

NOT ALLOWED:

OSHA Title 29, Part 1926, 

International Residential Code 2006 for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

Utah Ammendments to the International Residential Code  (To view and print this document, simply select the button below.) Click Here To Download.

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