Handymen Cannot Perform Electrical Work in Salt Lake City or Anywhere in Utah
Can you hire a handyman to do electrical work in Utah? The short answer is, no, you can’t.
Handymen are specifically prohibited from performing certain types of work in Utah. Electrical work is among them along with plumbing and a few other construction related tasks.
You can read all about the types of work Handyman can perform in Utah by clicking the following article:
You Must Be A Licensed Electrical Contractor to Perform Most Electrical Work in Utah
The following is not intended and cannot be construed as legal advice as the laws regarding contracting work are complex. If you are unsure, you should either contact the State of Utah, hire an attorney to look through the laws for you, or just hire a licensed electrician.
The law in part says:
“notwithstanding Subsection (1)(h)(i) and except as otherwise provided in this section: work in the plumbing and electrical trades on a Subsection (1)(h)(i) project within any six month period of time:
(I)shall be performed by a licensed electrical or plumbing contractor, if the project involves an electrical or plumbing system; and
(II)may be performed by a licensed journeyman electrician or plumber or an individual referred to in Subsection (1)(h)(ii)(A)(I), if the project involves a component of the system such as a faucet, toilet, fixture, device, outlet, or electrical switch”
But with only a handful of exceptions, most electrical work performed on a house or commercial structure must be performed by a licensed electrician.
You can read the entire law by clicking the following hyperlink:
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter55/58-55-S305.html
But generally speaking, unless you know specifically that you can perform an electrical repair or installation, you should hire a licensed electrician if you need electrical work done in Utah.
Summary: Can You Hire a Handyman to Do Electrical Work in Utah
In summary, you cannot hire a handyman to perform electrical work in Utah. Not only that, but in most cases, you cannot perform electrical work yourself, and again, most cases, you must hire a licensed electrician in Utah to perform electrical work.
About The authors
Key Lime Electric is a Salt Lake City Electrician with offices in Murray and performing work throughout the State including Park City, Heber City Utah, and from Provo to Logan Utah. If you are looking for a professional electrician in the Salt Lake City area, please talk to the professionals at Key Lime Electric.
