# Utah Plumbing Help

> Who can do plumbing work in Utah, what the small job exemption does not cover, backflow and water heater strapping rules, and how to check a license. Information only. A free information site from Local Help Stations. Not a plumbing company. Contact: call or text (385) 236-4141 (tel:+13852364141).

## Key facts
- Utah law defines the plumbing trade as work on water supply, waste, drainage and gas pipes in buildings or within three feet beyond the outside walls. Source: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter55/C58-55_1800010118000101.pdf
- Utah licenses plumbing contractors as P200 General Plumbing or P201 Residential Plumbing. P200 includes extending service from a building out to the main water, sewer or gas line. Source: https://adminrules.utah.gov/Rule/284/51/8118/R156-55a
- Utah's small job exemption does not let an unlicensed person do plumbing system work. From January 1, 2027 it leaves out work on any plumbing component, such as a faucet or toilet. Source: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title58/Chapter55/C58-55-S110_2026050620270101.html
- Seismic strapping for pipes, appliances and water heaters does not require a contractor license in Utah. Source: https://adminrules.utah.gov/Rule/284/51/8118/R156-55a
- The State of Utah certifies backflow testers to help prevent cross connections that contaminate drinking water. Source: https://deq.utah.gov/ddw/ccc-backflow-prevention
- Check any Utah contractor license free in DOPL's License Lookup and Verification system. Source: https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/

## Pages
- [Who can do plumbing work in Utah](https://utahplumbinghelp.com/who-can-do-plumbing/): The plumbing trade definition, P200 and P201 licenses, and the small job exemption limits.
- [Water heater strapping in Utah](https://utahplumbinghelp.com/water-heater-strapping/): Seismic strapping does not need a contractor license. Replacing the heater is plumbing work.
- [Backflow prevention and testing](https://utahplumbinghelp.com/backflow/): Why backflow devices matter and who can test them in Utah.
- [Sewer lines, septic tanks and digging](https://utahplumbinghelp.com/sewer-and-septic/): Who handles sewer laterals and septic systems, and the call before you dig.
- [Leaks and water damage](https://utahplumbinghelp.com/leaks-and-water-damage/): EPA guidance on finding leaks and drying out after one.
- [How to check a Utah plumbing license](https://utahplumbinghelp.com/check-a-license/): Use Utah DOPL's free License Lookup and Verification before you hire.
- [Before you hire a plumber in Utah](https://utahplumbinghelp.com/hiring-checklist/): A short checklist from Utah DOPL guidance: check the license, get a written contract, and keep proof of payment.
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