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Whether tree trimmers need a Utah contractor license, the 10 foot power line rule, and Salt Lake City's park strip tree permits. Information only.
Key facts
- Utah's contractor licensing rule lists tree trimming and removal of trees and tree stumps as activities that do not require a contractor license. (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) unless the utility has been notified and precautions agreed. (source: Utah State Legislature)
- Salt Lake City requires a permit before removing, pruning or planting any tree in the public right of way, and issues those permits only to ISA certified arborists. (source: Salt Lake City)
Rules
- Tree trimming licenses and city permits: Utah exempts tree work from contractor licensing. Salt Lake City requires permits for public trees.
- Trees near power lines: the 10 foot rule: Utah Code 54-8c-2 and what it means for tree work near overhead lines.
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