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Tree Service Help: FAQ
Does a tree service need a contractor license in Utah?
No contractor license is needed for tree trimming or removal under R156-55a-301an. City permits and other agencies' rules can still apply.
How close can a tree crew get to a power line in Utah?
Not within 10 feet of a high voltage line unless the utility has been notified and precautions are agreed, under Utah Code 54-8c-2.
In this guide: Tree trimming licenses and city permits · Trees near power lines: the 10 foot rule · FAQ · Sources
Sources
- Utah Office of Administrative Rules: Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-301an, Activities Exempt from Licensing (rule effective August 7, 2026) (checked October 29, 2026)
- Salt Lake City: Urban Forestry (checked October 30, 2026)
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code Title 54, Chapter 8c, Electrical Power Line Safety (54-8c-1 Definitions, 54-8c-2 Notification to public utility) (checked October 30, 2026)
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code Title 54, Chapter 8a, Damage to Underground Utility Facilities (54-8a-4 Notice of excavation) (checked October 30, 2026)
- Blue Stakes of Utah 811 (utility notification association under Utah Code 54-8a-9): Blue Stakes of Utah 811 (checked October 30, 2026)
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