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Does a window cleaner need a contractor license in Utah?
No. R156-55a-301an exempts window washing. Installing glass is in the S230 license scope.
Can a window washer work near a power line?
Not within 10 feet of a high voltage overhead line unless the utility is notified and precautions are agreed, under Utah Code 54-8c-2.
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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)
- Utah Office of Administrative Rules: Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-301af, S230 Masonry, Siding, Stucco, Glass, and Rain Gutter Contractor (rule effective August 7, 2026) (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)
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