Utah S330 Masonry Contractor License Requirements (2026)

The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) issues the S330 Masonry Contractor specialty classification under Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 55 (Construction Trades Licensing Act) and Utah Administrative Code R156-55a. S330 covers brick, concrete block, stone, structural masonry, anchored veneer, mortar, and related cementitious work. Any masonry contracting in Utah at any project value requires an active S330, B100 General Building, or E100 General Engineering license. The qualifying individual must document four years of experience (two years of which must be supervisory), pass the Utah Business and Law and S330 trade exams, demonstrate $50,000 in financial responsibility, and maintain GL and workers compensation. This page documents the verified path including DOPL reciprocity, UOSH silica enforcement, and TMS 402/602 plus IBC Chapter 21 compliance.

Regulatory Body Profile

Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Contractors Board (DOPL) is the statutory authority responsible for issuing and enforcing this license under Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 55 (Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act); Utah Admin. Code R156-55a. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Contractors Board licenses general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and mechanical contractors statewide, adopts the International Building Code by reference, and conducts disciplinary proceedings under Title 58 Chapter 55.

Official portal: https://dopl.utah.gov/contractor/
Address: 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 530-6628

The Eligibility Audit

Eligibility begins with two baseline checks: the applicant must be 18 or older and must provide a valid Social Security Number. No Utah residency requirement; out-of-state qualifying individuals accepted.

Good moral character

DOPL reviews prior license discipline and criminal history under Utah Code §58-1-401. Unpaid judgments and outstanding contractor complaints bar issuance.

Background investigation

Mandatory BCI/FBI criminal background check for the qualifying individual and any owner with 25% or greater interest.

Experience and Education Standards

The experience bar is 4 years of full-time paid masonry experience within the last 10 years (at least 2 years in a supervisory role) installing brick, CMU, stone, anchored veneer, mortar, flashing, weeps, and grouted reinforced masonry, and it must be backed by verifiable records — typically payroll, tax, project, or supervisor documentation covering the claimed period.

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

DOPL Employment History Verification signed by each licensed contractor employer
W-2, 1099, or certified payroll records covering the qualifying period
Project list with addresses and dates for the supervisory period

Education substitution

DOPL accepts DAS-registered masonry apprenticeship completion plus two years of journey experience, or a construction management degree for up to two years credit.

The Exam Syllabus

Prometric under contract to DOPL administers the required examination. Each part below must be passed before the license will issue:

Utah Contractor Business and Law Examination — 50 questions, 120 minutes, passing score 70%
S330 Masonry Trade Examination — TMS 402/602, IBC Chapter 21, brick, CMU, stone, anchored veneer, grouted reinforced masonry — 80 questions, 240 minutes, passing score 70%

Examination fee: $72 per Prometric exam section ($144 total).

Retake policy: Failed sections may be retaken after 30 days with a new $72 fee. Application remains valid for one year from filing.

Bonding, Insurance & Financial Security

There is no statewide surety bond tied to this credential in the cited record. Bonding can still surface at the project level — permit, license, or public-works bonds — so check before you bid.

General liability

DOPL requires a minimum $100,000 per occurrence commercial general liability certificate on file under R156-55a-302.

Workers' compensation

Workers' compensation is mandatory under Utah Code §34A-2-103 for any employer with one or more employees. Sole proprietors must file a DOPL workers comp exemption. Masonry NCCI 5022 carries one of the highest manual rates in Utah.

Additional financial requirements

DOPL does not require a surety bond but requires proof of $50,000 in financial responsibility (cash, bond, or line of credit) under R156-55a-302a.

Schedule of Fees

Fee	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	$225
Examination	$144
Initial license	$225
Renewal (every 2 years)	$115

Renewal and Continuing Obligations

The Utah S330 Masonry Contractor — Division of Professional Licensing runs on a 2 years renewal cycle. The current renewal fee is $115. Utah S330 licenses renew every two years on November 30 of odd-numbered years. Late renewal carries a $50 penalty plus reinstatement.

Continuing education: Six hours of DOPL-approved continuing education each two-year renewal cycle under R156-55a-303b.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Utah Masonry License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

Download the PDF roadmap →

Out-of-State Reciprocity

For this classification, Utah recognizes the NASCLA Accredited Examination.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
Arizona	Trade exam waiver	Bilateral DOPL–AZ ROC agreement waives the S330 trade exam for active CR-9/B-9 holders with 2+ years.
California	Trade exam waiver	Bilateral DOPL–CSLB agreement for active C-29 masonry holders.
Nevada	Trade exam waiver	Bilateral DOPL–NSCB agreement for active C-13 masonry holders.

Utah accepts the NASCLA Accredited Commercial Contractor exam in place of the S330 trade exam for commercial masonry applicants.

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The Application Roadmap

Form a Utah business entity. Register with Utah Department of Commerce and obtain an EIN before filing the DOPL application.
Document four years of masonry experience. Compile the DOPL Employment History Verification with two years of supervisory experience and a project list.
Complete a DOPL-approved 25-hour pre-license education course. R156-55a-302 requires a state-approved pre-license course for the qualifying individual.
Pass the Prometric Business and Law exam. Score 70% or better on the 50-question Utah business and law examination.
Pass the Prometric S330 Masonry trade exam. Score 70% or better on the 80-question trade exam covering TMS 402/602 and IBC Chapter 21.
Demonstrate $50,000 financial responsibility and bind insurance. Provide CPA letter, bond, or line of credit plus $100,000 GL certificate and workers comp (or exemption).
Submit the DOPL S330 application. File the Contractor Application with $225 application fee, $115 Residence Lien Recovery Fund fee, exam scores, and insurance documents.
Implement UOSH silica written exposure control plan. Utah Occupational Safety and Health (state plan) enforces 29 CFR 1926.1153 with mandatory written plan, Table 1 controls, and medical surveillance.

Where Applications Stall

The errors below are the ones that most frequently cost Utah Masonry applicants time, drawn from the cited board guidance.

Vague supervisory experience

DOPL rejects "performed masonry" phrasing. The Employment History Verification must clearly identify two years where the qualifier supervised other masons, or the application is returned.

Missing the pre-license course

R156-55a-302 requires a DOPL-approved 25-hour pre-license education course before exam scheduling. Applicants who skip it are denied exam approval.

Residence Lien Recovery Fund non-payment

S330 contractors performing residential work must participate in the RLRF. Skipping the contribution exposes homeowners to liens and voids mechanic lien rights.

Anchored veneer ties at wrong spacing

Utah SDC D seismic zones (Wasatch Front) require corrosion-resistant ties at reduced spacing per TMS 402. Salt Lake County and Utah County inspectors fail jobs with 16" o.c. spacing where 12" is required.

UOSH silica plan absent

Utah state OSHA plan enforces 29 CFR 1926.1153 with stricter recordkeeping than federal. Missing written exposure control plans draw immediate citations, averaging $9,000 per masonry site.

Pre-Application Checklist

Have each of the following squared away before the packet goes to DOPL:

☐ Utah Department of Commerce entity registration
☐ DOPL-approved 25-hour pre-license education course
☐ Employment History Verification (4 years, 2 supervisory)
☐ Prometric Business and Law exam pass certificate (70%+)
☐ Prometric S330 Masonry trade exam pass certificate (70%+)
☐ $50,000 financial responsibility proof
☐ $100,000 GL certificate and workers comp (or exemption)
☐ Residence Lien Recovery Fund contribution
☐ UOSH silica written exposure control plan

Recommended Study Materials

The list below collects the board's cited references and the materials applicants typically study from. CLR is not paid to recommend any of them.

Utah Contractor Reference Manual — Utah DOPL. Required reference for the Utah business and law exam.
TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures — The Masonry Society. Adopted by reference under IBC Chapter 21 — required for the S330 trade exam.
International Building Code Chapter 21 — Masonry — International Code Council. Utah adopts IBC statewide through the Utah Uniform Building Standard Act.

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Common Questions

Does Utah have a dedicated masonry license?

Yes. S330 Masonry Contractor classification issued by the Division of Professional Licensing under R156-55a.

How much experience is required?

Four years of full-time paid masonry experience within the last 10 years, with at least two years in a supervisory role.

Is a surety bond required?

No. Utah does not require a surety bond for S330 but does require $50,000 in financial responsibility (cash, bond, or line of credit) and contribution to the Residence Lien Recovery Fund.

Does Utah accept NASCLA?

Yes for commercial classifications. Utah accepts the NASCLA Accredited Commercial Contractor exam in place of the S330 trade exam for commercial applicants.

What is the Residence Lien Recovery Fund?

A DOPL-administered fund that protects homeowners from unpaid subcontractor and supplier liens. S330 contractors pay into the fund at issuance and renewal under Utah Code §38-11.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-05-16 · Next scheduled review 2026-08-14