Specialty Contractors (A02)
Specialty contractors bring deep expertise in specific trades – but Utah’s S-class licensing system can be confusing.
This BidScope breaks down every S-class license category, showing you exactly which license you need for your specific work.
Learn the critical differences between S-02 (Electrical), S-10 (Plumbing), S-11 (HVAC), S-24 (Roofing), and dozens of other specialty classifications.
Verify credentials through Utah DOPL’s database.
Understand scope limitations – what each license type can and cannot do.
Master coordination between your specialty contractor and general contractor or other trades.
Navigate insurance and bonding requirements that vary by specialty.
Get template agreements tailored to subcontractor relationships.
Know what warranties to expect from electrical work versus plumbing versus HVAC.
This comprehensive tool ensures you hire specialty contractors who are properly licensed, qualified, and coordinated with your project team.
What’s Included:
- Complete S-class license category breakdown (S-02 through S-62 specialty classifications)
- Utah DOPL verification process for specialty licenses
- Trade-specific qualification criteria and experience requirements
- Detailed scope of work definitions by license type
- Electrical contractor requirements (S-02 licensing, NEC code, panel work, service sizing)
- Plumbing contractor requirements (S-10 licensing, IPC/UPC codes, fixture installation, gas line work)
- HVAC contractor requirements (S-11 licensing, load calculations, ductwork, refrigerant handling)
- Roofing contractor requirements (S-24 licensing, system types, warranties, ice/water shield)
- General contractor coordination protocols and responsibilities
- Insurance requirements by specialty trade
- Bonding and financial responsibility verification
- Subcontractor agreement templates
- Payment schedules for trade-specific work
- Lien rights and notice requirements
- Warranty expectations by trade (1-year workmanship vs 10-year manufacturer)
- Code compliance verification by trade
- Permit requirements for specialty work
- Trade-specific inspection points and sign-offs
- Utah licensing law compliance
- Multi-trade coordination scheduling
