Section R156-55c-304 - Continuing Education(1) As used in this section:(a) "Core continuing education" means education covering:(i) International Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, and International Energy Conservation Codes and Utah building code amendments as adopted or proposed for adoption;(ii) the Americans with Disability Act;(iii) medical gas, National Fire Protection Association 13D and 54;(iv) hydronics and waste water treatment; or(v) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training.(b) "Professional continuing education" means education covering:(ii) management training;(v) lien laws and Utah construction registry; or(vi) government regulations.(2) Under Sections 58-55-302.7 and 58-55-303, the 12 hours of continuing education required of a licensed plumber during each two-year renewal cycle shall include at least eight hours of core continuing education, and at least four hours of professional continuing education or core continuing education.(3) The Division may defer or waive continuing education requirements for: (a) an instructor of a planned program of training under Subsection R156-55c-302a(5);(b) a board member who regularly attends the Plumber Licensing Board meetings; or(c) any licensee as provided in Section R156-1-308d.(4) The standards for continuing education for licensed plumbers are as follows: (a) a licensee who lectures in continuing education courses meeting the requirements of this section may receive two hours of continuing education for each hour spent lecturing, but lecturing or teaching credit is not available for participation in a panel discussion;(b) a course provider need not be listed in Subsection 58-55-302.5(2), but shall meet the other requirements of this section and be: (i) a recognized accredited college or university;(ii) a state or federal agency;(iii) a professional association or organization involved in the construction trades; or(iv) a commercial continuing education provider providing a program related to the plumbing trade;(c) course content shall be relevant to the practice of the plumbing trade and consistent with Utah laws and rules; and(d) except for Subsection R156-55a-303b(2)(b), the continuing education standards in Subsections R156-55a-303b(1)(g), R156-55a-303b(2) through (4), and R156-55a-303b(7) through (11) are adopted.Utah Admin. Code R156-55c-304
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2014-21, effective 10/9/2014Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-2, effective 12/22/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-03, effective 1/9/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-15, effective 7/14/2022