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- Utah Office of Administrative Rules: Utah Admin. Code R156-55a, Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Rule (effective August 7, 2026), section R156-55a-301z, S220 Carpentry and Flooring Contractor (checked October 29, 2026)
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code 58-55-305, Exemptions from licensure (effective May 7, 2025; the Legislature lists it as renumbered January 1, 2027) (checked October 29, 2026)
- Utah State Legislature: Utah Code 58-55-110, Exemptions from licensure (effective January 1, 2027; renumbered and amended from 58-55-305 by Chapter 42, 2026 General Session) (checked October 29, 2026)
- State of Utah (DOPL): License Lookup and Verification (checked October 29, 2026)
- eCFR (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rule): 16 CFR 1211.16, Instruction manual (required safety instructions) (checked October 29, 2026)
- The Genie Company (opener maker): Garage Door Opener Safety (checked October 29, 2026)
- eCFR (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rule): 16 CFR 1211.8, Secondary entrapment protection requirements (checked October 29, 2026)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Publication 523: Non-Reversing Automatic Garage Door Openers Are a Hazard (PDF) (checked October 29, 2026)
- The Genie Company (opener maker): Maintaining Your Garage Door (checked October 29, 2026)
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL): Contracting Frequently Asked Questions (checked October 29, 2026)
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL): Specialty Contractor License (checked October 29, 2026)
- Utah Office of Administrative Rules: Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-305a, Exempt Contractors Filing Affirmation of Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance (rule effective August 7, 2026) (checked October 29, 2026)
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL): Residence Lien Recovery Fund: FAQs for Homeowner or Representing Attorneys (checked October 29, 2026)
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