UtahUtah requires credentials to service large carbon dioxide systems
Starting January 1, 2027, businesses need a state license and most workers need certification to service systems holding at least 100 pounds of carbon dioxide.
What it does
Businesses need a state license to service covered carbon dioxide systems, and most workers need state certification. The rules cover systems that hold at least 100 pounds of carbon dioxide.
The board must set qualifications, provide application forms, and establish fees for the licenses and certifications.
Argument forRequiring certified workers could help protect people and property by ensuring that system servicing is done by people who meet state standards.
Argument againstApplication, competency, and fee requirements could make it harder for some businesses or workers to qualify to service these systems.
More detail
A business must hold a current state fire marshal license to service a covered system, and most people who service one must hold a current certification. Covered systems store, use, or dispense at least 100 pounds of carbon dioxide. The definition also includes connected appliances, pipes, fittings, required signs, and gas detection. Fire officers do not need the individual certification. A trainee may service a system if they have worked no more than 45 business days as a trainee and are supervised by someone with current certification. The license and certification requirements apply on or after January 1, 2027.
The Utah Fire Prevention Board must set license and certification standards, provide application forms, and establish fees. The procedures apply to people and businesses seeking a license or certification to service covered carbon dioxide systems. Applicants must apply in writing, show competency as the board requires, and pay the required fee. The board's standards must address initial qualifications, renewal, and revocation.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Mar 24Governor Spencer Cox SignedBecame Law
- Mar 12House/ to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 12House/ received enrolled bill from PrintingMinor
- Mar 11House/ enrolled bill to Printing
- Mar 11Enrolled Bill Returned to House or SenateMinor
- Mar 10Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
- Mar 10Bill Received from House for EnrollingMinor
- Mar 7House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrollingMajor
- Mar 7House/ received from SenateMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ to House
- Vote recorded Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspension. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 6Senate/ signed by President/ returned to HouseMajor
- Mar 6Senate/ passed 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionPassed Senate
- Mar 6Senate/ 2nd & 3rd readings/ suspensionMinor
- Mar 6Senate/ Rules to 2nd Reading Calendar
- Mar 5Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules [Senate Rules Committee]Minor
- Feb 26Senate/ placed on 2nd Reading Calendar
- Feb 26Senate/ committee report favorable [Senate Business and Labor Committee]Minor
- Feb 26Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation [Senate Business and Labor Committee]Minor
- Feb 20Senate/ to standing committee [Senate Business and Labor Committee]Minor
- Feb 18Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Vote recorded House/ passed 3rd reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 18Senate/ received from HouseMinor
- Feb 18House/ to Senate
- Feb 18House/ passed 3rd readingPassed House
- Feb 18House/ 3rd readingMinor
- Feb 10House/ 2nd readingMinor
- Feb 10House/ comm rpt/ amended [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]Major
- Feb 10House Comm - Favorable Recommendation [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]Minor
- Feb 10House Comm - Amendment Recommendation [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]Minor
- Feb 6House/ to standing committee [House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee]Minor
- Feb 5House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal AnalystMinor
- Feb 5LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0240
- Feb 5LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0240
- Jan 20House/ 1st reading (Introduced)Minor
- Jan 17LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0240
- Jan 14House/ received bill from Legislative ResearchMinor
- Jan 13LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0240
- Jan 13LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0240
- Jan 13Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
- Jan 13Bill Numbered but not DistributedIntroduced
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