Underground Utility License

Underground Utility contractor is defined as any entity engaged in the installation, repair, alteration, or replacement of underground utilities, outside of buildings, making connections with public and/or private underground utilities, provided that such work is to be done between the main, laterals, services and/or appurtenances to within five feet (5′) of the outer walls of a building or structure. 

Exceptions:

  • Any person licensed as a master plumber or a master pipefitter. 
  • Any public utility, or agent thereof, regulated by the public utilities commission or the division of public utilities and carriers shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.