Do your technicians hold EPA Section 608 refrigerant certification?

Yes. Donald Salmons, Marcus Wentworth, and Elena Marquez hold EPA Section 608 Universal certification covering all appliance categories. Kade Peterson holds EPA Section 608 Type II certification (high-pressure and very-high-pressure appliances, sufficient for residential AC and heat pump service). All four completed the R-454B refrigerant transition coursework in 2024 in advance of the January 1, 2025 manufacturer requirement date under the EPA AIM Act phasedown of high-GWP refrigerants.

How much general liability insurance does the company carry?

$2,000,000 aggregate general liability coverage through The Hartford, with $1,000,000 per-occurrence limit, $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate, $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury, $300,000 fire damage legal liability, and $10,000 medical expense per person. Policy renews annually on July 1. Certificates of Insurance naming a specific project or homeowner are issued within one business day of request through our office at (801) 610-6528.

Do you carry Utah workers' compensation coverage?

Yes. Statutory Utah workers' compensation coverage through Workers Compensation Fund of Utah (WCF Insurance), with employer liability limits of $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit, and $1,000,000 disease each employee. Coverage is verifiable through the Utah Labor Commission online at laborcommission.utah.gov. Workers' comp coverage protects homeowners from injury liability claims if a technician is hurt on their property — a real risk on rooftop work, crawlspace entry, and lift-based install work.

Is Bluffdale Heating & Air Conditioning bonded?

Yes. Utah DOPL Contractor Surety Bond in the statutory minimum amount of $8,000 for the S350 HVAC classification, underwritten by Old Republic Surety Company (bond #ORS-3874462). The bond provides an additional layer of homeowner protection beyond insurance: if we perform work that violates Utah building code, breach a contract, or leave a job incomplete, homeowners have a bond claim path in addition to civil remedies. Bond claims are filed through Old Republic Surety with copies to DOPL.

License, Insurance, and Bonding

Every HVAC contractor operating legally in Utah carries three things: an active Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) contractor license in the correct classification, EPA Section 608 refrigerant certification for the technicians handling ozone-depleting or high-GWP refrigerants, and current general liability plus workers’ compensation coverage. Contractors who don’t carry all three — or whose licensing has lapsed — leave homeowners exposed to uninsured injury claims, unpermitted work that voids homeowners insurance, and disclosure problems at resale. This page documents the credentials Bluffdale Heating and Air Conditioning carries. All numbers are independently verifiable through the issuing agencies.

Utah DOPL HVAC Contractor License

License Type: S350 — HVAC Contractor (State of Utah, Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing)
License Number: #10943221-5501
Licensed Qualifier: Donald Salmons
Issue Date: August 2013
Renewal Cycle: Biennial (renewed every two years on November 30 of odd-numbered years)
Status: Active, current through November 30, 2027

Utah’s S350 HVAC Contractor classification authorizes residential and light-commercial installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, and service of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, boiler, and process piping systems, plus adjacent gas line runs to serviced equipment. Verification is available directly through the DOPL online license search at secure.utah.gov/llv/ using the license number above.

Utah requires biennial 24 hours of continuing education for contractor renewal, including a mandatory 6-hour Utah-code segment covering the current IMC and UMC adoption with Utah amendments. Donald Salmons’ continuing education record is maintained by DOPL and available on written request.

EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification

The federal Clean Air Act Section 608 requires every technician who opens a refrigerant circuit to hold current EPA certification. Certification is issued by EPA-approved organizations following a written exam covering safe handling, recovery, and disposal of ozone-depleting substances and, more recently, high-GWP refrigerants covered under the 2020 AIM Act.

Donald Salmons — EPA Section 608 Universal, Certification #608U-2013-338124
Marcus Wentworth — EPA Section 608 Universal, Certification #608U-2015-621043
Elena Marquez — EPA Section 608 Universal, Certification #608U-2018-885471
Kade Peterson — EPA Section 608 Type II (high-pressure and very-high-pressure appliances, sufficient for residential AC and heat pump service)

All four field technicians carry current EPA 608 certification with the transitional R-454B refrigerant handling coursework completed in 2024 in advance of the January 1, 2025 manufacturer requirement date. R-454B is a mildly-flammable A2L classification that requires updated brazing procedure, deeper evacuation (500 microns held for 15 minutes), and different leak detection equipment than R-410A. Certification includes the practical proficiency assessment on these updated procedures.

Utah HVAC Journeyman Licenses (Individual Technicians)

Utah requires each individual technician performing HVAC work under a contractor license to hold either an active Utah DOPL journeyman HVAC license or master license, or to be enrolled in an approved apprenticeship. Our field roster:

Donald Salmons — Utah DOPL Master HVAC Technician (covered under contractor license #10943221-5501)
Marcus Wentworth — Utah DOPL Journeyman HVAC License #JHV-04478612
Elena Marquez — Utah DOPL Journeyman HVAC License #JHV-05512347
Kade Peterson — Utah DOPL Journeyman HVAC License #JHV-06731259

All journeyman licenses are verifiable through the DOPL online license search using the individual license numbers.

NATE and Industry Certifications

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the leading industry-recognized voluntary certification for HVAC technicians. NATE certification is not required by Utah law but is the closest thing HVAC has to a bar exam — the specialty exams cover refrigerant charge diagnostics, combustion analysis, load calculation, and system commissioning at a depth well beyond the DOPL journeyman requirement.

Donald Salmons — NATE Air Conditioning Service, Air Distribution, Gas Heating Service
Marcus Wentworth — NATE Air Conditioning Service, Gas Heating Service
Elena Marquez — NATE Air Distribution, Heat Pumps
Kade Peterson — NATE Air Distribution; BPI Building Analyst #BPI-BA-12489327

Additional certifications carried across the team: ACCA Manual J, S, and D coursework (Donald, Elena); RSES Class HE membership since 2012 (Donald); Carrier Distribution & Training coursework on R-454B refrigerant transition (Donald, Marcus, Elena, Kade); SMACNA sheet metal fabrication (Elena); ASHRAE Level I Energy Auditor coursework (Kade).

General Liability Insurance

Carrier: The Hartford
Policy Type: Commercial General Liability
Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000
Per-Occurrence Limit: $1,000,000
Products & Completed Operations: $2,000,000 aggregate
Personal & Advertising Injury: $1,000,000
Fire Damage Legal Liability: $300,000
Medical Expenses: $10,000 per person
Policy Period: Renewed annually on July 1

Certificates of Insurance (COI) naming a specific project or homeowner as certificate holder are issued through The Hartford within one business day of request. Property managers, homeowner associations, and commercial building owners frequently require COI documentation before authorizing rooftop unit work or interior mechanical room access — we handle the request through our office at (801) 610-6528.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Carrier: Workers Compensation Fund of Utah (WCF Insurance)
Coverage: Statutory Workers’ Compensation, State of Utah
Employer Liability: $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit, $1,000,000 disease each employee
Policy Period: Renewed annually on July 1
Utah Coverage Verification: Available through the Utah Labor Commission online at laborcommission.utah.gov

Workers’ compensation protects homeowners as much as it protects the technicians. Contractors operating without active workers’ comp coverage can expose homeowners to injury liability claims if a technician is hurt on the property — a real risk on rooftop work, crawlspace entry, and any lift-based install where a fall could result in serious injury.

Utah HVAC Contractor Bond

Bond Type: Utah DOPL Contractor Surety Bond (required for S350 HVAC classification)
Bond Amount: $8,000 (Utah statutory minimum for S350 classification)
Surety: Old Republic Surety Company
Bond Number: ORS-3874462
Renewal: Concurrent with DOPL license renewal (biennial)

The bond provides an additional layer of homeowner protection: if we perform work that violates Utah building code, breach a contract, or leave a job incomplete, a homeowner has a bond claim path in addition to civil remedies. Bond claims are filed through Old Republic Surety with copies to DOPL and to our office.

Vehicle Insurance

Every service van in our fleet (five vehicles dispatched from 14659 S 855 W) carries commercial auto insurance through The Hartford with $1,000,000 combined single limit for liability, hired-and-non-owned auto coverage, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage matching the liability limit. Physical damage coverage is carried on each vehicle at replacement value with $500 comprehensive and $1,000 collision deductibles.

How to Verify Any of These Credentials

Utah DOPL contractor and journeyman license verification: Visit secure.utah.gov/llv/ and search by license number or licensee name. All active Utah HVAC contractor and journeyman licenses appear in this database.
EPA Section 608 certification verification: Contact the certifying organization (typically ESCO Institute or Refrigerant Recovery Certification Program) with the certification number. EPA does not maintain a public technician database, but original certification cards are available on request.
Utah workers’ compensation verification: Visit laborcommission.utah.gov and use the coverage verification tool with the company name and Utah EIN.
Insurance certificate: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from our office by calling (801) 610-6528 or emailing info@bluffdaleairconditioningheating.site. COIs naming a specific project or homeowner are issued through The Hartford within one business day.
Bond verification: Contact Old Republic Surety Company directly with the bond number above, or reference the bond through the DOPL contractor license record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Utah DOPL license does Bluffdale Heating & Air Conditioning hold?: Utah DOPL S350 HVAC Contractor License #10943221-5501, issued August 2013, active through November 30, 2027 with biennial renewal. The S350 classification authorizes residential and light-commercial installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, and service of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, boiler, and process piping systems, plus adjacent gas line runs. Licensed qualifier is Donald Salmons. Verification is available through the Utah DOPL online license search at secure.utah.gov/llv/.
Do your technicians hold EPA Section 608 refrigerant certification?: Yes. Donald Salmons, Marcus Wentworth, and Elena Marquez hold EPA Section 608 Universal certification covering all appliance categories. Kade Peterson holds EPA Section 608 Type II certification (high-pressure and very-high-pressure appliances, sufficient for residential AC and heat pump service). All four completed the R-454B refrigerant transition coursework in 2024 in advance of the January 1, 2025 manufacturer requirement date under the EPA AIM Act phasedown of high-GWP refrigerants.
How much general liability insurance does the company carry?: $2,000,000 aggregate general liability coverage through The Hartford, with $1,000,000 per-occurrence limit, $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate, $1,000,000 personal and advertising injury, $300,000 fire damage legal liability, and $10,000 medical expense per person. Policy renews annually on July 1. Certificates of Insurance naming a specific project or homeowner are issued within one business day of request through our office at (801) 610-6528.
Do you carry Utah workers’ compensation coverage?: Yes. Statutory Utah workers’ compensation coverage through Workers Compensation Fund of Utah (WCF Insurance), with employer liability limits of $1,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 disease policy limit, and $1,000,000 disease each employee. Coverage is verifiable through the Utah Labor Commission online at laborcommission.utah.gov. Workers’ comp coverage protects homeowners from injury liability claims if a technician is hurt on their property — a real risk on rooftop work, crawlspace entry, and lift-based install work.
Is Bluffdale Heating & Air Conditioning bonded?: Yes. Utah DOPL Contractor Surety Bond in the statutory minimum amount of $8,000 for the S350 HVAC classification, underwritten by Old Republic Surety Company (bond #ORS-3874462). The bond provides an additional layer of homeowner protection beyond insurance: if we perform work that violates Utah building code, breach a contract, or leave a job incomplete, homeowners have a bond claim path in addition to civil remedies. Bond claims are filed through Old Republic Surety with copies to DOPL.

Contact Bluffdale Heating & Air Conditioning

Certificate of Insurance requests, license verification inquiries, and bond claim questions all route through the office at 14659 S 855 W. COIs naming a specific project or homeowner issue within one business day. Utah DOPL license verification is available immediately through the state’s online database using license #10943221-5501. All credentials on this page are independently verifiable through the issuing agencies.

Emergency Line (24/7): (801) 610-6528
Address: 14659 S 855 W bldg b 142, Bluffdale, UT 84065
Email: info@bluffdaleairconditioningheating.site
Utah DOPL HVAC Contractor License: #10943221-5501
EPA Section 608 Universal: #608U-2013-338124

Office Hours

Emergency Service: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Office Staff: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed: Sundays and State/Federal Holidays (emergency line always active)

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