Utah AED requirements at a glance
Here is what Utah law asks of an AED program, row by row, with the statute behind each answer.
| Requirement | Required? | What the law says |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect and maintain AEDs | Limited | No general rule for AED owners. |
| Train expected users | Encouraged | Owners must encourage likely users to take CPR and AED courses, but no training is needed to use an AED (Utah Code §§ 53-2d-801, 53-2d-806(2)). |
| Notify agencies of AEDs | Yes | Through AED placement reporting: see that row. |
| Register the program | No | No state registry. The location report goes to the local emergency medical dispatch center, by letter or web form, and is listed under placement reporting (Utah Code § 53-2d-803). |
| Report AED locations | Yes | Within 14 days after installing or removing an AED, the owner or lessee must give the local emergency dispatch center its name, address, phone and the AED's exact location. Homes, vehicles and temporary sites are exempt, and there is no penalty (Utah Code § 53-2d-803). |
| Physician medical direction | No | Not in state law. |
| Report each AED use | No | Not in state law. |
| Written plan or records | No | Not in state law. |
| Call 911 when an AED is used | No | Not in state law. |
| School cardiac emergency plan | Yes | Starting with the 2026-27 school year, every public school (district or charter) must have a cardiac emergency response plan built on AHA or similar core elements, with AED placement, signage, three-minute access, trained staff, AED upkeep and EMS notice (Utah Code § 53G-9-216, effective July 1, 2026). A $200,000 grant fund helps. |
| Other requirements | Limited | Sellers and lessors must tell buyers in writing about the location-reporting duty (Utah Code § 53-2d-804). |
| AEDs required at specific sites | Yes | Trampoline parks, during all hours of operation and schools. See the list below. |
Compare nearby states: Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico, or see every state on the AED laws by state table.
Is medical direction required in Utah?
No. Utah law doesn’t require a physician to oversee an AED program.
Some programs choose a medical director anyway, for example to write the response protocol or review each use. If you want one, AED Log’s Medical Direction add-on is $65 per AED per year.
Training requirements
Training is encouraged, not required. Utah law recommends CPR and AED training for expected users.
Owners must encourage likely users to take CPR and AED courses, but no training is needed to use an AED (Utah Code §§ 53-2d-801, 53-2d-806(2))
Public schools must name staff to train in first aid, CPR and AED use (§ 53G-9-216(3)(b))
Trampoline parks need a first aid and CPR certified employee on site (§ 11-63-303).
Training still matters: an AED talks the rescuer through each step, but people who have practiced start CPR sooner and hesitate less. Keep each responder’s card current, since most CPR and AED cards last two years. See how long CPR and AED certification lasts.
Inspection and maintenance
Only in certain settings. Utah sets maintenance rules for some AED owners, not all.
No general rule for AED owners.
Public schools: from 2026-27, each school's AED must be tested and maintained per the manufacturer's guidelines (Utah Code § 53G-9-216(4)(a)).
Either way, the manufacturer’s instructions are the standard to follow: check the status indicator, the pads’ and battery’s expiration dates and the cabinet on a regular schedule, replace anything used or expired, and keep a dated record of each check. Our AED inspection requirements guide covers the routine, and the free AED inspection checklist is a printable version.
EMS notification, registration and placement reporting
Yes. Utah requires AED owners to tell EMS, or another agency the law names, that they have an AED and where it is.
Placement reporting: Within 14 days after installing or removing an AED, the owner or lessee must give the local emergency dispatch center its name, address, phone and the AED's exact location. Homes, vehicles and temporary sites are exempt, and there is no penalty (Utah Code § 53-2d-803). Public schools must also tell EMS each AED's type and location (§ 53G-9-216(4)(b)).
Keep the confirmation with your program records, and update it when an AED moves or is replaced. AED Log’s document library keeps registrations, letters and notices with the AEDs they cover.
Other Utah AED rules
Sellers and lessors must tell buyers in writing about the location-reporting duty (Utah Code § 53-2d-804)
Owners of demonstration or training-only AEDs must mark them as such (§ 53-2d-807)
School AEDs must have signage and be kept unlocked within three minutes of a victim (§ 53G-9-216(3)(a)).
Notification after an AED is used
No. Utah law doesn’t require a report after an AED is used.
After any use, replace the pads, check the AED and its rescue kit, and write down what happened while it’s fresh. AED Log’s incident reports record whether a shock was advised, how many were delivered, whether CPR was given and when EMS arrived.
AEDs required at specific locations in Utah
Yes. Utah law requires AEDs at three kinds of sites.
- Trampoline parks, during all hours of operation Utah Code § 11-63-303
- Every public school, district and charter (from 2026-27, unlocked, marked and reachable within three minutes) Utah Code § 53G-9-216 (enacted by 2026 S.B. 244, Laws of Utah 2026, ch. 232; effective July 1, 2026)
- New or substantially remodeled public school buildings (where the State Board of Education decides) Utah Code § 53G-8-805 (as amended by Laws of Utah 2026, ch. 170)
School cardiac emergency plans: Starting with the 2026-27 school year, every public school (district or charter) must have a cardiac emergency response plan built on AHA or similar core elements, with AED placement, signage, three-minute access, trained staff, AED upkeep and EMS notice (Utah Code § 53G-9-216, effective July 1, 2026). A $200,000 grant fund helps.
See AEDs in schools by state to compare, and our cardiac emergency response plan template for a starting point.
Does Utah's Good Samaritan law protect AED users?
Yes. Under Utah law, anyone using an AED in good faith is protected, and so is the AED’s owner, with only the usual exceptions.
What the Utah (UT) Good Samaritan law covers: A person who gives emergency care at or near an emergency, without pay and in good faith, can’t be held liable for civil damages unless grossly negligent or the person caused the emergency.
AED-specific protection: Anyone who, without pay and in good faith, uses or fails to use an AED on a person who seems to be in cardiac arrest is protected unless grossly negligent or willful. The person who acquired the AED and whoever controls the site are protected on the same terms, with no training, maintenance or reporting condition.
Statutes and sources
Every answer on this page comes from these laws, read on Utah’s official legislature or code website.
- Utah Code §§ 53-2d-801 to 53-2d-808 (Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act; formerly Title 26, Ch. 8b, renumbered in 2023): Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act
- Utah Code § 53-2d-701: Persons and activities exempt from civil liability
- Utah Code § 78B-4-501: Good Samaritan Law
- Utah Code § 53G-9-216 (enacted by 2026 S.B. 244, Laws of Utah 2026, ch. 232; effective July 1, 2026): Cardiac emergency response plans
- Utah Code § 53G-8-805 (as amended by Laws of Utah 2026, ch. 170): Panic alert device -- Security cameras -- Key box
- Utah Code § 11-63-303: Trampoline park employee training and equipment
Last reviewed against each statute on the state’s official website. This is a plain-language summary for general information, not legal advice. Laws change, so read the statute or ask a lawyer before you rely on it.
Managing a compliant AED program in Utah
AED Log keeps the records Utah law asks for, and reminds you before anything lapses.
- Monthly AED inspections on a phone, with a dated record of every check (inspection tracking)
- Pad and battery expiration dates, with a warning before each one (expiration tracking)
- Responders’ CPR and AED cards, with an alert before each expires (certification tracking)
- Registrations, EMS notices and your written plan, filed with the AEDs they cover (document management)
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Utah AED laws FAQ
Are businesses required to have an AED in Utah?
Only certain kinds. Utah law requires AEDs at trampoline parks. Other businesses aren’t required to have one by Utah law, and federal OSHA has no AED standard.
Where does Utah law require an AED?
Utah law requires AEDs in trampoline parks and schools. See the full list, with each statute, on this page.
Do you need medical direction for an AED in Utah?
No. Utah law doesn’t require a physician to oversee an AED program. You can still choose one: AED Log’s Medical Direction add-on is $65 per AED per year.
Is AED training required in Utah?
It’s encouraged, not required. Owners must encourage likely users to take CPR and AED courses, but no training is needed to use an AED. Public schools must name staff to train in first aid, CPR and AED use. Trampoline parks need a first aid and CPR certified employee on site.
Does Utah law require AED inspections?
Only for some AED owners. Public schools: from 2026-27, each school's AED must be tested and maintained per the manufacturer's guidelines (Utah Code § 53G-9-216(4)(a)).
Do you have to register an AED in Utah?
There’s no formal registration, but you must report the AED. Within 14 days after installing or removing an AED, the owner or lessee must give the local emergency dispatch center its name, address, phone and the AED's exact location.
What does Utah law require after an AED is used?
Utah law doesn’t require a report after an AED is used. Call 911 anyway, then replace the pads, check the AED and its rescue kit, and write down what happened while it’s fresh.
Are AEDs required in Utah schools?
Utah law requires AEDs at every public school, district and charter (from 2026-27, unlocked, marked and reachable within three minutes), plus new or substantially remodeled public school buildings (where the State Board of Education decides).
Do Utah schools need a cardiac emergency response plan?
Yes. Starting with the 2026-27 school year, every public school (district or charter) must have a cardiac emergency response plan built on AHA or similar core elements, with AED placement, signage, three-minute access, trained staff, AED upkeep and EMS notice. A $200,000 grant fund helps.
Do gyms in Utah need an AED?
No. Utah law doesn’t require health clubs or gyms to have an AED.
What other sites need an AED under Utah law?
Utah law also requires AEDs at trampoline parks, during all hours of operation.
What does the Utah Good Samaritan law cover?
A person who gives emergency care at or near an emergency, without pay and in good faith, can’t be held liable for civil damages unless grossly negligent or the person caused the emergency.
Does the Utah Good Samaritan law protect someone who uses an AED?
Yes. Any good-faith unpaid AED user, the AED's acquirer and the site owner are protected unless grossly negligent or willful, with no training or program conditions, and the reporting duty carries no penalty (Utah Code § 53-2d-802).
Which Utah laws cover AEDs?
Utah’s AED rules come from Utah Code §§ 53-2d-801 to 53-2d-808 (Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act; formerly Title 26, Ch. 8b, renumbered in 2023); Utah Code § 53-2d-701; Utah Code § 78B-4-501; and three more, each linked to its official text on this page.