H.B. 305

1

CONSTRUCTION CODE REVISIONS
2 2012 GENERAL SESSION
3 STATE OF UTAH
4 Chief Sponsor: Gage Froerer
5 Senate Sponsor: J. Stuart Adams
6
7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies a provision amending the state construction code.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 . modifies a provision requiring an engineer evaluation of certain buildings built
13 before 1975;
14 . eliminates a requirement that the evaluation occur when the building is undergoing
15 reroofing or an alteration of or repair to certain features; and
16 . replaces that requirement with a requirement that the evaluation occur when the
17 building is undergoing structural alterations or repairs, and specifies what is not
18 included in structural alterations or repairs.
19 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
20 None
21 Other Special Clauses:
22 None
23 Utah Code Sections Affected:
24 AMENDS:
25 15A-3-113, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
26
27 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

28 Section 1. Section 15A-3-113 is amended to read:
29 15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
30 (1) A new section IBC, Section 3401.6, is added as follows: "3401.6 Parapet bracing,
31 wall anchors, and other appendages. Buildings constructed before 1975 shall have parapet
32 bracing, wall anchors, and appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
33 etc. evaluated by a licensed engineer when [said] the building is undergoing [reroofing, or
34 alteration of or repair to said feature.] structural alterations or structural repairs. Reroofing or
35 water membrane replacement may not be considered a structural alteration or repair for
36 purposes of this section. Such parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages shall be
37 evaluated in accordance with 75% of the seismic forces as specified in Section 1613. When
38 allowed by the local building official, alternate methods of equivalent strength as referenced in
39 an approved code under Utah Code, Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a), will be considered when
40 accompanied by engineer-sealed drawings, details, and calculations. When found to be
41 deficient because of design or deteriorated condition, the engineer's recommendations to
42 anchor, brace, reinforce, or remove the deficient feature shall be implemented.
43 Exceptions:
44 1. Group R-3 and U occupancies.
45 2. Unreinforced masonry parapets need not be braced according to the above stated provisions
46 provided that the maximum height of an unreinforced masonry parapet above the level of the
47 diaphragm tension anchors or above the parapet braces shall not exceed one and one-half times
48 the thickness of the parapet wall. The parapet height may be a maximum of two and one-half
49 times its thickness in other than Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F."
50 (2) IBC, Section 3408.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "3408.4 Change in
51 Occupancy. When a change in occupancy results in a structure being reclassified to a higher
52 Occupancy Category (as defined in Table 1604.5), or when such change of occupancy results in
53 a design occupant load increase of 100% or more, the structure shall conform to the seismic
54 requirements for a new structure.
55 Exceptions:
56 1. Specific seismic detailing requirements of this code or ASCE 7 for a new structure shall not
57 be required to be met where it can be shown that the level of performance and seismic safety is
58 equivalent to that of a new structure. Such analysis shall consider the regularity, overstrength,

59 redundancy, and ductility of the structure within the context of the existing and retrofit (if any)
60 detailing providing. Alternatively, the building official may allow the structure to be upgraded
61 in accordance with referenced sections as found in an approved code under Utah Code,
62 Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a).
63 2. When a change of use results in a structure being reclassified from Occupancy Category I or
64 II to Occupancy Category III and the structure is located in a seismic map area where SDS is
65 less than 0.33, compliance with the seismic requirements of this code and ASCE 7 are not
66 required.
67 3. Where design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the Occupancy Category
68 does not change."
69 (3) In IBC, Section 3411.1, the exception is deleted and replaced with the following:
70 "Exception: Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 of this code are not
71 required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities unless being altered or undergoing a
72 change of occupancy classification."
73 (4) The following referenced standard is added under NFPA in IBC, Chapter 35:

74	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
75	720-09	Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment	907.9"

76 (5) The following referenced standard is added under UL in IBC, Chapter 35:

77	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
78	2034-2008	Standard of Single- and Multiple-station Carbon Monoxide Alarms	907.9"

79 (6) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 10-07 is deleted and replaced with
80 the following:

81	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
82	10-10	Portable Fire Extinguishers	906.2, 906.3.2, 906.3.4, Table 906.3(1), Table 906.3(2)"

83 (7) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 11-05 is deleted and replaced with

84 the following:

85	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
86	11-10	Low Expansion Foam	904.7"

87 (8) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 12-05 is deleted and replaced with
88 the following:

89	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
90	12-08	Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems	904.8, 904.11"

91 (9) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 12A-04 is deleted and replaced with
92 the following:

93	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
94	12A-09	Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems	904.9"

95 (10) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13-07 is deleted and replaced with
96 the following:

97	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
98	13-10	Installation of Sprinkler Systems	708.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.3, 904.11, 905.3.4, 907.6.3, 1613.3"

99 (11) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13D-07 is deleted and replaced
100 with the following:

101	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
102	13D-10	Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes	903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1"

103 (12) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13R-07 is deleted and replaced
104 with the following:

105	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
106	13R-10	Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height	903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.1.2, 903.4"

107 (13) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 14-07 is deleted and replaced with
108 the following:

109	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
110	14-10	Installation of Standpipe and Hose System	905.2, 905.3.4, 905.6.2, 905.8"

111 (14) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 17-02 is deleted and replaced with
112 the following:

113	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
114	17-09	Dry chemical Extinguishing Systems	904.5, 904.11"

115 (15) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 17A-02 is deleted and replaced
116 with the following:

117	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
118	17A-09	Wet Chemical Extinguishing System	904.5, 904.11"

119 (16) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 20-07 is deleted and replaced with
120 the following:

121	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
122	20-10	Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection	913.1, 913.2.1, 913.5"

123 (17) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 72-07 is deleted and replaced with
124 the following:

125	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
126	72-10	National Fire Alarm Code	901.6, 903.4.1, 904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.5, 907.2.11, 907.2.13.2, 907.3, 907.3.3, 907.3.4, 907.5.2.1.2, 907.5.3.3, 907.6, 907.6.1, 907.6.5, 907.7, 907.7.1, 907.7.2, 911.1.5, 3006.5, 3007.6"

127 (18) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 92B-05 is deleted and replaced
128 with the following:

129	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
130	92B-09	Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces	909.8"

131 (19) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 101-06 is deleted and replaced
132 with the following:

133	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
134	101-09	Line Safety Code	1028.6.2"

135 (20) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 110-05 is deleted and replaced
136 with the following:

137	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
138	110-10	Emergency and Standby Power Systems	2702.1"

Legislative Review Note
as of 1-26-12 6:08 AM

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