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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies the State Construction Code.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 . adopts the 2012 edition of certain nationally recognized building codes;
13 . modifies certain statewide amendments to the State Construction Code; and
14 . repeals certain local amendments to the State Construction Code.
15 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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17 Other Special Clauses:
18 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2013.
19 Utah Code Sections Affected:
20 AMENDS:
21 15A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 76
22 15A-2-104, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
23 15A-3-102, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
24 15A-3-103, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
25 15A-3-104, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
26 15A-3-105, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
27 15A-3-107, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
28 15A-3-108, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 76
29 15A-3-110, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
30 15A-3-112, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
31 15A-3-113, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapters 76 and 219
32 15A-3-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 62
33 15A-3-204, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
34 15A-3-205, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
35 15A-3-206, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
36 15A-3-302, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
37 15A-3-303, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
38 15A-3-304, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
39 15A-3-305, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
40 15A-3-306, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
41 15A-3-307, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
42 15A-3-309, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
43 15A-3-310, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
44 15A-3-311, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
45 15A-3-313, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
46 15A-3-314, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
47 15A-3-401, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
48 15A-3-501, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
49 15A-3-601, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 76
50 15A-3-801, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
51 REPEALS:
52 15A-4-302, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
53 15A-4-304, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 76
54 15A-4-305, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 76
55 15A-4-306, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 76
56 15A-4-307, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 76
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58 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
59 Section 1. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
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62 15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
63 recognized code authority.
64 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
65 incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, Statewide
66 Amendments to International Plumbing Code, and Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated
67 as Part of State Construction Code, are the construction standards to be applied to building
68 construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair, and in the regulation of building construction,
69 alteration, remodeling, and repair in the state:
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82 (g) the 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the
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86 International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
87 (j) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104 (1), the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
88 Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
89 (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
90 Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
91 issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
92 Utah Division of Forestry, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance
93 agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to the codes listed in
94 this section.
95 Section 2. Section 15A-2-104 is amended to read:
96 15A-2-104. Installation standards for manufactured housing.
97 (1) The following are the installation standards for manufactured housing for new
98 installations or for existing manufactured or mobile homes that are subject to relocation,
99 building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation in the state:
100 (a) The manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is the
101 primary standard.
102 (b) If the manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is not
103 available or is incomplete, the following standards apply:
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107 defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E, the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
108 Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
109 (c) A manufacturer, dealer, or homeowner is permitted to design for unusual
110 installation of a manufactured home not provided for in the manufacturer's standard installation
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112 NFPA 225, if the design is approved in writing by a professional engineer or architect licensed
113 in Utah.
114 (d) For a mobile home built before June 15, 1976, the mobile home shall also comply
115 with the additional installation and safety requirements specified in Chapter 3, Part 8,
116 Installation and Safety Requirements for Mobile Homes Built Before June 15, 1976.
117 (2) Pursuant to the HUD Code Section 604(d), a manufactured home may be installed
118 in the state that does not meet the local snow load requirements as specified in Chapter 3, Part
119 2, Statewide Amendments to IRC, except that the manufactured home shall have a protective
120 structure built over the home that meets the IRC and the snow load requirements under Chapter
121 3, Part 2, Statewide Amendments to IRC.
122 Section 3. Section 15A-3-102 is amended to read:
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126 15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
127 (1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
128 (2) (a) In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: "110.3.5,
129 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
130 exterior wall envelope as required by Section 1403.2, and flashing as required by Section
131 1405.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
132 (b) The remaining sections of IBC, Section 110, are renumbered as follows: 110.3.6,
133 Lath or gypsum board inspection; 110.3.7, Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations; 110.3.8,
134 Energy efficiency inspections; 110.3.9, Other inspections; 110.3.10, Special inspections; and
135 110.3.11, Final inspection.
136 (3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.
137 Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a
138 manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is
139 dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
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142 following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL
143 CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed by the Utah Department of Health
144 where procedures are performed that may render patients incapable of self preservation where
145 care is less than 24 hours. See Utah Administrative Code R432-13."
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148 Facilities is modified by changing the word "Foster" to "Child."
149 (6) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "[F]Record Drawings" is modified by
150 deleting the words "a fire alarm system" and replacing them with "any fire protection system".
151 (7) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Residential
152 Treatment/Support Assisted Living Facility: "RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT
153 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Section 308.1.2."
154 (8) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Type I Assisted Living
155 Facility: "TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Section 308.1.2."
156 (9) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Type II Assisted Living
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179 (12) In IBC, Section 305.2.2 and 305.2.3, the word "five" is deleted and replaced with
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181 (13) A new IBC Section 305.2.4 is added as follows: "305.2.4 Child Day Care --
182 Residential Certificate or a Family License. Areas used for child day care purposes with a
183 Residential Certificate R430-50 or a Family License, as defined in Utah Administrative Code,
184 R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as
185 provided in Section 310.5 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in
186 accordance with Section R101.2."
187 (14) A new IBC Section 305.2.5 is added as follows: "305.2.5 Child Care Centers.
188 Areas used for Hourly Child Care Centers, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-60,
189 Child Care Center as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-100, or Out of School Time
190 Programs, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-70, may be classified as accessory
191 occupancies."
192 (15) A new IBC Section 308.2.1 is added as follows: "308.2.1 Assisted living facilities
193 and related occupancies. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section
194 and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.
195 TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the Utah
196 Department of Health that provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory,
197 non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility
198 without the assistance of another person.
199 Occupancies. Limited capacity, type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents shall
200 be classified as R-3 occupancies. Small, type I assisted living facilities with six to sixteen
201 residents shall be classified as R-4 occupancies. Large, type I assisted living facilities with
202 over sixteen residents shall be classified as I-1 occupancies.
203 TYPE II ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the Utah
204 Department of Health that provides an array of coordinated supportive personal and health care
205 services to residents who meet the definition of semi-independent.
206 Semi-Independent. A person who is:
207 A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
208 B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility with the
209 physical assistance of one person.
210 Occupancies. Limited capacity, type II assisted living facilities with two to five residents shall
211 be classified as R-4 occupancies. Small, type II assisted living facilities with six to sixteen
212 residents shall be classified as I-1 occupancies. Large, type II assisted living facilities with
213 over sixteen residents shall be classified as I-2 occupancies.
214 RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential
215 treatment/support assisted living facility which creates a group living environment for four or
216 more residents licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services, and provides a protected
217 living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving
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274 (a) The words "five persons" are deleted and replaced with the words "three persons."
275 (b) The words "foster care facilities" are deleted and replaced with "child care
276 facilities."
277 (c) The words "(both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)" are
278 added after "nursing homes."
279 (d) The words "Ambulatory Surgical Centers with five or more operating rooms" are
280 added to the list.
281 (19) In IBC, Section 308.4.1, the word "five" is deleted and replaced with the word
282 "three" in both places.
283 (20) In IBC, Section 308.6, the word "five" is deleted and replaced with the word
284 "four".
285 (21) In IBC, Section 308.6.1, the following changes are made:
286 (a) The word "five" is deleted and replaced with the word "four".
287 (b) The words "2 ½ years or less of age" are deleted and replaced with "under the age
288 of two".
289 (c) The following sentence is added at the end: "See Section 425 for special
290 requirements for Day Care."
291 (22) In IBC, Sections 308.6.3 and 308.6.4, the word "five" is deleted and replaced with
292 the word "four" in both places and the following sentence is added at the end: "See Section 425
293 for special requirements for Day Care."
294 (23) In IBC, Section 310.5, the words "and single family dwellings complying with the
295 IRC" are added after "Residential occupancies".
296 (24) In IBC, Section 310.5.1, the words "other than Child Care" are inserted after the
297 word "dwelling" in the first sentence and the following sentence is added at the end: "See
298 Section 425 for special requirements for Child Day Care."
299 (25) A new IBC Section 310.5.2 is added as follows: "310.5.2 Child Care. Areas used
300 for child care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit under all of the following
301 conditions and Section 425:
302 1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under the
303 authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
304 2. Use is approved by the Utah Department of Health, as enacted under the authority of the
305 Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act, and in any of the following
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307 a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
308 b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
309 3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
310 (26) In IBC, Section 310.6, the words "(see Section 308.2.1)" are added after "assisted
311 living facilities".
312 Section 4. Section 15A-3-103 is amended to read:
313 15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
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336 Standpipe system. An open parking garage shall be equipped with an approved Class I manual
337 standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting operations to
338 within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the approved fire
339 department vehicle access.
340 Exception: Open parking garages equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
341 accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and a standpipe system is not required by Section 905.3.1."
342 (3) A new IBC Section (F)406.5.8.1 is added as follows: "(F) 406.5.8.1 Installation
343 requirements. Class I manual standpipe shall be designed and installed in accordance with
344 Section 905 and NFPA 14. Class I manual standpipe shall be accessible throughout the
345 parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected within 150 feet of a
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347 (4) In IBC, Section 422.2, a new paragraph is added as follows: "422.2 Separations:
348 Ambulatory care facilities licensed by the Utah Department of Health shall be separated from
349 adjacent tenants with a fire barrier having a minimum one hour fire-resistance rating. Any
350 level below the level of exit discharge shall be separated from the level of exit discharge by a
351 horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance rating.
352 Exception: A fire barrier is not required to separate the level of exit discharge when:
353 1. Such levels are under the control of the Ambulatory Care Facility.
354 2. Any hazardous spaces are separated by horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour
355 fire-resistance rating."
356 (5) A new IBC Section 425, Day Care, is added as follows:
357 "425.1 Detailed Requirements. In addition to the occupancy and construction requirements in
358 this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all Day Care in accordance
359 with Utah Administrative Code R710-8 Day Care Rules.
360 425.2 Definitions.
361 425.2.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): State Fire Marshal, his duly authorized deputies,
362 or the local fire enforcement authority code official.
363 425.2.2 Day Care Facility: Any building or structure occupied by clients of any age who
364 receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents, guardians,
365 relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.
366 425.2.3 Day Care Center: Providing care for five or more clients in a place other than the home
367 of the person cared for. This would also include Child Care Centers, Out of School Time or
368 Hourly Child Care Centers licensed by the Department of Health.
369 425.2.4 Family Day Care: Providing care for clients listed in the following two groups:
370 425.2.4.1 Type 1: Services provided for five to eight clients in a home. This would also
371 include a home that is certified by the Department of Health as Residential Certificate Child
372 Care or licensed as Family Child Care.
373 425.2.4.2 Type 2: Services provided for nine to sixteen clients in a home with sufficient
374 staffing. This would also include a home that is licensed by the Department of Health as
375 Family Child Care.
376 425.2.5 R710-8: Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under the
377 authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
378 425.3. Family Day Care.
379 425.3.1 Family Day Care units shall have on each floor occupied by clients, two separate
380 means of egress, arranged so that if one is blocked the other will be available.
381 425.3.2 Family Day Care units that are located in the basement or on the second story shall be
382 provided with two means of egress, one of which shall discharge directly to the outside.
383 425.3.2.1 Residential Certificate Child Care and Licensed Family Child Care with five to eight
384 clients in a home, located on the ground level or in a basement, may use an emergency escape
385 or rescue window as allowed in IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1029.
386 425.3.3 Family Day Care units shall not be located above the second story.
387 425.3.4 In Family Day Care units, clients under the age of two shall not be located above or
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389 425.3.4.1 Clients under the age of two may be housed above or below the first story where
390 there is at least one exit that leads directly to the outside and complies with IFC, Section 1009
391 or Section 1010 or Section 1026.
392 425.3.5 Family Day Care units located in split entry/split level type homes in which stairs to
393 the lower level and upper level are equal or nearly equal, may have clients housed on both
394 levels when approved by the AHJ.
395 425.3.6 Family Day Care units shall have a portable fire extinguisher on each level occupied by
396 clients, which shall have a classification of not less than 2A:10BC, and shall be serviced in
397 accordance with NFPA, Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
398 425.3.7 Family Day Care units shall have single station smoke detectors in good operating
399 condition on each level occupied by clients. Battery operated smoke detectors shall be
400 permitted if the facility demonstrates testing, maintenance, and battery replacement to insure
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402 425.3.8 Rooms in Family Day Care units that are provided for clients to sleep or nap, shall
403 have at least one window or door approved for emergency escape.
404 425.3.9 Fire drills shall be conducted in Family Day Care units quarterly and shall include the
405 complete evacuation from the building of all clients and staff. At least annually, in Type I
406 Family Day Care units, the fire drill shall include the actual evacuation using the escape or
407 rescue window, if one is used as a substitute for one of the required means of egress.
408 425.4 Day Care Centers.
409 425.4.1 Day Care Centers shall comply with either I-4 requirements or E requirements of the
410 IBC, whichever is applicable for the type of Day Care Center.
411 425.4.2 Emergency Evacuation Drills shall be completed as required in IFC, Chapter 4, Section
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413 425.4.3 Location at grade. Group E child day care centers shall be located at the level of exit
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415 425.4.3.1 Child day care spaces for children over the age of 24 months may be located on the
416 second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout and an automatic
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418 425.4.4 Egress. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of more than 10 shall
419 have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door leading
420 directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window
421 complying with Section 1029.
422 425.4.5 All Group E Child Day Care Centers shall comply with Utah Administrative Code,
423 R430-100 Child Care Centers, R430-60 Hourly Child Care Centers, and R430-70 Out of
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425 425.5 Requirements for all Day Care
426 425.5.1 Heating equipment in spaces occupied by children shall be provided with partitions,
427 screens, or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames.
428 425.5.2 A fire escape plan shall be completed and posted in a conspicuous place. All staff shall
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432 allowed to be two stories of Type V-A construction when all of the following apply:
433 1. All secured units are located at the level of exit discharge in compliance with Section
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435 2. The total combined area of both stories shall not exceed the total allowable area for a
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447 (1) IBC, Section (F)901.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)901.8 Pump
448 and riser room size. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed
449 with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary for the installation and to provide
450 sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment shall
451 be in accordance with manufacturer requirements and not less than the following minimum
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453 901.8.1 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be provided from the
454 installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
455 901.8.2 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be provided between
456 all other installed equipment and appliances.
457 901.8.3 A clear and unobstructed width of 36-inches shall be provided in front of all installed
458 equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or replacement without
459 removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required
460 fire-resistance-rated assembly.
461 901.8.4 Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a clear and
462 unobstructed passageway to the riser room of not less than 36-inches, and openings into the
463 room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the
464 room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 34-inches and a clear height of
465 the door opening shall not be less than 80-inches.
466 901.8.5 Fire pump rooms shall be provided with a clear and unobstructed passageway to the
467 fire pump room of not less than 72-inches, and openings into the room shall be clear,
468 unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment, with
469 doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening providing a clear width
470 of not less than 68-inches and a clear height of the door opening shall not be less than
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475 following: "2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level
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482 installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a
483 Group R fire area.
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485 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
486 constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family
487 Dwellings.
488 2. Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more than 16
489 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm system that
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510 commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial
511 cooking equipment and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems
512 shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application.
513 The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's
514 installation instructions.
515 Exception: Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are tested in
516 accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of
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520 (9) IBC, Section (F)907.2.3 Group E:
521 (a) The first sentence is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A manual fire alarm system
522 that initiates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section (F)907.5 and installed
523 in accordance with Section (F)907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies."
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536 "Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, I-1, and I-4 occupancies"; the exceptions are deleted and the
537 following sentence is added after the first sentence: "A minimum of one carbon monoxide
538 alarm shall be installed on each habitable level."
539 (11) In IBC, Section (F)908.7, the following new subsections are added:
540 "(F)908.7.1 Interconnection. Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be
541 installed within Group R or I-1 occupancies, the carbon monoxide alarms shall be
542 interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms.
543 Physical interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms shall not be required where listed wireless
544 alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be
545 clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
546 (F)908.7.2 Power source. In new construction, required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive
547 their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial
548 source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms with integral
549 strobes that are not equipped with battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical
550 system. Carbon monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall
551 be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent
552 protection.
553 Exception: Carbon monoxide alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup where
554 they are connected to an emergency electrical system."
555 (12) IBC, Section (F)908.7.1, is renumbered to 908.7.3.
556 Section 6. Section 15A-3-105 is amended to read:
557 15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
558 (1) In IBC, Section 1008.1.9.6[
559 and in the first sentence before the words "Group I-2"[
560 follows: "8. The secure area or unit with special egress locks shall be located at the level of
561 exit discharge in Type V construction."
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564 (2) In IBC, Section 1008.1.9.7, a new number 7 is added as follows: "7. The secure
565 area or unit with delayed egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V
566 construction."
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568 the following: "5. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies,
569 and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to
570 individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8
571 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum
572 winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder
573 tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not
574 more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread
575 depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
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577 In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U,
578 which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails
579 shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
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588 (5) In IBC, Section 1011.5, the words ", including when the building may not be fully
589 occupied." are added at the end of the sentence.
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594 (7) In IBC, Section 1028.12, exception 2 is deleted.
595 (8) In IBC, Section 1109.8, the following words "shall be capable of operation without
596 a key and" are inserted in the second sentence between the words "lift" and "shall".
597 (9) In IBC, Section 1208.4, subparagraph 1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
598 "1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3 m2) of floor area.
599 An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such
600 unit in excess of two."
601 Section 7. Section 15A-3-107 is amended to read:
602 15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
603 (1) In IBC, Table 1604.5, [
604 "Group I-2," a new footnote [
605 Facilities that are I-2 occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be
606 [
607 (2) In IBC, Section [
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609 0.2 for other roof configurations" are deleted and replaced with the following: "f2 = 0.20 +
610 .025(A-5) for other configurations where roof snow load exceeds 30 psf;
611 f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 psf (1.44kN/m2) or less.
612 Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)."
613 (3) In IBC, [
614 section is deleted and replaced with the following: "2. Flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per
615 square foot (1.44 kNm2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof
616 snow loads exceed 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2), the snow loads may be reduced in
617 accordance with the following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads.
618 Ws as calculated below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
619 Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf is greater than or equal to 0.20 Pf.
620 Where:
621 Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculations
622 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
623 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
624 For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
625 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
626 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws".
627 (4) IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.1 General.
628 Except as modified in Sections 1608.1.1, 1608.1.2, and 1608.1.3, design snow loads shall be
629 determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less
630 than that determined by Section 1607."
631 (5) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows: "1608.1.1 Section 7.4.5 of
632 Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 referenced in Section 1608.1 of the IBC is deleted and replaced with the
633 following: [
634 exceed 75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a uniformly distributed load of 2pf on all
635 overhanging portions. No other loads except dead loads shall be present on the roof when this
636 uniformly distributed load is applied. All building exits under down-slope eaves shall be
637 protected from sliding snow and ice."
638 (6) In IBC, Section 1608.1.2, a new section is added as follows: "1608.1.2 Utah Snow
639 Loads. The snow loads specified in Table 1608.1.2(b) shall be used for the jurisdictions
640 identified in that table. Otherwise, the ground snow load, Pg, to be used in the determination of
641 design snow loads for buildings and other structures shall be determined by using the following
642 formula: Pg = (Po2 + S2(A-Ao)2)0.5 for A greater than Ao, and Pg = Po for A less than or equal to
643 Ao.
644 WHERE:
645 Pg = Ground snow load at a given elevation (psf);
646 Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table No. 1608.1.2(a);
647 S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/100 ft.) From Table No. 1608.1.2(a);
648 A = Elevation above sea level at the site (ft./1,000);
649 Ao = Base ground snow elevation from Table 1608.1.2(a) (ft./1,000).
650 The building official may round the roof snow load to the nearest 5 psf. The ground snow
651 load, Pg, may be adjusted by the building official when a licensed engineer or architect submits
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656 Where the minimum roof live load in accordance with Section 1607.11 is greater than the
657 design roof snow load, such roof live load shall be used for design, however, it shall not be
658 reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need not be considered for
659 roof snow loads less than 20 psf."
660 (7) IBC, Table 1608.1.2(a) and Table 1608.1.2(b), are added as follows:
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664 | Beaver | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
665 | Box Elder | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
666 | Cache | 50 | 63 | 4.5 | |
667 | Carbon | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
668 | Daggett | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
669 | Davis | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
670 | Duchesne | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
671 | Emery | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
672 | Garfield | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
673 | Grand | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
674 | Iron | 43 | 63 | 5.8 | |
675 | Juab | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
676 | Kane | 36 | 63 | 5.7 | |
677 | Millard | 43 | 63 | 5.3 | |
678 | Morgan | 57 | 63 | 4.5 | |
679 | Piute | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
680 | Rich | 57 | 63 | 4.1 | |
681 | Salt Lake | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
682 | San Juan | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
683 | Sanpete | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
684 | Sevier | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
685 | Summit | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
686 | Tooele | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
687 | Uintah | 43 | 63 | 7.0 | |
688 | Utah | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
689 | Wasatch | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
690 | Washington | 29 | 63 | 6.0 | |
691 | Wayne | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
692 | Weber | 43 | 63 | 4.5 |
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793 | County | City | Elevation |
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794 | Carbon |
Price3 All other county locations5 |
5550 -- |
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795 | Davis | Fruit Heights3 | 4500 - 4850 | 57 | 40 |
796 | Emery | Green River3 | 4070 | 36 | 25 |
797 | Garfield | Panguitch3 | 6600 | 43 | 30 |
798 | Rich |
Woodruff3 Laketown4 Garden City5 Randolph4 |
6315 6000 -- 6300 |
57 57 -- 57 |
40 40 -- 40 |
799 | San Juan | Monticello3 | 6820 | 50 | 35 |
800 | Summit |
Coalville3 Kamas4 |
5600 6500 |
86 114 |
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801 | Tooele | Tooele3 | 5100 | 43 | 30 |
802 | Utah |
Orem3 Pleasant Grove4 Provo5 |
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803 | Wasatch | Heber5 | -- | -- | -- |
804 | Washington |
Leeds3 Santa Clara3 St. George3 All other county locations5 |
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806 | 1The IBC requires a minimum live load - See 1607.11.2. | ||||
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808 | 3Values adopted from Table VII of the Utah Snow Load Study. | ||||
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810 | 5Contact local Building Official. | ||||
811 | 6Based on Ce =1.0, Ct =1.0 and Is =1.0" |
813 value for the thermal factor, Ct, used in calculation of Pf shall be determined from Table 7.3 in
814 ASCE 7.
815 Exception: Except for unheated structures, the value of Ct need not exceed 1.0 when ground
816 snow load, Pg is calculated using Section 1608.1.2 as amended."
817 (9) IBC, Section 1608.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.2 Ground
818 Snow Loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for roofs
819 in states other than Utah are given in Figure 1608.2 for the contiguous United States and Table
820 1608.2 for Alaska. Site-specific case studies shall be made in areas designated CS in figure
821 1608.2. Ground snow loads for sites at elevations above the limits indicated in Figure 1608.2
822 and for all sites within the CS areas shall be approved. Ground snow load determination for
823 such sites shall be based on an extreme value statistical analysis of data available in the vicinity
824 of the site using a value with a 2-percent annual probability of being exceeded (50-year mean
825 recurrence interval). Snow loads are zero for Hawaii, except in mountainous regions as
826 approved by the building official."
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834 and 12.14.8.1 of Chapter 12 of ASCE 7 referenced in Section 1613.1, Definition of W, Item 4
835 is deleted and replaced with the following:
836 4. Where the flat roof snow load, Pf, exceeds 30 psf, the snow load included in seismic design
837 shall be calculated, in accordance with the following formula: Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf is
838 greater than or equal to 0.20 Pf.
839 WHERE:
840 Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculations
841 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
842 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
843 For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
844 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
845 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws."
846 [
847 ASCE 7, Section 13.5.6.2.2 paragraph (e) is modified to read as follows: (e) Penetrations shall
848 have a sleeve or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch
849 (25 mm) in all horizontal directions.
850 Exceptions:
851 1. Where rigid braces are used to limit lateral deflections.
852 2. At fire sprinkler heads in frangible surfaces per NFPA 13."
853 Section 8. Section 15A-3-108 is amended to read:
854 15A-3-108. Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
855 (1) A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows: "1807.1.6.4 Empirical
856 concrete foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height,
857 and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with
858 other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel
859 structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in
860 accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
861 (2) A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:
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Min. Lintel Length |
865 | 2'(610 mm) | None | 6" | (5) | 2- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
2'(610 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
866 | 3'(914 mm) | None | 6" | #4@32" | 3- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
2'(610 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
867 | 4'(1,219 mm) | None | 6" | #4@32" | 4- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
3'(914 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
868 | 6'(1,829 mm) |
Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) |
8" | #4@24" | 5- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
6'(1,829 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
869 | 8'(2,438 mm) |
Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) |
8" | #4@24" | 6- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
6'(1,829 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
870 | 9'(2,743 mm) |
Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) |
8" | #4@16" | 7- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
6'(1,829 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
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873 | (1) Based on 3,000 psi (20.6 Mpa) concrete and 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) reinforcing steel. | |||||||
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(3) One bar shall be located in the top four inches (102 mm), one bar in the bottom four inches (102 mm) and the other bars equally spaced between. Such bar placement satisfies the requirements of Section 1805.9. Corner reinforcing shall be provided so as to lap 24 inches (610 mm). |
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(4) Bars shall be placed within two inches (51 mm) of the openings and extend 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the edge of the opening; vertical bars may terminate three inches (76 mm) from the top of the concrete. |
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(5) Dowels of #4 bar at 32 inches on center shall be provided in the footing, extending 18 inches (457 mm) into the foundation wall. |
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878 | (6) Diaphragm shall conform to the requirements of Section 2308. | |||||||
879 | (7) Footing shall be a minimum of nine inches thick by 20 inches wide. | |||||||
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(8) Soil backfill shall be soil classification types GW, GP, SW, or SP, per Table 1610.1. Soil shall not be submerged or saturated in groundwater." |
882 current exception is modified to be number 2.
883 Exceptions:
884 "1. In ACI Table 4.3.1, for Exposure Class F1, change Maximum w/cm from 0.45 to
885 0.5 and Minimum f'c from 4,500 psi to 3,000 psi."
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890 (4) A new IBC, Section 1905.1.11, is added as follows: "1905.1.11 ACI 318, Table
891 4.2.1." Modify ACI 318, Table 4.2.1 to read as follows: In the portion of the table designated
892 as "Conditions", the Exposure categories and classes are deleted and replaced with the
893 following:
894 "F0: Concrete elements not exposed to freezing and thawing cycles to include footing and
895 foundation elements that are completely buried in soil.
896 F1: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are not likely to be saturated
897 or exposed to deicing chemicals.
898 F2: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are likely to be saturated,
899 but not exposed to deicing chemicals.
900 F3: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are likely to be saturated
901 and exposed to deicing chemicals."
902 Section 9. Section 15A-3-110 is amended to read:
903 15A-3-110. Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
904 (1) A new IBC, Section 2306.1.5, is added as follows: "2306.1.5 Load duration factors.
905 The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used
906 Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at
907 elevations above 5,000 feet (1,524 M)."
908 (2) In IBC, Section 2308.6, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Where
909 foundation plates or sills are bolted or anchored to the foundation with not less than 1/2 inch
910 (12.7 mm) diameter steel bolts or approved anchors, embedded at least 7 inches (178 mm) into
911 concrete or masonry and spaced not more than 32 inches (816 mm) apart, there shall be a
912 minimum of two bolts or anchor straps per piece located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from
913 each end of each piece. A properly sized nut and washer shall be tightened on each bolt to the
914 plate."
915 (3) IBC, Section 2506.2.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2506.2.1 Other
916 materials. Metal suspension systems for acoustical and lay-in panel ceilings shall conform with
917 ASTM C635 listed in Chapter 35 and Section 13.5.6 of ASCE [
918 1613.8, for installation in high seismic areas."
919 Section 10. Section 15A-3-112 is amended to read:
920 15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
921 (1) In IBC[
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924 Table 2902.1, Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Facilities a, [
925 (b) In the row for "E" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
926 (c) In the row for "I-4" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
927 [
928 in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male
929 toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
930 (e) A new footnote i is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE i: Non-residential
931 child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative
932 Code R430-100-4."
933 (2) In IBC, Section 3006.5, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Hydraulic
934 elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or less."
935 Section 11. Section 15A-3-113 is amended to read:
936 15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
937 (1) A new section IBC, Section [
938 Parapet bracing, wall anchors, and other appendages. Until June 30, 2014, a building
939 constructed before 1975 shall have parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages such as
940 cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc. evaluated by a licensed engineer when the
941 building is undergoing structural alterations, which may include structural sheathing
942 replacement of 10% or greater, or other structural repairs. Reroofing or water membrane
943 replacement may not be considered a structural alteration or repair for purposes of this section.
944 Beginning July 1, 2014, a building constructed before 1975 shall have parapet bracing, wall
945 anchors, and appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc. evaluated
946 by a licensed engineer when the building is undergoing a total reroofing. Parapet bracing, wall
947 anchors, and appendages required by this section shall be evaluated in accordance with 75% of
948 the seismic forces as specified in Section 1613. When allowed by the local building official,
949 alternate methods of equivalent strength as referenced in an approved code under Utah Code,
950 Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a), will be considered when accompanied by engineer-sealed
951 drawings, details, and calculations. When found to be deficient because of design or
952 deteriorated condition, the engineer's recommendations to anchor, brace, reinforce, or remove
953 the deficient feature shall be implemented.
954 Exceptions:
955 1. Group R-3 and U occupancies.
956 2. Unreinforced masonry parapets need not be braced according to the above stated provisions
957 provided that the maximum height of an unreinforced masonry parapet above the level of the
958 diaphragm tension anchors or above the parapet braces shall not exceed one and one-half times
959 the thickness of the parapet wall. The parapet height may be a maximum of two and one-half
960 times its thickness in other than Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F."
961 (2) IBC, Section 3408.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "3408.4 [
962
963 to a higher [
964 occupancy results in a design occupant load increase of 100% or more, the structure shall
965 conform to the seismic requirements for a new structure.
966 Exceptions:
967 1. Specific seismic detailing requirements of this code or ASCE 7 for a new structure shall not
968 be required to be met where it can be shown that the level of performance and seismic safety is
969 equivalent to that of a new structure. [
970 consider the regularity, overstrength, redundancy, and ductility of the structure [
971
972 official may allow the structure to be upgraded in accordance with referenced sections as found
973 in an approved code under Utah Code, Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a).
974 2. When a change of use results in a structure being reclassified from [
975 Category I or II to [
976 area where SDS is less than 0.33, compliance with the seismic requirements of this code and
977 ASCE 7 are not required.
978 3. Where design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the [
979 Category does not change."
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996 ICCA117.1-09, Section 606.2, Exception 1 is modified to include the following sentence at the
997 end of the exception:
998 "The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."
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1003 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
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1065 Section 12. Section 15A-3-202 is amended to read:
1066
1067 15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
1068 (1) In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2
1069 Physical change for bedroom window egress in legal nonconforming rental housing use. A
1070 structure classified as a legal nonconforming rental housing use, whose egress bedroom
1071 window is smaller than required by this code, is not required to undergo a physical change to
1072 conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the building or
1073 could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code,
1074 including setback and window well requirements."
1075 (2) In IRC, Section 109:
1076 (a) A new IRC, Section 109.1.5, is added as follows: "R109.1.5 Weather-resistant
1077 exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
1078 exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as required by Section
1079 R703.8 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
1080 (b) The remaining sections are renumbered as follows: R109.1.6 Other inspections;
1081 R109.1.6.1 Fire- and smoke-resistance-rated construction inspection; R109.1.6.2 Reinforced
1082 masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and conventionally formed concrete wall inspection;
1083 and R109.1.7 Final inspection.
1084 (3) IRC, Section R114.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R114.1 Notice to
1085 owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being
1086 prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or in an
1087 unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order
1088 shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's
1089 agent or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work will be
1090 permitted to resume."
1091 (4) In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "CERTIFIED
1092 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
1093 test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
1094 under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104 (4)."
1095 (5) In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "CONDITIONED SPACE" is modified by
1096 deleting the words at the end of the sentence "being heated or cooled by any equipment or
1097 appliance" and replacing them with the following: "enclosed within the building thermal
1098 envelope that is directly heated or cooled, or indirectly heated or cooled by any of the following
1099 means:
1100 1. Openings directly into an adjacent conditioned space.
1101 2. An un-insulated floor, ceiling or wall adjacent to a conditioned space.
1102 3. Un-insulated duct, piping or other heat or cooling source within the space."
1103 [
1104 replaced with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential
1105 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1106 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1107 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1108 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1109 "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
1110 (7) In IRC, Section 202, in the definition for gray water a comma is inserted after the
1111 word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and clear
1112 water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible; without
1113 objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of the
1114 sewer treatment facility."
1115 [
1116 replaced with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in
1117 amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the
1118 Utah Code, Title 19, Chapters 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and 5, Water Quality Act, and the
1119 regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1120 [
1121 Table R301.2(5b) as follows:
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1124 | COUNTY | Po | S | Ao | |
1125 | Beaver | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
1126 | Box Elder | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1127 | Cache | 50 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1128 | Carbon | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1129 | Daggett | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1130 | Davis | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1131 | Duchesne | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1132 | Emery | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1133 | Garfield | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1134 | Grand | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1135 | Iron | 43 | 63 | 5.8 | |
1136 | Juab | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1137 | Kane | 36 | 63 | 5.7 | |
1138 | Millard | 43 | 63 | 5.3 | |
1139 | Morgan | 57 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1140 | Piute | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
1141 | Rich | 57 | 63 | 4.1 | |
1142 | Salt Lake | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1143 | San Juan | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1144 | Sanpete | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1145 | Sevier | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1146 | Summit | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
1147 | Tooele | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1148 | Uintah | 43 | 63 | 7.0 | |
1149 | Utah | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1150 | Wasatch | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
1151 | Washington | 29 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1152 | Wayne | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1153 | Weber | 43 | 63 | 4.5 |
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1254 | County | City | Elevation |
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Roof Snow Load (psf) 6 |
1255 | Carbon |
Price3 All other county locations5 |
5550 -- |
43 -- |
30 -- |
1256 | Davis | Fruit Heights3 | 4500 - 4850 | 57 | 40 |
1257 | Emery | Green River3 | 4070 | 36 | 25 |
1258 | Garfield | Panguitch3 | 6600 | 43 | 30 |
1259 | Rich |
Woodruff3 Laketown4 Garden City5 Randolph4 |
6315 6000 -- 6300 |
57 57 -- 57 |
40 40 -- 40 |
1260 | San Juan | Monticello3 | 6820 | 50 | 35 |
1261 | Summit |
Coalville3 Kamas4 |
5600 6500 |
86 114 |
60 80 |
1262 | Tooele | Tooele3 | 5100 | 43 | 30 |
1263 | Utah |
Orem3 Pleasant Grove4 Provo5 |
4650 5000 -- |
43 43 -- |
30 30 -- |
1264 | Wasatch | Heber5 | -- | -- | -- |
1265 | Washington |
Leeds3 Santa Clara3 St. George3 All other county locations5 |
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29 21 21 -- |
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1266 | Wayne | Loa3 |
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1267 | 1The IRC requires a minimum live load _ See R301.6. | ||||
1268 |
2This table is informational only in that actual site elevations may vary. Table is only valid if site elevation is within 100 feet of the listed elevation. Otherwise, contact the local Building Official. |
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1269 | 3Values adopted from Table VII of the Utah Snow Load Study | ||||
1270 |
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1271 | 5Contact local Building Official. | ||||
1272 | 6Based on Ce =1.0, Ct =1.0 and Is =1.0" |
1274 Utah Snow Loads. The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the
1275 jurisdictions identified in that table. Otherwise, the ground snow load, Pg, to be used in the
1276 determination of design snow loads for buildings and other structures shall be determined by
1277 using the following formula: Pg = (Po2 + S2(A-Ao)2)0.5 for A greater than Ao, and Pg = Po for A
1278 less than or equal to Ao.
1279 WHERE:
1280 Pg = Ground snow load at a given elevation (psf);
1281 Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table No. R301.2(5a);
1282 S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/100 ft.) From Table No. R301.2(5a);
1283 A = Elevation above sea level at the site (ft./1,000);
1284 Ao = Base ground snow elevation from Table R301.2(5a) (ft./1,000).
1285 The building official may round the roof snow load to the nearest 5 psf. The ground snow
1286 load, Pg, may be adjusted by the building official when a licensed engineer or architect submits
1287 data substantiating the adjustments. [
1288
1289
1290
1291 Where the minimum roof live load in accordance with Table R301.6 is greater than the design
1292 roof snow load, such roof live load shall be used for design, however, it shall not be reduced to
1293 a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need not be considered for roof snow
1294 loads less than 20 psf."
1295 [
1296 with the following:
1297 "Exceptions:
1298 1. A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall is permitted for townhouses if such walls do
1299 not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common
1300 wall. Electrical installation shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43.
1301 Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4.
1302 2. In buildings equipped with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, a".
1303 [
1304 Townhouses separated by a common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section
1305 R302.2."
1306 (13) In IRC, Section R302.5.1, the words "self-closing device" are deleted and replaced
1307 with "self-latching hardware".
1308 (14) In IRC, Section R303.4, the number "5" is changed to "3" in the first sentence.
1309 [
1310 the following: "R311.7.4 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.4.1 Riser height. The maximum riser
1311 height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading
1312 edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not
1313 exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1314 R311.7.4.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The tread
1315 depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of
1316 adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within
1317 any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Winder
1318 treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point
1319 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a
1320 minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
1321 greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
1322 more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1323 R311.7.4.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater
1324 than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 1 1/4
1325 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection
1326 shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) between two
1327 stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not
1328 exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading
1329 edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open
1330 risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a
1331 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
1332 Exceptions.
1333 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
1334 2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches
1335 (762 mm) or less."
1336 [
1337 deleted.
1338 (17) IRC, Section R312.2, is deleted.
1339 [
1340 and replaced with the following: "R313.1 Design and installation. When installed, automatic
1341 residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be
1342 designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904."
1343 [
1344
1345
1346
1347 [
1348
1349
1350 (19) A new IRC, Section R315.5, is added as follows: "R315.5 Power source. Carbon
1351 monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring
1352 is served from a commercial source, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive
1353 power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other
1354 than those required for over-current protection.
1355 Exceptions:
1356 1. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be permitted to be battery operated when installed in
1357 buildings without commercial power.
1358 2. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where the
1359 alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
1360 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
1361 access for hard wiring, without the removal of interior finishes."
1362 (20) A new IRC, Section R315.6, is added as follows: "R315.6 Interconnection.
1363 Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within an individual
1364 dwelling unit in accordance with Section R315.1, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in
1365 such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual
1366 unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless
1367 alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm.
1368 Exception: Interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required
1369 where alterations or repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
1370 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
1371 access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes."
1372 [
1373 When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be
1374 placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
1375 from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at
1376 all exterior walls."
1377 [
1378 and Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816
1379 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located
1380 not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
1381 interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
1382 [
1383 As an alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and
1384 masonry foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and
1385 1807.1.6 as amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
1386 (24) IRC, Section R501.3, is deleted.
1387 Section 13. Section 15A-3-204 is amended to read:
1388 15A-3-204. Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
1389 (1) In IRC, Table M1601.1.1(2), in the section "Round ducts and enclosed rectangular
1390 ducts", the word "enclosed" is deleted; the words "14 inches or less" are deleted and replaced
1391 with "over 8 inches but less than 15 inches"; the wording "8 inches or less" under duct size,
1392 "0.013" under minimum thickness (in.), "30" under equivalent gage no., and "0.0159" under
1393 aluminum minimum thickness (in.), are added; and the section "Exposed rectangular ducts" is
1394 deleted.
1395 (2) In IRC, Section M1901.3, the word "only" is inserted between the words "labeled"
1396 and "for".
1397 (3) A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection.
1398 Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to
1399 protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling,
1400 moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must provide access for
1401 service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
1402 Section 14. Section 15A-3-205 is amended to read:
1403 15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
1404 (1) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
1405 supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
1406 water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
1407 Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25 , as administered by the Department of Natural
1408 Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
1409 the local health department having jurisdiction."
1410 (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required. Every
1411 building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall
1412 be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the
1413 property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38 ; or an approved private sewage
1414 disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Rule R317, as
1415 administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
1416 (3) In IRC, Section P2801.7, [
1417 up to the word "water" are deleted.
1418 (4) A new IRC, Section P2902.1.1, is added as follows: "P2902.1.1 Backflow assembly
1419 testing. The premise owner or his designee shall have backflow prevention assemblies
1420 operation tested at the time of installation, repair, and relocation and at least on an annual basis
1421 thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction. Testing shall be
1422 performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The assemblies that are subject
1423 to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the Pressure Vacuum Breaker
1424 Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the Double Check Detector
1425 Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer, and
1426 Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly."
1427 (5) IRC, Table P2902.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1428 |
|
|||
1429 |
|
|||
1430 |
[ (applicable standard) |
[ Hazard |
[ |
[ |
1431 |
[ Principle Backflow Preventer ([ USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1013 CSA CNA/CSA-B64.4) and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly (ASSE 1047, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ Low |
[ or Backsiphonage [ |
[ shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or floor. [ installed in a pit. [ assembly shall not be directly connected to any waste disposal line, including sanitary sewer, storm drains, or vents. [ a horizontal position only unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
1432 |
[ Backflow Prevention Assembly (AWWA C510, USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1015) Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer (ASSE 1048, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ |
[ or Backsiphonage 1/2" - 16" |
[ assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance between all sides of the vault including the floor and roof or ceiling with adequate room for testing and maintenance. [ position unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
1433 |
[ Breaker Assembly (ASSE 1020, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ Low |
[ 1/2" - 2" |
[ that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. [ 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. [ ground or in a vault or pit. [ position only. |
1434 |
[ Vacuum Breaker (ASSE 1056, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ Low |
[ 1/4" - 2" |
[ that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. [ 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. [ ground or in a vault or pit. [ position only. |
1435 |
[ Installation Criteria |
[ necessary, shall provide devices or structures to facilitate testing, repair, and/or maintenance and to ensure the safety of the backflow technician. [ more than five feet off the floor unless a permanent platform is installed. [ closer than 12 inches to any wall, ceiling or encumbrance, and shall be accessible for testing, repair and/or maintenance. [ protected from freezing by a means acceptable to the code official. [ intact assembly." |
1437 |
|
|||
1438 |
|
|||
1439 |
[ |
[ Hazard |
[ |
[ Standard |
1440 |
[ |
[ Low |
[ |
[ P2902.3.1 ASME A112.1.2 |
1441 |
[ Water Closet Flush Tank Ball Cock |
[ |
[ |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B125 |
1442 |
[ Vacuum Breaker |
[ Low |
[ [ that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. [ may be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. [ six inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. [ discharge (downstream) side of any valves. [ vertical position only. |
[ USC-FCCCHR, CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.1.1 |
1443 |
[ valve Backflow Preventer |
[ |
[ 1/4" - 1" |
[ |
1444 |
[ Preventer with Intermediate Atmospheric Vent |
[ Residential Boiler |
[ 1/4" - 3/4" |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.3 |
1445 |
[ valve type Backflow Preventer for Carbonated Beverage Dispensers/Post Mix Type |
[ |
[ 1/4" - 3/8" |
[ |
1446 |
[ Vacuum Breaker |
[ |
[ 1/2", 3/4", 1" |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2 |
1447 |
[ Wall Hydrants, Frost-resistant, Automatic Draining Type |
[ |
[ 3/4", 1" |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2.2 |
1448 |
[ Faucet Backflow Preventer |
[ |
[ |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.7 |
1449 |
[ Connection Backflow Preventer |
[ |
[ 1/2" - 1" |
[ |
1450 |
[ their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter." |
1451 | "DEVICE |
DEGREE OF HAZARDa |
APPLICATIONb |
APPLICABLE STANDARDS |
1452 | BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES: | |||
1453 |
Double check backflow prevention assembly and double check fire protection backflow prevention assembly |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 3/8" - 16" |
ASSE 1015, AWWA C510, CSA B64.5, CSA B64.5.1 |
1454 |
Double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 3/8" - 16" |
ASSE 1048 |
1455 |
Pressure vacuum breaker assembly |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2" - 2" |
ASSE 1020, CSA B64.1.2 |
1456 |
Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly and reduced pressure principle fire protection backflow assembly |
High or low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 3/8" - 16" |
ASSE 1013, AWWA C511, CSA B64.4, CSA B64.4.1 |
1457 |
Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies |
High or low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage (Fire Sprinkler Systems) |
ASSE 1047 |
1458 |
Spill-resistant vacuum breaker assembly |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2" - 2" |
ASSE 1056 |
1459 | BACKFLOW PREVENTER PLUMBING DEVICES: | |||
1460 |
Antisiphon-type fill valves for gravity water closet flush tanks |
High hazard | Backsiphonage only |
ASSE 1002, CSA B125.3 |
1461 |
Backflow preventer for carbonated beverage machines |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 1/4" - 3/8" |
ASSE 1022 |
1462 |
Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vents |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 1/4" - 3/8" |
ASSE 1012, CSA B64.3 |
1463 |
Dual check valve type backflow preventers |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 1/4" - 1" |
ASSE 1024, CSA B64.6 |
1464 |
Hose connection backflow preventer |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes1/2" - 1" |
ASSE 1052, CSA B64.2, B64.2.1 |
1465 |
Hose connection vacuum breaker |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1011, CAN/CSA B64.1.1 |
1466 |
Atmospheric type vacuum breaker |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2" - 4" |
ASSE 1001, CSA B64.1.1 |
1467 |
Vacuum breaker wall hydrants, frost resistant, automatic draining type |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1019, CSA B64.2.2 |
1468 | OTHER MEANS or METHODS: | |||
1469 | Air gap | High or low hazard | Backsiphonage only | ASME A112.1.2 |
1470 |
Air gap fittings for use with plumbing fixtures, appliances and appurtenances |
High or low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage |
ASME A112.1.3 |
1471 | For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm | |||
1472 |
a. Low Hazard - See Pollution (Section 202), High Hazard - See Contamination (Section 202) |
|||
1473 |
b. See Backpressure (Section 202), See Backpressure, low head (Section 202), See Backsiphonage Section 202) |
|||
1474 |
Installation Guidelines: The above specialty devices shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter." |
1476 following sentence is added at the end: "Gray water recycling systems for subsurface landscape
1477 irrigation shall conform with UAC R317-401 Gray Water Systems."
1478 (7) A new IRC, Section P3009.1.1, is added as follows: "P3009.1.1 Recording. The
1479 existence of a gray water recycling system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership for that
1480 property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the documentation of the
1481 recording required under this section is completed by the owner."
1482 (8) In IRC, Section P3009.2, the words "and systems for subsurface landscape
1483 irrigation shall comply with Section P3009.14" are deleted.
1484 (9) IRC, Section P3009.6, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P3009.6 Potable
1485 water connections. The potable water supply to any building utilizing a gray water recycling
1486 system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1487 assembly installed in accordance with Section P2902."
1488 (10) In IRC, Section P3009.7, the following is added at the end of the sentence: "and
1489 other clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable, non-combustible;
1490 without objectionable odor; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1491 the sewer treatment facility."
1492 (11) In IRC, Section P3009.13.3, in the second sentence, the following is added
1493 between the words "backflow" and "in": "by a reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly
1494 or an air gap installed".
1495 (12) IRC, Section P3009.14, is deleted and replaced with the following: "Section
1496 P3009.14 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Gray water recycling systems utilized for
1497 subsurface irrigation for single family residences shall comply with the requirements of UAC
1498 R317-401, Gray Water Systems. Gray water recycling systems utilized for subsurface
1499 irrigation for other occupancies shall comply with UAC R317-3, Design Requirements for
1500 Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal and UAC R317-4, Onsite Waterwaste
1501 Systems."
1502 [
1503 paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the
1504 wall with an elbow pointing downward."
1505 [
1506 paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
1507 and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
1508 Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
1509 Section 15. Section 15A-3-206 is amended to read:
1510 15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36 and 44 of IRC.
1511 (1) In IRC, Section [
1512 rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, sunrooms, recreation rooms,
1513 closets, hallways, and similar rooms or areas[
1514 Exception: This section does not apply for a simple move or an extension of a branch circuit or
1515 an outlet which does not significantly increase the existing electrical load. This exception does
1516 not include changes involving remodeling or additions to a residence."
1517 (2) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
1518 |
"Standard reference number |
Title |
Referenced in code section number |
1519 |
USC-FCCCHR [ 10th Edition Manual of Cross Connection Control |
Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531 |
Table P2902.3" |
1521 |
[ number |
[ |
[ section number |
1522 |
[ |
[ Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment |
[ |
1524
1525 Section 16. Section 15A-3-302 is amended to read:
1526
1527 15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
1528 (1) A new IPC, Section 101.2, is added as follows: "For clarification, the International
1529 Private Sewage Disposal Code is not part of the plumbing code even though it is in the same
1530 printed volume."
1531 (2) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Backflow Backpressure, Low Head" is
1532 deleted.
1533 (3) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Certified Backflow
1534 Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention
1535 assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code, Subsection
1536 19-4-104 (4)."
1537 (4) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Contamination (High
1538 Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to the
1539 public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or
1540 waste."
1541 [
1542 replaced with the following: "Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential
1543 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1544 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1545 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1546 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1547 "Backflow")."
1548 (6) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Deep Seal Trap. A
1549 manufactured or field fabricated trap with a liquid seal of 4" or larger."
1550 (7) In IPC, Section 202, in the definition for gray water a comma is inserted after the
1551 word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and clear
1552 water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible; without
1553 objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of the
1554 sewer treatment facility."
1555 (8) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "High Hazard. See
1556 Contamination."
1557 (9) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Low Hazard. See
1558 Pollution."
1559 (10) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Pollution (Low Hazard).
1560 An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree that does not create a hazard to
1561 the public health but that does adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic qualities of such
1562 potable water for domestic use."
1563 [
1564 replaced with the following: "Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts
1565 sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
1566 Title 19, Chapters 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and 5, Water Quality Act, and the regulations of
1567 the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1568 Section 17. Section 15A-3-303 is amended to read:
1569 15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
1570 (1) In IPC, [
1571
1572 [
1573 [
1574
1575 [
1576 "Exception: Third-party certification for backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any
1577 combination of two certifications, laboratory or field. Acceptable third party laboratory
1578 certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently
1579 provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies. Also see
1580 www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code,
1581 R309-305-6."
1582 (2) IPC, Section 304.3, Meter Boxes, is deleted.
1583 (3) IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
1584 [
1585
1586
1587
1588
1589
1590
1591
1592
1593 (4) In IPC, Section 312.3, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1594 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
1595 the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be
1596 tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
1597 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1598 explode, causing serious injury or death.
1599 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1600 claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1601 with air or compressed gasses.
1602 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1603 should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1604 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1605 5. No water supply system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by accurate
1606 gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1607 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1608 minutes.
1609 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or
1610 gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1611 (5) In IPC, Section 312.5, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1612 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
1613 the use of water on the construction site, plastic water pipes may be permitted to be tested with
1614 air. The following procedures shall be followed:
1615 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1616 explode, causing serious injury or death.
1617 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1618 claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1619 with air or compressed gasses.
1620 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1621 should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1622 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1623 5. Water supply systems shall be pressure tested to a minimum of 50 psi but not more than 80
1624 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1625 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1626 minutes.
1627 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or
1628 gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1629 (6) A new IPC, Section 312.10.3, is added as follows: "312.10.3 Tester Qualifications.
1630 Testing shall be performed by a Utah Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester in
1631 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."
1632 Section 18. Section 15A-3-304 is amended to read:
1633 15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
1634 (1) In IPC, [
1635 changes are made:
1636 (a) The title for Table 403.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Table 403.1,
1637 Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Facilitiesa, h";
1638 (b) In the row for "E" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
1639 (c) In the row for "I-4" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
1640 (d) A new footnote h is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: [
1641 public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet
1642 rooms and female toilet rooms."
1643 (e) A new footnote i is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE i: Non-residential
1644 child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative
1645 Code R430-100-4."
1646 (2) A new IPC, Section [
1647 clothes washer safe pans. Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be
1648 installed in accordance with Section 504.7."
1649 (3) A new IPC, Section 412.5, is added as follows: "412.5 Public toilet rooms. All
1650 public toilet rooms shall be equipped with at least one floor drain."
1651 Section 19. Section 15A-3-305 is amended to read:
1652 15A-3-305. Amendments to Chapter 5 of IPC.
1653 (1) IPC, Section 502.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "502.4 Seismic
1654 supports. Appliances designed to be fixed in position shall be fastened or anchored in an
1655 approved manner. Water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist horizontal
1656 displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points within the upper
1657 one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions. At the lower point, the
1658 strapping shall maintain a minimum distance of 4 inches (102 mm) above the controls."
1659 [
1660 "When permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack,
1661 waste stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as
1662 required in Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any
1663 vent. The trap shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044,
1664 a barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
1665 [
1666 A water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the
1667 discharge of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any
1668 other fixtures, devises, or equipment."
1669 Section 20. Section 15A-3-306 is amended to read:
1670 15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
1671 (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual
1672 water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of
1673 potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in
1674 accordance with Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 , 73-3-3 , and 73-3-25 , as administered by the
1675 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the
1676 water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall
1677 supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter."
1678 (2) IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are
1679 deleted.
1680 (3) A new IPC, Section 604.4.1, is added as follows: "604.4.1 Manually operated
1681 metering faucets. Self closing or manually operated metering faucets shall provide a flow of
1682 water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet."
1683 (4) IPC, Section 606.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "606.5 Water
1684 pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by
1685 Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
1686 (5) A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 Prohibited
1687 installation. In no case shall a booster pump be allowed that will lower the pressure in the
1688 public main to less than [
1689 Administrative Code R309-105-9."
1690 (6) In IPC, Section 608.1, the words "and pollution" are added after the word
1691 "contamination."
1692 [
1693 |
|
|||
1694 |
|
|||
1695 |
[ (applicable standard) |
[ Hazard |
[ |
[ |
1696 |
[ Principle Backflow Preventer (AWWA C511, USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1013 CSA CNA/CSA-B64.4) and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly (ASSE 1047, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ Low |
[ or Backsiphonage 1/2" - 16" |
[ assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or floor. [ installed in a pit. [ assembly shall not be directly connected to any waste disposal line, including sanitary sewer, storm drains, or vents. [ in a horizontal position only unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
1697 |
[ Backflow Prevention Assembly (AWWA C510, USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1015) Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer (ASSE 1048, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ |
[ or Backsiphonage 1/2" - 16" |
[ assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance between all sides of the vault including the floor and roof or ceiling with adequate room for testing and maintenance. [ horizontal position unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
1698 |
[ Breaker Assembly (ASSE 1020, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ Low |
[ 1/2" - 2" |
[ that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. [ of 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. [ ground or in a vault or pit. [ position only. |
1699 |
[ Vacuum Breaker (ASSE 1056, USC-FCCCHR) |
[ Low |
[ 1/4" - 2" |
[ that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. [ of 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. [ ground or in a vault or pit. [ position only. |
1700 |
[ Installation Criteria |
[ necessary, shall provide devices or structures to facilitate testing, repair, and/or maintenance and to ensure the safety of the backflow technician. [ more than five feet off the floor unless a permanent platform is installed. [ be closer than 12 inches, to any wall, ceiling or encumbrance, and shall be accessible for testing, repair and/or maintenance. [ be protected from freezing by a means acceptable to the code official. [ an intact assembly." |
1702 |
|
|||
1703 |
|
|||
1704 |
[ |
[ Hazard |
[ |
[ Standard |
1705 |
[ |
[ Low |
[ |
[ 608.15.1 ASME A112.1.2 |
1706 |
[ Water Closet Flush Tank Ball Cock |
[ |
[ |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B125 |
1707 |
[ Vacuum Breaker |
[ Low |
[ [ that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. [ may be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. [ six inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. [ discharge (downstream) side of any valves. [ vertical position only. |
[ USC-FCCCHR, CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.1.1 |
1708 |
[ valve Backflow Preventer |
[ |
[ 1/4" - 1" |
[ |
1709 |
[ Preventer with Intermediate Atmospheric Vent |
[ Residential Boiler |
[ 1/4" - 3/4" |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.3 |
1710 |
[ valve type Backflow Preventer for Carbonated Beverage Dispensers/Post Mix Type |
[ |
[ 1/4" - 3/8" |
[ |
1711 |
[ Vacuum Breaker |
[ |
[ 1/2", 3/4", 1" |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2 |
1712 |
[ Wall Hydrants, Frost-resistant, Automatic Draining Type |
[ |
[ 3/4", 1" |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2.2 |
1713 |
[ Faucet Backflow Preventer |
[ |
[ |
[ CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.7 |
1714 |
[ Connection Backflow Preventer |
[ |
[ 1/2" - 1" |
[ |
1715 |
[ their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter." |
1716 |
|
|||
1717 |
|
|||
1718 | DEVICE |
DEGREE OF HAZARDa |
APPLICATIONb |
APPLICABLE STANDARDS |
1719 | BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES: | |||
1720 |
Double check backflow prevention assembly and double check fire protection backflow prevention assembly |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 3/8" - 16" |
ASSE 1015, AWWA C510, CSA B64.5, CSA B64.5.1 |
1721 |
Double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 3/8" - 16" |
ASSE 1048 |
1722 |
Pressure vacuum breaker assembly |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2" - 2" |
ASSE 1020, CSA B64.1.2 |
1723 |
Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly and reduced pressure principle fire protection backflow assembly |
High or low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 3/8" - 16" |
ASSE 1013, AWWA C511, CSA B64.4, CSA B64.4.1 |
1724 |
Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies |
High or low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage (Fire Sprinkler Systems) |
ASSE 1047 |
1725 |
Spill-resistant vacuum breaker assembly |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2" - 2" |
ASSE 1056 |
1726 | BACKFLOW PREVENTER PLUMBING DEVICES: | |||
1727 |
Antisiphon-type fill valves for gravity water closet flush tanks |
High hazard | Backsiphonage only |
ASSE 1002, CSA B125.3 |
1728 |
Backflow preventer for carbonated beverage machines |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 1/4" - 3/8" |
ASSE 1022 |
1729 |
Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vents |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 1/4" - 3/8" |
ASSE 1012, CSA B64.3 |
1730 |
Dual check valve type backflow preventers |
Low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage Sizes 1/4" - 1" |
ASSE 1024, CSA B64.6 |
1731 |
Hose connection backflow preventer |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes1/2" - 1" |
ASSE 1052, CSA B64.2, B64.2.1 |
1732 |
Hose connection vacuum breaker |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1011, CAN/CSA B64.1.1 |
1733 |
Atmospheric type vacuum breaker |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 1/2" - 4" |
ASSE 1001, CSA B64.1.1 |
1734 |
Vacuum breaker wall hydrants, frost resistant, automatic draining type |
High or low hazard |
Backsiphonage only Sizes 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1019, CSA B64.2.2 |
1735 | OTHER MEANS or METHODS: | |||
1736 | Air gap | High or low hazard | Backsiphonage only | ASME A112.1.2 |
1737 |
Air gap fittings for use with plumbing fixtures, appliances and appurtenances |
High or low hazard |
Backpressure or backsiphonage |
ASME A112.1.3 |
1738 | For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm | |||
1739 |
a. Low Hazard - See Pollution (Section 202), High Hazard - See Contamination (Section 202) |
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b. See Backpressure (Section 202), See Backpressure, low head (Section 202), See Backsiphonage (Section 202) |
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Installation Guidelines: The above specialty devices shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter." |
1743 replaced with a comma and the words "and pollution" are added after the word "contamination"
1744 in the first sentence.
1745 (9) In IPC, Section 608.5, the words "with the potential to create a condition of either
1746 contamination or pollution or" are added after the word "substances".
1747 [
1748 paragraph: "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be
1749 protected by an air gap in accordance with Section 608.13.1."
1750 [
1751 Stop and Waste Valves installed below grade. Combination stop-and-waste valves shall be
1752 permitted to be installed underground or below grade. Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain
1753 the riser into the ground are considered to be stop-and-waste valves and shall be permitted."
1754 [
1755 paragraph: "The coating and installation shall conform to NSF Standard 61 and application of
1756 the coating shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions."
1757 [
1758 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Backflow preventers with
1759 intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3. These
1760 devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers only, without chemical
1761 treatment, where subject to continuous pressure conditions. The relief opening shall discharge
1762 by air gap and shall be prevented from being submerged."
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1765 "608.13.9 Chemical dispenser backflow devices. Backflow devices for chemical dispensers
1766 shall comply with Section 608.16.7."
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1768 Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Connections to
1769 residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, shall be protected by a backflow preventer
1770 with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
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1772 Protection by a vacuum breaker. Openings and outlets shall be protected by atmospheric-type
1773 or pressure-type vacuum breakers. [
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1777 under exhaust hoods or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors. Fill valves
1778 shall be set in accordance with Section 425.3.1. [
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1780 Vacuum Breakers - The critical level of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a
1781 minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device.
1782 Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be installed not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the
1783 flood level rim of the fixture, receptor, or device served. No valves shall be installed
1784 downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Pressure Vacuum Breaker - The critical level
1785 of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) above the flood
1786 level of the fixture or device."
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1788 "Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates where freezing
1789 temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow
1790 preventer shall be used."
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1792 replaced as follows: "608.16.2 Connections to boilers. The potable [
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1794 protected by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, complying with
1795 ASSE 1013, CSA B64.4 or AWWA C511.
1796 Exception: The potable supply to a residential boiler without chemical treatment may be
1797 equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with
1798 ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3."
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1800 Heat exchangers. Heat exchangers shall be separated from potable water by double-wall
1801 construction. An air gap open to the atmosphere shall be provided between the two walls.
1802 Exceptions:
1803 1. Single wall heat exchangers shall be permitted when all of the following conditions are met:
1804 a. It utilizes a heat transfer medium of potable water or contains only substances which are
1805 recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA);
1806 b. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum
1807 operating pressure of the potable water system; and
1808 c. The equipment is permanently labeled to indicate only additives recognized as safe by the
1809 FDA shall be used.
1810 2. Steam systems that comply with paragraph 1 above.
1811 3. Approved listed electrical drinking water coolers."
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1813 "Exception: All class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of strictly
1814 glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against
1815 backflow with a double check valve assembly. Such systems shall include written certification
1816 of the chemical additives at the time of original installation and service or maintenance."
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1818 Chemical dispensers. Where chemical dispensers connect to the water distribution system, the
1819 water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.13.1,
1820 Section 608.13.2, Section 608.13.5, Section 608.13.6 or Section 608.13.8. Chemical
1821 dispensers shall connect to a separate dedicated water supply separate from any sink faucet."
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1823 Portable cleaning equipment. Where the portable cleaning equipment connects to the water
1824 distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance
1825 with Section 608.13.1, Section 608.13.2 or Section 608.13.8."
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1827 and coin operated car washes. The water supply to an automatic or coin operated car wash
1828 shall be protected in accordance with Section 608.13.1 or Section 608.13.2."
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1830 Protection of individual water supplies. See Section 602.3 for requirements."
1831 Section 21. Section 15A-3-307 is amended to read:
1832 15A-3-307. Amendments to Chapter 7 of IPC.
1833 (1) IPC, Section 701.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "701.2 Sewer
1834 required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having
1835 drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is
1836 within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38 ; or an
1837 approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule
1838 R317-4, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water
1839 Quality."
1840 (2) In IPC, Section 712.3.3.1, the following words are added before the word "or":
1841 "stainless steel, cast iron, galvanized steel".
1842 Section 22. Section 15A-3-309 is amended to read:
1843 15A-3-309. Amendments to Chapter 9 of IPC.
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1852 the paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from
1853 the wall with an elbow pointing downward."
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1855 paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
1856 [
1857 905.2 and 905.3 and provided with a wall clean out."
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1862 Section 23. Section 15A-3-310 is amended to read:
1863 15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
1864 (1) In IPC, Section 1002.4, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1865 "Approved Means of Maintaining Trap Seals. Approved means of maintaining trap seals
1866 include the following, but are not limited to the methods cited:
1867 (a) [
1868 ASSE 1044
1869 (b) A hose bibb or bibbs within the same room
1870 (c) Drainage from an untrapped lavatory discharging to the tailpiece of those fixture
1871 traps which require priming. All fixtures shall be in the same room and on the same floor level
1872 as the trap primer
1873 (d) Barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE Standard 1072
1874 (e) Deep seal p-trap".
1875 Section 24. Section 15A-3-311 is amended to read:
1876 15A-3-311. Amendments to Chapter 11 of IPC.
1877 (1) IPC, Section 1104.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1104.2
1878 Combining storm and sanitary drainage prohibited. The combining of sanitary and storm
1879 drainage systems is prohibited."
1880 (2) IPC, Section [
1881 Section 25. Section 15A-3-313 is amended to read:
1882 15A-3-313. Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC.
1883 [
1884 (1) In IPC, Section 1301.1, all words after the word "urinals" are deleted and the
1885 following sentence is added at the end: "Gray water recycling systems for subsurface landscape
1886 irrigation shall conform with UAC R317-401 Gray Water Systems."
1887 (2) A new IPC, Section 1301.1.1, is added as follows: "1301.1.1 Recording. The
1888 existence of a gray water recycling system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership for that
1889 property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the documentation of the
1890 recording required under this section is completed by the owner."
1891 (3) In IPC, Section 1301.2, the words "and systems for subsurface landscape irrigation
1892 shall comply with Section 1303" are deleted.
1893 (4) IPC, Section 1301.6, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1301.6 Potable
1894 water connections. The potable water supply to any building utilizing a gray water recycling
1895 system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1896 assembly installed in accordance with Section 608."
1897 (5) In IPC, Section 1301.7, the following is added at the end of the sentence: "and other
1898 clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable, non-combustible;
1899 without objectionable odor; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1900 the sewer treatment facility."
1901 (6) In IPC, Section 1302.3, in the second sentence, the following is added between the
1902 words "backflow" and "in": "by a reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly or an air gap
1903 installed".
1904 (7) IPC, Section 1303, is deleted and replaced with the following: "Section 1303
1905 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Gray water recycling systems
1906 utilized for subsurface irrigation for single family residences shall comply with the
1907 requirements of UAC R317-401, Gray Water Systems. Gray water recycling systems utilized
1908 for subsurface irrigation for other occupancies shall comply with UAC R317-3, Design
1909 Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal and UAC R317-4, Onsite
1910 Waterwaste Systems."
1911 Section 26. Section 15A-3-314 is amended to read:
1912 15A-3-314. Amendments to Chapter 14 of IPC.
1913 (1) In IPC, Chapter 14, the following referenced standard is added under ASSE:
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Performance Requirements for Barrier Type Floor Drain Trap Seal Protection Devices |
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USC-FCCCHR [ Manual of Cross Connection Control |
Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531 |
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2011 Section 27. Section 15A-3-401 is amended to read:
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2013 15A-3-401. General provisions.
2014 The following are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be applicable statewide:
2015 (1) In IMC, Section 202, the definition for "CONDITIONED SPACE" is deleted and
2016 replaced with the following: "CONDITIONED SPACE. An area, room, or space enclosed
2017 within the building thermal envelope that is directly heated or cooled, or indirectly heated or
2018 cooled by any of the following means:
2019 1. Openings directly into an adjacent conditioned space.
2020 2. An un-insulated floor, ceiling or wall adjacent to a conditioned space.
2021 3. Un-insulated duct, piping or other heat or cooling source within the space."
2022 [
2023 effect. Removal, alteration, or abandonment shall not be required, and continued use and
2024 maintenance shall be allowed, for a ventilation system within an existing installation that
2025 complies with the requirements of this Section 403 regardless of whether the ventilation system
2026 satisfied the minimum ventilation rate requirements of prior law."
2027 (3) In IMC, Table 603.4, in the section "Round ducts and enclosed rectangular ducts",
2028 the word "enclosed" is deleted; the words "14 inches or less" are deleted and replaced with
2029 "over 8 inches but less than 15 inches"; the wording "8 inches or less" under duct size, "0.013"
2030 under minimum thickness (in.), "30" under equivalent gage no., and "0.0159" under aluminum
2031 minimum thickness (in.), are added; and the section "Exposed rectangular ducts" is deleted.
2032 (4) In IMC, Section 1004.2, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the
2033 following: "Boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor Commission,
2034 Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in private residences
2035 or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be installed in accordance
2036 with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed by the manufacturer's
2037 installation instructions."
2038 (5) In IMC, Section 1004.3.1, the word "unlisted" is inserted before the word "boilers".
2039 [
2040 Section 28. Section 15A-3-501 is amended to read:
2041
2042 15A-3-501. General provisions.
2043 The following [
2044 statewide[
2045 (1) In IFGC, Section 404.9, a new Section 404.9.1, is added as follows: "[
2046 404.9.1 Meter protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided
2047 with structures designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical
2048 damage, including falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it
2049 must still provide access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
2050 (2) IFGC, Section 409.5.3, is deleted.
2051 (3) In IFGC, Section 631.2, the following sentence is inserted before the first sentence:
2052 "Boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor Commission, Division of
2053 Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in private residences or in
2054 apartment houses of less than five family units."
2055 Section 29. Section 15A-3-601 is amended to read:
2056
2057 15A-3-601. General provision.
2058 The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:
2059 (1) The IRC provisions are adopted as the residential electrical standards applicable to
2060 installations applicable under the IRC. All other installations shall comply with the adopted
2061 NEC.
2062 (2) In NEC, Section 310.15(B)(7), the second sentence is deleted and replaced with the
2063 following: "For application of this section, the main power feeder shall be the feeder(s)
2064 between the main disconnect and the panelboard(s)."
2065 Section 30. Section 15A-3-801 is amended to read:
2066
2067
2068 15A-3-801. General provision.
2069 Mobile homes built before June 15, 1976 that are subject to relocation, building
2070 alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation shall comply with the following:
2071 (1) Related to exits and egress windows:
2072 (a) Egress windows. The home has at least one egress window in each bedroom, or a
2073 window that meets the minimum specifications of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
2074 Development's (HUD) Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS)
2075 program as set forth in 24 C.F.R. Parts 3280 and 3283, MHCSS 3280.106 and 3280.404 for
2076 manufactured homes. These standards require the window to be at least 22 inches in the
2077 horizontal or vertical position in its least dimension and at least five square feet in area. The
2078 bottom of the window opening shall be no more than 36 inches above the floor, and the locks
2079 and latches and any window screen or storm window devices that need to be operated to permit
2080 exiting shall not be located more than 54 inches above the finished floor.
2081 (b) Exits. The home is required to have two exterior exit doors, located remotely from
2082 each other, as required in MHCSS 3280.105. This standard requires that single-section homes
2083 have the doors no less than 12 feet, center-to-center, from each other, and multisection home
2084 doors no less than 20 feet center-to-center from each other when measured in a straight line,
2085 regardless of the length of the path of travel between the doors. One of the required exit doors
2086 must be accessible from the doorway of each bedroom and no more than 35 feet away from any
2087 bedroom doorway. An exterior swing door shall have a 28-inch-wide by 74-inch-high clear
2088 opening and sliding glass doors shall have a 28-inch-wide by 72-inch-high clear opening. Each
2089 exterior door other than screen/storm doors shall have a key-operated lock that has a passage
2090 latch; locks shall not require the use of a key or special tool for operation from the inside of the
2091 home.
2092 (2) Related to flame spread:
2093 (a) Walls, ceilings, and doors. Walls and ceilings adjacent to or enclosing a furnace or
2094 water heater shall have an interior finish with a flame-spread rating not exceeding 25. Sealants
2095 and other trim materials two inches or less in width used to finish adjacent surfaces within
2096 these spaces are exempt from this provision, provided all joints are supported by framing
2097 members or materials with a flame spread rating of 25 or less. Combustible doors providing
2098 interior or exterior access to furnace and water heater spaces shall be covered with materials of
2099 limited combustibility (i.e., 5/16-inch gypsum board, etc.), with the surface allowed to be
2100 interrupted for louvers ventilating the space. However, the louvers shall not be of materials of
2101 greater combustibility than the door itself (i.e., plastic louvers on a wooden door). Reference
2102 MHCSS 3280.203.
2103 (b) Exposed interior finishes. Exposed interior finishes adjacent to the cooking range
2104 (surfaces include vertical surfaces between the range top and overhead cabinets, the ceiling, or
2105 both) shall have a flame-spread rating not exceeding 50, as required by MHCSS 3280.203.
2106 Backsplashes not exceeding six inches in height are exempted. Ranges shall have a vertical
2107 clearance above the cooking top of not less than 24 inches to the bottom of combustible
2108 cabinets, as required by MHCSS 3280.204(e).
2109 (3) Related to smoke detectors:
2110 (a) Location. A smoke detector shall be installed on any ceiling or wall in the hallway
2111 or space communicating with each bedroom area between the living area and the first bedroom
2112 door, unless a door separates the living area from that bedroom area, in which case the detector
2113 shall be installed on the living-area side, as close to the door as practicable, as required by
2114 MHCSS 3280.208. Homes with bedroom areas separated by anyone or combination of
2115 common-use areas such as a kitchen, dining room, living room, or family room (but not a
2116 bathroom or utility room) shall be required to have one detector for each bedroom area. When
2117 located in the hallways, the detector shall be between the return air intake and the living areas.
2118 (b) Switches and electrical connections. Smoke detectors shall have no switches in the
2119 circuit to the detector between the over-current protection device protecting the branch circuit
2120 and the detector. The detector shall be attached to an electrical outlet box and connected by a
2121 permanent wiring method to a general electrical circuit. The detector shall not be placed on the
2122 same branch circuit or any circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.
2123 (4) Related to solid-fuel-burning stoves/fireplaces:
2124 (a) Solid-fuel-burning fireplaces and fireplace stoves. Solid-fuel-burning, factory-built
2125 fireplaces, and fireplace stoves may be used in manufactured homes, provided that they are
2126 listed for use in manufactured homes and installed according to their listing/manufacturer's
2127 instructions and the minimum requirements of MHCSS 3280.709(g).
2128 (b) Equipment. A solid-fuel-burning fireplace or fireplace stove shall be equipped with
2129 an integral door or shutters designed to close the fire chamber opening and shall include
2130 complete means for venting through the roof, a combustion air inlet, a hearth extension, and
2131 means to securely attach the unit to the manufactured home structure.
2132 (i) Chimney. A listed, factory-built chimney designed to be attached directly to the
2133 fireplace/fireplace stove and equipped with, in accordance with the listing, a termination device
2134 and spark arrester, shall be required. The chimney shall extend at least three feet above the part
2135 of the roof through which it passes and at least two feet above the highest elevation of any part
2136 of the manufactured home that is within 10 feet of the chimney.
2137 (ii) Air-intake assembly and combustion-air inlet. An air-intake assembly shall be
2138 installed in accordance with the terms of listings and the manufacturer's instruction. A
2139 combustion-air inlet shall conduct the air directly into the fire chamber and shall be designed to
2140 prevent material from the hearth from dropping on the area beneath the manufactured home.
2141 (iii) Hearth. The hearth extension shall be of noncombustible material that is a
2142 minimum of 3/8-inch thick and shall extend a minimum of 16 inches in front and eight inches
2143 beyond each side of the fireplace/fireplace stove opening. The hearth shall also extend over the
2144 entire surface beneath a fireplace stove and beneath an elevated and overhanging fireplace.
2145 (5) Related to electrical wiring systems:
2146 (a) Testing. All electrical systems shall be tested for continuity in accordance with
2147 MHCSS 3280.810, to ensure that metallic parts are properly bonded; tested for operation, to
2148 demonstrate that all equipment is connected and in working order; and given a polarity check,
2149 to determine that connections are proper.
2150 (b) 5.2 Protection. The electrical system shall be properly protected for the required
2151 amperage load. If the unit wiring employs aluminum conductors, all receptacles and switches
2152 rated at 20 amperes or less that are directly connected to the aluminum conductors shall be
2153 marked CO/ALA. Exterior receptacles, other than heat tape receptacles, shall be of the
2154 ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI) type. Conductors of dissimilar metals (copper/aluminum
2155 or copper-clad aluminum) must be connected in accordance with NEC, Section 110-14.
2156 (6) Related to replacement furnaces and water heaters:
2157 (a) Listing. Replacement furnaces or water heaters shall be listed for use in a
2158 manufactured home. Vents, roof jacks, and chimneys necessary for the installation shall be
2159 listed for use with the furnace or water heater.
2160 (b) Securement and accessibility. The furnace and water heater shall be secured in
2161 place to avoid displacement. Every furnace and water heater shall be accessible for servicing,
2162 for replacement, or both as required by MHCSS 3280.709(a).
2163 (c) Installation. Furnaces and water heaters shall be installed to provide complete
2164 separation of the combustion system from the interior atmosphere of the manufactured home,
2165 as required by MHCSS.
2166 (i) Separation. The required separation may be achieved by the installation of a
2167 direct-vent system (sealed combustion system) furnace or water heater or the installation of a
2168 furnace and water heater venting and combustion systems from the interior atmosphere of the
2169 home. There shall be no doors, grills, removable access panels, or other openings into the
2170 enclosure from the inside of the manufactured home. All openings for ducts, piping, wiring,
2171 etc., shall be sealed.
2172 (ii) Water heater. The floor area in the area of the water heater shall be free from
2173 damage from moisture to ensure that the floor will support the weight of the water heater.
2174 Section 31. Repealer.
2175 This bill repeals:
2176 Section 15A-4-302, Amendments to IPC applicable to Salt Lake City.
2177 Section 15A-4-304, Amendments to IPC applicable to Grand County.
2178 Section 15A-4-305, Amendments to IPC applicable to City of Moab.
2179 Section 15A-4-306, Amendments to IPC applicable to Murray City.
2180 Section 15A-4-307, Amendments to IPC applicable to Salt Lake County.
2181 Section 32. Effective date.
2182 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2013.
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