Title 15A Chapter 1 Part 2 Section 202

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Index	Utah Code
Title 15A	State Construction and Fire Codes Act
Chapter 1	General Chapter
Part 2	State Construction Code Administration Act
Section 202	Definitions. *(Effective 1/1/2026)*

Effective 1/1/2026
15A-1-202. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:

(1)	"Agricultural use" means a use that relates to the tilling of soil and raising of crops, or keeping or raising domestic animals.

(2)

(a)	"Approved code" means a code, including the standards and specifications contained in the code, approved by the division under Section 15A-1-204 for use by a compliance agency.

(b)	"Approved code" does not include the State Construction Code.

(3)	"Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy and any improvements attached to it.

(4)	"Building permit applicant" means the same as that term is defined in Section 15A-1-105.

(5)

"Code" means:

(a)	the State Construction Code; or

(b)	an approved code.

(6)	"Commission" means the Uniform Building Code Commission created in Section 15A-1-203.

(7)

"Compliance agency" means:

(a)	an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions that issues permits for construction regulated under the codes;

(b)	any other agency of the state or its political subdivisions specifically empowered to enforce compliance with the codes;

(c)	a third-party inspection firm as defined in Section 15A-1-105; or

(d)	any other state agency that chooses to enforce codes adopted under this chapter by authority given the agency under a title other than this part and Part 3, Factory Built Housing and Modular Units Administration Act.

(8)

"Construction code" means standards and specifications published by a nationally recognized code authority for use in circumstances described in Subsection 15A-1-204(1), including:

(a)	a building code;

(b)	an electrical code;

(c)	a residential one and two family dwelling code;

(d)	a plumbing code;

(e)	a mechanical code;

(f)	a fuel gas code;

(g)	an energy conservation code;

(h)	a swimming pool and spa code;

(i)	a manufactured housing installation standard code; and

(j)	Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205, issued by the International Code Council, except as specifically modified by provisions of this title governing modular units.

(9)	"Construction project" means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102.

(10)	"Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Commerce.

(11)

"Legislative action" includes legislation that:

(a)	adopts a new State Construction Code;

(b)	amends the State Construction Code; or

(c)	repeals one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.

(12)

(a)	"Local regulator" means a political subdivision of the state that employs or contracts a qualified building official and is empowered to engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, installation, inspection, or other activities subject to the codes.

(b)	"Local regulator" includes the local regulator's designee.

(13)	"Membrane-covered frame structure" means a nonpressurized building with a structure composed of a rigid framework to support a tensioned membrane that provides a weather barrier.

(14)

"Not for human occupancy" means use of a structure for purposes other than protection or comfort of human beings, but allows people to enter the structure for:

(a)	maintenance or repair; or

(b)	the care of livestock, crops, or equipment intended for agricultural use which are kept there.

(15)	"Opinion" means a written, nonbinding, and advisory statement issued by the commission concerning an interpretation of the meaning of the codes or the application of the codes in a specific circumstance issued in response to a specific request by a party to the issue.

(16)

"Qualified building official" means an individual who:

(a)	has at least six years of experience as an architect, engineer, inspector, plan examiner, contractor or superintendent of construction, or any combination of these;

(b)	is actively licensed as a combination inspector in accordance with Section 58-56-9; and

(c)	has completed 40 hours of management training as the division establishes by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, or is a certified building official.

(17)

"Remote yurt" means a membrane-covered frame structure that:

(a)	is no larger than 710 square feet;

(b)	is not used as a permanent residence;

(c)	is located in an unincorporated county area that is not zoned for residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural use;

(d)	does not have plumbing or electricity;

(e)	is set back at least 300 feet from any river, stream, lake, or other body of water; and

(f)	is registered with the local health department.

(18)	"State regulator" means an agency of the state that is empowered to engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, and other activities subject to the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter.

Amended by Chapter 75, 2025 General Session

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