H.J.R. 5

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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UNIFORM
2 BUILDING CODE COMMISSION
3 1998 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Sponsor: Ron Bigelow
6 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
7 ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AS A WAY TO HELP MAKE
8 HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE IN UTAH.
9 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
10 WHEREAS the Uniform Building Code Commission of the state Division of Occupational
11 and Professional Licensing has conducted an extensive study on the issue of the relative merits of
12 the International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code;
13 WHEREAS the Uniform Building Code Commission has concluded that the International
14 Plumbing Code is the preferred code and has recommended adoption of that code for the state of
15 Utah;
16 WHEREAS independent studies have concluded that adoption of the International
17 Plumbing Code will result in a savings of between $500 and $2,000 for each dwelling constructed
18 under that code as opposed to the Uniform Plumbing Code;
19 WHEREAS the International Plumbing Code adequately protects the health, safety, and
20 welfare of the citizens of the state while providing a significant savings in terms of construction
21 cost;
22 WHEREAS the savings realized by adoption of the International Plumbing Code would
23 contribute to making housing more affordable in the state; and
24 WHEREAS an adequate supply of decent housing that is affordable to those of low or
25 moderate income is important to the well being of the citizens of the state:
26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah supports
27 the recommendation of the Uniform Building Code Commission that the state adopt the

1 International Plumbing Code to help save construction costs and contribute to the affordability of
2 housing in the state.




Legislative Review Note
as of 10-20-97 11:28 AM

A limited legal review of this bill raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel

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