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CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODE RELATED

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AMENDMENTS

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2010 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Michael T. Morley

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Senate Sponsor: J. Stuart Adams

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This bill modifies the Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act and Utah Uniform Building
             11      Standards Act to address the process for adopting and modifying a state construction
             12      code or state fire code.
             13      Highlighted Provisions:
             14          This bill:
             15          .    clarifies the enforcement of the state fire code;
             16          .    addresses the adoption and amendment process for a state fire code;
             17          .    addresses local authority to adopt fire code standards;
             18          .    provides for the creation of a joint peer advisory committee;
             19          .    addresses the adoption and amendment process for a state construction code;
             20          .    provides for funding of education related to codes being considered; and
             21          .    makes technical and conforming changes.
             22      Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
             23          None
             24      Other Special Clauses:
             25          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2010.
             26      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             27      AMENDS:
             28          26-15-3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             29          53-7-102, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 1993, Chapter 234


             30          53-7-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002, Chapter 301
             31          53-7-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 329
             32          53-7-106, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             33          53-7-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             34          53-7-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             35          53-7-209, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             36          53A-20c-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
             37          58-55-305, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 228
             38          58-56-3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             39          58-56-4, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             40          58-56-5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             41          58-56-6, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             42          58-56-7, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
             43          58-56-9, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002, Chapter 75
             44          58-56-9.3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
             45          58-56-12, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 75
             46          58-56-13, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1990, Chapter 293
             47          58-56-14, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1990, Chapter 293
             48          58-56-15, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 75
             49          58-56-17.5, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1997, Chapter 385
             50          58-56-20, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapters 50 and 129
             51          58-56-21, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 129
             52      REPEALS:
             53          53-7-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2001, Chapter 25
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             55      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             56          Section 1. Section 26-15-3 is amended to read:
             57           26-15-3. Department to advise regarding the plumbing code.


             58          (1) The department shall advise the Division of Occupational and Professional
             59      Licensing and the Uniform Building Code Commission with respect to the adoption of a state
             60      construction code [and] under Section 58-56-4 , including providing recommendations as to:
             61          (a) a specific edition of a plumbing code [adopted] issued by a nationally recognized
             62      code authority [to be administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional
             63      Licensing,]; and
             64          (b) any amendments to [that code as provided for under Section 58-56-5 ] a nationally
             65      recognized code.
             66          (2) The department may enforce the plumbing code adopted [by the Division of
             67      Occupational and Professional Licensing] under Section 58-56-4 . [The provisions of]
             68          (3) Section 58-56-9 [do] does not apply to health inspectors acting under this section.
             69          Section 2. Section 53-7-102 is amended to read:
             70           53-7-102. Definitions.
             71          As used in this chapter:
             72          (1) "Board" means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203 , except
             73      as provided in Part 3, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Act.
             74          [(1)] (2) "Director" means the state fire marshal appointed in accordance with Section
             75      53-7-103 .
             76          [(2)] (3) "Division" means the State Fire Marshal Division created in Section
             77      53-7-103 .
             78          [(3)] (4) "Fire officer" means:
             79          (a) the state fire marshal;
             80          (b) the state fire marshal's deputies or salaried assistants;
             81          (c) the fire chief or fire marshal of any county, city, or town fire department;
             82          (d) the fire officer of any fire district;
             83          (e) the fire officer of any special service district organized for fire protection purposes;
             84      and
             85          (f) authorized personnel of any of the persons specified in Subsections (4)(a) through


             86      (e).
             87          (5) "Legislative action" includes legislation that:
             88          (a) adopts a state fire code;
             89          (b) amends a state fire code; or
             90          (c) repeals one or more provisions of a state fire code.
             91          (6) "State fire code" means the code adopted under Section 53-7-106 .
             92          [(4)] (7) "State fire marshal" means the fire marshal appointed director by the
             93      commissioner under Section 53-7-103 .
             94          Section 3. Section 53-7-103 is amended to read:
             95           53-7-103. State Fire Marshal Division -- Creation -- State fire marshal --
             96      Appointment, qualifications, duties, and compensation.
             97          (1) There is created within the department the State Fire Marshal Division.
             98          (2) (a) The director of the division is the state fire marshal, who shall be appointed by
             99      the commissioner upon the recommendation of the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in
             100      Section 53-7-203 and with the approval of the governor.
             101          (b) The state fire marshal is the executive and administrative head of the division, and
             102      shall be qualified by experience and education to:
             103          (i) enforce the state fire code;
             104          (ii) enforce rules made under this chapter; and
             105          (iii) perform the duties prescribed by the commissioner.
             106          (3) The state fire marshal acts under the supervision and control of the commissioner
             107      and may be removed from [his] the position at the will of the commissioner.
             108          (4) The state fire marshal shall:
             109          (a) enforce the state fire code rules made under this chapter [as provided] in
             110      accordance with Section 53-7-104 ;
             111          (b) complete the duties assigned by the commissioner;
             112          (c) examine plans and specifications for school buildings, as required by Section
             113      53A-20-104 ;


             114          (d) approve criteria established by the state superintendent for building inspectors;
             115          (e) promote and support injury prevention public education programs; and
             116          (f) perform all other duties provided in this chapter.
             117          (5) The state fire marshal shall receive compensation as provided by Title 67, Chapter
             118      19, Utah State Personnel Management Act.
             119          Section 4. Section 53-7-104 is amended to read:
             120           53-7-104. Enforcement of state fire code and rules -- Division of authority and
             121      responsibility.
             122          (1) The authority and responsibility for enforcing the state fire code and rules made
             123      under this chapter is divided as provided in this section.
             124          (2) The fire officers of any city or county shall enforce the state fire code and rules of
             125      the state fire marshal in their respective areas.
             126          (3) The state fire marshal may enforce the state fire code and rules in:
             127          (a) areas outside of corporate cities, fire protection districts, and other local districts or
             128      special service districts organized for fire protection purposes; [and]
             129          (b) state-owned property, school district owned property, and privately owned property
             130      used for schools located within corporate cities and county fire protection districts, asylums,
             131      mental hospitals, hospitals, sanitariums, homes for the aged, residential health-care facilities,
             132      children's homes or institutions, or similar institutional type occupancy of any capacity[.]; and
             133          [(4)] (c) [The state fire marshal may enforce the rules in] corporate cities, counties,
             134      fire protection districts, and special service districts organized for fire protection purposes
             135      upon receiving a request from the chief fire official or the local governing body.
             136          Section 5. Section 53-7-106 is amended to read:
             137           53-7-106. Adoption of state fire code.
             138          (1) [A] (a) The state fire code is:
             139          (i) a code promulgated by a nationally recognized code authority [and] that is adopted
             140      by the Legislature under [Section 58-56-4 is the state fire code,] this section with any
             141      modifications; and


             142          (ii) a code to which cities, counties, fire protection districts, and the state shall adhere
             143      in safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion.
             144          [(2) (a) The legislative body of a political subdivision may make ordinances that are
             145      more restrictive in its fire code requirements than the state fire code, in order to meet the
             146      public safety needs of the political subdivision.]
             147          [(b) The legislative body of a political subdivision shall provide to the Utah Fire
             148      Prevention Board one copy of each ordinance enacted under Subsection (2)(a).]
             149          [(c) The state fire marshal shall keep an indexed copy of the ordinances.]
             150          [(d) Copies of the ordinances are available from the state fire marshal on request.]
             151          (b) On and after July 1, 2010, the state fire code is the state fire code in effect on July
             152      1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
             153          (i) a new state fire code is adopted; or
             154          (ii) one or more provisions of the state fire code are amended or repealed in
             155      accordance with this section.
             156          (c) A provision of the state fire code may be applicable:
             157          (i) to the entire state; or
             158          (ii) within a city, county, or fire protection district.
             159          (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a state fire code by enacting legislation that adopts
             160      a nationally recognized fire code with any modifications.
             161          (b) Legislation enacted under this Subsection (2) shall state that it takes effect on the
             162      July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
             163      legislation.
             164          (c) Subject to Subsection (5), a state fire code adopted by the Legislature is the state
             165      fire code until in accordance with this section the Legislature adopts a new state fire code by:
             166          (i) adopting a new state fire code in its entirety; or
             167          (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the state fire code.
             168          (3) (a) The board shall by no later than November 30 of each year recommend to the
             169      Business and Labor Interim Committee whether the Legislature should:


             170          (i) amend or repeal one or more provisions of the state fire code; or
             171          (ii) in a year of a regularly scheduled update of a nationally recognized fire code,
             172      adopt with any modifications the nationally recognized fire code.
             173          (b) The board may recommend legislative action related to the state fire code:
             174          (i) on its own initiative; or
             175          (ii) upon the receipt of a request by a city, county, or fire protection district that the
             176      board recommend legislative action related to the state fire code.
             177          (c) Within 45 days after receipt of a request under Subsection (3)(b), the board shall
             178      direct the division to convene an informal hearing concerning the request.
             179          (d) The board shall conduct a hearing under this section in accordance with the rules
             180      of the board.
             181          (e) The board shall decide whether to include in the report required under Subsection
             182      (3)(a) whether to recommend the legislative action raised by a request.
             183          (f) Within 15 days following the completion of a hearing of the board under this
             184      Subsection (3), the board shall direct the division to notify the entity that made the request of
             185      the board's decision regarding the request. The division shall provide the notice:
             186          (i) in writing; and
             187          (ii) in a form prescribed by the board.
             188          (4) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
             189      action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation
             190      for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session that if passed by the Legislature
             191      would:
             192          (a) adopt a new state fire code in its entirety; or
             193          (b) amend or repeal one or more provisions of the state fire code.
             194          (5) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (3), the board may, in accordance with Title 63G,
             195      Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend a state fire code if the board
             196      determines that waiting for legislative action in the next general legislative session would:
             197          (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or


             198          (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
             199          (b) If the board amends a state fire code in accordance with this Subsection (5), the
             200      board shall:
             201          (i) publish the state fire code with the amendment; and
             202          (ii) notify the Business and Labor Interim Committee of the adoption, including a
             203      copy of an analysis by the board identifying specific reasons and justifications for its findings.
             204          (c) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at its next annual general session, an
             205      amendment to a state fire code adopted under this Subsection (5) is repealed on the July 1
             206      immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the
             207      amendment.
             208          (6) (a) A legislative body of a political subdivision may enact an ordinance that is
             209      more restrictive in its fire code requirements than the state fire code:
             210          (i) in order to meet a public safety need of the political subdivision; and
             211          (ii) subject to the requirements of this Subsection (6).
             212          (b) A legislative body of a political subdivision that enacts an ordinance under this
             213      section on or after July 1, 2010 shall:
             214          (i) notify the board in writing at least 30 days before the day on which the legislative
             215      body enacts the ordinance and include in the notice a statement as to the proposed subject
             216      matter of the ordinance; and
             217          (ii) after the legislative body enacts the ordinance, report to the board prior to the
             218      board making the report required under Subsection (6)(c), including providing the board:
             219          (A) a copy of the ordinance enacted under this Subsection (6); and
             220          (B) a description of the public safety need that is the basis of enacting the ordinance.
             221          (c) The board shall submit to the Business and Labor Interim Committee each year
             222      with the recommendations submitted in accordance with Subsection (3):
             223          (i) a list of the ordinances enacted under this Subsection (6) during the fiscal year
             224      immediately proceeding the report; and
             225          (ii) recommendations, if any, for legislative action related to an ordinance enacted


             226      under this Subsection (6).
             227          (d) (i) The state fire marshal shall keep an indexed copy of an ordinance enacted under
             228      this Subsection (6).
             229          (ii) The state fire marshal shall make a copy of an ordinance enacted under this
             230      Subsection (6) available on request.
             231          (e) The board may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
             232      Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish procedures for a legislative body of a political
             233      subdivision to follow to provide the notice and report required under this Subsection (6).
             234          Section 6. Section 53-7-202 is amended to read:
             235           53-7-202. Definitions.
             236          As used in this part:
             237          (1) "Agricultural and wildlife fireworks" means a class C dangerous explosive that:
             238          (a) uses sound or light when deployed; and
             239          (b) is designated to prevent crop damage or unwanted animals from entering a
             240      specified area.
             241          [(2) "Board" means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203 .]
             242          [(3)] (2) "Class A explosive" means a division 1.1 or 1.2 explosive as defined by the
             243      [U.S.] United States Department of Transportation in Part 173, Title 49, Code of Federal
             244      Regulations.
             245          [(4)] (3) "Class B explosive" means a division 1.2 or 1.3G explosive as defined by the
             246      [U.S.] United States Department of Transportation in Part 173, Title 49, Code of Federal
             247      Regulations.
             248          [(5)] (4) "Class C explosive" means a division 1.4G explosive as defined by the [U.S.]
             249      United States Department of Transportation in Part 173, Title 49, Code of Federal
             250      Regulations.
             251          [(6)] (5) (a) "Class C common state approved explosive" means a class C explosive
             252      that is:
             253          (i) a cardboard or heavy paper cylindrical tube or cone that:


             254          (A) produces a shower of color and sparks that reach a maximum height of 15 feet;
             255          (B) may whistle or pop; and
             256          (C) is not designed to explode or leave the ground;
             257          (ii) a pyrotechnic wheel device that:
             258          (A) may be attached to a post or tree; and
             259          (B) contains up to six "driver" units or tubes;
             260          (iii) any device that:
             261          (A) spins, jumps, or emits popping sounds when placed on the ground;
             262          (B) does not exceed a height of 15 feet when discharged; and
             263          (C) does not travel laterally more than 10 feet on a smooth surface when discharged;
             264          (iv) a morning glory, suzuki, or flitter sparkler; and
             265          (v) a single tube day type parachute that does not carry any flare or flame upon
             266      descent.
             267          (b) "Class C common state approved explosive" does not mean:
             268          (i) class C dangerous explosives; or
             269          (ii) exempt explosives.
             270          [(7)] (6) (a) "Class C dangerous explosive" means a class C explosive that is:
             271          (i) a firecracker, cannon cracker, salute, cherry bomb, or other similar explosive;
             272          (ii) a skyrocket or any device other than a model rocket that uses combustible or
             273      explosive material and rises more than 15 feet when discharged;
             274          (iii) a roman candle or other device that discharges balls of fire over 15 feet in height;
             275          (iv) a tube or cone aerial firework that propels comets, shells, salutes, flash shells, or
             276      similar devices more than 15 feet into the air; and
             277          (v) a chaser, whistler, or other device that darts or travels more than 10 feet laterally
             278      on a smooth surface or exceeds 15 feet in height when discharged.
             279          (b) A "class C dangerous explosive" does not mean:
             280          (i) class C common state approved explosives; or
             281          (ii) exempt explosives.


             282          [(8)] (7) "Display fireworks" means an aerial shell, salute, flash shell, comet, sky
             283      battle, mine, and any similar class C explosive or class B explosive.
             284          [(9)] (8) (a) "Display operator" means the person who purchases and is responsible for
             285      setting up and discharging display fireworks.
             286          (b) "Display operator" does not mean a fire department.
             287          [(10)] (9) "Exempt explosive" means a model rocket, toy pistol cap, emergency signal
             288      flare, snake or glow worm, party popper, trick noisemaker, match, and wire sparkler under 12
             289      inches in length.
             290          [(11)] (10) (a) "Fireworks" means:
             291          (i) class C explosives;
             292          (ii) class C dangerous explosives; and
             293          (iii) class C common state approved explosives.
             294          (b) "Fireworks" does not mean:
             295          (i) exempt explosives;
             296          (ii) class A explosives; and
             297          (iii) class B explosives.
             298          [(12)] (11) "Importer" means a person who brings class B or class C explosives into
             299      Utah for the general purpose of resale within the state or exportation to other states.
             300          [(13)] (12) (a) "Pyrotechnic" means any composition or device manufactured or used
             301      to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation.
             302          (b) "Pyrotechnic" does not mean exempt explosives.
             303          [(14)] (13) "Retail seller" means a person who sells class C common state approved
             304      explosives to the public during the period authorized under Section 53-7-225 .
             305          [(15) "State fire code" means a nationally recognized fire code administered by the
             306      Utah Fire Prevention Board pursuant to Section 53-7-204 .]
             307          [(16)] (14) "Trick noisemaker" includes a:
             308          (a) tube or sphere containing pyrotechnic composition that produces a white or
             309      colored smoke as its primary effect when ignited; and


             310          (b) device that produces a small report intended to surprise the user, including a:
             311          (i) "booby trap," which is a small tube with a string protruding from both ends that
             312      ignites the friction sensitive composition in the tube when the string is pulled;
             313          (ii) "snapper," which is a small paper-wrapped device containing a minute quantity of
             314      explosive composition coated on bits of sand that explodes producing a small report;
             315          (iii) "trick match," which is a kitchen or book match coated with a small quantity of
             316      explosive or pyrotechnic composition that produces a small shower of sparks when ignited;
             317          (iv) "cigarette load," which is a small wooden peg coated with a small quantity of
             318      explosive composition that produces a small report when the cigarette is ignited; and
             319          (v) "auto burglar alarm," which is a tube that:
             320          (A) contains pyrotechnic composition that produces a loud whistle and smoke when
             321      ignited;
             322          (B) may contain a small quantity of explosive to produce a small explosive noise; and
             323          (C) is ignited by a squib.
             324          [(17)] (15) "Unclassified fireworks" means any of the following:
             325          (a) a pyrotechnic device that is used, given away, or offered for sale, that has not been
             326      tested, approved, and classified by the [U.S.] United States Department of Transportation;
             327          (b) an approved device that has been altered or redesigned since obtaining approval by
             328      the [U.S.] United States Department of Transportation; and
             329          (c) a pyrotechnic device that is being tested by a manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler
             330      before receiving approval by the [U.S.] United States Department of Transportation.
             331          [(18)] (16) "Wholesaler" means any of the following:
             332          (a) a person who sells class C common state approved explosives to a retailer; and
             333          (b) a person who sells class B explosives or class C dangerous explosives for display
             334      use.
             335          Section 7. Section 53-7-204 is amended to read:
             336           53-7-204. Duties of Utah Fire Prevention Board -- Unified Code Analysis
             337      Council -- Local administrative duties.


             338          (1) The board shall:
             339          (a) administer the state fire code as the standard in the state;
             340          [(a)] (b) subject to the state fire code, make rules in accordance with Title 63G,
             341      Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act:
             342          [(i) administer a nationally recognized fire code and the specific edition of that fire
             343      code as the state fire code to be used as the standard;]
             344          [(ii)] (i) establishing [minimum] standards for the prevention of fire and for the
             345      protection of life and property against fire and panic in any:
             346          (A) publicly owned building, including all public and private schools, colleges, and
             347      university buildings;
             348          (B) building or structure used or intended for use as an asylum, a mental hospital, a
             349      hospital, a sanitarium, a home for the aged, an assisted living facility, a children's home or day
             350      care center, or any similar institutional type occupancy of any capacity; and
             351          (C) place of assemblage where 50 or more persons may gather together in a building,
             352      structure, tent, or room for the purpose of amusement, entertainment, instruction, or education;
             353          [(iii)] (ii) establishing safety and other requirements for placement and discharge of
             354      display fireworks [based upon] on the basis of:
             355          (A) the [specific edition of the nationally recognized fire code adopted by the
             356      Legislature under Section 58-56-4 ] state fire code; and
             357          (B) relevant publications of the National Fire Protection Association;
             358          [(iv)] (iii) establishing [minimum] safety standards for retail storage, handling, and
             359      sale of class C common state approved explosives;
             360          [(v)] (iv) defining methods to establish proof of competence to place and discharge
             361      display fireworks;
             362          [(vi)] (v) for deputizing qualified persons to act as deputy fire marshals, and to secure
             363      special services in emergencies;
             364          [(vii)] (vi) implementing [Sections 53-7-106 and 53-7-205 ] Section 53-7-106 ;
             365          [(viii)] (vii) setting guidelines for use of funding;


             366          [(ix)] (viii) establishing criteria for training and safety equipment grants for fire
             367      departments enrolled in firefighter certification; and
             368          [(x)] (ix) establishing [minimum] ongoing training standards for hazardous materials
             369      emergency response agencies;
             370          [(b)] (c) recommend to the commissioner a state fire marshal;
             371          [(c)] (d) develop policies under which the state fire marshal and the state fire
             372      marshal's authorized representatives will perform;
             373          [(d)] (e) provide for the employment of field assistants and other salaried personnel as
             374      required;
             375          [(e)] (f) prescribe the duties of the state fire marshal and the state fire marshal's
             376      authorized representatives;
             377          [(f)] (g) establish a statewide fire prevention, fire education, and fire service training
             378      program in cooperation with the Board of Regents;
             379          [(g)] (h) establish a statewide fire statistics program for the purpose of gathering fire
             380      data from all political subdivisions of the state;
             381          [(h)] (i) establish a fire academy in accordance with Section 53-7-204.2 ;
             382          [(i)] (j) coordinate the efforts of all people engaged in fire suppression in the state;
             383          [(j)] (k) work aggressively with the local political subdivisions to reduce fire losses;
             384          [(k)] (l) regulate the sale and servicing of portable fire extinguishers and automatic fire
             385      suppression systems in the interest of safeguarding lives and property;
             386          [(l)] (m) establish a certification program for persons who inspect and test automatic
             387      fire sprinkler systems;
             388          [(m)] (n) establish a certification program for persons who inspect and test fire alarm
             389      systems;
             390          [(n)] (o) establish a certification for persons who provide response services regarding
             391      hazardous materials emergencies; [and]
             392          [(o)] (p) in accordance with Section [ 58-56-4 , make a] 53-7-106 , report to the
             393      Business and Labor Interim Committee [by:]; and


             394          [(i) no later than November 30 of each year recommending any amendments to the
             395      currently adopted fire code; and]
             396          [(ii) no later than November 30 in a year of a regularly scheduled update cycle of a
             397      nationally promulgated fire code recommending the adoption of, amendment to, or repeal of
             398      the updated nationally promulgated fire code.]
             399          (q) jointly create the Unified Code Analysis Council with the Uniform Building Code
             400      Commission in accordance with Subsection 58-56-5 (12).
             401          (2) The board may incorporate in its rules by reference, in whole or in part[,]:
             402          (a) the state fire code; or
             403          (b) subject to the state fire code, a nationally recognized and readily available
             404      [standards and codes adopted by the Legislature] standard pertaining to the protection of life
             405      and property from fire, explosion, or panic.
             406          [(3) (a) The board shall recommend to the Legislature in accordance with Subsection
             407      (1)(o) amendments to the state fire code adopted by the Legislature in accordance with Section
             408      58-56-7 .]
             409          [(b) The amendments, as adopted by the Legislature, may be applicable to the entire
             410      state or within a city, county, or fire protection district.]
             411          [(4)] (3) The following functions shall be administered locally by a city, county, or fire
             412      protection district:
             413          (a) issuing permits, including open burning permits pursuant to Sections 11-7-1 and
             414      19-2-114 ;
             415          (b) creating a local board of appeals in accordance with the state fire code; and
             416          (c) subject to the state fire code and the other provisions of this chapter, establishing,
             417      modifying, or deleting fire flow and water supply requirements.
             418          Section 8. Section 53-7-209 is amended to read:
             419           53-7-209. Inspection of buildings by officials.
             420          (1) A fire chief or officer may enter [any] a building or premises not used as a private
             421      dwelling at any reasonable hour to inspect the building or premises and enforce the rules made


             422      under this part[, including] and the state fire code [adopted under Section 58-56-4 ].
             423          (2) The owner, lessee, manager, or operator of [any] a building or premises not used as
             424      a private dwelling shall permit inspections under this section.
             425          Section 9. Section 53A-20c-102 is amended to read:
             426           53A-20c-102. Energy Efficiency Fund -- Contents -- Use of fund monies.
             427          (1) As used in this section:
             428          (a) "Board" means the Board of the Utah Geological Survey.
             429          (b) "Energy code" means the energy efficiency code adopted [by the Division of
             430      Occupational and Professional Licensing] under Section 58-56-4 .
             431          (c) "Energy efficiency project" means:
             432          (i) for existing buildings, a retrofit to improve energy efficiency; or
             433          (ii) for new buildings, an enhancement to improve energy efficiency beyond the
             434      minimum required by the energy code.
             435          (d) "Fund" means the Energy Efficiency Fund created by this part.
             436          (2) There is created a revolving loan fund known as the Energy Efficiency Fund.
             437          (3) The fund shall consist of:
             438          (a) monies appropriated to it by the Legislature;
             439          (b) monies received for the repayment of loans made from the fund;
             440          (c) monies made available to the state for energy efficiency from any source; and
             441          (d) interest earned on the fund.
             442          (4) (a) The board shall make loans from the fund only to school districts to finance
             443      energy efficiency projects in school district buildings, including paying the costs of
             444      construction, engineering, investigation, inspection, and other related expenses.
             445          (b) The board may not:
             446          (i) make loans from the fund to finance a school district's compliance with the energy
             447      code in the construction of a new building;
             448          (ii) make a loan from the fund with a term of less than two years or more than 12
             449      years; or


             450          (iii) make loans from the fund to any entity other than a school district.
             451          (5) (a) (i) Each school district seeking a loan shall submit an application to the board
             452      in the form and containing the information that the board requires, which shall include the
             453      plans and specifications for the proposed energy efficiency project.
             454          (ii) In the application, the school district may request a loan to cover all or part of the
             455      cost of an energy efficiency project.
             456          (b) If an application is rejected, the board shall notify the applicant stating the reasons
             457      for the rejection.
             458          (6) (a) By following the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
             459      Administrative Rulemaking Act, the board shall make rules establishing criteria for:
             460          (i) determining eligibility for loans; and
             461          (ii) determining appropriate priorities among projects.
             462          (b) In making rules governing determining priorities for eligible projects, the board
             463      may consider:
             464          (i) possible additional sources of revenue;
             465          (ii) the feasibility and practicality of the project;
             466          (iii) the energy savings attributable to an eligible energy efficiency project;
             467          (iv) the annual energy cost savings attributable to an eligible energy efficiency project;
             468          (v) the projected energy cost payback of an eligible energy efficiency project;
             469          (vi) the financial need of the public facility owner;
             470          (vii) the environmental and other benefits to the state and local community attributable
             471      to an eligible energy efficiency project; and
             472          (viii) the availability of federal funds for the project.
             473          (7) (a) In approving a project, the board shall:
             474          (i) review the loan application and the plans and specifications for the project;
             475          (ii) determine whether or not to grant the loan by applying its eligibility criteria; and
             476          (iii) if the loan is granted, prioritize the project by applying its priority criteria.
             477          (b) The board may condition approval of a loan request and the availability of funds


             478      on assurances from the school district that the board considers necessary to ensure that:
             479          (i) the proceeds of the loan will be used to pay the cost of the project; and
             480          (ii) the project will be completed.
             481          (8) Employees of the state energy program shall serve as staff to the board when it
             482      performs the duties established in this section.
             483          Section 10. Section 58-55-305 is amended to read:
             484           58-55-305. Exemptions from licensure.
             485          (1) In addition to the exemptions from licensure in Section 58-1-307 , the following
             486      persons may engage in acts or practices included within the practice of construction trades,
             487      subject to the stated circumstances and limitations, without being licensed under this chapter:
             488          (a) an authorized representative of the United States government or an authorized
             489      employee of the state or any of its political subdivisions when working on construction work
             490      of the state or the subdivision, and when acting within the terms of the person's trust, office, or
             491      employment;
             492          (b) a person engaged in construction or operation incidental to the construction and
             493      repair of irrigation and drainage ditches of regularly constituted irrigation districts,
             494      reclamation districts, and drainage districts or construction and repair relating to farming,
             495      dairying, agriculture, livestock or poultry raising, metal and coal mining, quarries, sand and
             496      gravel excavations, well drilling, as defined in Section 73-3-25 , hauling to and from
             497      construction sites, and lumbering;
             498          (c) public utilities operating under the rules of the Public Service Commission on
             499      construction work incidental to their own business;
             500          (d) sole owners of property engaged in building:
             501          (i) no more than one residential structure per year and no more than three residential
             502      structures per five years on their property for their own noncommercial, nonpublic use; except,
             503      a person other than the property owner or individuals described in Subsection (1)(e), who
             504      engages in building the structure must be licensed under this chapter if the person is otherwise
             505      required to be licensed under this chapter; or


             506          (ii) structures on their property for their own noncommercial, nonpublic use which are
             507      incidental to a residential structure on the property, including sheds, carports, or detached
             508      garages;
             509          (e) (i) a person engaged in construction or renovation of a residential building for
             510      noncommercial, nonpublic use if that person:
             511          (A) works without compensation other than token compensation that is not considered
             512      salary or wages; and
             513          (B) works under the direction of the property owner who engages in building the
             514      structure; and
             515          (ii) as used in this Subsection (1)(e), "token compensation" means compensation paid
             516      by a sole owner of property exempted from licensure under Subsection (1)(d) to a person
             517      exempted from licensure under this Subsection (1)(e), that is:
             518          (A) minimal in value when compared with the fair market value of the services
             519      provided by the person;
             520          (B) not related to the fair market value of the services provided by the person; and
             521          (C) is incidental to the providing of services by the person including paying for or
             522      providing meals or refreshment while services are being provided, or paying reasonable
             523      transportation costs incurred by the person in travel to the site of construction;
             524          (f) a person engaged in the sale or merchandising of personal property that by its
             525      design or manufacture may be attached, installed, or otherwise affixed to real property who
             526      has contracted with a person, firm, or corporation licensed under this chapter to install, affix,
             527      or attach that property;
             528          (g) a contractor submitting a bid on a federal aid highway project, if, before
             529      undertaking construction under that bid, the contractor is licensed under this chapter;
             530          (h) (i) a person engaged in the alteration, repair, remodeling, or addition to or
             531      improvement of a building with a contracted or agreed value of less than $3,000, including
             532      both labor and materials, and including all changes or additions to the contracted or agreed
             533      upon work; and


             534          (ii) notwithstanding Subsection (1)(h)(i) and except as otherwise provided in this
             535      section:
             536          (A) work in the plumbing and electrical trades on a Subsection (1)(h)(i) project within
             537      any six month period of time:
             538          (I) must be performed by a licensed electrical or plumbing contractor, if the project
             539      involves an electrical or plumbing system; and
             540          (II) may be performed by a licensed journeyman electrician or plumber or an
             541      individual referred to in Subsection (1)(h)(ii)(A)(I), if the project involves a component of the
             542      system such as a faucet, toilet, fixture, device, outlet, or electrical switch;
             543          (B) installation, repair, or replacement of a residential or commercial gas appliance or
             544      a combustion system on a Subsection (1)(h)(i) project must be performed by a person who has
             545      received certification under Subsection 58-55-308 (2) except as otherwise provided in
             546      Subsection 58-55-308 (2)(d) or 58-55-308 (3);
             547          (C) installation, repair, or replacement of water-based fire protection systems on a
             548      Subsection (1)(h)(i) project must be performed by a licensed fire suppression systems
             549      contractor or a licensed journeyman plumber;
             550          (D) work as an alarm business or company or as an alarm company agent shall be
             551      performed by a licensed alarm business or company or a licensed alarm company agent, except
             552      as otherwise provided in this chapter;
             553          (E) installation, repair, or replacement of an alarm system on a Subsection (1)(h)(i)
             554      project must be performed by a licensed alarm business or company or a licensed alarm
             555      company agent;
             556          (F) installation, repair, or replacement of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning
             557      system (HVAC) on a Subsection (1)(h)(i) project must be performed by an HVAC contractor
             558      licensed by the division;
             559          (G) installation, repair, or replacement of a radon mitigation system or a soil
             560      depressurization system must be performed by a licensed contractor; and
             561          (H) if the total value of the project is greater than $1,000, the person shall file with the


             562      division a one-time affirmation, subject to periodic reaffirmation as established by division
             563      rule, that the person has:
             564          (I) public liability insurance in coverage amounts and form established by division
             565      rule; and
             566          (II) if applicable, workers compensation insurance which would cover an employee of
             567      the person if that employee worked on the construction project;
             568          (i) a person practicing a specialty contractor classification or construction trade which
             569      the director does not classify by administrative rule as significantly impacting the public's
             570      health, safety, and welfare;
             571          (j) owners and lessees of property and persons regularly employed for wages by
             572      owners or lessees of property or their agents for the purpose of maintaining the property, are
             573      exempt from this chapter when doing work upon the property;
             574          (k) (i) a person engaged in minor plumbing work incidental to the replacement or
             575      repair of a fixture or an appliance in a residential or small commercial building, or structure
             576      used for agricultural use, as defined in Section [ 58-56-4 ] 58-56-3 , provided that no
             577      modification is made to:
             578          (A) existing culinary water, soil, waste, or vent piping; or
             579          (B) a gas appliance or combustion system; and
             580          (ii) except as provided in Subsection (1)(e), installation for the first time of a fixture or
             581      an appliance is not included in the exemption provided under Subsection (1)(k)(i);
             582          (l) a person who ordinarily would be subject to the plumber licensure requirements
             583      under this chapter when installing or repairing a water conditioner or other water treatment
             584      apparatus if the conditioner or apparatus:
             585          (i) meets the appropriate state construction codes or local plumbing standards; and
             586          (ii) is installed or repaired under the direction of a person authorized to do the work
             587      under an appropriate specialty contractor license;
             588          (m) a person who ordinarily would be subject to the electrician licensure requirements
             589      under this chapter when employed by:


             590          (i) railroad corporations, telephone corporations or their corporate affiliates, elevator
             591      contractors or constructors, or street railway systems; or
             592          (ii) public service corporations, rural electrification associations, or municipal utilities
             593      who generate, distribute, or sell electrical energy for light, heat, or power;
             594          (n) a person involved in minor electrical work incidental to a mechanical or service
             595      installation;
             596          (o) a student participating in construction trade education and training programs
             597      approved by the commission with the concurrence of the director under the condition that:
             598          (i) all work intended as a part of a finished product on which there would normally be
             599      an inspection by a building inspector is, in fact, inspected and found acceptable by a licensed
             600      building inspector; and
             601          (ii) a licensed contractor obtains the necessary building permits; and
             602          (p) a delivery person when replacing any of the following existing equipment with a
             603      new gas appliance, provided there is an existing gas shutoff valve at the appliance:
             604          (i) gas range;
             605          (ii) gas dryer;
             606          (iii) outdoor gas barbeque; or
             607          (iv) outdoor gas patio heater.
             608          (2) A compliance agency as defined in Subsection 58-56-3 (4) that issues a building
             609      permit to a person requesting a permit as a sole owner of property referred to in Subsection
             610      (1)(d) shall notify the division, in writing or through electronic transmission, of the issuance of
             611      the permit.
             612          Section 11. Section 58-56-3 is amended to read:
             613           58-56-3. Definitions.
             614          In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102 , as used in this chapter:
             615          [(1) (a) "Adopted code" means:]
             616          [(i) (A) a new edition of or amendment to an existing code, including the standards
             617      and specifications contained in the code, adopted by the Legislature under Section 58-56-7 ;


             618      and]
             619          [(B) administered by the division under Section 58-56-6 ; and]
             620          [(ii) adopted by a nationally recognized code authority, including:]
             621          [(A) a building code;]
             622          [(B) the National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection
             623      Association;]
             624          [(C) a residential one and two family dwelling code;]
             625          [(D) a plumbing code;]
             626          [(E) a mechanical code;]
             627          [(F) a fuel gas code;]
             628          [(G) an energy conservation code; and]
             629          [(H) a manufactured housing installation standard code.]
             630          [(b) "Adopted code" includes:]
             631          [(i) a fire code administered by the Fire Prevention Board under Section 53-7-204 ;
             632      and]
             633          [(ii) a code listed in Subsection (1)(a)(ii) that was adopted or amended by the division
             634      and Uniform Building Code Commission or the Fire Protection Board before May 12, 2009.]
             635          (1) "Agricultural use" means a use that relates to the tilling of soil and raising of crops,
             636      or keeping or raising domestic animals.
             637          (2) (a) [(i)] "Approved code" means a code, including the standards and specifications
             638      contained in the code, approved by the division under Section 58-56-4 for use by a compliance
             639      agency[; and].
             640          [(ii) administered by the division under Section 58-56-6 .]
             641          (b) "Approved code" does not include [an adopted] a state construction code [listed
             642      under Subsection (1)(b)].
             643          [(3) "Board" means the Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203 .]
             644          [(4)] (3) "Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering
             645      any use or occupancy and any improvements attached to it.


             646          (4) "Code" means:
             647          (a) a state construction code; or
             648          (b) an approved code.
             649          (5) "Commission" means the Uniform Building Code Commission created under this
             650      chapter.
             651          (6) "Compliance agency" means:
             652          (a) an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions which issues permits for
             653      construction regulated under the codes;
             654          (b) any other agency of the state or its political subdivisions specifically empowered to
             655      enforce compliance with the codes; or
             656          (c) any other state agency which chooses to enforce codes adopted under this chapter
             657      by authority given the agency under a title other than Title 58, Occupations and Professions.
             658          (7) "Construction code" means standards and specifications published by a nationally
             659      recognized code authority for use in circumstances described in Subsection 58-56-4 (1),
             660      including:
             661          (a) a building code;
             662          (b) an electrical code;
             663          (c) a residential one and two family dwelling code;
             664          (d) a plumbing code;
             665          (e) a mechanical code;
             666          (f) a fuel gas code;
             667          (g) an energy conservation code; and
             668          (h) a manufactured housing installation standard code.
             669          [(7)] (8) "Factory built housing" means manufactured homes or mobile homes.
             670          [(8)] (9) (a) "Factory built housing set-up contractor" means an individual licensed by
             671      the division to set up or install factory built housing on a temporary or permanent basis.
             672          (b) The scope of the work included under the license includes the placement or
             673      securing, or both placement and securing, of the factory built housing on a permanent or


             674      temporary foundation, securing the units together if required, and connection of the utilities to
             675      the factory built housing unit, but does not include site preparation, construction of a
             676      permanent foundation, and construction of utility services to the near proximity of the factory
             677      built housing unit.
             678          (c) If a dealer is not licensed as a factory built housing set-up contractor, that
             679      individual must subcontract the connection services to individuals who are licensed by the
             680      division to perform those specific functions under Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction
             681      Trades Licensing Act.
             682          [(9)] (10) "HUD code" means the National Manufactured Housing Construction and
             683      Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5401 et seq.
             684          [(10)] (11) "Legislative action" [means the Legislature's] includes legislation that:
             685          (a) [adoption of] adopts a new [adopted] state construction code;
             686          (b) [adoption of an amendment to an existing adopted] amends a state construction
             687      code; or
             688          (c) [repeal of an adopted] repeals one or more provisions of a state construction code[;
             689      or].
             690          [(d) repeal of a provision of an adopted code.]
             691          [(11)] (12) "Local regulator" means [each] a political subdivision of the state [which]
             692      that is empowered to engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building,
             693      repair, and other activities subject to the codes.
             694          [(12)] (13) (a) "Manufactured home" means a transportable factory built housing unit
             695      constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the HUD Code, in one or more sections,
             696      which:
             697          (i) in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in
             698      length, or when erected on site, is 400 or more square feet; and
             699          (ii) is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or
             700      without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the
             701      plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems.


             702          (b) Manufactured homes constructed on or after June 15, 1976, shall be identifiable by
             703      the manufacturer's data plate bearing the date the unit was manufactured and a HUD label
             704      attached to the exterior of the home certifying the home was manufactured to HUD standards.
             705          [(13)] (14) "Mobile home" means a transportable factory built housing unit built prior
             706      to June 15, 1976, in accordance with a state mobile home code which existed prior to the
             707      HUD Code.
             708          [(14)] (15) "Modular unit" means a structure built from sections which are
             709      manufactured in accordance with the state construction [standards] code adopted pursuant to
             710      Section 58-56-4 and transported to a building site, the purpose of which is for human
             711      habitation, occupancy, or use.
             712          (16) "Not for human occupancy" means use of a structure for purposes other than
             713      protection or comfort of human beings, but allows people to enter the structure for:
             714          (a) maintenance and repair; and
             715          (b) the care of livestock, crops, or equipment intended for agricultural use which are
             716      kept there.
             717          [(15)] (17) "Opinion" means a written, nonbinding, and advisory statement issued by
             718      the commission concerning an interpretation of the meaning of the codes or the application of
             719      the codes in a specific circumstance issued in response to a specific request by a party to the
             720      issue.
             721          (18) "State construction code" means a construction code adopted by the Legislature
             722      in accordance with Section 58-56-4 .
             723          [(16)] (19) "State regulator" means an agency of the state which is empowered to
             724      engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, and other
             725      activities subject to the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter.
             726          Section 12. Section 58-56-4 is amended to read:
             727           58-56-4. Adoption of state construction code -- Amendments -- Approval of other
             728      codes -- Exemptions.
             729          [(1) As used in this section:]


             730          [(a) "agricultural use" means a use that relates to the tilling of soil and raising of crops,
             731      or keeping or raising domestic animals;]
             732          [(b) "not for human occupancy" means use of a structure for purposes other than
             733      protection or comfort of human beings, but allows people to enter the structure for:]
             734          [(i) maintenance and repair; and]
             735          [(ii) the care of livestock, crops, or equipment intended for agricultural use which are
             736      kept there; and]
             737          [(c) "residential area" means land that is not used for an agricultural use and is:]
             738          [(i) (A) within the boundaries of a city or town; and]
             739          [(B) less than five contiguous acres;]
             740          [(ii) (A) within a subdivision for which the county has approved a subdivision plat
             741      under Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions; and]
             742          [(B) less than two contiguous acres; or]
             743          [(iii) not located in whole or in part in an agricultural protection area created under
             744      Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture and Industrial Protection Areas.]
             745          (1) (a) A state construction code is a construction code adopted with any
             746      modifications in accordance with this section that the state and each political subdivision of
             747      the state shall follow.
             748          [(2)] (b) A person shall [follow an adopted code] comply with the applicable state
             749      construction code when:
             750          [(a)] (i) new construction is involved; and
             751          [(b)] (ii) the owner of an existing building, or the owner's agent, is voluntarily engaged
             752      in:
             753          [(i)] (A) the repair, renovation, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation,
             754      conservation, or reconstruction of the building; or
             755          [(ii)] (B) changing the character or use of the building in a manner [which] that
             756      increases the occupancy loads, other demands, or safety risks of the building.
             757          [(3) (a) Beginning May 12, 2009, the board and commission shall, in accordance with


             758      Sections 53-7-204 and 58-56-5 , make recommendations to the Business and Labor Interim
             759      Committee as to whether or not the Legislature should take legislative action.]
             760          (c) On and after July 1, 2010, a state construction code is the state construction code
             761      in effect on July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
             762          (i) a new state construction code is adopted; or
             763          (ii) one or more provisions of the state construction code are amended or repealed in
             764      accordance with this section.
             765          (d) A provision of a state construction code may be applicable:
             766          (i) to the entire state; or
             767          (ii) within a county, city, or town.
             768          (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a state construction code by enacting legislation
             769      that adopts a construction code with any modifications.
             770          (b) Legislation enacted under this Subsection (2) shall state that it takes effect on the
             771      July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
             772      legislation.
             773          (c) Subject to Subsection (5), a state construction code adopted by the Legislature is
             774      the state construction code until in accordance with this section the Legislature adopts a new
             775      state construction code by:
             776          (i) adopting a new state construction code in its entirety; or
             777          (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the state construction code.
             778          (3) (a) The commission shall by no later than November 30 of each year recommend
             779      to the Business and Labor Interim Committee whether the Legislature should:
             780          (i) amend or repeal one or more provisions of a state construction code; or
             781          (ii) in a year of a regularly scheduled update of a nationally recognized code, adopt a
             782      construction code with any modifications.
             783          (b) The commission may recommend legislative action related to a state construction
             784      code:
             785          (i) on its own initiative;


             786          (ii) upon the recommendation of the division; or
             787          (iii) upon the receipt of a request by one of the following that the commission
             788      recommend legislative action related to the state construction code:
             789          (A) a local regulator;
             790          (B) a state regulator;
             791          (C) a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
             792          (D) the Construction Services Commission;
             793          (E) the Electrician Licensing Board;
             794          (F) the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
             795          (G) a recognized construction-related association.
             796          [(b) (i)] (4) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend
             797      legislative action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare
             798      legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session[.] that if passed by
             799      the Legislature would:
             800          (a) adopt a new state construction code in its entirety; or
             801          (b) amend or repeal one or more provisions of a state construction code.
             802          [(ii) The legislation described in Subsection (3)(b)(i) shall direct:]
             803          [(A) the division to administer an adopted code, excluding the fire code, in accordance
             804      with legislative action approved by the Legislature; and]
             805          [(B) the board to administer an adopted fire code in accordance with legislative action
             806      approved by the Legislature.]
             807          [(4)] (5) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (3), the commission may, in accordance with
             808      Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, [adopt an adopted code, except
             809      the fire code,] amend a state construction code if the commission determines that waiting for
             810      legislative action in the next general legislative session [under Subsection (3)] would:
             811          (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
             812          (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
             813          (b) If the commission [adopts an adopted] amends a state construction code [under


             814      Subsection (4)(a)] in accordance with this Subsection (5), the commission shall file with the
             815      division:
             816          (i) the text of the [adopted] amendment to the state construction code; and
             817          (ii) an analysis that includes the specific reasons and justifications for [its] the
             818      commission's findings.
             819          (c) [The] If a state construction code is amended under this Subsection (5), the
             820      division shall[, in accordance with Subsection (4)(b)]:
             821          (i) publish the [adopted] amendment to the state construction code in accordance with
             822      Section 58-56-6 ; and
             823          (ii) notify the Business and Labor Interim Committee of the [adoption] amendment to
             824      the state construction code, including a copy of the commission's analysis described in
             825      Subsection (5)(b).
             826          (d) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at its next annual general session, an
             827      [adopted] amendment to a state construction code [adopted] under this Subsection [(4)] (5) is
             828      repealed [effective at midnight on the last day that the Legislature adjourns sine die at its] on
             829      the July 1 immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of
             830      the amendment.
             831          [(5) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (3), the board may, in accordance with Title 63G,
             832      Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, adopt a fire code, if the board determines
             833      that waiting for legislative action in the next general legislative session under Subsection (3)
             834      would:]
             835          [(i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or]
             836          [(ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.]
             837          [(b) The board shall:]
             838          [(i) publish the adopted fire code; and]
             839          [(ii) notify the Business and Labor Interim Committee of the adoption, including a
             840      copy of an analysis by the board identifying specific reasons and justifications for its
             841      findings.]


             842          [(c) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at its next annual general session, a fire
             843      code adopted under this Subsection (5) is repealed effective at midnight on the last day that
             844      the Legislature adjourns sine die at its next annual general session.]
             845          (6) (a) The division, in consultation with the commission, [has discretion to] may
             846      approve, without adopting, [certain] one or more approved codes, including a specific
             847      [editions] edition of [the approved codes] a state construction code, for use by a compliance
             848      agency.
             849          (b) [Under] If the code adopted by a compliance agency is an approved code described
             850      in Subsection (6)(a), [a] the compliance agency [has the discretion to] may:
             851          (i) adopt an ordinance requiring removal, demolition, or repair of a building[,
             852      according to an adopted code];
             853          (ii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a dangerous building code; or
             854          (iii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a building rehabilitation code.
             855          (7) (a) Except [in a residential area] as provided in Subsection (7)(b), a structure used
             856      solely in conjunction with agriculture use, and not for human occupancy, is [exempted]
             857      exempt from the permit requirements of [an adopted] a state construction code.
             858          (b) (i) [Notwithstanding] Unless exempted by a provision other than Subsection (7)(a),
             859      [unless otherwise exempted,] a plumbing, electrical, and mechanical [permits] permit may be
             860      required when that work is included in [the] a structure described in Subsection (7)(a).
             861          (ii) Unless located in whole or in part in an agricultural protection area created under
             862      Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture and Industrial Protection Area, a structure described in
             863      Subsection (7)(a) is not exempt from a permit requirement if the structure is located on land
             864      that is:
             865          (A) (I) within the boundaries of a city or town; and
             866          (II) less than five contiguous acres; or
             867          (B) (I) within a subdivision for which the county has approved a subdivision plat
             868      under Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions; and
             869          (II) less than two contiguous acres.


             870          Section 13. Section 58-56-5 is amended to read:
             871           58-56-5. Uniform Building Code Commission -- Composition of commission --
             872      Commission duties and responsibilities -- Unified Code Analysis Council.
             873          (1) There is established a Uniform Building Code Commission to advise the division
             874      with respect to the division's responsibilities in administering the codes under this chapter.
             875          (2) The commission shall be appointed by the executive director who shall submit
             876      those nominations to the governor for confirmation or rejection. If a nominee is rejected,
             877      alternative names shall be submitted until confirmation is received. Following confirmation
             878      by the governor, the appointment is effective.
             879          (3) The commission shall consist of 11 members who shall be appointed in accordance
             880      with the following:
             881          (a) one member shall be from among candidates nominated by the Utah League of
             882      Cities and Towns and the Utah Association of Counties;
             883          (b) one member shall be a licensed building inspector employed by a political
             884      subdivision of the state;
             885          (c) one member shall be a licensed professional engineer;
             886          (d) one member shall be a licensed architect;
             887          (e) one member shall be a fire official;
             888          (f) three members shall be contractors licensed by the state, of which one shall be a
             889      general contractor, one an electrical contractor, and one a plumbing contractor;
             890          (g) two members shall be from the general public and have no affiliation with the
             891      construction industry or real estate development industry; and
             892          (h) one member shall be from the Division of Facilities Construction Management,
             893      Department of Administrative Services.
             894          (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), as terms of current commission
             895      members expire, the executive director shall appoint each new member or reappointed member
             896      to a four-year term.
             897          (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the executive director


             898      shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the
             899      terms of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is
             900      appointed every two years.
             901          (5) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the executive director
             902      shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
             903          (6) [No] (a) A commission member may not serve more than two full terms[, and no].
             904          (b) A commission member who ceases to serve may not again serve on the commission
             905      until after the expiration of two years from the date of cessation of service.
             906          (7) A majority of the commission members [shall] constitute a quorum and may act on
             907      behalf of the commission.
             908          (8) (a) (i) [Members] A member who [are] is not a government [employees shall
             909      receive no] employee may not receive compensation or benefits for [their services] the
             910      member's service, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the
             911      member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections
             912      63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             913          (ii) [Members] A member who is not a government employee may decline to receive
             914      per diem and expenses for [their] the member's service.
             915          (b) (i) [State] A state government officer [and] or employee [members] member who
             916      [do] does not receive salary, per diem, or expenses from [their] the member's agency for [their]
             917      the member's service may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of [their]
             918      the member's official duties from the commission at the rates established by the Division of
             919      Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             920          (ii) [State] A state government officer [and] or employee [members] member may
             921      decline to receive per diem and expenses for [their] the member's service.
             922          (c) (i) [Local] A local government [members] member who [do] does not receive
             923      salary, per diem, or expenses from the entity that [they represent for their] the member
             924      represents for the member's service may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the
             925      performance of [their] the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of


             926      Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
             927          (ii) [Local] A local government [members] member may decline to receive per diem
             928      and expenses for [their] the member's service.
             929          (9) (a) The commission shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair
             930      of the commission.
             931          (b) The division shall provide a secretary to facilitate the function of the commission
             932      and to record [its] the commission's actions and recommendations.
             933          (10) The commission shall:
             934          (a) in accordance with Section 58-56-4 , [make a] report to the Business and Labor
             935      Interim Committee [by no later than November 30 of each year];
             936          [(b) ensure that the report includes recommendations as to whether or not the
             937      Legislature should take legislative action, excluding any recommendations on the fire code;]
             938          [(c)] (b) offer an opinion regarding the interpretation of or the application of [an
             939      adopted code, excluding the fire code, or an approved] a code under this chapter if a [party]
             940      person submits a request for an opinion;
             941          [(d)] (c) act as an appeals board as provided in Section 58-56-8 ;
             942          [(e)] (d) establish advisory peer committees on either a standing or ad hoc basis to
             943      advise the commission with respect to matters related to [an adopted] a state construction
             944      code[, excluding the fire code,] or approved code, including a committee to advise the
             945      commission regarding health matters related to [the] a plumbing code; and
             946          [(f)] (e) assist the division in overseeing code-related training in accordance with
             947      Section 58-56-9 .
             948          (11) A [party] person requesting an opinion under Subsection (10)(c) shall submit a
             949      formal request clearly stating:
             950          (a) the facts in question;
             951          (b) the specific [code] citation at issue in a code under this chapter; and
             952          (c) the position taken by [all parties] the persons involved in the facts in question.
             953          (12) (a) In a manner consistent with Subsection (10)(d), the commission shall jointly


             954      create with the Utah Fire Prevention Board an advisory peer committee known as the "Unified
             955      Code Analysis Council" to review fire prevention and construction code issues that require
             956      definitive and specific analysis.
             957          (b) The commission and Utah Fire Prevention Board shall jointly, by rule made in
             958      accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, provide for:
             959          (i) the appointment of members to the Unified Code Analysis Council; and
             960          (ii) procedures followed by the Unified Code Analysis Council.
             961          Section 14. Section 58-56-6 is amended to read:
             962           58-56-6. Codes -- Division duties and responsibilities.
             963          (1) (a) The division shall administer the codes adopted or approved under Section
             964      58-56-4 pursuant to this chapter[, but].
             965          (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the division has no responsibility [or duty] to:
             966          (i) conduct inspections to determine compliance with the codes[,];
             967          (ii) issue permits[,]; or
             968          (iii) assess building permit fees.
             969          (2) [Administration] As part of the administration of the codes adopted or approved
             970      under Section 58-56-4 [by] the division shall [include]:
             971          (a) comply with Section 58-56-7 ;
             972          [(a)] (b) [scheduling] schedule appropriate hearings;
             973          [(b)] (c) [maintaining, publishing for reference, and keeping the] maintain and publish
             974      for reference:
             975          (i) a current [adopted code, excluding the fire code, and] state construction code; and
             976          (ii) any approved code; and
             977          [(c) publishing] (d) publish the opinions of the commission with respect to
             978      interpretation and application of the codes.
             979          Section 15. Section 58-56-7 is amended to read:
             980           58-56-7. Code amendment process.
             981          (1) [(a) Subject to Subsection (1)(b), the] The division, in consultation with the


             982      commission, shall establish by rule the procedure [and manner] under which [requests for] a
             983      request that the commission recommend legislative action [to an adopted code shall] is to be:
             984          [(i)] (a) filed with the division;
             985          [(ii)] (b) reviewed by the commission; and
             986          [(iii) recommended] (c) addressed by the commission in the commission's report to
             987      the Business and Labor Interim Committee [for legislative action in accordance with] required
             988      by Section [ 58-56-5 ] 58-56-4 .
             989          [(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the board shall recommend legislative action
             990      to the fire code in accordance with Section 53-7-204 .]
             991          (2) The division shall accept a request that the commission recommend legislative
             992      action in accordance with Section 58-56-4 , from [any]:
             993          (a) a local [regulators,] regulator;
             994          (b) a state [regulators,] regulator;
             995          (c) a state [agencies] agency involved with the construction and design of [buildings,
             996      the contractors, plumbers, or electricians licensing boards, or from] a building;
             997          (d) the Construction Services Commission;
             998          (e) the Electrician Licensing Board;
             999          (f) the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
             1000          (g) a recognized construction-related [associations a request for amendment to the
             1001      codes under Section 58-56-4 ] association.
             1002          [(3) (a) Except in the case of the fire code, the division may make recommendations to
             1003      the commission for legislative action.]
             1004          [(b) Except in the case of the fire code, the commission may also consider legislative
             1005      action on its own initiative.]
             1006          [(4)] (3) (a) [On May 15 and October 15 of each calendar year, or the first government
             1007      working day after those dates if either date falls on a weekend or government holiday, the
             1008      division shall convene a] If one or more requests are received in accordance with this section,
             1009      the division shall hold at least one public hearing[,] before the commission concerning the


             1010      requests [for legislative action to an adopted code in accordance with Section 58-56-4 ].
             1011          (b) The commission shall conduct a public hearing [shall be conducted] under this
             1012      Subsection (3) in accordance with the rules of the commission, which may provide for
             1013      coordinating the public hearing with a meeting of the commission.
             1014          [(5)] (c) [The commission shall, after the] After a public hearing described in this
             1015      Subsection [(4), make] (3), the commission shall prepare a written report of [recommended
             1016      amendments to be included] its recommendations made on the basis of the public hearing.
             1017      The commission shall include the information in the written report prepared under this
             1018      Subsection (3)(c) in the commission's report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee
             1019      under Section [ 58-56-5 ] 58-56-4 .
             1020          [(6)] (4) In making rules required by this chapter, the division shall comply with Title
             1021      63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             1022          Section 16. Section 58-56-9 is amended to read:
             1023           58-56-9. Qualifications of inspectors -- Contract for inspection services.
             1024          (1) [All inspectors] An inspector employed by a local regulator, state regulator, or
             1025      compliance agency to enforce [provisions of] the codes adopted or approved pursuant to this
             1026      chapter shall:
             1027          (a) (i) meet minimum qualifications as established by the division in collaboration
             1028      with the commission [or];
             1029          (ii) be certified by a nationally recognized organization which promulgates codes
             1030      adopted under this chapter[,]; or
             1031          (iii) pass an examination developed by the division in collaboration with the
             1032      commission;
             1033          (b) be currently licensed by the division as meeting those minimum qualifications; and
             1034          (c) be subject to revocation or suspension of [their] the inspector's license or [may be]
             1035      being placed on probation if found guilty of unlawful or unprofessional conduct.
             1036          (2) A local regulator, state regulator, or compliance agency may contract for the
             1037      services of a licensed inspector not regularly employed by the regulator or agency.


             1038          (3) (a) The division shall use the [monies] money received [in] under Subsection (4) to
             1039      provide education:
             1040          (i) regarding the codes and code amendments [adopted or approved] that under
             1041      Section 58-56-4 are adopted, approved, or being considered for adoption or approval; and
             1042          (ii) to:
             1043          [(i)] (A) building inspectors; and
             1044          [(ii)] (B) individuals engaged in construction-related trades or professions.
             1045          (b) [All funding] Monies available for [the] a building inspector's education program
             1046      [shall be] are nonlapsing.
             1047          (4) [Each] (a) A compliance agency shall:
             1048          (i) charge a 1% surcharge on [all building permits issued] a building permit it issues;
             1049      and [shall]
             1050          (ii) transmit 80% of the amount collected to the division to be [utilized] used by the
             1051      division to fulfill the requirements of Subsection (3).
             1052          (b) The surcharge shall be deposited as a dedicated credit.
             1053          Section 17. Section 58-56-9.3 is amended to read:
             1054           58-56-9.3. Unprofessional conduct.
             1055          Unprofessional conduct is as defined in Subsection 58-1-501 (2) and includes:
             1056          (1) knowingly failing to inspect or issue correction notices for code violations which
             1057      when left uncorrected would constitute a hazard to the public health and safety and knowingly
             1058      failing to require that correction notices are complied with as a building inspector;
             1059          (2) the use of alcohol or the illegal use of drugs while performing duties as a building
             1060      inspector or at any time to the extent that the inspector is physically or mentally impaired and
             1061      unable to effectively perform the duties of an inspector;
             1062          (3) gross negligence in the performance of official duties as a building inspector;
             1063          (4) the personal use of information or knowingly revealing information to
             1064      unauthorized persons when that information has been obtained by a building inspector as a
             1065      result of the inspector's employment, work, or position as an inspector;


             1066          (5) unlawful acts or practices which are clearly unethical under generally recognized
             1067      standards of conduct of a building inspector;
             1068          (6) engaging in fraud or knowingly misrepresenting a fact relating to the performance
             1069      of duties and responsibilities as a building inspector;
             1070          (7) a building inspector knowingly failing to require that all plans, specifications,
             1071      drawings, documents, and reports be stamped by architects, professional engineers, or both as
             1072      established by law;
             1073          (8) a building inspector knowingly failing to report to the division an act or omission
             1074      of a licensee under Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act, which when
             1075      left uncorrected constitutes a hazard to public health and safety;
             1076          (9) a building inspector knowingly failing to report to the division unlicensed practice
             1077      persons who are required to be licensed under Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction Trades
             1078      Licensing Act;
             1079          (10) a building inspector's approval of work which materially varies from approved
             1080      documents that have been stamped by an architect, professional engineer, or both unless
             1081      authorized by the licensed architect, professional engineer, or both;
             1082          (11) a building inspector failing to produce verification of current licensure and
             1083      current certifications for the codes [adopted under rules of the division] upon request of the
             1084      division, a compliance agency, or a contractor or property owner whose work is being
             1085      inspected;
             1086          (12) nondelivery of goods or services by a registered dealer which constitutes a breach
             1087      of contract by the dealer;
             1088          (13) the failure of a registered dealer to pay a subcontractor or supplier any amounts to
             1089      which that subcontractor or supplier is legally entitled; and
             1090          (14) any other activity which is defined as unprofessional conduct by division rule in
             1091      accordance with the provisions of Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
             1092          Section 18. Section 58-56-12 is amended to read:
             1093           58-56-12. Factory built housing units.


             1094          (1) (a) Manufactured homes constructed, sold, or set-up in the state shall be
             1095      constructed in accordance with the HUD code.
             1096          (b) Manufactured homes set-up in the state shall be installed in accordance with the
             1097      state construction code applicable to manufactured housing installation [standard code
             1098      referred to in Section 58-56-4 ].
             1099          (c) The authority and responsibility for the issuance of building permits for the
             1100      modification or set-up of manufactured homes within a political subdivision of the state shall
             1101      be with the local regulator within that political subdivision.
             1102          (d) The inspection of modifications to or the set-up of manufactured homes shall be
             1103      conducted and approvals given by the local regulator within the political subdivision in which
             1104      the set-up takes place.
             1105          (2) (a) Mobile homes sold or set-up in the state shall be constructed in accordance
             1106      with the [mobile home] state construction code [in existence in the state] applicable to a
             1107      mobile home in which the mobile home was constructed at the time the mobile home was
             1108      constructed.
             1109          (b) Mobile homes set-up in the state shall be installed in accordance with the state
             1110      construction code applicable to manufactured housing installation [standard code referred to in
             1111      Section 58-56-4 ].
             1112          (c) The authority and responsibility for the issuance of building permits for the
             1113      modification of or set-up of mobile homes within a political subdivision of the state shall be
             1114      with the local regulator within that political subdivision.
             1115          (d) The inspection of modification to or the set-up of mobile homes shall be conducted
             1116      and approvals given by the local regulator within the political subdivision in which the set-up
             1117      takes place.
             1118          Section 19. Section 58-56-13 is amended to read:
             1119           58-56-13. Modular units.
             1120          Modular unit construction, set-up, issuance of permits for construction or set-up, and
             1121      set-up shall be in accordance with the following:


             1122          (1) construction and set-up shall be in accordance with the [building standards
             1123      adopted pursuant to Section 58-56-4 , or equivalent standards adopted by rule] state
             1124      construction codes;
             1125          (2) the responsibility and authority for plan review and issuance of permits for
             1126      construction, modification, or set-up shall be that of the local regulator of the political
             1127      subdivision in which the modular unit is to be set-up;
             1128          (3) the inspection of the construction, modification of, or set-up of a modular unit to
             1129      determine conformance with the provisions of this chapter and the issuance of approvals shall
             1130      be the responsibility of the local regulator in the political subdivision in which the modular
             1131      unit is to be set-up or is set-up; and
             1132          (4) nothing in this section shall preclude a local regulator from contracting with a
             1133      qualified third party for the inspection or plan review provided in this section, or the state from
             1134      entering into an interstate compact for third party inspection of the construction of modular
             1135      units.
             1136          Section 20. Section 58-56-14 is amended to read:
             1137           58-56-14. Modification of factory built housing units and modular units.
             1138          (1) [Any] A modification to factory built housing units shall be made in accordance
             1139      with the following:
             1140          (a) Prior to set-up, modification to a manufactured home or mobile home prior to
             1141      installation or set-up of the unit for habitation shall be made in accordance with the HUD
             1142      code.
             1143          (b) After set-up:
             1144          (i) modification to a manufactured home or mobile home after installation or set-up of
             1145      the unit for habitation, which modification does not include the addition of any space to the
             1146      existing unit or the attachment of any structure to the existing unit shall be made in
             1147      accordance with the HUD code; and
             1148          (ii) modification to a manufactured home or mobile home after installation or set-up of
             1149      the unit for habitation, which modification includes the addition of any space to the existing


             1150      unit or the attachment of any structure to the unit shall be made as follows:
             1151          (A) modifications to the existing unit shall be in accordance with the HUD code; and
             1152          (B) additional structure outside of the existing unit shall be in accordance with [the
             1153      Utah Uniform Building Standards Act] this chapter.
             1154          (2) [Any] A modification to a modular housing [units] unit shall be made in
             1155      accordance with [the Utah Uniform Building Standards Act] this chapter.
             1156          Section 21. Section 58-56-15 is amended to read:
             1157           58-56-15. Factory built housing and modular units -- Division responsibility --
             1158      Unlawful conduct.
             1159          (1) The division:
             1160          (a) shall maintain current information on the HUD code and the state construction
             1161      code relevant to manufactured housing installation [standard code referred to in Section
             1162      58-56-4 ] and will provide at reasonable cost the information to compliance agencies, local
             1163      regulators, or state regulators requesting such information;
             1164          (b) shall provide qualified personnel to advise compliance agencies, local regulators,
             1165      and state regulators regarding the standards for construction and set-up, construction and
             1166      set-up inspection, and additions or modifications to factory built housing;
             1167          (c) is designated as the state administrative agency for purposes under the provisions
             1168      of the HUD code;
             1169          (d) may inspect the work of modular unit manufacturers in the state during the
             1170      construction process to determine compliance of the manufacturer with [the Utah Uniform
             1171      Building Standard Act] this chapter for those units to be installed within the state and upon a
             1172      finding of substantive deficiency, issue a corrective order to the manufacturer with a copy to
             1173      the local regulator in the state's political subdivision in which the unit is to be installed;
             1174          (e) shall have rights of entry and inspection as specified under the HUD Code; and
             1175          (f) shall implement by rule as required by the HUD Code:
             1176          (i) a dispute resolution program; and
             1177          (ii) a continuing education requirement for manufactured housing installation


             1178      contractors.
             1179          (2) The division may assess civil penalties payable to the state for violation of the
             1180      HUD Code in an amount identical to those set forth in Section 611 of the National
             1181      Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5410.
             1182          (3) The state may impose criminal sanctions for violations of the HUD Code identical
             1183      to those set forth in Section 611 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and
             1184      Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5410, provided that if the criminal sanction is a
             1185      fine, the fine shall be payable to the state.
             1186          Section 22. Section 58-56-17.5 is amended to read:
             1187           58-56-17.5. Factory Built Housing Fees Restricted Account.
             1188          (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as "Factory
             1189      Built Housing Fees Account."
             1190          (2) (a) The restricted account shall be funded from the fees the dealer collects and
             1191      remits to the division for each factory built home the dealer sells as provided in Subsection
             1192      58-56-17 (1).
             1193          (b) The division shall deposit all monies collected under Subsection 58-56-17 (1) in the
             1194      restricted account.
             1195          (c) The restricted account shall be used to pay for education and enforcement of [the
             1196      Uniform Building Standards Act] this chapter, including investigations and administrative
             1197      actions and the funding of additional employees to the amount of the legislative appropriation.
             1198          (d) The restricted account may accrue interest which shall be deposited into the
             1199      restricted account.
             1200          Section 23. Section 58-56-20 is amended to read:
             1201           58-56-20. Standardized building permit content.
             1202          (1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
             1203      the division shall adopt a standardized building permit form by rule.
             1204          (2) (a) The standardized building permit form created under Subsection (1) shall
             1205      include fields for indicating the following information:


             1206          (i) the name and address of the owner of or contractor for the project;
             1207          (ii) (A) the address of the project; or
             1208          (B) a general description of the project; and
             1209          (iii) whether the permit applicant is an original contractor or owner-builder.
             1210          (b) The standardized building permit form created under Subsection (1) may include
             1211      any other information the division considers useful.
             1212          (3) (a) A compliance agency shall issue a permit for construction only on a
             1213      standardized building permit form approved by the division.
             1214          (b) A permit for construction issued by a compliance agency under Subsection (3)(a)
             1215      shall print the standardized building permit number assigned under Section 58-56-19 in the
             1216      upper right-hand corner of the building permit form in at least 12-point type.
             1217          (c) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c)(ii), a compliance agency may not issue
             1218      a permit for construction if the information required by Subsection (2)(a) is not completed on
             1219      the building permit form.
             1220          (ii) If a compliance agency does not issue a separate permit for different aspects of the
             1221      same project, the compliance agency may issue a permit for construction without the
             1222      information required by Subsection (2)(a)(iii).
             1223          (d) A compliance agency may require additional information for the issuance of a
             1224      permit for construction.
             1225          (4) A local regulator issuing a single-family residential building permit application
             1226      shall include in the application or attach to the building permit the following notice
             1227      prominently placed in at least 14-point font: "Decisions relative to this application are subject
             1228      to review by the chief executive officer of the municipal or county entity issuing the
             1229      single-family residential building permit and appeal under the International Residential Code
             1230      as adopted by the Legislature."
             1231          Section 24. Section 58-56-21 is amended to read:
             1232           58-56-21. Review of building inspection.
             1233          (1) As used in this section, "International Residential Code" [or "IRC"] means the


             1234      International Residential Code [as] adopted [in this chapter and by rule] as a state construction
             1235      code under Section 58-56-4 .
             1236          (2) Subject to Subsection (3), a city or county shall, by ordinance, provide for review
             1237      of an inspection conducted by the city's or county's building inspector for a single-family
             1238      residential building permit.
             1239          (3) Upon request by a person seeking a single-family residential building permit, a
             1240      chief executive officer of the municipal or county issuing the single-family residential building
             1241      permit, or the chief executive officer's designee, shall, with reasonable diligence, review an
             1242      inspection described in Subsection (2) to determine whether the inspection constitutes a fair
             1243      administration of the building code.
             1244          (4) A review described in this section:
             1245          (a) is separate and unrelated to an appeal under the [IRC] International Residential
             1246      Code;
             1247          (b) may not be used to review a matter that may be brought by appeal under the [IRC]
             1248      International Residential Code;
             1249          (c) may not result in the waiver or modification of an [IRC] International Residential
             1250      Code requirement or standard;
             1251          (d) may not conflict with an appeal, or the result of an appeal, under the [IRC]
             1252      International Residential Code; and
             1253          (e) does not prohibit a person from bringing an appeal under the [IRC] International
             1254      Residential Code.
             1255          (5) A person who seeks a review described in this section may not be prohibited by
             1256      preclusion, estoppel, or otherwise from raising an issue or bringing a claim in an appeal under
             1257      the [IRC] International Residential Code on the grounds that the person raised the issue or
             1258      brought the claim in the review described in this section.
             1259          Section 25. Repealer.
             1260          This bill repeals:
             1261          Section 53-7-205, State fire code amendments -- Board duties and responsibilities.


             1262          Section 26. Effective date.
             1263          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2010.


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