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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill enacts a new title to codify the existing State Construction Code and State Fire
11 Code.
12 Highlighted Provisions:
13 This bill:
14 . codifies the State Construction Code;
15 . codifies the State Fire Code;
16 . updates the NFPA referenced standards in the State Construction Code and State
17 Fire Code;
18 . provides local amendments for fire sprinkler requirements for the Town of Brian
19 Head in the State Construction Code;
20 . addresses codes incorporated by reference into the State Fire Code;
21 . addresses emergency evacuation drill requirements in the State Fire Code;
22 . addresses door closures on classroom doors as part of the State Fire Code;
23 . addresses use of antifreeze in automatic sprinklers as part of the State Fire Code;
24 . addresses provisions in the State Fire Code related to liquified petroleum gas;
25 . includes provisions related to procedures to adopt and requirements related to the
26 administration of the State Construction Code and State Fire Code; and
27 . makes technical and conforming amendments.
28 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
29 None
30 Other Special Clauses:
31 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2011.
32 Utah Code Sections Affected:
33 AMENDS:
34 9-4-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2004, Chapter 18
35 10-8-85.5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 78
36 10-9a-514, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 378
37 11-36-102 (Effective 05/11/11), as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 203
38 11-45-102, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 72
39 17-27a-513, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2005, Chapter 254
40 26-15-3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
41 26A-1-113, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 339
42 26A-1-114, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapters 304 and 339
43 38-11-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2007, Chapter 84
44 53-7-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 310 and 324
45 53-7-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 61 and 310
46 57-23-4, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1991, Chapter 262
47 58-3a-102, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1996, Chapter 260
48 58-3a-602, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1996, Chapter 260
49 58-22-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 277
50 58-22-602, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1996, Chapter 259
51 58-53-602, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1998, Chapter 191
52 58-55-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 27, 53, and 227
53 58-55-305, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 27, 227, and 310
54 58-56-1, as enacted by Laws of Utah 1989, Chapter 269
55 58-56-3, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 76, 310, and 372
56 58-56-9, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 310 and 391
57 58-56-17.5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
58 59-12-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 88, 142, 234, and 263
59 63A-5-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 338
60 70D-2-102, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 72
61 73-3-1.5, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 19
62 ENACTS:
63 15A-1-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
64 15A-1-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
65 15A-1-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
66 15A-1-201, Utah Code Annotated 1953
67 15A-1-202, Utah Code Annotated 1953
68 15A-1-203, Utah Code Annotated 1953
69 15A-1-204, Utah Code Annotated 1953
70 15A-1-205, Utah Code Annotated 1953
71 15A-1-206, Utah Code Annotated 1953
72 15A-1-207, Utah Code Annotated 1953
73 15A-1-208, Utah Code Annotated 1953
74 15A-1-209, Utah Code Annotated 1953
75 15A-1-210, Utah Code Annotated 1953
76 15A-1-301, Utah Code Annotated 1953
77 15A-1-302, Utah Code Annotated 1953
78 15A-1-303, Utah Code Annotated 1953
79 15A-1-304, Utah Code Annotated 1953
80 15A-1-305, Utah Code Annotated 1953
81 15A-1-306, Utah Code Annotated 1953
82 15A-1-401, Utah Code Annotated 1953
83 15A-1-402, Utah Code Annotated 1953
84 15A-1-403, Utah Code Annotated 1953
85 15A-2-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
86 15A-2-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
87 15A-2-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
88 15A-2-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
89 15A-2-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953
90 15A-3-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
91 15A-3-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
92 15A-3-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
93 15A-3-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
94 15A-3-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953
95 15A-3-106, Utah Code Annotated 1953
96 15A-3-107, Utah Code Annotated 1953
97 15A-3-108, Utah Code Annotated 1953
98 15A-3-109, Utah Code Annotated 1953
99 15A-3-110, Utah Code Annotated 1953
100 15A-3-111, Utah Code Annotated 1953
101 15A-3-112, Utah Code Annotated 1953
102 15A-3-113, Utah Code Annotated 1953
103 15A-3-201, Utah Code Annotated 1953
104 15A-3-202, Utah Code Annotated 1953
105 15A-3-203, Utah Code Annotated 1953
106 15A-3-204, Utah Code Annotated 1953
107 15A-3-205, Utah Code Annotated 1953
108 15A-3-206, Utah Code Annotated 1953
109 15A-3-301, Utah Code Annotated 1953
110 15A-3-302, Utah Code Annotated 1953
111 15A-3-303, Utah Code Annotated 1953
112 15A-3-304, Utah Code Annotated 1953
113 15A-3-305, Utah Code Annotated 1953
114 15A-3-306, Utah Code Annotated 1953
115 15A-3-307, Utah Code Annotated 1953
116 15A-3-308, Utah Code Annotated 1953
117 15A-3-309, Utah Code Annotated 1953
118 15A-3-310, Utah Code Annotated 1953
119 15A-3-311, Utah Code Annotated 1953
120 15A-3-312, Utah Code Annotated 1953
121 15A-3-313, Utah Code Annotated 1953
122 15A-3-314, Utah Code Annotated 1953
123 15A-3-401, Utah Code Annotated 1953
124 15A-3-501, Utah Code Annotated 1953
125 15A-3-601, Utah Code Annotated 1953
126 15A-3-701, Utah Code Annotated 1953
127 15A-3-801, Utah Code Annotated 1953
128 15A-4-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
129 15A-4-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
130 15A-4-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
131 15A-4-104, Utah Code Annotated 1953
132 15A-4-105, Utah Code Annotated 1953
133 15A-4-106, Utah Code Annotated 1953
134 15A-4-107, Utah Code Annotated 1953
135 15A-4-201, Utah Code Annotated 1953
136 15A-4-202, Utah Code Annotated 1953
137 15A-4-203, Utah Code Annotated 1953
138 15A-4-204, Utah Code Annotated 1953
139 15A-4-205, Utah Code Annotated 1953
140 15A-4-206, Utah Code Annotated 1953
141 15A-4-207, Utah Code Annotated 1953
142 15A-4-301, Utah Code Annotated 1953
143 15A-4-302, Utah Code Annotated 1953
144 15A-4-303, Utah Code Annotated 1953
145 15A-4-401, Utah Code Annotated 1953
146 15A-4-501, Utah Code Annotated 1953
147 15A-4-601, Utah Code Annotated 1953
148 15A-4-701, Utah Code Annotated 1953
149 15A-5-101, Utah Code Annotated 1953
150 15A-5-102, Utah Code Annotated 1953
151 15A-5-103, Utah Code Annotated 1953
152 15A-5-201, Utah Code Annotated 1953
153 15A-5-202, Utah Code Annotated 1953
154 15A-5-203, Utah Code Annotated 1953
155 15A-5-204, Utah Code Annotated 1953
156 15A-5-205, Utah Code Annotated 1953
157 15A-5-206, Utah Code Annotated 1953
158 15A-5-207, Utah Code Annotated 1953
159 15A-5-301, Utah Code Annotated 1953
160 15A-5-302, Utah Code Annotated 1953
161 15A-5-303, Utah Code Annotated 1953
162 15A-5-401, Utah Code Annotated 1953
163 58-56-15.1, Utah Code Annotated 1953
164 REPEALS:
165 53-7-106, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
166 58-56-4, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 310 and 372
167 58-56-5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 286 and 310
168 58-56-6, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
169 58-56-7, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
170 58-56-8, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2002, Chapter 75
171 58-56-11, as last amended by Laws of Utah 1997, Chapter 196
172 58-56-12, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
173 58-56-13, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
174 58-56-14, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
175 58-56-15, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
176 58-56-19, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2009, Chapter 50
177 58-56-20, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
178 58-56-21, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 310
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180 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
181 Section 1. Section 9-4-102 is amended to read:
182 9-4-102. Definitions.
183 As used in this chapter:
184 (1) "Accessible housing" means housing which has been constructed or modified to be
185 accessible, as described in the [
186 Construction Code or an approved code under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes
187 Act.
188 (2) "Director" means the director of the division.
189 (3) "Division" means the Division of Housing and Community Development.
190 Section 2. Section 10-8-85.5 is amended to read:
191 10-8-85.5. "Rental dwelling" defined -- Municipality may require a business
192 license or a regulatory business license and inspections -- Exception.
193 (1) As used in this section, "rental dwelling" means a building or portion of a building
194 that is:
195 (a) used or designated for use as a residence by one or more persons; and
196 (b) (i) available to be rented, loaned, leased, or hired out for a period of one month or
197 longer; or
198 (ii) arranged, designed, or built to be rented, loaned, leased, or hired out for a period of
199 one month or longer.
200 (2) (a) The legislative body of a municipality may by ordinance require the owner of a
201 rental dwelling located within the municipality:
202 (i) to obtain a business license pursuant to Section 10-1-203 ; or
203 (ii) (A) to obtain a regulatory business license to operate and maintain the rental
204 dwelling; and
205 (B) to allow inspections of the rental dwelling as a condition of obtaining a regulatory
206 business license.
207 (b) A municipality may not require an owner of multiple rental dwellings or multiple
208 buildings containing rental dwellings to obtain more than one regulatory business license for
209 the operation and maintenance of those rental dwellings.
210 (c) (i) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(b), a municipality may, until August 31, 2008,
211 impose upon an owner subject to Subsection (2)(a) a reasonable inspection fee for the
212 inspection of each rental dwelling owned by that owner.
213 (ii) Beginning September 1, 2008, a municipality may not charge a fee for the
214 inspection of a rental dwelling.
215 (d) If a municipality's inspection of a rental dwelling, allowed under Subsection
216 (2)(a)(ii)(B), approves the rental dwelling for purposes of a regulatory business license, a
217 municipality may not inspect that rental dwelling during the next 36 months, unless the
218 municipality has reasonable cause to believe that a condition in the rental dwelling is in
219 violation of an applicable law or ordinance.
220 (3) A municipality may not:
221 (a) interfere with the ability of an owner of a rental dwelling to contract with a tenant
222 concerning the payment of the cost of a utility or municipal service provided to the rental
223 dwelling; or
224 (b) except as required under [
225 State Construction Code or an approved code under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire
226 Codes Act, for a structural change to the rental dwelling, or as required in an ordinance adopted
227 before January 1, 2008, require the owner of a rental dwelling to retrofit the rental dwelling
228 with or install in the rental dwelling a safety feature that was not required when the rental
229 dwelling was constructed.
230 (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the rights and duties established
231 under Title 57, Chapter 22, Utah Fit Premises Act, or to restrict a municipality's ability to
232 enforce its generally applicable health ordinances or building code, a local health department's
233 authority under Title 26A, Chapter 1, Local Health Departments, or the Utah Department of
234 Health's authority under Title 26, Utah Health Code.
235 Section 3. Section 10-9a-514 is amended to read:
236 10-9a-514. Manufactured homes.
237 (1) For purposes of this section, a manufactured home is the same as defined in Section
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239 foundation in accordance with plans providing for vertical loads, uplift, and lateral forces and
240 frost protection in compliance with the applicable building code. All appendages, including
241 carports, garages, storage buildings, additions, or alterations shall be built in compliance with
242 the applicable building code.
243 (2) A manufactured home may not be excluded from any land use zone or area in
244 which a single-family residence would be permitted, provided the manufactured home
245 complies with all local land use ordinances, building codes, and any restrictive covenants,
246 applicable to a single family residence within that zone or area.
247 (3) A municipality may not:
248 (a) adopt or enforce an ordinance or regulation that treats a proposed development that
249 includes manufactured homes differently than one that does not include manufactured homes;
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251 (b) reject a development plan based on the fact that the development is expected to
252 contain manufactured homes.
253 Section 4. Section 11-36-102 (Effective 05/11/11) is amended to read:
254 11-36-102 (Effective 05/11/11). Definitions.
255 As used in this chapter:
256 (1) "Building permit fee" means the fees charged to enforce [
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259 Construction Code or an approved code under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes
260 Act.
261 (2) "Capital facilities plan" means the plan required by Section 11-36-201 .
262 (3) "Charter school" includes:
263 (a) an operating charter school;
264 (b) an applicant for a charter school whose application has been approved by a
265 chartering entity as provided in Title 53A, Chapter 1a, Part 5, The Utah Charter Schools Act;
266 and
267 (c) an entity that is working on behalf of a charter school or approved charter applicant
268 to develop or construct a charter school building.
269 (4) "Development activity" means any construction or expansion of a building,
270 structure, or use, any change in use of a building or structure, or any changes in the use of land
271 that creates additional demand and need for public facilities.
272 (5) "Development approval" means:
273 (a) except as provided in Subsection (5)(b), any written authorization from a local
274 political subdivision that authorizes the commencement of development activity;
275 (b) development activity, for a public entity that may develop without written
276 authorization from a local political subdivision;
277 (c) a written agreement between a local political subdivision and a public water
278 supplier, as defined in Section 73-1-4 , or a private water company:
279 (i) to reserve:
280 (A) a water right;
281 (B) system capacity; or
282 (C) a distribution facility; or
283 (ii) to deliver for new development:
284 (A) culinary water; or
285 (B) irrigation water; or
286 (d) a written agreement between a local political subdivision and a sanitary sewer
287 authority, as defined in Section 10-9a-103 :
288 (i) to reserve:
289 (A) sewer collection capacity; or
290 (B) treatment capacity; or
291 (ii) to provide sewer service for a new development.
292 (6) "Enactment" means:
293 (a) a municipal ordinance, for a municipality;
294 (b) a county ordinance, for a county; and
295 (c) a governing board resolution, for a local district, special service district, or private
296 entity.
297 (7) "Encumber" means:
298 (a) a pledge to retire a debt; or
299 (b) an allocation to a current purchase order or contract.
300 (8) "Hookup fee" means a fee for the installation and inspection of any pipe, line,
301 meter, or appurtenance to connect to a gas, water, sewer, storm water, power, or other utility
302 system of a municipality, county, local district, special service district, or private entity.
303 (9) (a) "Impact fee" means a payment of money imposed upon new development
304 activity as a condition of development approval to mitigate the impact of the new development
305 on public facilities.
306 (b) "Impact fee" does not mean a tax, a special assessment, a building permit fee, a
307 hookup fee, a fee for project improvements, or other reasonable permit or application fee.
308 (10) (a) "Local political subdivision" means a county, a municipality, a local district
309 under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Local Districts, or a special
310 service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act.
311 (b) "Local political subdivision" does not mean a school district, whose impact fee
312 activity is governed by Section 53A-20-100.5 .
313 (11) "Private entity" means an entity with private ownership that provides culinary
314 water that is required to be used as a condition of development.
315 (12) (a) "Project improvements" means site improvements and facilities that are:
316 (i) planned and designed to provide service for development resulting from a
317 development activity;
318 (ii) necessary for the use and convenience of the occupants or users of development
319 resulting from a development activity; and
320 (iii) not identified or reimbursed as a system improvement.
321 (b) "Project improvements" does not mean system improvements.
322 (13) "Proportionate share" means the cost of public facility improvements that are
323 roughly proportionate and reasonably related to the service demands and needs of any
324 development activity.
325 (14) "Public facilities" means only the following capital facilities that have a life
326 expectancy of 10 or more years and are owned or operated by or on behalf of a local political
327 subdivision or private entity:
328 (a) water rights and water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities;
329 (b) wastewater collection and treatment facilities;
330 (c) storm water, drainage, and flood control facilities;
331 (d) municipal power facilities;
332 (e) roadway facilities;
333 (f) parks, recreation facilities, open space, and trails; and
334 (g) public safety facilities.
335 (15) (a) "Public safety facility" means:
336 (i) a building constructed or leased to house police, fire, or other public safety entities;
337 or
338 (ii) a fire suppression vehicle costing in excess of $500,000.
339 (b) "Public safety facility" does not mean a jail, prison, or other place of involuntary
340 incarceration.
341 (16) (a) "Roadway facilities" means streets or roads that have been designated on an
342 officially adopted subdivision plat, roadway plan, or general plan of a political subdivision,
343 together with all necessary appurtenances.
344 (b) "Roadway facilities" includes associated improvements to federal or state roadways
345 only when the associated improvements:
346 (i) are necessitated by the new development; and
347 (ii) are not funded by the state or federal government.
348 (c) "Roadway facilities" does not mean federal or state roadways.
349 (17) (a) "Service area" means a geographic area designated by a local political
350 subdivision on the basis of sound planning or engineering principles in which a defined set of
351 public facilities provide service within the area.
352 (b) "Service area" may include the entire local political subdivision.
353 (18) "Specified public agency" means:
354 (a) the state;
355 (b) a school district; or
356 (c) a charter school.
357 (19) (a) "System improvements" means:
358 (i) existing public facilities that are:
359 (A) identified in the impact fee analysis under Section 11-36-201 ; and
360 (B) designed to provide services to service areas within the community at large; and
361 (ii) future public facilities identified in the impact fee analysis under Section 11-36-201
362 that are intended to provide services to service areas within the community at large.
363 (b) "System improvements" does not mean project improvements.
364 Section 5. Section 11-45-102 is amended to read:
365 11-45-102. Definitions.
366 As used in this section:
367 (1) "Board" means the Board of the Utah Geological Survey.
368 (2) "Energy code" means the energy efficiency code adopted under Section [
369 15A-1-204 .
370 (3) (a) "Energy efficiency project" means:
371 (i) for an existing building, a retrofit to improve energy efficiency; or
372 (ii) for a new building, an enhancement to improve energy efficiency beyond the
373 minimum required by the energy code.
374 (b) "Energy efficiency projects" include the following expenses:
375 (i) construction;
376 (ii) engineering;
377 (iii) energy audit; or
378 (iv) inspection.
379 (4) "Fund" means the Energy Efficiency Fund created in Part 2, Energy Efficiency
380 Fund.
381 (5) "Political subdivision" means a county, city, town, or school district.
382 Section 6. Section 15A-1-101 is enacted to read:
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386 15A-1-101. Titles.
387 (1) This title is known as the "State Construction and Fire Codes Act."
388 (2) This chapter is known as "General Chapter."
389 Section 7. Section 15A-1-102 is enacted to read:
390 15A-1-102. Definitions.
391 As used in this title:
392 (1) "Board" means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section 53-7-203 .
393 (2) "Division" means the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing created
394 in Section 58-1-103 , except as provided in:
395 (a) Part 4, State Fire Code Administration Act; and
396 (b) Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act.
397 (3) "State Construction Code" means the State Construction Code adopted by:
398 (a) Chapter 2, Adoption of State Construction Code;
399 (b) Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction
400 Code; and
401 (c) Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code.
402 (4) "State Fire Code" means the State Fire Code adopted by Chapter 5, State Fire Code
403 Act.
404 (5) "Utah Code" means the Utah Code Annotated (1953), as amended.
405 Section 8. Section 15A-1-103 is enacted to read:
406 15A-1-103. Formatting powers.
407 (1) As part of the division's compliance with Section 15A-1-205 , the division may
408 modify the format of the State Construction Code to provide accessibility to users of the State
409 Construction Code.
410 (2) Consistent with Part 4, State Fire Code Administration Act, and Title 53, Chapter
411 7, Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act, the State Fire Marshall Division under the direction of
412 the board may modify the format of the State Fire Code to provide accessibility to users of the
413 State Fire Code.
414 Section 9. Section 15A-1-201 is enacted to read:
415
416 15A-1-201. Title.
417 This part is known as the "State Construction Code Administration Act."
418 Section 10. Section 15A-1-202 is enacted to read:
419 15A-1-202. Definitions.
420 As used in this chapter:
421 (1) "Agricultural use" means a use that relates to the tilling of soil and raising of crops,
422 or keeping or raising domestic animals.
423 (2) (a) "Approved code" means a code, including the standards and specifications
424 contained in the code, approved by the division under Section 15A-1-204 for use by a
425 compliance agency.
426 (b) "Approved code" does not include the State Construction Code.
427 (3) "Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use
428 or occupancy and any improvements attached to it.
429 (4) "Code" means:
430 (a) the State Construction Code; or
431 (b) an approved code.
432 (5) "Commission" means the Uniform Building Code Commission created in Section
433 15A-1-203 .
434 (6) "Compliance agency" means:
435 (a) an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions which issues permits for
436 construction regulated under the codes;
437 (b) any other agency of the state or its political subdivisions specifically empowered to
438 enforce compliance with the codes; or
439 (c) any other state agency which chooses to enforce codes adopted under this chapter
440 by authority given the agency under a title other than this part and Part 3, Factory Built
441 Housing and Modular Units Administration Act.
442 (7) "Construction code" means standards and specifications published by a nationally
443 recognized code authority for use in circumstances described in Subsection 15A-1-204 (1),
444 including:
445 (a) a building code;
446 (b) an electrical code;
447 (c) a residential one and two family dwelling code;
448 (d) a plumbing code;
449 (e) a mechanical code;
450 (f) a fuel gas code;
451 (g) an energy conservation code; and
452 (h) a manufactured housing installation standard code.
453 (8) "Legislative action" includes legislation that:
454 (a) adopts a new State Construction Code;
455 (b) amends the State Construction Code; or
456 (c) repeals one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
457 (9) "Local regulator" means a political subdivision of the state that is empowered to
458 engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, and other
459 activities subject to the codes.
460 (10) "Not for human occupancy" means use of a structure for purposes other than
461 protection or comfort of human beings, but allows people to enter the structure for:
462 (a) maintenance and repair; and
463 (b) the care of livestock, crops, or equipment intended for agricultural use which are
464 kept there.
465 (11) "Opinion" means a written, nonbinding, and advisory statement issued by the
466 commission concerning an interpretation of the meaning of the codes or the application of the
467 codes in a specific circumstance issued in response to a specific request by a party to the issue.
468 (12) "State regulator" means an agency of the state which is empowered to engage in
469 the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, and other activities
470 subject to the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter.
471 Section 11. Section 15A-1-203 is enacted to read:
472 15A-1-203. Uniform Building Code Commission -- Unified Code Analysis
473 Council.
474 (1) There is created a Uniform Building Code Commission to advise the division with
475 respect to the division's responsibilities in administering the codes.
476 (2) The commission shall consist of 11 members as follows:
477 (a) one member shall be from among candidates nominated by the Utah League of
478 Cities and Towns and the Utah Association of Counties;
479 (b) one member shall be a licensed building inspector employed by a political
480 subdivision of the state;
481 (c) one member shall be a licensed professional engineer;
482 (d) one member shall be a licensed architect;
483 (e) one member shall be a fire official;
484 (f) three members shall be contractors licensed by the state, of which one shall be a
485 general contractor, one an electrical contractor, and one a plumbing contractor;
486 (g) two members shall be from the general public and have no affiliation with the
487 construction industry or real estate development industry; and
488 (h) one member shall be from the Division of Facilities Construction Management of
489 the Department of Administrative Services.
490 (3) (a) The executive director shall appoint each commission member after submitting
491 a nomination to the governor for confirmation or rejection.
492 (b) If the governor rejects a nominee, the executive director shall submit an alternative
493 nominee until the governor confirms the nomination. An appointment is effective after the
494 governor confirms the nomination.
495 (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), as terms of commission members
496 expire, the executive director shall appoint each new commission member or reappointed
497 commission member to a four-year term.
498 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the executive director shall,
499 at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms
500 of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is
501 appointed every two years.
502 (5) When a vacancy occurs in the commission membership for any reason, the
503 executive director shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
504 (6) (a) A commission member may not serve more than two full terms.
505 (b) A commission member who ceases to serve may not again serve on the commission
506 until after the expiration of two years from the date of cessation of service.
507 (7) A majority of the commission members constitute a quorum and may act on behalf
508 of the commission.
509 (8) A commission member may not receive compensation or benefits for the
510 commission member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance
511 with:
512 (a) Section 63A-3-106 ;
513 (b) Section 63A-3-107 ; and
514 (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
515 63A-3-107 .
516 (9) (a) The commission shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair of
517 the commission.
518 (b) The division shall provide a secretary to facilitate the function of the commission
519 and to record the commission's actions and recommendations.
520 (10) The commission shall:
521 (a) in accordance with Section 15A-1-204 , report to the Business and Labor Interim
522 Committee;
523 (b) offer an opinion regarding the interpretation of or the application of a code if a
524 person submits a request for an opinion;
525 (c) act as an appeals board as provided in Section 15A-1-207 ;
526 (d) establish advisory peer committees on either a standing or ad hoc basis to advise
527 the commission with respect to matters related to a code, including a committee to advise the
528 commission regarding health matters related to a plumbing code; and
529 (e) assist the division in overseeing code-related training in accordance with Section
530 15A-1-209 .
531 (11) A person requesting an opinion under Subsection (10)(b) shall submit a formal
532 request clearly stating:
533 (a) the facts in question;
534 (b) the specific citation at issue in a code; and
535 (c) the position taken by the persons involved in the facts in question.
536 (12) (a) In a manner consistent with Subsection (10)(d), the commission shall jointly
537 create with the Utah Fire Prevention Board an advisory peer committee known as the "Unified
538 Code Analysis Council" to review fire prevention and construction code issues that require
539 definitive and specific analysis.
540 (b) The commission and Utah Fire Prevention Board shall jointly, by rule made in
541 accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, provide for:
542 (i) the appointment of members to the Unified Code Analysis Council; and
543 (ii) procedures followed by the Unified Code Analysis Council.
544 Section 12. Section 15A-1-204 is enacted to read:
545 15A-1-204. Adoption of State Construction Code -- Amendments by commission--
546 Approved codes -- Exemptions.
547 (1) (a) The State Construction Code is the construction codes adopted with any
548 modifications in accordance with this section that the state and each political subdivision of the
549 state shall follow.
550 (b) A person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the State Construction
551 Code when:
552 (i) new construction is involved; and
553 (ii) the owner of an existing building, or the owner's agent, is voluntarily engaged in:
554 (A) the repair, renovation, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation,
555 conservation, or reconstruction of the building; or
556 (B) changing the character or use of the building in a manner that increases the
557 occupancy loads, other demands, or safety risks of the building.
558 (c) On and after July 1, 2010, the State Construction Code is the State Construction
559 Code in effect on July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
560 (i) a new State Construction Code is adopted; or
561 (ii) one or more provisions of the State Construction Code are amended or repealed in
562 accordance with this section.
563 (d) A provision of the State Construction Code may be applicable:
564 (i) to the entire state; or
565 (ii) within a county, city, or town.
566 (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a State Construction Code by enacting legislation
567 that adopts a construction code with any modifications.
568 (b) Legislation enacted under this Subsection (2) shall state that it takes effect on the
569 July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
570 legislation.
571 (c) Subject to Subsection (5), a State Construction Code adopted by the Legislature is
572 the State Construction Code until, in accordance with this section, the Legislature adopts a new
573 State Construction Code by:
574 (i) adopting a new State Construction Code in its entirety; or
575 (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
576 (3) (a) The commission shall by no later than November 30 of each year recommend to
577 the Business and Labor Interim Committee whether the Legislature should:
578 (i) amend or repeal one or more provisions of a State Construction Code; or
579 (ii) in a year of a regularly scheduled update of a nationally recognized code, adopt a
580 construction code with any modifications.
581 (b) The commission may recommend legislative action related to the State
582 Construction Code:
583 (i) on its own initiative;
584 (ii) upon the recommendation of the division; or
585 (iii) upon the receipt of a request by one of the following that the commission
586 recommend legislative action related to the State Construction Code:
587 (A) a local regulator;
588 (B) a state regulator;
589 (C) a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
590 (D) the Construction Services Commission;
591 (E) the Electrician Licensing Board;
592 (F) the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
593 (G) a recognized construction-related association.
594 (4) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
595 action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation
596 for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session that, if passed by the
597 Legislature, would:
598 (a) adopt a new State Construction Code in its entirety; or
599 (b) amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
600 (5) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (3), the commission may, in accordance with Title
601 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend the State Construction Code if
602 the commission determines that waiting for legislative action in the next general legislative
603 session would:
604 (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
605 (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
606 (b) If the commission amends the State Construction Code in accordance with this
607 Subsection (5), the commission shall file with the division:
608 (i) the text of the amendment to the State Construction Code; and
609 (ii) an analysis that includes the specific reasons and justifications for the commission's
610 findings.
611 (c) If the State Construction Code is amended under this Subsection (5), the division
612 shall:
613 (i) publish the amendment to the State Construction Code in accordance with Section
614 15A-1-205 ; and
615 (ii) notify the Business and Labor Interim Committee of the amendment to the State
616 Construction Code, including a copy of the commission's analysis described in Subsection
617 (5)(b).
618 (d) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at its next annual general session, an
619 amendment to the State Construction Code under this Subsection (5) is repealed on the July 1
620 immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the
621 amendment.
622 (6) (a) The division, in consultation with the commission, may approve, without
623 adopting, one or more approved codes, including a specific edition of a construction code, for
624 use by a compliance agency.
625 (b) If the code adopted by a compliance agency is an approved code described in
626 Subsection (6)(a), the compliance agency may:
627 (i) adopt an ordinance requiring removal, demolition, or repair of a building;
628 (ii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a dangerous building code; or
629 (iii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a building rehabilitation code.
630 (7) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(b), a structure used solely in conjunction
631 with agriculture use, and not for human occupancy, is exempt from the permit requirements of
632 the State Construction Code.
633 (b) (i) Unless exempted by a provision other than Subsection (7)(a), a plumbing,
634 electrical, and mechanical permit may be required when that work is included in a structure
635 described in Subsection (7)(a).
636 (ii) Unless located in whole or in part in an agricultural protection area created under
637 Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture and Industrial Protection Area, a structure described in
638 Subsection (7)(a) is not exempt from a permit requirement if the structure is located on land
639 that is:
640 (A) within the boundaries of a city or town, and less than five contiguous acres; or
641 (B) within a subdivision for which the county has approved a subdivision plat under
642 Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions, and less than two contiguous acres.
643 Section 13. Section 15A-1-205 is enacted to read:
644 15A-1-205. Division duties.
645 (1) (a) The division shall administer the codes adopted or approved under Section
646 15A-1-204 pursuant to this chapter.
647 (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the division has no responsibility to:
648 (i) conduct inspections to determine compliance with the codes;
649 (ii) issue permits; or
650 (iii) assess building permit fees.
651 (2) As part of the administration of the codes, the division shall:
652 (a) comply with Section 15A-1-206 ;
653 (b) schedule appropriate hearings;
654 (c) maintain and publish for reference:
655 (i) the current State Construction Code; and
656 (ii) any approved code; and
657 (d) publish the opinions of the commission with respect to interpretation and
658 application of the codes.
659 Section 14. Section 15A-1-206 is enacted to read:
660 15A-1-206. Code amendment process.
661 (1) The division, in consultation with the commission, shall establish by rule the
662 procedure under which a request that the commission recommend legislative action is to be:
663 (a) filed with the division;
664 (b) reviewed by the commission; and
665 (c) addressed by the commission in the commission's report to the Business and Labor
666 Interim Committee required by Section 15A-1-204 .
667 (2) The division shall accept a request that the commission recommend legislative
668 action in accordance with Section 15A-1-204 from:
669 (a) a local regulator;
670 (b) a state regulator;
671 (c) a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
672 (d) the Construction Services Commission;
673 (e) the Electrician Licensing Board;
674 (f) the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
675 (g) a recognized construction-related association.
676 (3) (a) If one or more requests are received in accordance with this section, the division
677 shall hold at least one public hearing before the commission concerning the requests.
678 (b) The commission shall conduct a public hearing under this Subsection (3) in
679 accordance with the rules of the commission, which may provide for coordinating the public
680 hearing with a meeting of the commission.
681 (c) After a public hearing described in this Subsection (3), the commission shall
682 prepare a written report of its recommendations made on the basis of the public hearing. The
683 commission shall include the information in the written report prepared under this Subsection
684 (3)(c) in the commission's report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee under Section
685 15A-1-204 .
686 (4) In making rules required by this chapter, the division shall comply with Title 63G,
687 Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
688 Section 15. Section 15A-1-207 is enacted to read:
689 15A-1-207. Compliance with codes -- Responsibility for inspections -- Appeals.
690 (1) The compliance agency having jurisdiction over the project and the applicable
691 codes has the responsibility for inspection of construction projects and enforcement of
692 compliance with the codes.
693 (2) A compliance agency shall furnish in writing to the division a finding by the
694 compliance agency that a licensed contractor, electrician, or plumber has materially violated a
695 code in a manner to jeopardize the public health, safety, and welfare and failed to comply with
696 corrective orders of the compliance agency. A compliance agency shall conduct a primary
697 investigation to determine that, in fact, there has been a material violation of a code
698 jeopardizing the public interest and provide the report of investigation to the division.
699 (3) (a) A compliance agency shall establish a method of appeal by which a person
700 disputing the application and interpretation of a code may appeal and receive a timely review of
701 the disputed issues in accordance with the codes.
702 (b) If a compliance agency refuses to establish a method of appeal, the commission
703 shall act as the appeals board and conduct a hearing within 45 days. The findings of the
704 commission are binding.
705 (4) An appeals board established under this section may not:
706 (a) interpret the administrative provisions of a code; or
707 (b) waive a requirement of a code.
708 Section 16. Section 15A-1-208 is enacted to read:
709 15A-1-208. Standards for specialized buildings.
710 (1) This chapter may not be implied to repeal or otherwise affect the authority granted
711 to a state agency to make or administer standards for specialized buildings, as provided in:
712 (a) Title 26, Chapter 21, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act;
713 (b) Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act;
714 (c) Title 62A, Chapter 2, Licensure of Programs and Facilities;
715 (d) Title 64, Chapter 13, Department of Corrections - State Prison; or
716 (e) another statute that grants a state agency authority to make or administer other
717 special standards.
718 (2) If a special standard conflicts with a code, the special standard prevails.
719 (3) This chapter does not apply to the administration of the statutes described in
720 Subsection (1).
721 Section 17. Section 15A-1-209 is enacted to read:
722 15A-1-209. Building permit requirements.
723 (1) As used in this section, "project" means a "construction project" as defined in
724 Section 38-1-27 .
725 (2) (a) The division shall develop a standardized building permit numbering system for
726 use by any compliance agency in the state that issues a permit for construction.
727 (b) The standardized building permit numbering system described under Subsection
728 (2)(a) shall include a combination of alpha or numeric characters arranged in a format
729 acceptable to the compliance agency.
730 (c) A compliance agency issuing a permit for construction shall use the standardized
731 building permit numbering system described under Subsection (2)(a).
732 (d) A compliance agency may not use a numbering system other than the system
733 described under Subsection (2)(a) to define a building permit number.
734 (3) (a) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act,
735 the division shall adopt a standardized building permit form by rule.
736 (b) The standardized building permit form created under this Subsection (3) shall
737 include fields for indicating the following information:
738 (i) the name and address of the owner of or contractor for the project;
739 (ii) (A) the address of the project; or
740 (B) a general description of the project; and
741 (iii) whether the permit applicant is an original contractor or owner-builder.
742 (c) The standardized building permit form created under this Subsection (3) may
743 include any other information the division considers useful.
744 (d) A compliance agency shall issue a permit for construction only on a standardized
745 building permit form approved by the division.
746 (e) A permit for construction issued by a compliance agency under Subsection (3)(d)
747 shall print the standardized building permit number assigned under Subsection (2) in the upper
748 right-hand corner of the building permit form in at least 12-point font.
749 (f) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(f)(ii), a compliance agency may not issue a
750 permit for construction if the information required by Subsection (3)(b) is not completed on the
751 building permit form.
752 (ii) If a compliance agency does not issue a separate permit for different aspects of the
753 same project, the compliance agency may issue a permit for construction without the
754 information required by Subsection (3)(b)(iii).
755 (g) A compliance agency may require additional information for the issuance of a
756 permit for construction.
757 (4) A local regulator issuing a single-family residential building permit application
758 shall include in the application or attach to the building permit the following notice
759 prominently placed in at least 14-point font: "Decisions relative to this application are subject
760 to review by the chief executive officer of the municipal or county entity issuing the
761 single-family residential building permit and appeal under the International Residential Code as
762 adopted by the Legislature."
763 (5) (a) A compliance agency shall:
764 (i) charge a 1% surcharge on a building permit it issues; and
765 (ii) transmit 80% of the amount collected to the division to be used by the division in
766 accordance with Subsection (5)(c).
767 (b) The portion of the surcharge transmitted to the division shall be deposited as a
768 dedicated credit.
769 (c) The division shall use the money received under this Subsection (5) to provide
770 education:
771 (i) regarding the codes and code amendments that under Section 15A-1-204 are
772 adopted, approved, or being considered for adoption or approval; and
773 (ii) to:
774 (A) building inspectors; and
775 (B) individuals engaged in construction-related trades or professions.
776 Section 18. Section 15A-1-210 is enacted to read:
777 15A-1-210. Review of building inspection.
778 (1) As used in this section, "International Residential Code" means the International
779 Residential Code as adopted under the State Construction Code.
780 (2) Subject to Subsection (3), a city or county shall, by ordinance, provide for review of
781 an inspection conducted by the city's or county's building inspector for a single-family
782 residential building permit.
783 (3) Upon request by a person seeking a single-family residential building permit, a
784 chief executive officer of the municipality or county issuing the single-family residential
785 building permit, or the chief executive officer's designee, shall, with reasonable diligence,
786 review an inspection described in Subsection (2) to determine whether the inspection
787 constitutes a fair administration of the State Construction Code.
788 (4) A review described in this section:
789 (a) is separate and unrelated to an appeal under the International Residential Code;
790 (b) may not be used to review a matter that may be brought by appeal under the
791 International Residential Code;
792 (c) may not result in the waiver or modification of an International Residential Code
793 requirement or standard;
794 (d) may not conflict with an appeal, or the result of an appeal, under the International
795 Residential Code; and
796 (e) does not prohibit a person from bringing an appeal under the International
797 Residential Code.
798 (5) A person who seeks a review described in this section may not be prohibited by
799 preclusion, estoppel, or otherwise from raising an issue or bringing a claim in an appeal under
800 the International Residential Code on the grounds that the person raised the issue or brought the
801 claim in the review described in this section.
802 Section 19. Section 15A-1-301 is enacted to read:
803
804 15A-1-301. Title.
805 This part is known as "Factory Built Housing and Modular Units Administration Act."
806 Section 20. Section 15A-1-302 is enacted to read:
807 15A-1-302. Definitions.
808 As used in this part:
809 (1) "Compliance agency" is as defined in Section 15A-1-202 .
810 (2) "Factory built housing" means a manufactured home or mobile home.
811 (3) "Factory built housing set-up contractor" means an individual licensed by the
812 division to set up or install factory built housing on a temporary or permanent basis.
813 (4) "HUD Code" means the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
814 Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5401 et seq.
815 (5) "Local regulator" is as defined in Section 15A-1-202 .
816 (6) "Manufactured home" means a transportable factory built housing unit constructed
817 on or after June 15, 1976, according to the HUD Code, in one or more sections, that:
818 (a) in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in
819 length, or when erected on site, is 400 or more square feet; and
820 (b) is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or
821 without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the
822 plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems.
823 (7) "Mobile home" means a transportable factory built housing unit built before June
824 15, 1976, in accordance with a state mobile home code which existed prior to the HUD Code.
825 (8) "Modular unit" means a structure:
826 (a) built from sections that are manufactured in accordance with the State Construction
827 Code and transported to a building site; and
828 (b) the purpose of which is for human habitation, occupancy, or use.
829 (9) "State regulator" is as defined in Section15a-1-202.
830 Section 21. Section 15A-1-303 is enacted to read:
831 15A-1-303. Factory built housing units.
832 (1) (a) A manufactured home constructed, sold, or setup in the state shall be
833 constructed in accordance with the HUD Code.
834 (b) A manufactured home setup in the state shall be installed in accordance with the
835 provisions of the State Construction Code applicable to manufactured housing installation.
836 (c) A local regulator subdivision has the authority and responsibility to issue a building
837 permit for the modification or setup of a manufactured home within that political subdivision.
838 (d) A local regulator shall conduct the inspection of a modification to or the setup of a
839 manufactured home and give an approval within the political subdivision in which the
840 modification or setup takes place.
841 (e) A manufactured home constructed on or after June 15, 1976, shall be identifiable by
842 the manufacturer's data plate bearing the date the unit was manufactured and a HUD label
843 attached to the exterior of the home certifying the home was manufactured to HUD standards.
844 (2) (a) A mobile home sold or setup in the state shall be constructed in accordance with
845 the portions of the State Construction Code applicable to a mobile home at the time the mobile
846 home was constructed.
847 (b) A mobile home setup in the state shall be installed in accordance with the portions
848 of the State Construction Code applicable to manufactured housing installation.
849 (c) A local regulator has the authority and responsibility to issue a building permit for
850 the setup of a mobile home within that political subdivision.
851 (d) A local regulator shall conduct the inspection of a modification to or the setup of a
852 mobile home and give the approvals given by the local regulator within the political
853 subdivision in which the modification or setup takes place.
854 Section 22. Section 15A-1-304 is enacted to read:
855 15A-1-304. Modular units.
856 Modular unit construction, setup, issuance of permits for construction or setup, and
857 setup shall be in accordance with the following:
858 (1) Construction and setup of a modular unit shall be in accordance with the State
859 Construction Code.
860 (2) A local regulator has the responsibility and authority for plan review and issuance
861 of permits for construction, modification, or setup for the political subdivision in which the
862 modular unit is to be setup;
863 (3) An inspection of the construction, modification of, or setup of a modular unit shall
864 conform with this chapter.
865 (4) A local regulator has the responsibility to issue an approval for the political
866 subdivision in which a modular unit is to be setup or is setup.
867 (5) Nothing in this section precludes:
868 (a) a local regulator from contracting with a qualified third party for the inspection or
869 plan review provided in this section; or
870 (b) the state from entering into an interstate compact for third party inspection of the
871 construction of a modular unit.
872 Section 23. Section 15A-1-305 is enacted to read:
873 15A-1-305. Modification of factory built housing units and modular units.
874 (1) A modification to a factory built housing unit shall be made in accordance with the
875 following:
876 (a) Modification to a manufactured home or mobile home before installation or setup
877 of the unit for habitation shall be made in accordance with the HUD Code.
878 (b) (i) Modification to a manufactured home or mobile home after installation or setup
879 of the unit for habitation shall be made in accordance with the HUD Code if the modification
880 does not include the addition of any space to the existing unit or the attachment of any structure
881 to the existing unit.
882 (ii) If a modification to a manufactured home or mobile home afer installation or setup
883 for the unit for habitation includes the addition of any space to the existing unit or the
884 attachment of any structure to the unit, the modification shall be made as follows:
885 (A) modifications to the existing unit shall be in accordance with the HUD Code; and
886 (B) additional structure outside of the existing unit shall be in accordance with this
887 chapter.
888 (2) A modification to a modular housing unit shall be made in accordance with this
889 chapter.
890 Section 24. Section 15A-1-306 is enacted to read:
891 15A-1-306. Factory built housing and modular units -- Division responsibility --
892 Unlawful conduct.
893 (1) The division:
894 (a) shall maintain current information on the HUD Code and the portions of the State
895 Construction Code relevant to manufactured housing installation and will provide at reasonable
896 cost the information to compliance agencies, local regulators, or state regulators requesting
897 such information;
898 (b) shall provide qualified personnel to advise compliance agencies, local regulators,
899 and state regulators regarding the standards for construction and setup, construction and setup
900 inspection, and additions or modifications to factory built housing;
901 (c) is designated as the state administrative agency for purposes of the HUD Code;
902 (d) may inspect the work of modular unit manufacturers in the state during the
903 construction process to determine compliance of the manufacturer with this chapter for those
904 units to be installed within the state and upon a finding of substantive deficiency, issue a
905 corrective order to the manufacturer with a copy to the local regulator in the state's political
906 subdivision in which the unit is to be installed;
907 (e) shall have rights of entry and inspection as specified under the HUD Code; and
908 (f) shall implement by rule as required by the HUD Code:
909 (i) a dispute resolution program; and
910 (ii) a continuing education requirement for manufactured housing installation
911 contractors.
912 (2) The division may assess civil penalties payable to the state for violation of the
913 HUD Code in an amount identical to those set forth in Section 611 of the National
914 Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5410.
915 (3) The state may impose criminal sanctions for violations of the HUD Code identical
916 to those set forth in Section 611 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and
917 Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5410, provided that if the criminal sanction is a
918 fine, the fine shall be payable to the state.
919 Section 25. Section 15A-1-401 is enacted to read:
920
921 15A-1-401. Title.
922 This part is known as the "State Fire Code Administration Act."
923 Section 26. Section 15A-1-402 is enacted to read:
924 15A-1-402. Definitions.
925 As used in this part:
926 (1) "Division"means the State Fire Marshal Division created in Section 53-7-103 .
927 (2) "Legislative action" includes legislation that:
928 (a) adopts a State Fire Code;
929 (b) amends a State Fire Code; or
930 (c) repeals one or more provisions of a State Fire Code.
931 Section 27. Section 15A-1-403 is enacted to read:
932 15A-1-403. Adoption of State Fire Code.
933 (1) (a) The State Fire Code is:
934 (i) a code promulgated by a nationally recognized code authority that is adopted by the
935 Legislature under this section with any modifications; and
936 (ii) a code to which cities, counties, fire protection districts, and the state shall adhere
937 in safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion.
938 (b) On and after July 1, 2010, the State Fire Code is the State Fire Code in effect on
939 July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
940 (i) a new State Fire Code is adopted; or
941 (ii) one or more provisions of the State Fire Code are amended or repealed in
942 accordance with this section.
943 (c) A provision of the State Fire Code may be applicable:
944 (i) to the entire state; or
945 (ii) within a city, county, or fire protection district.
946 (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a State Fire Code by enacting legislation that adopts
947 a nationally recognized fire code with any modifications.
948 (b) Legislation enacted under this Subsection (2) shall state that it takes effect on the
949 July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
950 legislation.
951 (c) Subject to Subsection (5), a State Fire Code adopted by the Legislature is the State
952 Fire Code until in accordance with this section the Legislature adopts a new State Fire Code by:
953 (i) adopting a new State Fire Code in its entirety; or
954 (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
955 (3) (a) The board shall, by no later than November 30 of each year, recommend to the
956 Business and Labor Interim Committee whether the Legislature should:
957 (i) amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Fire Code; or
958 (ii) in a year of a regularly scheduled update of a nationally recognized fire code, adopt
959 with any modifications the nationally recognized fire code.
960 (b) The board may recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code:
961 (i) on its own initiative; or
962 (ii) upon the receipt of a request by a city, county, or fire protection district that the
963 board recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code.
964 (c) Within 45 days after receipt of a request under Subsection (3)(b), the board shall
965 direct the division to convene an informal hearing concerning the request.
966 (d) The board shall conduct a hearing under this section in accordance with the rules of
967 the board.
968 (e) The board shall decide whether to include in the report required under Subsection
969 (3)(a) whether to recommend the legislative action raised by a request.
970 (f) Within 15 days following the completion of a hearing of the board under this
971 Subsection (3), the board shall direct the division to notify the entity that made the request of
972 the board's decision regarding the request. The division shall provide the notice:
973 (i) in writing; and
974 (ii) in a form prescribed by the board.
975 (4) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
976 action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation
977 for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session that, if passed by the
978 Legislature, would:
979 (a) adopt a new State Fire Code in its entirety; or
980 (b) amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
981 (5) (a) Notwithstanding Subsection (3), the board may, in accordance with Title 63G,
982 Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend a State Fire Code if the board
983 determines that waiting for legislative action in the next general legislative session would:
984 (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
985 (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
986 (b) If the board amends a State Fire Code in accordance with this Subsection (5), the
987 board shall:
988 (i) publish the State Fire Code with the amendment; and
989 (ii) notify the Business and Labor Interim Committee of the adoption, including a copy
990 of an analysis by the board identifying specific reasons and justifications for its findings.
991 (c) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at its next annual general session, an
992 amendment to a State Fire Code adopted under this Subsection (5) is repealed on the July 1
993 immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the
994 amendment.
995 (6) (a) A legislative body of a political subdivision may enact an ordinance that is more
996 restrictive in its fire code requirements than the State Fire Code:
997 (i) in order to meet a public safety need of the political subdivision; and
998 (ii) subject to the requirements of this Subsection (6).
999 (b) A legislative body of a political subdivision that enacts an ordinance under this
1000 section on or after July 1, 2010 shall:
1001 (i) notify the board in writing at least 30 days before the day on which the legislative
1002 body enacts the ordinance and include in the notice a statement as to the proposed subject
1003 matter of the ordinance; and
1004 (ii) after the legislative body enacts the ordinance, report to the board before the board
1005 makes the report required under Subsection (6)(c), including providing the board:
1006 (A) a copy of the ordinance enacted under this Subsection (6); and
1007 (B) a description of the public safety need that is the basis of enacting the ordinance.
1008 (c) The board shall submit to the Business and Labor Interim Committee each year
1009 with the recommendations submitted in accordance with Subsection (3):
1010 (i) a list of the ordinances enacted under this Subsection (6) during the fiscal year
1011 immediately proceeding the report; and
1012 (ii) recommendations, if any, for legislative action related to an ordinance enacted
1013 under this Subsection (6).
1014 (d) (i) The state fire marshal shall keep an indexed copy of an ordinance enacted under
1015 this Subsection (6).
1016 (ii) The state fire marshal shall make a copy of an ordinance enacted under this
1017 Subsection (6) available on request.
1018 (e) The board may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
1019 Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish procedures for a legislative body of a political
1020 subdivision to follow to provide the notice and report required under this Subsection (6).
1021 Section 28. Section 15A-2-101 is enacted to read:
1022
1023
1024 15A-2-101. Title -- Adoption of code.
1025 (1) This chapter is known as the "Adoption of State Construction Code."
1026 (2) In accordance with Chapter 1, Part 2, State Construction Code Administration Act,
1027 the Legislature repeals the State Construction Code in effect on July 1, 2010, and adopts the
1028 following as the State Construction Code:
1029 (a) this chapter;
1030 (b) Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction
1031 Code; and
1032 (c) Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code.
1033 Section 29. Section 15A-2-102 is enacted to read:
1034 15A-2-102. Definitions.
1035 As used in this chapter and Chapters 3 and 4:
1036 (1) "HUD Code" means the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
1037 Standards Act, as issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and published
1038 in 24 C.F.R. Parts 3280 and 3282 (as revised April 1, 1990).
1039 (2) "IBC" means the edition of the International Building Code adopted under Section
1040 15A-2-103 .
1041 (3) "IECC" means the edition of the International Energy Conservation Code adopted
1042 under Section 15A-2-103 .
1043 (4) "IFGC" means the edition of the International Fuel Gas Code adopted under
1044 Section 15A-2-103 .
1045 (5) "IMC" means the edition of the International Mechanical Code adopted under
1046 Section 15A-2-103 .
1047 (6) "IPC" means the edition of the International Plumbing Code adopted under Section
1048 15A-2-103 .
1049 (7) "IRC" means the edition of the International Residential Code adopted under
1050 Section 15A-2-103 .
1051 (8) "NEC" means the edition of the National Electrical Code adopted under Section
1052 15A-2-103 .
1053 (9) "UWUI" means the edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted
1054 under Section 15A-2-103 .
1055 Section 30. Section 15A-2-103 is enacted to read:
1056 15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
1057 recognized code authority.
1058 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
1059 incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapters 3 and 4, are
1060 the construction standards to be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and
1061 repair, and in the regulation of building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the
1062 state:
1063 (a) the 2009 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix J, issued
1064 by the International Code Council;
1065 (b) the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International
1066 Code Council;
1067 (c) the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the International
1068 Code Council;
1069 (d) the 2009 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the International
1070 Code Council;
1071 (e) the 2009 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, issued by the International
1072 Code Council;
1073 (f) the 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code, issued by the National Fire
1074 Protection Association;
1075 (g) the 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the
1076 International Code Council;
1077 (h) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104 (2), the HUD Code;
1078 (i) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104 (1), Appendix E of the 2009 edition of the
1079 International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
1080 (j) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104 (1), the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
1081 Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
1082 (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
1083 Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
1084 issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
1085 Utah Division of Forestry, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance
1086 agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to the codes listed in
1087 this section.
1088 Section 31. Section 15A-2-104 is enacted to read:
1089 15A-2-104. Installation standards for manufactured housing.
1090 (1) The following are the installation standards for manufactured housing for new
1091 installations or for existing manufactured or mobile homes that are subject to relocation,
1092 building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation in the state:
1093 (a) The manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is the
1094 primary standard.
1095 (b) If the manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is not
1096 available or is incomplete, the following standards apply:
1097 (i) Appendix E of the 2009 edition of the IRC, as issued by the International Code
1098 Council for installations defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E; or
1099 (ii) if an installation is beyond the scope of the 2009 edition of the IRC as defined in
1100 Section AE101 of Appendix E, the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model Manufactured Home
1101 Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
1102 (c) A manufacturer, dealer, or homeowner is permitted to design for unusual
1103 installation of a manufactured home not provided for in the manufacturer's standard installation
1104 instruction, Appendix E of the 2009 edition of the IRC, or the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225, if
1105 the design is approved in writing by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Utah.
1106 (d) For a mobile home built before June 15, 1976, the mobile home shall also comply
1107 with the additional installation and safety requirements specified in Chapter 3, Part 8,
1108 Installation and Safety Requirements for Mobile Homes Built Before June 15, 1976.
1109 (2) Pursuant to the HUD Code Section 604(d), a manufactured home may be installed
1110 in the state that does not meet the local snow load requirements as specified in Chapter 3, Part
1111 2, Statewide Amendments to IRC, except that the manufactured home shall have a protective
1112 structure built over the home that meets the IRC and the snow load requirements under Chapter
1113 3, Part 2, Statewide Amendments to IRC.
1114 Section 32. Section 15A-2-105 is enacted to read:
1115 15A-2-105. Scope of application.
1116 (1) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Section 15A-2-103 establishes
1117 a local administrative function or establishes a method of appeal which pursuant to Section
1118 15A-1-207 is designated to be established by the compliance agency:
1119 (a) that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction
1120 Code; and
1121 (b) a compliance agency may establish provisions to establish a local administrative
1122 function or a method of appeal.
1123 (2) (a) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Subsection (1) establishes
1124 a provision, standard, or reference to another code that by state statute is designated to be
1125 established or administered by another state agency, or a local city, town, or county
1126 jurisdiction:
1127 (i) that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction
1128 Code; and
1129 (ii) the state agency or local government has authority over that provision of the
1130 construction code.
1131 (b) Provisions excluded under this Subsection (2) include:
1132 (i) the International Property Maintenance Code;
1133 (ii) the International Private Sewage Disposal Code, authority over which is reserved to
1134 the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Quality;
1135 (iii) the International Fire Code, authority over which is reserved to the board, pursuant
1136 to Section 15A-1-403 ;
1137 (iv) a day care provision that is in conflict with Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care
1138 Licensing Act, authority over which is designated to the Utah Department of Health; and
1139 (v) a wildland urban interface provision that goes beyond the authority under Section
1140 15A-1-204 , for the State Construction Code, authority over which is designated to the Utah
1141 Division of Forestry or to a local compliance agency.
1142 (3) If a construction code adopted under Subsection 15A-2-103 (1) establishes a
1143 provision that exceeds the scope described in Chapter 1, Part 2, State Construction Code
1144 Administration Act, to the extent the scope is exceeded, the provision is not included in the
1145 State Construction Code.
1146 Section 33. Section 15A-3-101 is enacted to read:
1147
1148
1149
1150 15A-3-101. General provision.
1151 The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IBC to be applicable
1152 statewide.
1153 Section 34. Section 15A-3-102 is enacted to read:
1154 15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
1155 (1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
1156 (2) (a) In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: "110.3.5,
1157 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
1158 exterior wall envelope as required by Section 1403.2, and flashing as required by Section
1159 1405.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
1160 (b) The remaining sections of IBC, Section 110, are renumbered as follows: 110.3.6,
1161 Lath or gypsum board inspection; 110.3.7, Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations; 110.3.8
1162 Energy efficiency inspections; 110.3.9, Other inspections; 110.3.10, Special inspections; and
1163 110.3.11, Final inspection.
1164 (3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.
1165 Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a
1166 manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is
1167 dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
1168 (4) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Assisted Living Facility" is deleted and
1169 replaced with the following: "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Section 308.1.1."
1170 (5) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Child Care Facilities" is deleted and
1171 replaced with the following: "CHILD CARE FACILITIES. See Section 308.3.1."
1172 (6) In the list in IBC, Section 304.1, "Ambulatory health care facilities" is deleted and
1173 replaced with "Ambulatory health care facilities with four or fewer surgical operating rooms."
1174 (7) IBC, Section 305.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "305.2 Day care.
1175 The use of a building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision, child day
1176 care centers, or personal care services of more than four children shall be classified as a Group
1177 E occupancy. See Section 424 for special requirements for Group E child day care centers.
1178 Exception: Areas used for child day care purposes with a Residential Certificate or a Family
1179 License, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may
1180 be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in Section 310.1 or shall comply with
1181 the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. Areas used for Hourly
1182 Child Care Centers, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-60, or Out of School Time
1183 Programs, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-70, may be classified as accessory
1184 occupancies."
1185 (8) In IBC, Section 308, the following definitions are added: "308.1.1 Definitions. The
1186 following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this
1187 code, have the meanings shown herein.
1188 TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the Utah
1189 Department of Health that provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory,
1190 non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility
1191 without the assistance of another person.
1192 TYPE II ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the Utah
1193 Department of Health that provides an array of coordinated supportive personal and health care
1194 services to residents who meet the definition of semi-independent.
1195 SEMI-INDEPENDENT. A person who is:
1196 A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
1197 B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility with the
1198 physical assistance of one person.
1199 RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential
1200 treatment/support assisted living facility which creates a group living environment for four or
1201 more residents licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services, and provides a protected
1202 living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving
1203 mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical assistance of another person."
1204 (9) In IBC, Section 308.2, the words "Assisted living facilities" are deleted and
1205 replaced with "Type I Assisted living facilities."
1206 (10) IBC, Section 308.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "308.3 Group I-2.
1207 This occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical, surgical, psychiatric,
1208 nursing, or custodial care on a 24-hour basis of more than three persons who are not capable of
1209 self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to the following: hospitals,
1210 nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities), mental hospitals,
1211 detoxification facilities, ambulatory surgical centers with five or more operating rooms where
1212 care is less than 24 hours, and type II assisted living facilities. Type II assisted living facilities
1213 with five or fewer persons shall be classified as a Group R-4. Type II assisted living facilities
1214 as defined in 308.1.1 with at least six and not more than sixteen residents shall be classified as
1215 a Group I-1 facility."
1216 (11) In IBC, Section 308.3.1, the definition for "CHILD CARE FACILITIES" is
1217 deleted and replaced with the following: "CHILD CARE FACILITIES. A child care facility, as
1218 licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services in Utah Administrative Code, R501, that
1219 provides care on a 24-hour basis to more than four children 2 1/2 years of age or less shall be
1220 classified as Group I-2."
1221 (12) IBC, Section 308.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "308.5 Group I-4,
1222 day care facilities. This group shall include buildings and structures occupied by persons of
1223 any age who receive custodial care less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents or
1224 guardians, relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, and in a place other than the home of the
1225 person cared for. A facility such as the above with four or fewer persons shall be classified as
1226 an R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section
1227 101.2. Places of worship during religious functions and Group E child day care centers are not
1228 included."
1229 (13) IBC, Section 308.5.2, is deleted.
1230 (14) In IBC, Section 310.1, in the subsection designated as R-1, at the end of the
1231 sentence beginning with "Congregate living facilities" the following is added: "or shall comply
1232 with the International Residential Code."
1233 (15) In IBC, Section 310.1, in the subsection designated as R-2, at the end of the
1234 sentence beginning with "Congregate living facilities" the following is added: "or shall comply
1235 with the International Residential Code."
1236 (16) In IBC, Section 310.1, the following is added at the end of the subsection
1237 designated as R-3: "Areas used for day care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling
1238 unit under all of the following conditions:
1239 1. Compliance with the Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under
1240 the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
1241 2. Use is approved by the Utah Department of Health, as enacted under the authority of the
1242 Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act, and in any of the following
1243 categories:
1244 a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
1245 b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
1246 3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
1247 (17) In IBC, Section 310.1, the subsection designated as R-4 is deleted and replaced
1248 with the following: "R-4: Residential occupancies shall include buildings arranged for
1249 occupancy as Type I Assisted Living Facilities or Residential Treatment/Support Assisted
1250 Living Facilities including more than five but not more than 16 residents, excluding staff.
1251 Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3
1252 except as otherwise provided for in this code."
1253 (18) In IBC, Section 310.2, the definition for "Residential Care/Assisted Living
1254 Facilities" is deleted and replaced with the following: "Assisted Living Facilities, see Section
1255 308.1.1".
1256 Section 35. Section 15A-3-103 is enacted to read:
1257 15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
1258 (1) Section IBC, 403.5.5, is deleted.
1259 (2) In IBC, Section 422.1, the words "Sections 422.1 to 422.6" are replaced with
1260 "Sections 422.1 to 422.7".
1261 (3) In IBC, Section 422, a new section is added as follows: "422.7 Separation.
1262 Occupancies classified as Group B Ambulatory Health Care Facilities shall be separated from
1263 all surrounding tenants and occupancies in accordance with Table 508.4 but not less than
1264 one-hour fire barrier when the suite is capable of providing care for four or more care recipients
1265 who are incapable of self preservation."
1266 (4) A new IBC, Section 424, is added as follows: "Section 424 Group E Child Day
1267 Care Centers. Group E child day care centers shall comply with Section 424.
1268 424.1 Location at grade. Group E child day care centers shall be located at the level of exit
1269 discharge.
1270 Exception: Child day care spaces for children over the age of 24 months may be located on the
1271 second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout and an automatic
1272 fire alarm system.
1273 424.2 Egress. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of more than 10 shall
1274 have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door leading
1275 directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window
1276 complying with Section 1029.
1277 424.3 All Group E Child Day Care Centers shall comply with Utah Administrative Code,
1278 R430-100, Child Care Centers."
1279 (5) In IBC, Section 504.2, a new section is added as follows: "504.2.1 Notwithstanding
1280 the exceptions to Section 504.2, Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities shall be allowed to be two
1281 stories of Type V-A construction when all of the following apply:
1282 1. All secured units are located at the level of exit discharge in compliance with Section
1283 1008.1.9.3 as amended;
1284 2. The total combined area of both stories shall not exceed the total allowable area for a
1285 one-story building; and
1286 3. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
1287 (6) In IBC, Table 508.4, a new footnote g is added as follows: "g. See Section 422.7
1288 for additional requirements of Group B Ambulatory Health Care Facilities."
1289 Section 36. Section 15A-3-104 is enacted to read:
1290 15A-3-104. Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
1291 (1) In IBC, Section 707.5.1, a new exception 4 is added as follows: "4. Group B
1292 Ambulatory Health Care Facilities."
1293 (2) In IBC, Section (F)902, the definition for record drawings is deleted and replaced
1294 with the following: "(F) RECORD DRAWINGS. Drawings ("as builts") that document all
1295 aspects of a fire protection system as installed."
1296 (3) In IBC, Section (F)903.2.2, the words "all fire areas" are deleted and replaced with
1297 "buildings".
1298 (4) IBC, Section (F)903.2.4, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
1299 A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
1300 department vehicle access."
1301 (5) IBC, Section (F)903.2.7, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
1302 A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
1303 department vehicle access."
1304 (6) IBC, Section (F)903.2.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)903.2.8
1305 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be
1306 provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
1307 Exceptions:
1308 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
1309 constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family
1310 Dwellings.
1311 2. Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more than 16
1312 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm system that
1313 is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial
1314 power system."
1315 (7) IBC, Section (F)903.2.9, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
1316 A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
1317 department vehicle access."
1318 (8) IBC, Section (F)903.2.10, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)903.2.10
1319 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as
1320 parking garages in accordance with Section 406.2 or where located beneath other groups.
1321 Exception 1: Parking garages of less than 5,000 square feet (464 m2) accessory to Group R-3
1322 occupancies.
1323 Exception 2: Open parking garages not located beneath other groups if one of the following
1324 conditions is met:
1325 a. Access is provided for fire fighting operations to within 150 feet (45,720 mm) of all
1326 portions of the parking garage as measured from the approved fire department vehicle access;
1327 or
1328 b. Class I standpipes are installed throughout the parking garage."
1329 (9) In IBC, Section (F)903.2.10.1, the last clause "where the fire area exceeds 5,000
1330 square feet (464 m2)" is deleted.
1331 (10) IBC, Section (F)904.11, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)904.11
1332 Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire-extinguishing system for commercial
1333 cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment
1334 and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in
1335 accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall
1336 be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's installation
1337 instructions.
1338 Exception: Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are tested in
1339 accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of
1340 the International Mechanical Code."
1341 (11) IBC, Subsections (F)904.11.3, (F)904.11.3.1, (F)904.11.4, and (F)904.11.4.1, are
1342 deleted.
1343 (12) A new IBC, Section (F)907.9, is added as follows: "Section (F)907.9 Carbon
1344 monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level of a
1345 dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, and I-1 equipped with fuel burning
1346 appliances and in dwelling units that have attached garages. If more than one carbon monoxide
1347 alarm is required, they shall be interconnected as required in the International Fire Code,
1348 Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3. In new construction, carbon monoxide alarms shall receive
1349 their primary power as required in the International Fire Code, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.4.
1350 Listed single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms shall comply with UL 2034 and
1351 shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 720."
1352 Section 37. Section 15A-3-105 is enacted to read:
1353 15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
1354 (1) In IBC, Section 1008.1.9.6:
1355 (a) the words "Group I-1 and" are added in the title and in the first sentence before the
1356 words "Group I-2";
1357 (b) the word "delayed" is deleted throughout and replaced with "controlled"; and
1358 (c) the last sentence before the numbered subsections 1 through 6 is deleted.
1359 (2) In IBC, Section 1009.4.2, exception 5 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1360 "5. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group
1361 U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual
1362 dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203
1363 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread
1364 depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall
1365 be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25
1366 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less
1367 than 10 inches (254 mm)."
1368 (3) In IBC, Section 1009.12, a new exception 6 is added as follows: "6. In occupancies
1369 in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U, which are
1370 accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails shall be
1371 provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
1372 (4) In IBC, Section 1013.2, the words "adjacent fixed seating" are deleted.
1373 (5) In IBC, Section 1013.2, a new exception 5 is added as follows: "5. For occupancies
1374 in Group R-3 and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, as applicable
1375 in Section 101.2, guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in
1376 height."
1377 (6) In IBC, Section 1015.2.2, the following sentence is added at the end: "Additional
1378 exits or exit access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one
1379 becomes blocked, the others will be available."
1380 (7) IBC, Section 1024, is deleted.
1381 (8) A new IBC, Section 1109.7.1, is added as follows: "1109.7.1 Platform (wheelchair)
1382 lifts. All platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be capable of independent operation without a key."
1383 (9) In IBC, Section 1208.4, subparagraph 1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1384 "1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3 m2) of floor area.
1385 An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such
1386 unit in excess of two."
1387 Section 38. Section 15A-3-106 is enacted to read:
1388 15A-3-106. Amendments to Chapters 13 through 15 of IBC.
1389 IBC, Chapters 13 through 15 are not amended.
1390 Section 39. Section 15A-3-107 is enacted to read:
1391 15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
1392 (1) In IBC, Table 1604.5, Occupancy Category III, in the sentence that begins Group
1393 I-2, a new footnote b is added as follows: "b. Type II Assisted Living Facilities that are I-2
1394 occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be Occupancy Category II in
1395 this table."
1396 (2) In IBC, Section 1605.2.1, the formula shown as "f2 = 0.2 for other roof
1397 configurations" is deleted and replaced with the following: "f2 = 0.20 + .025(A-5) for other
1398 configurations where roof snow load exceeds 30 psf;
1399 f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 psf (1.44kN/m2) or less.
1400 Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)."
1401 (3) In IBC, Section 1605.3.1 and Section 1605.3.2, exception 2 in each section is
1402 deleted and replaced with the following: "2. Flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot
1403 (1.44 kNm2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads
1404 exceed 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2), the snow loads may be reduced in accordance
1405 with the following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. Ws as
1406 calculated below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
1407 Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf is greater than or equal to 0.20 Pf.
1408 Where:
1409 Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculations
1410 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
1411 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
1412 For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
1413 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
1414 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws".
1415 (4) IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.1 General.
1416 Except as modified in Sections 1608.1.1, 1608.1.2, and 1608.1.3, design snow loads shall be
1417 determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less
1418 than that determined by Section 1607."
1419 (5) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows: "1608.1.1 Section 7.4.5 of
1420 Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 referenced in Section 1608.1 of the IBC is deleted and replaced with the
1421 following: "Section 7.4.5 Ice Dams and Icicles Along Eaves. Where ground snow loads exceed
1422 75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a uniformly distributed load of 2pf on all
1423 overhanging portions. No other loads except dead loads shall be present on the roof when this
1424 uniformly distributed load is applied. All building exits under down-slope eaves shall be
1425 protected from sliding snow and ice."
1426 (6) In IBC, Section 1608.1.2, a new section is added as follows: "1608.1.2 Utah Snow
1427 Loads. The ground snow load, Pg, to be used in the determination of design snow loads for
1428 buildings and other structures shall be determined by using the following formula: Pg = (Po2 +
1429 S2(A-Ao)2)0.5 for A greater than Ao, and Pg = Po for A less than or equal to Ao.
1430 WHERE:
1431 Pg = Ground snow load at a given elevation (psf);
1432 Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table No. 1608.1.2(a);
1433 S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/100 ft.) From Table No. 1608.1.2(a);
1434 A = Elevation above sea level at the site (ft./1,000);
1435 Ao = Base ground snow elevation from Table 1608.1.2(a) (ft./1,000).
1436 The building official may round the roof snow load to the nearest 5 psf. The ground snow
1437 load, Pg, may be adjusted by the building official when a licensed engineer or architect submits
1438 data substantiating the adjustments. A record of such action together with the substantiating
1439 data shall be provided to the division for a permanent record.
1440 The building official may also directly adopt roof snow loads in accordance with Table
1441 1608.1.2(b), provided the site is no more than 100 ft. higher than the listed elevation.
1442 Where the minimum roof live load in accordance with Section 1607.11 is greater than the
1443 design roof snow load, such roof live load shall be used for design, however, it shall not be
1444 reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need not be considered for
1445 roof snow loads less than 20 psf."
1446 (7) IBC, Table 1608.1.2(a) and Table 1608.1.2(b), are added as follows:
1447 |
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1448 |
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1449 | COUNTY | Po | S | Ao | |
1450 | Beaver | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
1451 | Box Elder | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1452 | Cache | 50 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1453 | Carbon | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1454 | Daggett | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1455 | Davis | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1456 | Duchesne | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1457 | Emery | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1458 | Garfield | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1459 | Grand | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1460 | Iron | 43 | 63 | 5.8 | |
1461 | Juab | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1462 | Kane | 36 | 63 | 5.7 | |
1463 | Millard | 43 | 63 | 5.3 | |
1464 | Morgan | 57 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1465 | Piute | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
1466 | Rich | 57 | 63 | 4.1 | |
1467 | Salt Lake | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1468 | San Juan | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1469 | Sanpete | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1470 | Sevier | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1471 | Summit | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
1472 | Tooele | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1473 | Uintah | 43 | 63 | 7.0 | |
1474 | Utah | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1475 | Wasatch | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
1476 | Washington | 29 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1477 | Wayne | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1478 | Weber | 43 | 63 | 4.5 |
1479 |
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1480 |
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1481 |
Roof Snow Load (PSF) |
Ground Snow Load (PSF) |
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1482 | Beaver County | ||||
1483 | Beaver | 5,920 ft. | 43 | 62 | |
1484 | Box Elder County | ||||
1485 | Brigham City | 4,300 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1486 | Tremonton | 4,290 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1487 | Cache County | ||||
1488 | Logan | 4,530 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1489 | Smithfield | 4,595 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1490 | Carbon County | ||||
1491 | Price | 5,550 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1492 | Daggett County | ||||
1493 | Manila | 5,377 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1494 | Davis County | ||||
1495 | Bountiful | 4,300 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1496 | Farmington | 4,270 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1497 | Layton | 4,400 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1498 | Fruit Heights | 4,500 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1499 | Duchesne County | ||||
1500 | Duchesne | 5,510 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1501 | Roosevelt | 5,104 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1502 | Emery County | ||||
1503 | Castledale | 5,660 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1504 | Green River | 4,070 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1505 | Garfield County | ||||
1506 | Panguitch | 6,600 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1507 | Grand County | ||||
1508 | Moab | 3,965 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1509 | Iron County | ||||
1510 | Cedar City | 5,831 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1511 | Juab County | ||||
1512 | Nephi | 5,130 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1513 | Kane County | ||||
1514 | Kanab | 5,000 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1515 | Millard County | ||||
1516 | Millard | 5,000 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1517 | Delta | 4,623 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1518 | Morgan County | ||||
1519 | Morgan | 5,064 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1520 | Piute County | ||||
1521 | Piute | 5,996 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1522 | Rich County | ||||
1523 | Woodruff | 6,315 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1524 | Salt Lake County | ||||
1525 | Murray | 4,325 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1526 | Salt Lake City | 4,300 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1527 | Sandy | 4,500 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1528 | West Jordan | 4,375 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1529 | West Valley | 4,250 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1530 | San Juan County | ||||
1531 | Blanding | 6,200 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1532 | Monticello | 6,820 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1533 | Sanpete County | ||||
1534 | Fairview | 6,750 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1535 | Mt. Pleasant | 5,900 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1536 | Manti | 5,740 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1537 | Ephraim | 5,540 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1538 | Gunnison | 5,145 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1539 | Sevier County | ||||
1540 | Salina | 5,130 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1541 | Richfield | 5,270 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1542 | Summit County | ||||
1543 | Coalville | 5,600 ft. | 60 | 86 | |
1544 | Kamas | 6,500 ft. | 70 | 100 | |
1545 | Park City | 6,800 ft. | 100 | 142 | |
1546 | Park City | 8,400 ft. | 162 | 231 | |
1547 | Summit Park | 7,200 ft. | 90 | 128 | |
1548 | Tooele County | ||||
1549 | Tooele | 5,100 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1550 | Uintah County | ||||
1551 | Vernal | 5,280 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1552 | Utah County | ||||
1553 | American Fork | 4,500 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1554 | Orem | 4,650 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1555 | Pleasant Grove | 5,000 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1556 | Provo | 5,000 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1557 | Spanish Fork | 4,720 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1558 | Wasatch County | ||||
1559 | Heber | 5,630 ft. | 60 | 86 | |
1560 | Washington County | ||||
1561 | Central | 5,209 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1562 | Dameron | 4,550 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1563 | Leeds | 3,460 ft. | 20 | 29 | |
1564 | Rockville | 3,700 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1565 | Santa Clara | 2,850 ft. | 15 (1) | 21 | |
1566 | St. George | 2,750 ft. | 15 (1) | 21 | |
1567 | Wayne County | ||||
1568 | Loa | 7,080 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1569 | Hanksville | 4,308 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1570 | Weber County | ||||
1571 | North Ogden | 4,500 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1572 | Ogden | 4,350 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1573 | NOTES | ||||
1574 | (1) The IBC requires a minimum live load - See 1607.11.2. | ||||
1575 |
(2) This table is informational only in that actual site elevations may vary. Table is only valid if site elevation is within 100 feet of the listed elevation." |
1577 value for the thermal factor, Ct, used in calculation of Pf shall be determined from Table 7.3 in
1578 ASCE 7.
1579 Exception: Except for unheated structures, the value of Ct need not exceed 1.0 when ground
1580 snow load, Pg is calculated using Section 1608.1.2 as amended."
1581 (9) IBC, Section 1608.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.2 Ground
1582 Snow Loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for roofs
1583 in states other than Utah are given in Figure 1608.2 for the contiguous United States and Table
1584 1608.2 for Alaska. Site-specific case studies shall be made in areas designated CS in figure
1585 1608.2. Ground snow loads for sites at elevations above the limits indicated in Figure 1608.2
1586 and for all sites within the CS areas shall be approved. Ground snow load determination for
1587 such sites shall be based on an extreme value statistical analysis of data available in the vicinity
1588 of the site using a value with a 2-percent annual probability of being exceeded (50-year mean
1589 recurrence interval). Snow loads are zero for Hawaii, except in mountainous regions as
1590 approved by the building official."
1591 (10) In IBC, Section 1609.1.1, a new exception 7 is added as follows: "7. The wind
1592 design procedure as found in Sections 1616 through 1624 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code
1593 may be used as an alternative wind design procedure for signs and free standing walls as listed
1594 in item 7 listed in Table 16-H of the 1997 Uniform Building Code. The Importance Factor, I,
1595 shall be determined in accordance with Table 6-1 of ASCE 7. Stress increases are only
1596 allowed as provided in Section 1605.3 of the 2009 IBC."
1597 (11) A new IBC, Section 1613.1.1, is added as follows: "1613.1.1 ASCE 12.7.2 and
1598 12.14.8.1 of Chapter 12 of ASCE 7 referenced in Section 1613.1, Definition of W, Item 4 is
1599 deleted and replaced with the following:
1600 4. Where the flat roof snow load, Pf, exceeds 30 psf, the snow load included in seismic design
1601 shall be calculated, in accordance with the following formula: Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf is
1602 greater than or equal to 0.20 Pf.
1603 WHERE:
1604 Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculations
1605 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
1606 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
1607 For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
1608 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
1609 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws."
1610 (12) A new IBC, Section 1613.8, is added as follows: "1613.8 ASCE 7, Section
1611 13.5.6.2.2 paragraph (e) is modified to read as follows: (e) Penetrations shall have a sleeve or
1612 adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch (25 mm) in all
1613 horizontal directions.
1614 Exceptions:
1615 1. Where rigid braces are used to limit lateral deflections.
1616 2. At fire sprinkler heads in frangible surfaces per NFPA 13."
1617 Section 40. Section 15A-3-108 is enacted to read:
1618 15A-3-108. Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
1619 (1) A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows: "1807.1.6.4 Empirical
1620 concrete foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height,
1621 and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with
1622 other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel
1623 structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in
1624 accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
1625 (2) A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:
1626 |
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1627 |
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1628 | Max. Height |
Top Edge Support |
Min. Thickness |
Vertical Steel (2) |
Horizontal Steel (3) |
Steel at Openings (4) |
Max. Lintel Length |
Min. Lintel Length |
1629 | 2'(610 mm) | None | 6" | (5) | 2- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
2'(610 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
1630 | 3'(914 mm) | None | 6" | #4@32" | 3- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
2'(610 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
1631 | 4'(1,219 mm) | None | 6" | #4@32" | 4- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
3'(914 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
1632 | 6'(1,829 mm) |
Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) |
8" | #4@24" | 5- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
6'(1,829 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
1633 | 8'(2,438 mm) |
Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) |
8" | #4@24" | 6- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
6'(1,829 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
1634 | 9'(2,743 mm) |
Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) |
8" | #4@16" | 7- #4 Bars |
2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below |
6'(1,829 mm) |
2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
1635 | Over 9'(2,743 mm), Engineering required for each column | |||||||
1636 | Footnotes: | |||||||
1637 | (1) Based on 3,000 psi (20.6 Mpa) concrete and 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) reinforcing steel. | |||||||
1638 |
(2) To be placed in the center of the wall, and extended from the footing to within three inches (76 mm) of the top of the wall; dowels of #4 bars to match vertical steel placement shall be provided in the footing, extending 24 inches (610 mm) into the foundation wall. |
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1639 |
(3) One bar shall be located in the top four inches (102 mm), one bar in the bottom four inches (102 mm) and the other bars equally spaced between. Such bar placement satisfies the requirements of Section 1805.9. Corner reinforcing shall be provided so as to lap 24 inches (610 mm). |
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1640 |
(4) Bars shall be placed within two inches (51 mm) of the openings and extend 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the edge of the opening; vertical bars may terminate three inches (76 mm) from the top of the concrete. |
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1641 |
(5) Dowels of #4 bar at 32 inches on center shall be provided in the footing, extending 18 inches (457 mm) into the foundation wall. |
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1642 | (6) Diaphragm shall conform to the requirements of Section 2308. | |||||||
1643 | (7) Footing shall be a minimum of nine inches thick by 20 inches wide. | |||||||
1644 |
(8) Soil backfill shall be soil classification types GW, GP, SW, or SP, per Table 1610.1. Soil shall not be submerged or saturated in groundwater." |
1646 15A-3-109. Amendments to Chapters 20 through 22 of IBC.
1647 IBC, Chapters 20 through 22 are not amended.
1648 Section 42. Section 15A-3-110 is enacted to read:
1649 15A-3-110. Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
1650 (1) A new IBC, Section 2306.1.5, is added as follows: "2306.1.5 Load duration factors.
1651 The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used
1652 Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at
1653 elevations above 5,000 feet (1,524 M)."
1654 (2) In IBC, Section 2308.6, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Where
1655 foundation plates or sills are bolted or anchored to the foundation with not less than 1/2 inch
1656 (12.7 mm) diameter steel bolts or approved anchors, embedded at least 7 inches (178 mm) into
1657 concrete or masonry and spaced not more than 32 inches (816 mm) apart, there shall be a
1658 minimum of two bolts or anchor straps per piece located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from
1659 each end of each piece. A properly sized nut and washer shall be tightened on each bolt to the
1660 plate."
1661 (3) IBC, Section 2506.2.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2506.2.1 Other
1662 materials. Metal suspension systems for acoustical and lay-in panel ceilings shall conform with
1663 ASTM C635 listed in Chapter 35 and Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7-05, as amended in Section
1664 1613.8, for installation in high seismic areas.
1665 Section 43. Section 15A-3-111 is enacted to read:
1666 15A-3-111. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 28 of IBC
1667 IBC, Chapters 26 through 28 are not amended.
1668 Section 44. Section 15A-3-112 is enacted to read:
1669 15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
1670 (1) In IBC, Section 2902.1, the title for Table 2902.1 is deleted and replaced and a new
1671 footnote g is added as follows:
1672 (a) "Table 2902.1, Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Facilitiesa, g"; and
1673 (b) "FOOTNOTE: g. When provided, in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal
1674 number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
1675 (2) In IBC, Section 3006.5, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Hydraulic
1676 elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or less."
1677 Section 45. Section 15A-3-113 is enacted to read:
1678 15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
1679 (1) A new section IBC, Section 3401.6, is added as follows: "3401.6 Parapet bracing,
1680 wall anchors, and other appendages. Buildings constructed before 1975 shall have parapet
1681 bracing, wall anchors, and appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
1682 etc. evaluated by a licensed engineer when said building is undergoing reroofing, or alteration
1683 of or repair to said feature. Such parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages shall be
1684 evaluated in accordance with 75% of the seismic forces as specified in Section 1613. When
1685 allowed by the local building official, alternate methods of equivalent strength as referenced in
1686 an approved code under Utah Code, Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a), will be considered when
1687 accompanied by engineer-sealed drawings, details, and calculations. When found to be
1688 deficient because of design or deteriorated condition, the engineer's recommendations to
1689 anchor, brace, reinforce, or remove the deficient feature shall be implemented.
1690 EXCEPTIONS:
1691 1. Group R-3 and U occupancies.
1692 2. Unreinforced masonry parapets need not be braced according to the above stated provisions
1693 provided that the maximum height of an unreinforced masonry parapet above the level of the
1694 diaphragm tension anchors or above the parapet braces shall not exceed one and one-half times
1695 the thickness of the parapet wall. The parapet height may be a maximum of two and one-half
1696 times its thickness in other than Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F."
1697 (2) IBC, Section 3408.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "3408.4 Change in
1698 Occupancy. When a change in occupancy results in a structure being reclassified to a higher
1699 Occupancy Category (as defined in Table 1604.5), or when such change of occupancy results in
1700 a design occupant load increase of 100% or more, the structure shall conform to the seismic
1701 requirements for a new structure.
1702 Exceptions:
1703 1. Specific seismic detailing requirements of this code or ASCE 7 for a new structure shall not
1704 be required to be met where it can be shown that the level of performance and seismic safety is
1705 equivalent to that of a new structure. Such analysis shall consider the regularity, overstrength,
1706 redundancy, and ductility of the structure within the context of the existing and retrofit (if any)
1707 detailing providing. Alternatively, the building official may allow the structure to be upgraded
1708 in accordance with referenced sections as found in an approved code under Utah Code,
1709 Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a).
1710 2. When a change of use results in a structure being reclassified from Occupancy Category I or
1711 II to Occupancy Category III and the structure is located in a seismic map area where SDS is less
1712 than 0.33, compliance with the seismic requirements of this code and ASCE 7 are not required.
1713 3. Where design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the Occupancy Category
1714 does not change."
1715 (3) In IBC, Section 3411.1, the exception is deleted and replaced with the following:
1716 "Exception: Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 of this code are not
1717 required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities unless being altered or undergoing a
1718 change of occupancy classification."
1719 (4) The following referenced standard is added under NFPA in IBC, Chapter 35:
1720 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1721 | 720-09 |
Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment |
907.9" |
1723 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1724 | 2034-2008 |
Standard of Single- and Multiple-station Carbon Monoxide Alarms |
907.9" |
1726 the following:
1727 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1728 | 10-10 | Portable Fire Extinguishers |
906.2, 906.3.2, 906.3.4, Table 906.3(1), Table 906.3(2)" |
1730 the following:
1731 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1732 | 11-10 | Low Expansion Foam | 904.7" |
1734 the following:
1735 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1736 | 12-08 |
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems |
904.8, 904.11" |
1738 the following:
1739 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1740 | 12A-09 |
Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems |
904.9" |
1742 the following:
1743 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1744 | 13-10 | Installation of Sprinkler Systems |
708.2, 903.3.1.1, 903.3.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.3, 904.11, 905.3.4, 907.6.3, 1613.3" |
1746 with the following:
1747 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1748 | 13D-10 |
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes |
903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1" |
1750 with the following:
1751 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1752 | 13R-10 |
Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height |
903.3.1.2, 903.3.5.1.1, 903.3.5.1.2, 903.4" |
1754 the following:
1755 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1756 | 14-10 |
Installation of Standpipe and Hose System |
905.2, 905.3.4, 905.6.2, 905.8" |
1758 the following:
1759 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1760 | 17-09 | Dry chemical Extinguishing Systems | 904.5, 904.11" |
1762 with the following:
1763 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1764 | 17A-09 | Wet Chemical Extinguishing System | 904.5, 904.11" |
1766 the following:
1767 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1768 | 20-10 |
Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection |
913.1, 913.2.1, 913.5" |
1770 the following:
1771 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1772 | 72-10 | National Fire Alarm Code |
901.6, 903.4.1, 904.3.5, 907.2, 907.2.5, 907.2.11, 907.2.13.2, 907.3, 907.3.3, 907.3.4, 907.5.2.1.2, 907.5.3.3, 907.6, 907.6.1, 907.6.5, 907.7, 907.7.1, 907.7.2, 911.1.5, 3006.5, 3007.6" |
1774 with the following:
1775 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1776 | 92B-09 |
Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces |
909.8" |
1778 with the following:
1779 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1780 | 101-09 | Line Safety Code | 1028.6.2" |
1782 with the following:
1783 | "Number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
1784 | 110-10 |
Emergency and Standby Power Systems |
2702.1" |
1785 Section 46. Section 15A-3-201 is enacted to read:
1786
1787 15A-3-201. General provision.
1788 (1) The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IRC to be
1789 applicable statewide.
1790 (2) The statewide amendments to the following which may be applied to detached one-
1791 and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings shall be applicable to the
1792 corresponding provisions of the IRC:
1793 (a) IBC under Part 1, Statewide Amendments to IBC;
1794 (b) IPC under Part 3, Statewide Amendments to IPC;
1795 (c) IMC under Part 4, Statewide Amendments to IMC;
1796 (d) IFGC under Part 5, Statewide Amendments to IFGC;
1797 (e) NEC under Part 6, Statewide Amendments to NEC; and
1798 (f) IECC under Part 7, Statewide Amendments to IECC.
1799 Section 47. Section 15A-3-202 is enacted to read:
1800 15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
1801 (1) In IRC, Section 109:
1802 (a) A new IRC, Section 109.1.5, is added as follows: "R109.1.5 Weather-resistant
1803 exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
1804 exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as required by Section
1805 R703.8 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
1806 (b) The remaining sections are renumbered as follows: R109.1.6 Other inspections;
1807 R109.1.6.1 Fire- and smoke-resistance-rated construction inspection; R109.1.6.2 Reinforced
1808 masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and conventionally formed concrete wall inspection;
1809 and R109.1.7 Final inspection.
1810 (2) IRC, Section R114.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R114.1 Notice to
1811 owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being
1812 prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or in an
1813 unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order
1814 shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's
1815 agent or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work will be
1816 permitted to resume."
1817 (3) In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "CERTIFIED
1818 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
1819 test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
1820 under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104 (4)."
1821 (4) In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced
1822 with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential
1823 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1824 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1825 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1826 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1827 "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
1828 (5) In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Potable Water" is deleted and replaced
1829 with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in amounts
1830 sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
1831 Title 19, Chapters 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and 5, Water Quality Act, and the regulations of
1832 the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1833 (6) IRC, Figure R301.2(5), is deleted and replaced with Table R301.2(5a) and Table
1834 R301.2(5b) as follows:
1835 |
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1836 |
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1837 | COUNTY | Po | S | Ao | |
1838 | Beaver | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
1839 | Box Elder | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1840 | Cache | 50 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1841 | Carbon | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1842 | Daggett | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1843 | Davis | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1844 | Duchesne | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1845 | Emery | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1846 | Garfield | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1847 | Grand | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1848 | Iron | 43 | 63 | 5.8 | |
1849 | Juab | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1850 | Kane | 36 | 63 | 5.7 | |
1851 | Millard | 43 | 63 | 5.3 | |
1852 | Morgan | 57 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1853 | Piute | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
1854 | Rich | 57 | 63 | 4.1 | |
1855 | Salt Lake | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1856 | San Juan | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1857 | Sanpete | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
1858 | Sevier | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1859 | Summit | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
1860 | Tooele | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1861 | Uintah | 43 | 63 | 7.0 | |
1862 | Utah | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
1863 | Wasatch | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
1864 | Washington | 29 | 63 | 6.0 | |
1865 | Wayne | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
1866 | Weber | 43 | 63 | 4.5 |
1867 |
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1868 |
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1869 |
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1870 | Beaver County | ||||
1871 | Beaver | 5,920 ft. | 43 | 62 | |
1872 | Box Elder County | ||||
1873 | Brigham City | 4,300 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1874 | Tremonton | 4,290 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1875 | Cache County | ||||
1876 | Logan | 4,530 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1877 | Smithfield | 4,595 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1878 | Carbon County | ||||
1879 | Price | 5,550 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1880 | Daggett County | ||||
1881 | Manila | 5,377 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1882 | Davis County | ||||
1883 | Bountiful | 4,300 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1884 | Farmington | 4,270 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1885 | Layton | 4,400 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1886 | Fruit Heights | 4,500 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1887 | Duchesne County | ||||
1888 | Duchesne | 5,510 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1889 | Roosevelt | 5,104 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1890 | Emery County | ||||
1891 | Castledale | 5,660 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1892 | Green River | 4,070 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1893 | Garfield County | ||||
1894 | Panguitch | 6,600 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1895 | Grand County | ||||
1896 | Moab | 3,965 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1897 | Iron County | ||||
1898 | Cedar City | 5,831 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1899 | Juab County | ||||
1900 | Nephi | 5,130 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1901 | Kane County | ||||
1902 | Kanab | 5,000 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1903 | Millard County | ||||
1904 | Fillmore | 5,000 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1905 | Delta | 4,623 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1906 | Morgan County | ||||
1907 | Morgan | 5,064 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1908 | Piute County | ||||
1909 | Piute | 5,996 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1910 | Rich County | ||||
1911 | Woodruff | 6,315 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1912 | Salt Lake County | ||||
1913 | Murray | 4,325 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1914 | Salt Lake City | 4,300 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1915 | Sandy | 4,500 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1916 | West Jordan | 4,375 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1917 | West Valley | 4,250 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1918 | San Juan County | ||||
1919 | Blanding | 6,200 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1920 | Monticello | 6,820 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1921 | Sanpete County | ||||
1922 | Fairview | 6,750 ft. | 35 | 50 | |
1923 | Mt. Pleasant | 5,900 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1924 | Manti | 5,740 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1925 | Ephraim | 5,540 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1926 | Gunnison | 5,145 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1927 | Sevier County | ||||
1928 | Salina | 5,130 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1929 | Richfield | 5,270 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1930 | Summit County | ||||
1931 | Coalville | 5,600 ft. | 60 | 86 | |
1932 | Kamas | 6,500 ft. | 70 | 100 | |
1933 | Park City | 6,800 ft. | 100 | 142 | |
1934 | Park City | 8,400 ft. | 162 | 231 | |
1935 | Summit Park | 7,200 ft. | 90 | 128 | |
1936 | Tooele County | ||||
1937 | Tooele | 5,100 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1938 | Uintah County | ||||
1939 | Vernal | 5,280 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1940 | Utah County | ||||
1941 | American Fork | 4,500 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1942 | Orem | 4,650 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1943 | Pleasant Grove | 5,000 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1944 | Provo | 5,000 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1945 | Spanish Fork | 4,720 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1946 | Wasatch County | ||||
1947 | Heber | 5,630 ft. | 60 | 86 | |
1948 | Washington County | ||||
1949 | Central | 5,209 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1950 | Dameron | 4,550 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1951 | Leeds | 3,460 ft. | 20 | 29 | |
1952 | Rockville | 3,700 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1953 | Santa Clara | 2,850 ft. | 15 (1) | 21 | |
1954 | St. George | 2,750 ft. | 15 (1) | 21 | |
1955 | Wayne County | ||||
1956 | Loa | 7,080 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1957 | Hanksville | 4,308 ft. | 25 | 36 | |
1958 | Weber County | ||||
1959 | North Ogden | 4,500 ft. | 40 | 57 | |
1960 | Ogden | 4,350 ft. | 30 | 43 | |
1961 | NOTES | ||||
1962 | (1) The IRC requires a minimum live load - See R301.6. | ||||
1963 |
(2) This table is informational only in that actual site elevations may vary. Table is only valid if site elevation is within 100 feet of the listed elevation." |
1965 Snow Loads. The ground snow load, Pg, to be used in the determination of design snow loads
1966 for buildings and other structures shall be determined by using the following formula: Pg = (Po2
1967 + S2(A-Ao)2)0.5 for A greater than Ao, and Pg = Po for A less than or equal to Ao.
1968 WHERE:
1969 Pg = Ground snow load at a given elevation (psf);
1970 Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table No. R301.2(5a);
1971 S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/100 ft.) From Table No. R301.2(5a);
1972 A = Elevation above sea level at the site (ft./1,000);
1973 Ao = Base ground snow elevation from Table R301.2(5a) (ft./1,000).
1974 The building official may round the roof snow load to the nearest 5 psf. The ground snow
1975 load, Pg, may be adjusted by the building official when a licensed engineer or architect submits
1976 data substantiating the adjustments. A record of such action together with the substantiating
1977 data shall be provided to the division for a permanent record.
1978 The building official may also directly adopt roof snow loads in accordance with Table
1979 R301.2(5b), provided the site is no more than 100 ft. higher than the listed elevation.
1980 Where the minimum roof live load in accordance with Table R301.6 is greater than the design
1981 roof snow load, such roof live load shall be used for design, however, it shall not be reduced to
1982 a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need not be considered for roof snow
1983 loads less than 20 psf."
1984 (8) In IRC, Section R302.2, the words "Exception: A" are deleted and replaced with the
1985 following: "Exceptions: 1. A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall is permitted for
1986 townhouses if such walls do not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in
1987 the cavity of the common wall. Electrical installation shall be installed in accordance with
1988 Chapters 34 through 43. Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with
1989 Section R302.4.
1990 2. In buildings equipped with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, a".
1991 (9) In IRC, Section R302.2.4, a new exception 6 is added as follows: "6. Townhouses
1992 separated by a common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section R302.2."
1993 (10) IRC, Sections R311.7.4 through R311.7.4.3, are deleted and replaced with the
1994 following: "R311.7.4 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.4.1 Riser height. The maximum riser
1995 height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading
1996 edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not
1997 exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1998 R311.7.4.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The tread
1999 depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of
2000 adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within
2001 any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Winder
2002 treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point
2003 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a
2004 minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
2005 greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
2006 more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
2007 R311.7.4.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater
2008 than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 1 1/4
2009 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection
2010 shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) between two
2011 stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not
2012 exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading
2013 edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open
2014 risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a
2015 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
2016 Exceptions.
2017 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
2018 2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches
2019 (762 mm) or less."
2020 (11) In IRC, Section R312.2, the words "adjacent fixed seating" are deleted.
2021 (12) IRC, Section R313, is deleted.
2022 (13) IRC, Section R315.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R315.1 Carbon
2023 monoxide alarms. For new construction, a listed carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed on
2024 each habitable level of dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in
2025 dwelling units that have attached garages."
2026 (14) IRC, Section R315.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R315.3 Alarm
2027 requirements. Listed single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide alarms shall comply with
2028 UL 2034 and shall be installed in accordance with the provision of this code and NFPA 720."
2029 (15) In IRC, Section R403.1.6, a new Exception 4 is added as follows: "4. When
2030 anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed
2031 with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from
2032 each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at all
2033 exterior walls."
2034 (16) In IRC, Section R403.1.6.1, a new exception is added at the end of Item 2 and
2035 Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816 mm)
2036 apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not
2037 less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
2038 interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
2039 (17) In IRC, Section R404.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: As an
2040 alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and masonry
2041 foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and 1807.1.6 as
2042 amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
2043 Section 48. Section 15A-3-203 is enacted to read:
2044 15A-3-203. Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
2045 (1) IRC, Sections R612.2 through R612.4.2, are deleted.
2046 (2) IRC, Chapter 11, is deleted and replaced with Chapter 11 of the 2006 International
2047 Residential Code and Chapter 4 of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code.
2048 (3) IRC, Section M1411.6, is deleted.
2049 (4) In IRC, Section M1502.4.4.1, the words "25 feet (7,620 mm)" are deleted and
2050 replaced with "35 feet (10,668 mm)".
2051 Section 49. Section 15A-3-204 is enacted to read:
2052 15A-3-204. Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
2053 A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection. Fuel
2054 gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to
2055 protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling,
2056 moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must provide access for
2057 service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
2058 Section 50. Section 15A-3-205 is enacted to read:
2059 15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 and 35 of IRC.
2060 (1) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
2061 supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
2062 water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
2063 Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25 , as administered by the Department of Natural
2064 Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
2065 the local health department having jurisdiction."
2066 (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required. Every
2067 building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall
2068 be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is within 300 feet of the property line in
2069 accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38 ; or an approved private sewage disposal system in
2070 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Rule R317, as administered by the
2071 Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
2072 (3) In IRC, Section P2801.7, the word "townhouses" is deleted.
2073 (4) A new IRC, Section P2902.1.1, is added as follows: "P2902.1.1 Backflow assembly
2074 testing. The premise owner or his designee shall have backflow prevention assemblies
2075 operation tested at the time of installation, repair, and relocation and at least on an annual basis
2076 thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction. Testing shall be
2077 performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The assemblies that are subject
2078 to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the Pressure Vacuum Breaker
2079 Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the Double Check Detector
2080 Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer, and
2081 Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly."
2082 (5) IRC, Table P2902.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2083 |
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2084 |
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2085 |
Assembly (applicable standard) |
Degree of Hazard |
Application | Installation Criteria |
2086 |
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (AWWA C511, USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1013 CSA CNA/CSA-B64.4) and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly (ASSE 1047, USC-FCCCHR) |
High or Low |
Backpressure or Backsiphonage 1/2" - 16" |
a. The bottom of each RP assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or floor. b. RP assemblies shall NOT be installed in a pit. c. The relief valve on each RP assembly shall not be directly connected to any waste disposal line, including sanitary sewer, storm drains, or vents. d. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
2087 |
Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly (AWWA C510, USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1015) Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer (ASSE 1048, USC-FCCCHR) |
Low |
Backpressure or Backsiphonage 1/2" - 16" |
a. If installed in a pit, the DC assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance between all sides of the vault including the floor and roof or ceiling with adequate room for testing and maintenance. b. Shall be installed in a horizontal position unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
2088 |
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly (ASSE 1020, USC-FCCCHR) |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage 1/2" - 2" |
a. Shall not be installed in an area that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. b. Shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. c. Shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit. d. Shall be installed in a vertical position only. |
2089 |
Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker (ASSE 1056, USC-FCCCHR) |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage 1/4" - 2" |
a. Shall not be installed in an area that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. b. Shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. c. Shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit. d. Shall be installed in a vertical position only. |
2090 |
General Installation Criteria |
The assembly owner, when necessary, shall provide devices or structures to facilitate testing, repair, and/or maintenance and to ensure the safety of the backflow technician. Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet off the floor unless a permanent platform is installed. The body of the assembly shall not be closer than 12 inches to any wall, ceiling or encumbrance, and shall be accessible for testing, repair and/or maintenance. In cold climates, assemblies shall be protected from freezing by a means acceptable to the code official. Assemblies shall be maintained as an intact assembly." |
2092 |
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2093 |
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2094 | Device |
Degree of Hazard |
Application |
Applicable Standard |
2095 | Air Gap |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage |
See Table P2902.3.1 ASME A112.1.2 |
2096 |
Antisiphon-type Water Closet Flush Tank Ball Cock |
Low | Backsiphonage |
ASSE 1002 CSA CAN/ CSA-B125 |
2097 |
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage a. Shall not be installed in an area that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. b. Shall not be installed where it may be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. c. Shall be installed a minimum of six inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. d. Shall be installed on the discharge (downstream) side of any valves. e. The AVB shall be installed in a vertical position only. |
ASSE 1001 USC-FCCCHR, CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.1.1 |
2098 |
Dual check valve Backflow Preventer |
Low |
Backsiphonage or Backpressure 1/4" - 1" |
ASSE 1024 |
2099 |
Backflow Preventer with Intermediate Atmospheric Vent |
Low Residential Boiler |
Backsiphonage or Backpressure 1/4" - 3/4" |
ASSE 1012 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.3 |
2100 |
Dual check valve type Backflow Preventer for Carbonated Beverage Dispensers/Post Mix Type |
Low |
Backsiphonage or Backpressure 1/4" - 3/8" |
ASSE 1022 |
2101 |
Hose-connection Vacuum Breaker |
Low |
Backsiphonage 1/2", 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1011 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2 |
2102 |
Vacuum Breaker Wall Hydrants, Frost-resistant, Automatic Draining Type |
Low |
Backsiphonage 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1019 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2.2 |
2103 |
Laboratory Faucet Backflow Preventer |
Low | Backsiphonage |
ASSE 1035 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.7 |
2104 |
Hose Connection Backflow Preventer |
Low |
Backsiphonage 1/2" - 1" |
ASSE 1052 |
2105 |
Installation Guidelines: The above specialty devices shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter." |
2107 paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the
2108 wall with an elbow pointing downward."
2109 (8) In IRC, Section P3104.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the
2110 paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
2111 and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
2112 Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
2113 Section 51. Section 15A-3-206 is enacted to read:
2114 15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36 and 44 of IRC.
2115 (1) In IRC, Section E3902.11, the following words are deleted: "family rooms, dining
2116 rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, sunrooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways,
2117 and similar rooms or areas".
2118 (2) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
2119 |
"Standard reference number |
Title |
Referenced in code section number |
2120 |
USC-FCCCHR 9th Edition Manual of Cross Connection Control |
Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531 |
Table P2902.3" |
2122 |
"Standard reference number |
Title |
Referenced in code section number |
2123 | 720-09 |
Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment |
R315.3" |
2125 Appendix C of the International Plumbing Code as amended by the State Construction Code.
2126 Section 52. Section 15A-3-301 is enacted to read:
2127
2128 15A-3-301. General provision.
2129 The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IPC to be applicable
2130 statewide.
2131 Section 53. Section 15A-3-302 is enacted to read:
2132 15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
2133 (1) A new IPC, Section 101.2, is added as follows: "For clarification, the International
2134 Private Sewage Disposal Code is not part of the plumbing code even though it is in the same
2135 printed volume."
2136 (2) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Backflow Backpressure, Low Head" is
2137 deleted.
2138 (3) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Certified Backflow
2139 Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention
2140 assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code, Subsection
2141 19-4-104 (4)."
2142 (4) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced
2143 with the following: "Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential connection or
2144 arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable
2145 water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas, or chemical,
2146 whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other, with the direction of
2147 flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see "Backflow")."
2148 (5) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Potable Water" is deleted and replaced with
2149 the following: "Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to
2150 cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code, Title 19,
2151 Chapters 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and 5, Water Quality Act, and the regulations of the
2152 public health authority having jurisdiction."
2153 Section 54. Section 15A-3-303 is enacted to read:
2154 15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
2155 (1) In IPC, Table 303.4, the item listed as "Backflow prevention devises" is modified
2156 as follows:
2157 (a) in the Third-Party Certified field, after the word "Required" add "See footnote 1";
2158 (b) in the Third-Party Tested field the following is added: "Required see footnote 1";
2159 and
2160 (c) a new footnote 1 is added as follows: "1. Third-party certification will consist of
2161 any combination of two certifications, laboratory or field. Acceptable third party laboratory
2162 certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently
2163 provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies. Also see
2164 www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code,
2165 R309-305-6."
2166 (2) IPC, Section 304.3, Meter Boxes, is deleted.
2167 (3) IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
2168 (4) IPC, Sections 312.10 through 312.10.2, are deleted and replaced with the
2169 following: "312.10 Backflow assembly testing. The premise owner or his designee shall have
2170 backflow prevention assemblies operation tested at the time of installation, repair, and
2171 relocation and at least on an annual basis thereafter, or more frequently as required by the
2172 authority having jurisdiction. Testing shall be performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer
2173 Assembly Tester. The assemblies that are subject to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant
2174 Vacuum Breaker, the Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow
2175 Prevention Assembly, the Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced
2176 Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer, and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly."
2177 Section 55. Section 15A-3-304 is enacted to read:
2178 15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
2179 (1) In IPC, Section 403.1, a new footnote g is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: g.
2180 When provided, in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing
2181 facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
2182 (2) A new IPC, Section 406.4, is added as follows: "406.4 Automatic clothes washer
2183 safe pans. Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be installed in
2184 accordance with Section 504.7."
2185 (3) A new IPC, Section 412.5, is added as follows: "412.5 Public toilet rooms. All
2186 public toilet rooms shall be equipped with at least one floor drain."
2187 Section 56. Section 15A-3-305 is enacted to read:
2188 15A-3-305. Amendments to Chapter 5 of IPC.
2189 (1) In IPC, Section 504.7.2, the following is added at the end of the section: "When
2190 permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste
2191 stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in
2192 Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent. The trap
2193 shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044."
2194 (2) A new IPC, Section 504.7.3, is added as follows: "504.7.3 Pan Designation. A
2195 water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge
2196 of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures,
2197 devises, or equipment."
2198 Section 57. Section 15A-3-306 is enacted to read:
2199 15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
2200 (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual
2201 water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of
2202 potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in
2203 accordance with Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 , 73-3-3 , and 73-3-25 , as administered by the
2204 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the
2205 water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall
2206 supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter."
2207 (2) IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are
2208 deleted.
2209 (3) A new IPC, Section 604.4.1, is added as follows: "604.4.1 Manually operated
2210 metering faucets. Self closing or manually operated metering faucets shall provide a flow of
2211 water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet."
2212 (4) IPC, Section 606.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "606.5 Water
2213 pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by
2214 Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
2215 (5) A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 Prohibited
2216 installation. In no case shall a booster pump be allowed that will lower the pressure in the
2217 public main to less than 20 psi."
2218 (6) IPC, Table 608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2219 |
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2220 |
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2221 |
Assembly (applicable standard) |
Degree of Hazard |
Application | Installation Criteria |
2222 |
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (AWWA C511, USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1013 CSA CNA/CSA-B64.4) and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly (ASSE 1047, USC-FCCCHR) |
High or Low |
Backpressure or Backsiphonage 1/2" - 16" |
a. The bottom of each RP assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or floor. b. RP assemblies shall NOT be installed in a pit. c. The relief valve on each RP assembly shall not be directly connected to any waste disposal line, including sanitary sewer, storm drains, or vents. d. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
2223 |
Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly (AWWA C510, USC-FCCCHR, ASSE 1015) Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer (ASSE 1048, USC-FCCCHR) |
Low |
Backpressure or Backsiphonage 1/2" - 16" |
a. If installed in a pit, the DC assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance between all sides of the vault including the floor and roof or ceiling with adequate room for testing and maintenance. b. Shall be installed in a horizontal position unless listed or approved for vertical installation. |
2224 |
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly (ASSE 1020, USC-FCCCHR) |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage 1/2" - 2" |
a. Shall not be installed in an area that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. b. Shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. c. Shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit. d. Shall be installed in a vertical position only. |
2225 |
Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker (ASSE 1056, USC-FCCCHR) |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage 1/4" - 2" |
a. Shall not be installed in an area that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. b. Shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. c. Shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit. d. Shall be installed in a vertical position only. |
2226 |
General Installation Criteria |
The assembly owner, when necessary, shall provide devices or structures to facilitate testing, repair, and/or maintenance and to ensure the safety of the backflow technician. Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet off the floor unless a permanent platform is installed. The body of the assembly shall not be closer than 12 inches, to any wall, ceiling or encumbrance, and shall be accessible for testing, repair and/or maintenance. In cold climates, assemblies shall be protected from freezing by a means acceptable to the code official. Assemblies shall be maintained as an intact assembly." |
2228 |
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2229 |
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2230 | Device |
Degree of Hazard |
Application |
Applicable Standard |
2231 | Air Gap |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage |
See Table 608.15.1 ASME A112.1.2 |
2232 |
Antisiphon-type Water Closet Flush Tank Ball Cock |
Low | Backsiphonage |
ASSE 1002 CSA CAN/ CSA-B125 |
2233 |
Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker |
High or Low |
Backsiphonage a. Shall not be installed in an area that could be subjected to backpressure or back drainage conditions. b. Shall not be installed where it may be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. c. Shall be installed a minimum of six inches above all downstream piping and the highest point of use. d. Shall be installed on the discharge (downstream) side of any valves. e. The AVB shall be installed in a vertical position only. |
ASSE 1001 USC-FCCCHR, CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.1.1 |
2234 |
Dual check valve Backflow Preventer |
Low |
Backsiphonage or Backpressure 1/4" - 1" |
ASSE 1024 |
2235 |
Backflow Preventer with Intermediate Atmospheric Vent |
Low Residential Boiler |
Backsiphonage or Backpressure 1/4" - 3/4" |
ASSE 1012 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.3 |
2236 |
Dual check valve type Backflow Preventer for Carbonated Beverage Dispensers/Post Mix Type |
Low |
Backsiphonage or Backpressure 1/4" - 3/8" |
ASSE 1022 |
2237 |
Hose-connection Vacuum Breaker |
Low |
Backsiphonage 1/2", 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1011 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2 |
2238 |
Vacuum Breaker Wall Hydrants, Frost-resistant, Automatic Draining Type |
Low |
Backsiphonage 3/4", 1" |
ASSE 1019 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.2.2 |
2239 |
Laboratory Faucet Backflow Preventer |
Low | Backsiphonage |
ASSE 1035 CSA CAN/ CSA-B64.7 |
2240 |
Hose Connection Backflow Preventer |
Low |
Backsiphonage 1/2" - 1" |
ASSE 1052 |
2241 |
Installation Guidelines: The above specialty devices shall be installed in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter." |
2243 "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be protected
2244 by an air gap."
2245 (9) IPC, Section 608.7, is deleted.
2246 (10) In IPC, Section 608.11, the following sentence is added at the end of the
2247 paragraph: "The coating and installation shall conform to NSF Standard 61 and application of
2248 the coating shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions."
2249 (11) IPC, Section 608.13.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.13.3
2250 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Backflow preventers with
2251 intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3. These
2252 devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers only, without chemical
2253 treatment, where subject to continuous pressure conditions. The relief opening shall discharge
2254 by air gap and shall be prevented from being submerged."
2255 (12) IPC, Section 608.13.4, is deleted.
2256 (13) IPC, Section 608.13.9, is deleted.
2257 (14) IPC, Section 608.15.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.15.3
2258 Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Connections to
2259 residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, shall be protected by a backflow preventer
2260 with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
2261 (15) IPC, Section 608.15.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.15.4
2262 Protection by a vacuum breaker. Openings and outlets shall be protected by atmospheric-type
2263 or pressure-type vacuum breakers. The critical level of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall
2264 be set a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device. The
2265 critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm)
2266 above the flood level rim of the fixture or device. Fill valves shall be set in accordance with
2267 Section 425.3.1. Vacuum breakers shall not be installed under exhaust hoods or similar
2268 locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors. Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be
2269 installed not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture, receptor, or
2270 device served. No valves shall be installed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker."
2271 (16) In IPC, Section 608.15.4.2, the following is added after the first sentence:
2272 "Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates where freezing
2273 temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow
2274 preventer shall be used."
2275 (17) In IPC, Section 608.16.2, the first sentence of the paragraph is deleted and
2276 replaced as follows: "608.16.2 Connections to boilers. The potable water supply to the
2277 residential boiler only, without chemical treatment, shall be equipped with a backflow
2278 preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with ASSE 1012 or CSA
2279 CAN/CSA-B64.3."
2280 (18) IPC, Section 608.16.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.16.3 Heat
2281 exchangers. Heat exchangers shall be separated from potable water by double-wall
2282 construction. An air gap open to the atmosphere shall be provided between the two walls.
2283 Exceptions:
2284 1. Single wall heat exchangers shall be permitted when all of the following conditions are met:
2285 a. It utilizes a heat transfer medium of potable water or contains only substances which are
2286 recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA);
2287 b. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum
2288 operating pressure of the potable water system; and
2289 c. The equipment is permanently labeled to indicate only additives recognized as safe by the
2290 FDA shall be used.
2291 2. Steam systems that comply with paragraph 1 above.
2292 3. Approved listed electrical drinking water coolers."
2293 (19) In IPC, Section 608.16.4.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: All
2294 class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of strictly glycerine (C.P. or
2295 U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against backflow with a
2296 double check valve assembly. Such systems shall include written certification of the chemical
2297 additives at the time of original installation and service or maintenance."
2298 (20) IPC, Section 608.16.7, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.16.7
2299 Chemical dispensers. Where chemical dispensers connect to the water distribution system, the
2300 water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.13.1,
2301 Section 608.13.2, Section 608.13.5, Section 608.13.6 or Section 608.13.8."
2302 (21) IPC, Section 608.16.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.16.8
2303 Portable cleaning equipment. Where the portable cleaning equipment connects to the water
2304 distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance
2305 with Section 608.13.1, Section 608.13.2 or Section 608.13.8."
2306 (22) A new IPC, Section 608.16.11, is added as follows: "608.16.11 Automatic and
2307 coin operated car washes. The water supply to an automatic or coin operated car wash shall be
2308 protected in accordance with Section 608.13.1 or Section 608.13.2."
2309 (23) IPC, Section 608.17, is deleted.
2310 Section 58. Section 15A-3-307 is enacted to read:
2311 15A-3-307. Amendments to Chapter 7 of IPC.
2312 IPC, Section 701.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "701.2 Sewer required.
2313 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage
2314 piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is within 300 feet of the property
2315 line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38 ; or an approved private sewage disposal
2316 system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule R317-4, as administered by the
2317 Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
2318 Section 59. Section 15A-3-308 is enacted to read:
2319 15A-3-308. Amendments to Chapter 8 of IPC.
2320 IPC, Chapter 8, is not amended.
2321 Section 60. Section 15A-3-309 is enacted to read:
2322 15A-3-309. Amendments to Chapter 9 of IPC.
2323 (1) IPC, Section 901.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "901.3 Chemical
2324 waste vent system. The vent system for a chemical waste system shall be independent of the
2325 sanitary vent system and shall terminate separately through the roof to the open air or to an air
2326 admittance valve provided at least one chemical waste vent in the system terminates separately
2327 through the roof to the open air."
2328 (2) In IPC, Section 904.1, when the number of inches is to be specified, "12 inches
2329 (304.8mm)" is inserted.
2330 (3) In IPC, Section 904.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:
2331 "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the wall with an
2332 elbow pointing downward."
2333 (4) In IPC, Section 905.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:
2334 "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain and floor sink
2335 installations when installed in accordance with Sections 702.2, 905.2 and 905.3 and provided
2336 with a wall clean out."
2337 (5) In IPC, Section 917.8, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Air
2338 admittance valves shall be permitted in non-neutralized special waste systems provided that
2339 they conform to the requirements in Sections 901.3 and 702.5, are tested to ASTM F1412, and
2340 are certified by ANSI/ASSE."
2341 Section 61. Section 15A-3-310 is enacted to read:
2342 15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
2343 In IPC, Section 1002.4, the following is added at the end of the paragraph: "Approved
2344 Means of Maintaining Trap Seals. Approved means of maintaining trap seals include the
2345 following, but are not limited to the methods cited:
2346 (a) Listed Trap Seal Primer
2347 (b) A hose bibb or bibbs within the same room
2348 (c) Drainage from an untrapped lavatory discharging to the tailpiece of those fixture
2349 traps which require priming. All fixtures shall be in the same room and on the same floor level
2350 as the trap primer
2351 (d) Barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE Standard 1072
2352 (e) Deep seal p-trap".
2353 Section 62. Section 15A-3-311 is enacted to read:
2354 15A-3-311. Amendments to Chapter 11 of IPC.
2355 (1) IPC, Section 1104.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1104.2
2356 Combining storm and sanitary drainage prohibited. The combining of sanitary and storm
2357 drainage systems is prohibited."
2358 (2) IPC, Section 1108, is deleted.
2359 Section 63. Section 15A-3-312 is enacted to read:
2360 15A-3-312. Amendments to Chapter 12 of IPC.
2361 IPC, Chapter 12, is not amended.
2362 Section 64. Section 15A-3-313 is enacted to read:
2363 15A-3-313. Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC.
2364 IPC, Chapter 13, is not amended.
2365 Section 65. Section 15A-3-314 is enacted to read:
2366 15A-3-314. Amendments to Chapter 14 of IPC.
2367 (1) In IPC, Chapter 14, the following referenced standard is added under ASSE:
2368 |
"Standard reference number |
Title |
Referenced in code section number |
2369 | 1072-2007 |
Performance Requirements for Barrier Type Floor Drain Trap Seal Protection Devices |
1004.2" |
2371 |
"Standard reference number |
Title |
Referenced in code section number |
2372 |
USC-FCCCHR 9th Edition Manual of Cross Connection Control |
Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531 |
Table 608.1" |
2374 Water Recycling Systems, which may be adopted by local jurisdictions only as provided under
2375 the State Construction Code: "Appendix C Gray Water Recycling Systems
2376 Note: Section 301.3 of this code requires all plumbing fixtures that receive water or waste to
2377 discharge to the sanitary drainage system of the structure. In order to allow for the utilization
2378 of a gray water system, Section 301.3 should be revised to read as follows:
2379 In jurisdictions which have adopted this Appendix C as amended as a local amendment as
2380 provided herein, Section 301.3 of the IPC is deleted and replaced with the following:
2381 301.3 Connections to drainage system. All plumbing fixtures, drains, appurtenances, and
2382 appliances used to receive or discharge liquid wastes or sewage shall be directly connected to
2383 the sanitary drainage system of the building or premises, in accordance with the requirements
2384 of this code. This section shall not be construed to prevent indirect waste systems required by
2385 Chapter 8.
2386 Exception: Bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, laundry trays, and approved clear
2387 water wastes shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such
2388 fixtures discharge to an approved gray water system for flushing of water closets and urinals or
2389 for subsurface landscape irrigation.
2390 SECTION C101 GENERAL
2391 C101.1 Scope. The provisions of this appendix shall govern the materials, design,
2392 construction, and installation of gray water systems for flushing of water closets and urinals
2393 (see Figure 2).
2394 C101.2 Recording. The existence of a gray water recycling system shall be recorded on the
2395 deed of ownership for that property.
2396 C101.3 Definition. The following term shall have the meaning shown herein.
2397 GRAY WATER. Waste discharged from lavatories, bathtubs, showers, clothes washers,
2398 laundry trays, and clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable;
2399 non-combustible; without objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere
2400 with the operation of the sewer treatment facility.
2401 C101.4 Permits. Permits shall be required in accordance with Section 106 and may also be
2402 required by the local health department.
2403 C101.5 Installation. In addition to the provisions of Section C101, systems for flushing of
2404 water closets and urinals shall comply with Section C102. Except as provided for in Appendix
2405 C, all systems shall comply with the provisions of the International Plumbing Code.
2406 C101.6 Materials. Above-ground drain, waste, and vent piping for gray water systems shall
2407 conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.1. Gray water underground building
2408 drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.2.
2409 C101.7 Tests. Drain, waste, and vent piping for gray water systems shall be tested in
2410 accordance with Section 312.
2411 C101.8 Inspections. Gray water systems shall be inspected in accordance with Section 107.
2412 C101.9 Potable water connections. The potable water supply to any building utilizing a gray
2413 water recycling system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle
2414 backflow preventer installed in accordance with this Code.
2415 C101.10 Waste water connections. Gray water recycling systems shall receive only the waste
2416 discharge of bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, or laundry trays, and other clear
2417 water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible; without
2418 objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of the
2419 sewer treatment facility.
2420 C101.11 Collection reservoir. Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir
2421 constructed of durable, nonabsorbent, and corrosion-resistant materials. The reservoir shall be
2422 a closed and gas-tight vessel. Access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and
2423 cleaning of the reservoir interior.
2424 C101.12 Filtration. Gray water entering the reservoir shall pass through an approved cartridge
2425 filter having a design flow rate of less than 0.375 gallons per minute per square foot of
2426 effective filter area, or a sand or diatomaceous earth filter designed to handle the anticipated
2427 volume of water.
2428 C101.12.1 Required valve. A full-open valve shall be installed downstream of the last fixture
2429 connection to the gray water discharge pipe before entering the required filter.
2430 C101.13 Overflow. The collection reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having
2431 the same or larger diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water. The overflow pipe shall be
2432 trapped and indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system.
2433 C101.14 Drain. A drain shall be located at the lowest point of the collection reservoir and shall
2434 be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system. The drain shall be the same diameter
2435 as the overflow pipe required in Section C101.12.
2436 C101.15 Vent required. The reservoir shall be provided with a vent sized in accordance with
2437 Chapter 9 and based on the diameter of the reservoir influent pipe.
2438 SECTION C102 SYSTEMS FOR FLUSHING WATER CLOSETS AND URINALS
2439 C102.1 Collection reservoir. The holding capacity of the reservoir shall be a minimum of
2440 twice the volume of water required to meet the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures
2441 supplied with gray water, but not less than 50 gallons (189 L). The reservoir shall be sized to
2442 limit the retention time of gray water to a maximum of 72 hours.
2443 C102.2 Disinfection. Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one
2444 or more disinfectants such as chlorine, iodine, or ozone that is recommended for use with the
2445 pipes, fittings, and equipment by the manufacturer of the pipe, fittings, and equipment. A
2446 minimum of 1ppm residual free chlorine shall be maintained in the gray water recycling system
2447 reservoir.
2448 C102.3 Makeup water. Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the
2449 gray water system. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced
2450 pressure principle backflow preventer installed in accordance with this Code. There shall be a
2451 full-open valve located on the makeup water supply line to the collection reservoir.
2452 C102.4 Coloring. The gray water shall be dyed blue or green with a food grade vegetable dye
2453 before such water is supplied to the fixtures.
2454 C102.5 Materials. Distribution piping shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table
2455 605.4.
2456 C102.6 Identification. Distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing
2457 nonpotable water. Piping identification shall be in accordance with Section 608.8.
2458 SECTION C103 SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
2459 C103.1 Gray water recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for single family
2460 residences shall comply with the requirements of Utah Administrative Code, R317-401, Gray
2461 Water Systems. Gray water recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for other
2462 occupancies shall comply with Utah Administrative Code, R317-3 Design Requirements for
2463 Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal Systems, and Utah Administrative Code,
2464 R317-4, Onsite Wastewater Systems."
2465 Section 66. Section 15A-3-401 is enacted to read:
2466
2467 15A-3-401. General provision.
2468 The following are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be applicable statewide:
2469 (1) In IMC, Section 403, a new Section 403.8 is added as follows: "Retrospective
2470 effect. Removal, alteration, or abandonment shall not be required, and continued use and
2471 maintenance shall be allowed, for a ventilation system within an existing installation that
2472 complies with the requirements of this Section 403 regardless of whether the ventilation system
2473 satisfied the minimum ventilation rate requirements of prior law."
2474 (2) IMC, Section 1101.10, is deleted.
2475 Section 67. Section 15A-3-501 is enacted to read:
2476
2477 15A-3-501. General provision.
2478 The following is adopted as an amendment to the IFGC to be applicable statewide, in
2479 IFGC, Chapter 4, Section 401, General, a new section IFGC, Section 401.9, is added as
2480 follows: "401.9 Meter protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or
2481 provided with structures designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from
2482 physical damage, including falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is
2483 used, it must still provide access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
2484 Section 68. Section 15A-3-601 is enacted to read:
2485
2486 15A-3-601. General provision.
2487 The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:
2488 (1) During the period of time when the adopted IRC has not yet incorporated the latest
2489 residential electrical provisions contained in the adopted NEC, the IRC provisions shall prevail
2490 as the adopted residential electrical standards applicable to installations applicable under the
2491 IRC. All other installations shall comply with the adopted NEC.
2492 (2) In NEC, Section 310.15(B)(6), the second sentence is deleted and replaced with the
2493 following: "For application of this section, the main power feeder shall be the feeder(s)
2494 between the main disconnect and the panelboard(s)."
2495 (3) In NEC, Section 338.10(B)(4)(a), the following words are added at the end of the
2496 first sentence after Section 334: "excluding Section 334.80."
2497 Section 69. Section 15A-3-701 is enacted to read:
2498
2499 15A-3-701. General provision.
2500 The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide, in
2501 IECC, Section 504.4, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Heat traps, other than
2502 the arrangement of piping and fittings, shall be prohibited unless a means of controlling
2503 thermal expansion can be ensured as required in the IPC Section 607.3."
2504 Section 70. Section 15A-3-801 is enacted to read:
2505
2506
2507 15A-3-801. General provision.
2508 Mobile homes built before June 15, 1976 that are subject to relocation, building
2509 alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation shall comply with the following:
2510 (1) Related to exits and egress windows:
2511 (a) Egress windows. The home has at least one egress window in each bedroom, or a
2512 window that meets the minimum specifications of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
2513 Development's (HUD) Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS)
2514 program as set forth in 24 C.F.R. Parts 3280 and 3283, MHCSS 3280.106 and 3280.404 for
2515 manufactured homes. These standards require the window to be at least 22 inches in the
2516 horizontal or vertical position in its least dimension and at least five square feet in area. The
2517 bottom of the window opening shall be no more than 36 inches above the floor, and the locks
2518 and latches and any window screen or storm window devices that need to be operated to permit
2519 exiting shall not be located more than 54 inches above the finished floor.
2520 (b) Exits. The home is required to have two exterior exit doors, located remotely from
2521 each other, as required in MHCSS 3280.105. This standard requires that single-section homes
2522 have the doors no less than 12 feet, center-to-center, from each other, and multisection home
2523 doors no