H.B. 58

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CHANGES TO AMENDMENTS INCORPORATED INTO STATE
2 CONSTRUCTION CODE
3 2012 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Jeremy A. Peterson
6 Senate Sponsor: ____________
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill modifies a provision amending the state construction code.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . modifies a provision requiring an engineer evaluation of certain buildings built
14 before 1975;
15 . eliminates a requirement that the evaluation occur when the building is undergoing
16 reroofing or an alteration of or repair to certain features; and
17 . replaces that requirement with a requirement that the evaluation occur when the
18 building is undergoing structural alterations or repairs, and specifies what is not
19 included in structural alterations or repairs.
20 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
21 None
22 Other Special Clauses:
23 None
24 Utah Code Sections Affected:
25 AMENDS:
26 15A-3-113, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
27

28 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
29 Section 1. Section 15A-3-113 is amended to read:
30 15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
31 (1) A new section IBC, Section 3401.6, is added as follows: "3401.6 Parapet bracing,
32 wall anchors, and other appendages. Buildings constructed before 1975 shall have parapet
33 bracing, wall anchors, and appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
34 etc. evaluated by a licensed engineer when [said] the building is undergoing [reroofing, or
35 alteration of or repair to said feature.] structural alterations or structural repairs. Reroofing or
36 water membrane replacement may not be considered a structural alteration or repair for
37 purposes of this section. Such parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages shall be
38 evaluated in accordance with 75% of the seismic forces as specified in Section 1613. When
39 allowed by the local building official, alternate methods of equivalent strength as referenced in
40 an approved code under Utah Code, Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a), will be considered when
41 accompanied by engineer-sealed drawings, details, and calculations. When found to be
42 deficient because of design or deteriorated condition, the engineer's recommendations to
43 anchor, brace, reinforce, or remove the deficient feature shall be implemented.
44 EXCEPTIONS:
45 1. Group R-3 and U occupancies.
46 2. Unreinforced masonry parapets need not be braced according to the above stated provisions
47 provided that the maximum height of an unreinforced masonry parapet above the level of the
48 diaphragm tension anchors or above the parapet braces shall not exceed one and one-half times
49 the thickness of the parapet wall. The parapet height may be a maximum of two and one-half
50 times its thickness in other than Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F."
51 (2) IBC, Section 3408.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "3408.4 Change in
52 Occupancy. When a change in occupancy results in a structure being reclassified to a higher
53 Occupancy Category (as defined in Table 1604.5), or when such change of occupancy results in
54 a design occupant load increase of 100% or more, the structure shall conform to the seismic
55 requirements for a new structure.
56 Exceptions:
57 1. Specific seismic detailing requirements of this code or ASCE 7 for a new structure shall not
58 be required to be met where it can be shown that the level of performance and seismic safety is

59 equivalent to that of a new structure. Such analysis shall consider the regularity, overstrength,
60 redundancy, and ductility of the structure within the context of the existing and retrofit (if any)
61 detailing providing. Alternatively, the building official may allow the structure to be upgraded
62 in accordance with referenced sections as found in an approved code under Utah Code,
63 Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a).
64 2. When a change of use results in a structure being reclassified from Occupancy Category I or
65 II to Occupancy Category III and the structure is located in a seismic map area where SDS is
66 less than 0.33, compliance with the seismic requirements of this code and ASCE 7 are not
67 required.
68 3. Where design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the Occupancy Category
69 does not change."
70 (3) In IBC, Section 3411.1, the exception is deleted and replaced with the following:
71 "Exception: Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 of this code are not
72 required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities unless being altered or undergoing a
73 change of occupancy classification."
74 (4) The following referenced standard is added under NFPA in IBC, Chapter 35:

75	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
76	720-09	Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment	907.9"

77 (5) The following referenced standard is added under UL in IBC, Chapter 35:

78	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
79	2034-2008	Standard of Single- and Multiple-station Carbon Monoxide Alarms	907.9"

80 (6) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 10-07 is deleted and replaced with
81 the following:

82	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
83	10-10	Portable Fire Extinguishers	906.2, 906.3.2, 906.3.4, Table 906.3(1), Table 906.3(2)"

84 (7) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 11-05 is deleted and replaced with
85 the following:

86	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
87	11-10	Low Expansion Foam	904.7"

88 (8) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 12-05 is deleted and replaced with
89 the following:

90	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
91	12-08	Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems	904.8, 904.11"

92 (9) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 12A-04 is deleted and replaced with
93 the following:

94	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
95	12A-09	Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems	904.9"

96 (10) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13-07 is deleted and replaced with
97 the following:

98	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
99	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"

100 (11) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13D-07 is deleted and replaced
101 with the following:

102	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
103	13D-10	Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes	903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1"

104 (12) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13R-07 is deleted and replaced
105 with the following:

106	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
107	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"

108 (13) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 14-07 is deleted and replaced with
109 the following:

110	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
111	14-10	Installation of Standpipe and Hose System	905.2, 905.3.4, 905.6.2, 905.8"

112 (14) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 17-02 is deleted and replaced with
113 the following:

114	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
115	17-09	Dry chemical Extinguishing Systems	904.5, 904.11"

116 (15) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 17A-02 is deleted and replaced
117 with the following:

118	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
119	17A-09	Wet Chemical Extinguishing System	904.5, 904.11"

120 (16) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 20-07 is deleted and replaced with
121 the following:

122	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
123	20-10	Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection	913.1, 913.2.1, 913.5"

124 (17) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 72-07 is deleted and replaced with
125 the following:

126	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
127	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"

128 (18) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 92B-05 is deleted and replaced
129 with the following:

130	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
131	92B-09	Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large Spaces	909.8"

132 (19) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 101-06 is deleted and replaced
133 with the following:

134	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
135	101-09	Line Safety Code	1028.6.2"

136 (20) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 110-05 is deleted and replaced
137 with the following:

138	"Number	Title	Referenced in code section number
139	110-10	Emergency and Standby Power Systems	2702.1"

Legislative Review Note
as of 1-6-12 12:22 PM

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