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S.B. 28

             1     

STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENTS

             2     
2012 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Chief Sponsor: John L. Valentine

             5     
House Sponsor: Kenneth W. Sumsion

             6     
             7      LONG TITLE
             8      Committee Note:
             9          The Business and Labor Interim Committee recommended this bill.
             10      General Description:
             11          This bill modifies the State Construction Code.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This bill:
             14          .    updates the edition of the National Electrical Code, adopted by reference, to the
             15      2011 edition;
             16          .    enacts a new exception to and deletes and replaces a provision of the International
             17      Building Code relating to concrete durability requirements;
             18          .    enacts new provisions of the International Building Code related to standards
             19      applicable to concrete elements and minimum clear floor space; and
             20          .    adopts local amendments to the International Plumbing Code.
             21      Money Appropriated in this Bill:
             22          None
             23      Other Special Clauses:
             24          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2012.
             25      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             26      AMENDS:
             27          15A-2-103, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14


             28          15A-3-108, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             29          15A-3-113, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             30          15A-3-601, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             31      ENACTS:
             32          15A-4-304, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             33          15A-4-305, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             34          15A-4-306, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             35          15A-4-307, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             36     
             37      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             38          Section 1. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
             39           15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
             40      recognized code authority.
             41          (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
             42      incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in [Chapters 3 and 4]
             43      Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments to International Plumbing Code, and Chapter 4, Local
             44      Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are the construction standards to
             45      be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair, and in the regulation of
             46      building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the state:
             47          (a) the 2009 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix J, issued
             48      by the International Code Council;
             49          (b) the 2009 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International
             50      Code Council;
             51          (c) the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the International
             52      Code Council;
             53          (d) the 2009 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the International
             54      Code Council;
             55          (e) the 2009 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, issued by the International
             56      Code Council;
             57          (f) the [2008] 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code, issued by the National Fire
             58      Protection Association;


             59          (g) the 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the
             60      International Code Council;
             61          (h) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104 (2), the HUD Code;
             62          (i) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104 (1), Appendix E of the 2009 edition of the
             63      International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
             64          (j) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104 (1), the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
             65      Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
             66          (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
             67      Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
             68      issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
             69      Utah Division of Forestry, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance
             70      agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to the codes listed in
             71      this section.
             72          Section 2. Section 15A-3-108 is amended to read:
             73           15A-3-108. Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
             74          (1) A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows: "1807.1.6.4 Empirical
             75      concrete foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height,
             76      and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with
             77      other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel
             78      structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in
             79      accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
             80          (2) A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:
             81     
"TABLE 1807.1.6.4
             82     
EMPIRICAL FOUNDATION WALLS (1,7,8)
             83      Max. Height Top Edge
Support
Min.
Thickness
Vertical
Steel (2)
Horizontal
Steel (3)
Steel at
Openings (4)
Max. Lintel
Length
Min. Lintel
Length
             84      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"
             85      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"
             86      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"
             87      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"
             88      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"
             89      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"
             90      Over 9'(2,743 mm), Engineering required for each column
             91      Footnotes:
             92      (1) Based on 3,000 psi (20.6 Mpa) concrete and 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) reinforcing steel.
             93      (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.
             94      (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).
             95      (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.
             96      (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.
             97      (6) Diaphragm shall conform to the requirements of Section 2308.
             98      (7) Footing shall be a minimum of nine inches thick by 20 inches wide.
             99      (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."
             100          (3) In IBC, Section 1904.3, a new exception 1 is added as follows and the current
             101      exception is modified to be number 2.
             102          Exceptions:
             103          "1. In ACI Table 4.3.1, for Exposure Class F1, change Maximum w/cm from 0.45 to
             104      0.5 and Minimum f'c from 4,500 psi to 3,000 psi."
             105          (4) IBC, Section 1904.4.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
             106          "1904.4.1 Air Entrainment. Concrete that extends above grade and is exposed to
             107      freezing and thawing while moist shall be air entrained in accordance with ACI 318, Section
             108      4.4.1."
             109          Section 3. Section 15A-3-113 is amended to read:
             110           15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
             111          (1) A new section IBC, Section 3401.6, is added as follows: "3401.6 Parapet bracing,
             112      wall anchors, and other appendages. Buildings constructed before 1975 shall have parapet
             113      bracing, wall anchors, and appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
             114      etc. evaluated by a licensed engineer when said building is undergoing reroofing, or alteration
             115      of or repair to said feature. Such parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages shall be
             116      evaluated in accordance with 75% of the seismic forces as specified in Section 1613. When
             117      allowed by the local building official, alternate methods of equivalent strength as referenced in
             118      an approved code under Utah Code, Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a), will be considered when
             119      accompanied by engineer-sealed drawings, details, and calculations. When found to be
             120      deficient because of design or deteriorated condition, the engineer's recommendations to
             121      anchor, brace, reinforce, or remove the deficient feature shall be implemented.
             122      EXCEPTIONS:
             123      1. Group R-3 and U occupancies.
             124      2. Unreinforced masonry parapets need not be braced according to the above stated provisions
             125      provided that the maximum height of an unreinforced masonry parapet above the level of the
             126      diaphragm tension anchors or above the parapet braces shall not exceed one and one-half times
             127      the thickness of the parapet wall. The parapet height may be a maximum of two and one-half


             128      times its thickness in other than Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F."
             129          (2) IBC, Section 3408.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "3408.4 Change in
             130      Occupancy. When a change in occupancy results in a structure being reclassified to a higher
             131      Occupancy Category (as defined in Table 1604.5), or when such change of occupancy results in
             132      a design occupant load increase of 100% or more, the structure shall conform to the seismic
             133      requirements for a new structure.
             134      Exceptions:
             135      1. Specific seismic detailing requirements of this code or ASCE 7 for a new structure shall not
             136      be required to be met where it can be shown that the level of performance and seismic safety is
             137      equivalent to that of a new structure. Such analysis shall consider the regularity, overstrength,
             138      redundancy, and ductility of the structure within the context of the existing and retrofit (if any)
             139      detailing providing. Alternatively, the building official may allow the structure to be upgraded
             140      in accordance with referenced sections as found in an approved code under Utah Code,
             141      Subsection 15A-1-204 (6)(a).
             142      2. When a change of use results in a structure being reclassified from Occupancy Category I or
             143      II to Occupancy Category III and the structure is located in a seismic map area where SDS is
             144      less than 0.33, compliance with the seismic requirements of this code and ASCE 7 are not
             145      required.
             146      3. Where design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the Occupancy Category
             147      does not change."
             148          (3) In IBC, Section 3411.1, the exception is deleted and replaced with the following:
             149      "Exception: Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 of this code are not
             150      required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities unless being altered or undergoing a
             151      change of occupancy classification."
             152          (4) In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard ACI 318-08 is modified to change
             153      Table 4.2.1 of ACI 318-08 as follows: In the portion of Table 4.2.1 designated as "Conditions",
             154      the Exposure categories and classes are deleted and replaced with the following:
             155          "F0: Concrete elements not exposed to freezing and thawing cycles to include footing
             156      and foundation elements that are completely buried in soil.
             157          F1: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are not likely to be
             158      saturated or exposed to deicing chemicals.


             159          F2: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are likely to be
             160      saturated, but not exposed to deicing chemicals.
             161          F3: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are likely to be
             162      saturated and exposed to deicing chemicals."
             163          (5) In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard ICC/ANSI A117.1-03, Section 606.2,
             164      Exception 1 is modified to include the following sentence at the end of the exception:
             165          "The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."
             166          [(4)] (6) The following referenced standard is added under NFPA in IBC, Chapter 35:
             167      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             168      720-09 Standard for the Installation of
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection
and Warning Equipment
907.9"
             169          [(5)] (7) The following referenced standard is added under UL in IBC, Chapter 35:
             170      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             171      2034-2008 Standard of Single- and
Multiple-station Carbon Monoxide
Alarms
907.9"
             172          [(6)] (8) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 10-07 is deleted and replaced
             173      with the following:
             174      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             175      10-10 Portable Fire Extinguishers 906.2, 906.3.2, 906.3.4, Table
906.3(1), Table 906.3(2)"
             176          [(7)] (9) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 11-05 is deleted and replaced
             177      with the following:
             178      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             179      11-10 Low Expansion Foam 904.7"
             180          [(8)] (10) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 12-05 is deleted and replaced
             181      with the following:


             182      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             183      12-08 Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing
Systems
904.8, 904.11"
             184          [(9)] (11) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 12A-04 is deleted and
             185      replaced with the following:
             186      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             187      12A-09 Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing
Systems
904.9"
             188          [(10)] (12) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13-07 is deleted and
             189      replaced with the following:
             190      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             191      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"
             192          [(11)] (13) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13D-07 is deleted and
             193      replaced with the following:
             194      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             195      13D-10 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
One- and Two-family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes
903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.1.1"
             196          [(12)] (14) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 13R-07 is deleted and
             197      replaced with the following:
             198      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             199      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"
             200          [(13)] (15) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 14-07 is deleted and
             201      replaced with the following:


             202      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             203      14-10 Installation of Standpipe and Hose
System
905.2, 905.3.4, 905.6.2, 905.8"
             204          [(14)] (16) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 17-02 is deleted and
             205      replaced with the following:
             206      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             207      17-09 Dry chemical Extinguishing Systems 904.5, 904.11"
             208          [(15)] (17) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 17A-02 is deleted and
             209      replaced with the following:
             210      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             211      17A-09 Wet Chemical Extinguishing System 904.5, 904.11"
             212          [(16)] (18) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 20-07 is deleted and
             213      replaced with the following:
             214      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             215      20-10 Installation of Stationary Pumps for
Fire Protection
913.1, 913.2.1, 913.5"
             216          [(17)] (19) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 72-07 is deleted and
             217      replaced with the following:
             218      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             219      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"
             220          [(18)] (20) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 92B-05 is deleted and
             221      replaced with the following:
             222      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             223      92B-09 Smoke Management Systems in
Malls, Atria and Large Spaces
909.8"
             224          [(19)] (21) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 101-06 is deleted and
             225      replaced with the following:
             226      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             227      101-09 Line Safety Code 1028.6.2"
             228          [(20)] (22) In IBC, Chapter 35, NFPA referenced standard 110-05 is deleted and
             229      replaced with the following:
             230      "Number Title Referenced in code section number
             231      110-10 Emergency and Standby Power
Systems
2702.1"

             232          Section 4. Section 15A-3-601 is amended to read:
             233           15A-3-601. General provision.
             234          The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:
             235          (1) During the period of time when the adopted IRC has not yet incorporated the latest
             236      residential electrical provisions contained in the adopted NEC, the IRC provisions shall prevail
             237      as the adopted residential electrical standards applicable to installations applicable under the
             238      IRC. All other installations shall comply with the adopted NEC.
             239          (2) In NEC, Section 310.15(B)[(6)](7), the second sentence is deleted and replaced
             240      with the following: "For application of this section, the main power feeder shall be the
             241      feeder(s) between the main disconnect and the panelboard(s)."
             242          [(3) In NEC, Section 338.10(B)(4)(a), the following words are added at the end of the
             243      first sentence after Section 334: "excluding Section 334.80."]
             244          Section 5. Section 15A-4-304 is enacted to read:
             245          15A-4-304. Amendments to IPC applicable to Grand County.
             246          The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IPC for Grand County:
             247          IPC, Appendix C, as specified and amended in Subsection 15A-3-314 (3).
             248          Section 6. Section 15A-4-305 is enacted to read:
             249          15A-4-305. Amendments to IPC applicable to City of Moab.


             250          The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IPC for City of Moab:
             251          IPC, Appendix C, as specified and amended in Subsection 15A-3-314 (3).
             252          Section 7. Section 15A-4-306 is enacted to read:
             253          15A-4-306. Amendments to IPC applicable to Murray City.
             254          The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IPC for Murray City:
             255      IPC, Appendix C, as specified and amended in Subsection 15A-3-314 (3).
             256          Section 8. Section 15A-4-307 is enacted to read:
             257          15A-4-307. Amendments to IPC applicable to Salt Lake County.
             258          The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IPC for Salt Lake
             259      County, IPC, Appendix C, as specified and amended in Subsection 15A-3-314 (3).
             260          Section 9. Effective date.
             261          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2012.




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