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STATE FIRE CODE ACT AMENDMENTS

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2013 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: James A. Dunnigan

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Senate Sponsor: Curtis S. Bramble

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             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This bill amends the State Fire Code Act.
             10      Highlighted Provisions:
             11          This bill:
             12          .    updates the editions of nationally recognized codes that are incorporated by
             13      reference;
             14          .    amends provisions related to certain group care facilities and ambulatory surgical
             15      facilities;
             16          .    requires evacuation fire drills for secondary schools;
             17          .    modifies requirements regarding solar panels;
             18          .    modifies requirements regarding pump and riser rooms;
             19          .    modifies requirements regarding the installation of automatic sprinkler systems; and
             20          .    makes technical changes.
             21      Money Appropriated in this Bill:
             22          None
             23      Other Special Clauses:
             24          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2013.
             25          This bill coordinates with H.B. 289, Fireworks Amendments, by providing superseding
             26      amendments.
             27      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             28      AMENDS:
             29          15A-5-103, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14


             30          15A-5-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 148
             31          15A-5-203, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             32          15A-5-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 148
             33          15A-5-205, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             34          15A-5-206, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             35          15A-5-207, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             36          15A-5-302, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             37          15A-5-401, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
             38      ENACTS:
             39          15A-5-202.5, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             40          15A-5-205.5, Utah Code Annotated 1953
             41      Utah Code Sections Affected by Coordination Clause:
             42          15A-5-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2012, Chapter 148
             43     
             44      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             45          Section 1. Section 15A-5-103 is amended to read:
             46           15A-5-103. Nationally recognized codes incorporated by reference.
             47          The following codes are incorporated by reference into the State Fire Code:
             48          (1) the International Fire Code, [2009] 2012 edition, excluding appendices, as issued
             49      by the International Code Council, Inc., except as amended by Part 2, Statewide Amendments
             50      and Additions to IFC Incorporated as Part of State Fire Code;
             51          (2) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control
             52      and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, [2008] 2011 edition, except as
             53      amended by Part 3, Statewide Amendments and Additions to NFPA Incorporated as Part of
             54      State Fire Code; and
             55          (3) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training
             56      Evolutions, [2007] 2012 edition, except as amended by Part 3, Statewide Amendments and
             57      Additions to NFPA Incorporated as Part of State Fire Code.


             58          Section 2. Section 15A-5-202 is amended to read:
             59           15A-5-202. Amendments and additions to IFC related to administration, permits,
             60      definitions, general, and emergency planning.
             61          (1) For IFC, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration:
             62          (a) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.9, is amended by adding the following immediately
             63      before the period: "on an emergency basis if:
             64          (a) the facts known to the fire code official show that an immediate and significant
             65      danger to the public health, safety, or welfare exists; and
             66          (b) the threat requires immediate action by the fire code official.
             67          (2) In issuing its emergency order, the fire code official shall:
             68          (a) limit the order to require only the action necessary to prevent or avoid the danger to
             69      the public health, safety, or welfare; and
             70          (b) give immediate notice to the persons who are required to comply with the order,
             71      that includes a brief statement of the reasons for the fire code official's order.
             72          (3) If the emergency order issued under this section will result in the continued
             73      infringement or impairment of any legal right or interest of any party, the party shall have a
             74      right to appeal the fire code official's order in accordance with IFC, Chapter 1, Section 108."
             75          [(a)] (b) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 105.6.16, Flammable and combustible liquids, is
             76      amended to add the following section: "12. The owner of an underground tank that is out of
             77      service for longer than one year shall receive a Temporary Closure Notice from the Department
             78      of Environmental Quality and a copy shall be given to the AHJ."
             79          [(b)] (c) IFC, Chapter 1, Section [109.2] 109.3, Notice of violation, is amended as
             80      follows: On line three, after the words "is in violation of this code," insert in the section the
             81      phrase "or other pertinent laws or ordinances".
             82          (2) For IFC, Chapter 2, Definitions:
             83          (a) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, the following definition is added
             84      for Ambulatory Surgical Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or
             85      portion of a building licensed by the Utah Department of Health where procedures are


             86      performed that may render patients incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24
             87      hours."
             88          (b) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, FOSTER CARE FACILITIES is
             89      amended as follows: the word "Foster" is changed to the word "Child."
             90          [(a)] (c) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             91      Educational Group E, Day care facilities, is amended as follows: On line three delete the word
             92      "five" and replace it with the word "four". On line four after the word "supervision" add the
             93      words "child care centers."
             94          (d) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             95      Educational Group E, Five or fewer children is amended as follows: On line one the word
             96      "five" is deleted and replaced with the word "four" in both places.
             97          (e) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             98      Educational Group E, Five or fewer children in a dwelling unit, the word "five" is deleted and
             99      replaced with the word "four" in both places.
             100          (f) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             101      Educational Group E, a new section is added as follows: "Child Day Care -- Residential
             102      Certificate or a Family License. Areas used for child day care purposes with a Residential
             103      Certificate R430-50 or a Family License, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90,
             104      Licensed Family Child Care, may be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in
             105      Residential Group R-3, or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance
             106      with Section R101.2."
             107          (g) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             108      Educational Group E, a new section is added as follows: "Child Care Centers. Areas used for
             109      Hourly Child Care Centers, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-60, Child Care
             110      Center as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-100, or Out of School Time Programs,
             111      as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-70, may be classified as accessory
             112      occupancies."
             113          [(b)] (h) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,


             114      Institutional Group I, Group I-1, is amended as follows: On line [10] 8 add "Type I" in front of
             115      the words "Assisted living facilities".
             116          (i) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             117      Institutional Group I, Five or fewer persons receiving care is amended as follows: On line four
             118      after "International Residential Code" the rest of the section is deleted.
             119          [(c)] (j) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             120      Institutional Group I, Group I-2, is amended as follows:
             121          (i) On line three delete the word ["for"] "five" and insert the [following into the
             122      sentence "on a 24-hour basis of more than three"] word "three".
             123          (ii) On line six the word "foster" is deleted and replaced with the word "child".
             124          [(ii)] (iii) On line 10, after the words ["Nursing homes"] "Psychiatric hospitals", add
             125      the following to the list: "both intermediate nursing care and skilled nursing care facilities,
             126      ambulatory surgical centers with five or more operating rooms [where care is less than 24
             127      hours], and Type II assisted living facilities. Type II assisted living facilities with five or fewer
             128      persons shall be classified as a Group R-4. Type II assisted living facilities with at least six and
             129      not more than 16 residents shall be classified as a Group I-1 facility".
             130          [(d)] (k) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             131      Institutional Group I, Group I-4, Day care facilities, [Child care facility] Classification as
             132      Group E, is amended as follows:
             133          (i) On line [three] two delete the word "five" and replace it with the word "four".
             134          [(ii) On line two of the exception delete the word "five" and replace it with the word
             135      "four".]
             136          (ii) On line three delete the words "2 1/2 years or less of age" and replace with the
             137      words "under the age of two".
             138          (l) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             139      Institutional Group Care I, Group I-4, Day care facilities, Five or fewer occupants receiving
             140      care in a dwelling unit, is amended as follows: On lines one and two the word "five" is deleted
             141      and replaced with the word "four".


             142          [(e)] (m) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             143      Residential [Group R, R-2, is amended to add the following: "Exception: Boarding houses
             144      accommodating 10 persons or less shall be classified as Residential Group R-3."] Group R-3,
             145      the words "and single family dwellings complying with the IRC" are added after the word
             146      "Residential occupancies".
             147          [(3) For IFC, General Requirements:]
             148          [(a) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 304.1.2, Vegetation, is amended as follows: Delete line six
             149      and replace it with: "the Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-200, Minimum Standards for
             150      Wildland Fire Ordinance".]
             151          [(b) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 310.8, Hazardous Environmental Conditions, is deleted
             152      and rewritten as follows: "When the fire code official determines that hazardous environmental
             153      conditions necessitate controlled use of any ignition source, including fireworks, lighters,
             154      matches, and smoking materials, the ignition or use of the source in mountainous,
             155      brush-covered, or forest-covered areas is prohibited except in approved areas as allowed by the
             156      AHJ."]
             157          [(c) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.1.1, Abandoned premises, is amended as follows: On
             158      line 10 delete the words "International Property Maintenance Code and the".]
             159          [(d) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.5, Placards, is amended as follows: On line three
             160      delete the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may".]
             161          [(e) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 315.2.1, Ceiling clearance, is amended to add the
             162      following: "Exception: Where storage is not directly below the sprinkler heads, storage is
             163      allowed to be placed to the ceiling on wall-mounted shelves that are protected by fire sprinkler
             164      heads in occupancies meeting classification as light or ordinary hazard."]
             165          (n) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             166      Residential Group R-3, Care facilities within a dwelling, is amended as follows: On line three
             167      after the word "dwelling" insert "other than child care".
             168          (o) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
             169      Residential Group R-3, a new section is added as follows: "Child Care. Areas used for child


             170      care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit when all of the following conditions
             171      are met:
             172          1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted
             173      under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board;
             174          2. Use is approved by the Utah Department of Health under the authority of the Utah
             175      Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act, and in any of the following
             176      categories:
             177          1.1. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care; or
             178          1.2. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care; and
             179          3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
             180          (p) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, RECORD DRAWINGS, the
             181      definition for "RECORD DRAWINGS" is modified by deleting the words "a fire alarm
             182      system" and replacing them with "any fire protection system".
             183          Section 3. Section 15A-5-202.5 is enacted to read:
             184          15A-5-202.5. Amendments and additions to Chapters 3 and 4 of IFC.
             185          (1) For IFC, Chapter 3, General Requirements:
             186          (a) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 304.1.2, Vegetation, is amended as follows: Delete line six
             187      and replace it with: "the Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-200, Minimum Standards for
             188      Wildland Fire Ordinance".
             189          (b) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 308.1.2, Throwing or Placing Sources of Ignition, is
             190      deleted and rewritten as follows: "No person shall throw or place, or cause to be thrown or
             191      placed, a lighted match, cigar, cigarette, matches, lighters, or other flaming or glowing
             192      substance or object on any surface or article where it can cause an unwanted fire."
             193          (c) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 310.8, Hazardous and Environmental Conditions, is deleted
             194      and rewritten as follows: "When the fire code official determines that hazardous environmental
             195      conditions necessitate controlled use of any ignition source, including fireworks, lighters,
             196      matches, sky lanterns, and smoking materials:
             197          (i) the legislative body of a municipality within which the hazardous environmental


             198      conditions exist may prohibit only the ignition or use of the ignition source in mountainous,
             199      brush-covered, or forest-covered areas or the wildland urban interface area, which means the
             200      line, area, or zone where structures or other human development meet or intermingle with
             201      undeveloped wildland or land being used for an agricultural purpose; and
             202          (ii) where the hazardous environmental conditions exist in unincorporated areas that
             203      meet the description in Subsection (1)(c)(i), the state forester may prohibit the ignition or use
             204      of the ignition source in all or part of theses areas, after consulting with the county fire code
             205      official having jurisdiction over that area."
             206          (d) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.1.1, Abandoned Premises, is amended as follows: On
             207      line 10 delete the words "International Property Maintenance Code and the".
             208          (e) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.5, Placards, is amended as follows: On line three delete
             209      the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may".
             210          (f) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 315.2.1, Ceiling Clearance, is amended to add the
             211      following: "Exception: Where storage is not directly below the sprinkler heads, storage is
             212      allowed to be placed to the ceiling on wall-mounted shelves that are protected by fire sprinkler
             213      heads in occupancies meeting classification as light or ordinary hazard."
             214          (2) IFC, Chapter 4, Emergency Planning and Preparedness:
             215          (a) IFC, Chapter 4, Section 404.2, Where required, Subsection 8, is amended as
             216      follows: After the word "buildings" add "to include sororities and fraternity houses".
             217          (b) IFC, Chapter 4, Section 405.2, Table 405.2, is amended to add the following
             218      footnotes:
             219          (i) "e. Secondary schools in Group E occupancies shall have an emergency evacuation
             220      drill for fire conducted at least every two months, to a total of four emergency evacuation drills
             221      during the nine-month school year. The first emergency evacuation drill for fire shall be
             222      conducted within 10 school days after the beginning of classes, and the third emergency
             223      evacuation drill for fire shall be conducted 10 school days after the beginning of the next
             224      calendar year. The second and fourth emergency evacuation drills may be substituted by a
             225      security or safety drill to include shelter in place, earthquake drill, or lock down for violence."


             226          (ii) "f. In Group E occupancies, excluding secondary schools, if the AHJ approves, the
             227      monthly required emergency evacuation drill can be substituted by a security or safety drill to
             228      include shelter in place, earthquake drill, or lock down for violence. The routine emergency
             229      evacuation drill for fire must by conducted at least every other evacuation drill."
             230          (iii) "g. A-3 occupancies in academic buildings of institutions of higher learning are
             231      required to have one emergency evacuation drill per year, provided the following conditions are
             232      met:
             233          (A) The building has a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.
             234          (B) The rooms classified as assembly shall have fire safety floor plans as required in
             235      Section 404.3.2(4) posted.
             236          (C) The building is not classified a high-rise building.
             237          (D) The building does not contain hazardous materials over the allowable quantities by
             238      code."
             239          Section 4. Section 15A-5-203 is amended to read:
             240           15A-5-203. Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire safety, building, and
             241      site requirements.
             242          [(1) For IFC, Emergency Planning and Preparedness:]
             243          [(a) IFC, Chapter 4, Section 404.2, Where required, Subsection 8, is amended as
             244      follows: After the word "buildings" add "to include sororities and fraternity houses".]
             245          [(b) IFC, Chapter 4, Section 405.2, Table 405.2, is amended to add the following
             246      footnotes:]
             247          [(i) "e. Secondary schools in Group E occupancies shall have an emergency evacuation
             248      drill conducted at least every two months, to a total of four emergency evacuation drills during
             249      the nine-month school year. The first emergency evacuation drill shall be conducted within 10
             250      school days of the beginning of classes."]
             251          [(ii) "f. In Group E occupancies, excluding secondary schools, if the AHJ approves,
             252      the monthly required emergency evacuation drill can be substituted by a security or safety drill
             253      to include shelter in place, earthquake drill, or lock down for violence. The routine emergency


             254      evacuation drill for fire must by conducted at least every other evacuation drill."]
             255          [(iii) "g. A-3 occupancies in academic buildings of institutions of higher learning are
             256      required to have one emergency evacuation drill per year, provided the following conditions are
             257      met:]
             258          [(A) The building has a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.]
             259          [(B) The rooms classified as assembly shall have fire safety floor plans as required in
             260      Section 404.3.2(4) posted.]
             261          [(C) The building is not classified a high-rise building.]
             262          [(D) The building does not contain hazardous materials over the allowable quantities
             263      by code."]
             264          [(2)] (1) For IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features:
             265          (a) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 501.5, Access grade and fire flow, is added as
             266      follows: "An authority having jurisdiction over a structure built in accordance with the
             267      requirements of the International Residential Code as adopted in the State Construction Code,
             268      may require an automatic fire sprinkler system for the structure only by ordinance and only if
             269      any of the following conditions exist:
             270          (i) the structure:
             271          (A) is located in an urban-wildland interface area as provided in the Utah Wildland
             272      Urban Interface Code adopted as a construction code under the State Construction Code; and
             273          (B) does not meet the requirements described in Utah Code, Subsection
             274      65A-8-203 (3)(a) and Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-200, Minimum Standards for
             275      Wildland Fire Ordinance;
             276          (ii) the structure is in an area where a public water distribution system with fire
             277      hydrants does not exist as required in Utah Administrative Code, R309-550-5, Water Main
             278      Design;
             279          (iii) the only fire apparatus access road has a grade greater than 10% for more than 500
             280      continual feet; or
             281          (iv) (A) the water supply to the structure does not provide at least 500 gallons fire flow


             282      per minute for a minimum of 30 minutes, if the total square foot living space of the structure is
             283      equal to or less than 5,000 square feet;
             284          (B) the water supply to the structure does not provide at least 750 gallons per minute
             285      fire flow for a minimum of 30 minutes, if the total square foot living space exceeds 5,000
             286      square feet, but is equal to or less than 10,000 square feet; or
             287          (C) the water supply to the structure does not provide at least 1,000 gallons per minute
             288      fire flow for a minimum of 30 minutes, if the total square foot living space exceeds 10,000
             289      square feet."
             290          (b) In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 506.1, Where Required, is deleted and rewritten as
             291      follows: "Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured
             292      openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the
             293      fire code official, after consultation with the building owner, may require a key box to be
             294      installed in an approved location. The key box shall contain keys to gain necessary access as
             295      required by the fire code official."
             296          [(b)] (c) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.1, Isolated one- and two-family
             297      dwellings, is added as follows: "Fire flow may be reduced for an isolated one- and two-family
             298      dwelling when the authority having jurisdiction over the dwelling determines that the
             299      development of a full fire-flow requirement is impractical."
             300          [(c)] (d) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.2, Pre-existing subdivision lots, is
             301      added as follows "Total water supply requirements shall not exceed the fire flows described in
             302      Section 501.5(iv) for the largest one- or two-family dwelling, protected by an automatic fire
             303      sprinkler system, on a subdivision lot platted before December 31, 1980, unless the
             304      municipality or county in which the lot is located provides the required fire flow capacity."
             305          (e) In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 510.1, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage in New
             306      Buildings, is amended by adding: "When required by the fire code official," at the beginning of
             307      the first paragraph.
             308          [(3)] (2) For IFC, Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems:
             309          (a) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 605.11.3.3.1, Access, is deleted and rewritten as follows:


             310      "There shall be a minimum three foot wide (914 mm) clear perimeter around the edges of the
             311      roof."
             312          (b) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 605.11.3.3.2, Pathways, is deleted and rewritten as
             313      follows: "The solar installation shall be designed to provide designated pathways. The
             314      pathways shall meet the following requirements:
             315          1. The pathway shall be over areas capable of supporting the live load of fire fighters
             316      accessing the roof.
             317          2. The centerline axis pathways shall be provided in both axes of the roof. Centerline
             318      axis pathways shall run where the roof structure is capable of supporting the live load of fire
             319      fighters accessing the roof.
             320          3. Smoke and heat vents required by Section 910.2.1 or 910.2.2 of this Code, shall be
             321      provided with a clear pathway width of not less than three feet (914 mm) to vents.
             322          4. Access to roof area required by Section 504.2 or 1009.16 of this Code, shall be
             323      provided with a clear pathway width of not less than three feet (914 mm) around access
             324      opening and at least three feet (914 mm) clear pathway to parapet or roof edge."
             325          (c) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 605.11.3.2, Residential Systems for One and Two
             326      Family Dwellings, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Access to residential systems for one
             327      and two family dwellings shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605.11.3.2.1 through
             328      605.11.3.2.4.
             329          Exception: Reduction in pathways and clear access width shall be permitted where
             330      shown that a rational approach has been used and that such reductions are warranted when
             331      approved by the Fire Code Official."
             332          (d) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 605.11.3.3.3, Smoke Ventilation, is deleted and
             333      rewritten as follows: "The solar installation shall be designed to meet the following
             334      requirements:
             335          1. Arrays shall be no greater than 150 feet (45.720 mm) by 150 feet (45.720 mm) in
             336      distance in either axis in order to create opportunities for fire department smoke ventilation
             337      operations.


             338          2. Smoke ventilation options between array sections shall be one of the following:
             339          2.1. A pathway six feet (1829 mm) or greater in width.
             340          2.2. A three foot (914 mm) or greater in width pathway and bordering roof skylights or
             341      smoke and heat vents when required by Section 910.2.1 or Section 910.2.2 of this Code.
             342          2.3. Smoke and heat vents designed for remote operation using devices that can be
             343      connected to the vent by mechanical, electrical, or any other suitable means, shall be protected
             344      as necessary to remain operable for the design period. Controls for remote operation shall be
             345      located in a control panel, clearly identified and located in an approved location."
             346          [(a)] (e) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 607.4, Elevator [keys] Key Location, is deleted and
             347      rewritten as follows: "Firefighter service keys shall be kept in a "Supra-Stor-a-key" elevator
             348      key box or similar box with corresponding key system that is adjacent to the elevator for
             349      immediate use by the fire department. The key box shall contain one key for each elevator, one
             350      key for lobby control, and any other keys necessary for emergency service. The elevator key
             351      box shall be accessed using a 6049 numbered key. [All existing elevator key box locks that do
             352      not use the numbered 6049 key shall be changed to the 6049 key by December 31, 2011.]"
             353          [(b)] (f) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 609.1, General, is amended as follows: On line
             354      three, after the word "Code", add the words "and NFPA 96".
             355          [(4)] (3) For IFC, Chapter 7, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction, IFC, Chapter 7,
             356      Section 703.2, is amended to add the following: "Exception: In Group E Occupancies, where
             357      the corridor serves an occupant load greater than 30 and the building does not have an
             358      automatic fire sprinkler system installed, the door closers may be of the friction hold-open type
             359      on classrooms' doors with a rating of 20 minutes or less only."
             360          Section 5. Section 15A-5-204 is amended to read:
             361           15A-5-204. Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire protection systems.
             362          For IFC, Fire Protection Systems:
             363          (1) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 901.2, Construction Documents, is amended to add the
             364      following at the end of the section: "The code official has the authority to request record
             365      drawings ("as builts") to verify any modifications to the previously approved construction


             366      documents."
             367          [(2) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 902.1, Definitions, RECORD DRAWINGS, is deleted and
             368      rewritten as follows: "Drawings ("as builts") that document all aspects of a fire protection
             369      system as installed."]
             370          (2) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 901.4.6, Pump and Riser Room Size, is deleted and
             371      replaced with the following: "Pump and Riser Room Size. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler
             372      system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary
             373      for the installation and to provide sufficient working space around the stationary equipment.
             374      Clearances around equipment shall be in accordance with manufacturer requirements and not
             375      less than the following minimum elements:
             376          901.4.6.1 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12 inches shall be provided
             377      from the installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
             378          901.4.6.2 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12 inches shall be provided
             379      between all other installed equipment and appliances.
             380          901.4.6.3 A clear and unobstructed width of 36 inches shall be provided in front of all
             381      installed equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or replacement
             382      without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a
             383      required fire-resistance-rated assembly.
             384          901.4.6.4 Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a clear and
             385      unobstructed passageway to the riser room of not less than 36 inches, and openings into the
             386      room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the
             387      room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 34 inches and a clear height of
             388      the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches.
             389          901.4.6.5 Fire pump rooms shall be provided with a clear and unobstructed
             390      passageway to the fire pump room of not less than 72 inches, and openings into the room shall
             391      be clear, unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of
             392      equipment, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening
             393      providing a clear width of not less than 68 inches and a clear height of the door opening shall


             394      not be less than 80 inches."
             395          (3) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, is amended to add the following
             396      subsection: "4. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout Group A-2
             397      occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."
             398          (4) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.2, [Group B ambulatory] Ambulatory Health Care
             399      Facilities, is amended as follows: On line [three] two delete the words "all fire areas floor" and
             400      replace with the word "buildings" and delete the last paragraph.
             401          (5) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.4, Group F-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten
             402      as follows: "A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of
             403      fire department vehicle access."
             404          (6) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7, Group M, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten as
             405      follows: "A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
             406      department vehicle access."
             407          (7) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 Group R, is amended to add the following:
             408      "Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
             409      (townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for one- and
             410      two-family dwellings."
             411          (8) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8, Group R, is amended to add a second exception as
             412      follows: "Exception: Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not
             413      containing more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an
             414      approved fire alarm system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the
             415      building wiring and a commercial power system."
             416          (9) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.9, Group S-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten
             417      as follows: "A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of
             418      fire department vehicle access."
             419          [(10) (a) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, is
             420      deleted and rewritten as follows: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
             421      buildings classified as parking garages in accordance with Section 406.2 of the International


             422      Building Code or where located beneath other groups."]
             423          [(b) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, the
             424      exception is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Exception: Parking garages of less than 5,000
             425      square feet (464m2) accessory to Group R-3 occupancies."]
             426          [(c) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, is amended
             427      to add a second exception, as follows: "Exception: Open parking garages not located beneath
             428      other groups if one of the following conditions are met:]
             429      [1. Access is provided for fire fighting operations to within 150 feet (45,720mm) of all
             430      portions of the parking garage as measured from the approved fire department vehicle access,
             431      or]
             432      [2. Class I standpipes are installed throughout the parking garage."]
             433          [(11) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.10.1, Commercial parking garages, is deleted and
             434      rewritten as follows: "An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
             435      used for storage of commercial trucks or buses."]
             436          [(12)] (10) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 is amended by adding the following
             437      subsection: "903.3.1.1.2 Antifreeze Limitations. Antifreeze used in a new automatic sprinkler
             438      system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 may not exceed a maximum concentration of
             439      38% premixed propylene glycol or 48% premixed glycerin, and the capacity of the system may
             440      not exceed 150 gallons."
             441          [(13)] (11) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.2 is amended by adding the following
             442      subsection: "903.3.1.2.2 Antifreeze Limitations. Antifreeze used in a new automatic sprinkler
             443      system installed in accordance with NFPA 13R may not exceed a maximum concentration of
             444      38% premixed propylene glycol or 48% premixed glycerin, and the capacity of the system may
             445      not exceed 150 gallons."
             446          [(14)] (12) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.3 is amended by adding the following
             447      subsection: "903.3.1.3.1 Antifreeze Limitations. Antifreeze used in a new automatic sprinkler
             448      system installed in accordance with NFPA 13D may not exceed a maximum concentration of
             449      38% premixed propylene glycol or 48% premixed glycerin, and the capacity of the system may


             450      not exceed 150 gallons."
             451          [(15)] (13) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.5, Water supplies, is amended as follows: On
             452      line six, after the word "Code", add "and as amended in Utah's State Construction Code".
             453          [(16)] (14) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.5 is amended to add the following subsection:
             454      "903.5.1 Tag and Information. A tag shall be attached to the riser indicating the date the
             455      antifreeze solution was tested. The tag shall also indicate the type and concentration of
             456      antifreeze solution by volume with which the system is filled, the name of the contractor that
             457      tested the antifreeze solution, the contractor's license number, and a warning to test the
             458      concentration of the antifreeze solutions at yearly intervals."
             459          [(17) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.6, Existing Buildings, and Chapter 46, Section
             460      4603.4, Sprinkler systems, are amended to add the following subsection to each section:
             461      "903.6.3 Group A-2 and 4603.4.3 Group A-2. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
             462      provided throughout existing Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."]
             463          [(18)] (15) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems, is deleted
             464      and rewritten as follows: "The automatic fire extinguishing system for commercial cooking
             465      systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment and
             466      exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance
             467      with UL300 and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed
             468      in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions. The
             469      exception in Section 904.11 is not deleted and shall remain as currently written in the IFC."
             470          [(19)] (16) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11.3, Carbon dioxide systems, and Section
             471      904.11.3.1, Ventilation system, are deleted and rewritten as follows:
             472          (a) "Existing automatic fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking that
             473      use dry chemical are prohibited and shall be removed from service."
             474          (b) "Existing wet chemical fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking
             475      that are not UL300 listed and labeled are prohibited and shall be either removed or upgraded to
             476      a UL300 listed and labeled system."
             477          [(20)] (17) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11.4, Special provisions for automatic sprinkler


             478      systems, is amended to add the following subsection: "904.11.4.2 Existing automatic fire
             479      sprinkler systems protecting commercial cooking equipment, hood, and exhaust systems that
             480      generate appreciable depth of cooking oils shall be replaced with a UL300 system that is listed
             481      and labeled for the intended application."
             482          [(21)] (18) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11.6.2, Extinguishing system service, is
             483      amended to add the following: "Exception: Automatic fire extinguishing systems located in
             484      occupancies where usage is limited and less than six consecutive months may be serviced
             485      annually if the annual service is conducted immediately before the period of usage, and
             486      approval is received from the AHJ."
             487          (19) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.3.9 is a new subsection as follows: "Open Parking
             488      Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved Class I manual standpipe
             489      system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting operations to within 150
             490      feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the approved fire department
             491      vehicle access. Class I manual standpipe shall be accessible throughout the parking garage
             492      such that all portions of the parking structure are protected within 150 feet of a hose
             493      connection.
             494          Exception: Open parking garages equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
             495      system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1."
             496          (20) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.8, Dry Standpipes, Exception is deleted and rewritten
             497      as follows: "Where subject to freezing conditions and approved by the fire code official."
             498          [(22)] (21) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.11, Existing buildings, and IFC, Chapter [46]
             499      11, Section [4603.5] 1103.6, Standpipes, are deleted.
             500          [(23) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.3, Where required in existing buildings and
             501      structures, is deleted, and IFC, Chapter 46, Section 4603.6, Fire alarm systems, is deleted and
             502      rewritten as follows: "An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in
             503      accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72. Devices, combinations of devices,
             504      appliances, and equipment shall be approved. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke
             505      detectors, except an approved alternative type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as


             506      boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in sufficient
             507      quantity to actuate a smoke detector."]
             508          (22) In IFC, Chapter 9, Section 906.1, Where Required, the exception under paragraph
             509      1 is deleted and rewritten to read: "Exception: In new and existing Group A, B, and E
             510      occupancies equipped with quick response sprinklers, portable fire extinguishers shall be
             511      required only in locations specified in items 2 through 6.
             512          (23) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 Group E:
             513          (a) The first sentence is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A manual fire alarm system
             514      that initiates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 and installed in
             515      accordance with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E occupancies."
             516          (b) Exception number 3, on line five, delete the words, "emergency voice/alarm
             517      communication system" and replace with "occupant notification system."
             518          (24) IFC, Chapter 9, [Section 907.9.5, Maintenance, inspection, and testing] 907.8,
             519      Inspection, testing, and maintenance, is amended to add the following sentences at the end of
             520      the section: "Increases in nuisance alarms shall require the fire alarm system to be tested for
             521      sensitivity. Fire alarm systems that continue after sensitivity testing with unwarranted nuisance
             522      alarms shall be replaced as directed by the AHJ."
             523          [(25) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.10, Carbon monoxide alarms, is added as follows:
             524      "Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level of a dwelling unit or
             525      sleeping unit in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, and I-1 equipped with fuel burning appliances.]
             526      [901.10.21.1. If more than one carbon monoxide detector is required, they shall be
             527      interconnected as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3.]
             528      [901.10.21.2. In new construction, carbon monoxide detectors shall receive their primary
             529      power as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.4.]
             530      [901.10.21.3. Upon completion of the installation, the carbon monoxide detector system will
             531      meet the requirements listed in NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and
             532      Warning Equipment and UL2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide
             533      Alarms."]


             534          (25) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 908.7, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, is deleted and rewritten
             535      as follows: "Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level of a dwelling
             536      unit or sleeping unit in Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, I-1, and I-4 equipped with fuel burning
             537      appliances.
             538          908.7.1 If more than one carbon monoxide detector is required, they shall be
             539      interconnected as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3.
             540          908.7.2 In new construction, a carbon monoxide detector shall receive its primary
             541      power as required under IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.4.
             542          908.7.3 Upon completion of the installation, the carbon monoxide detector system will
             543      meet the requirements listed in NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and
             544      Warning Equipment and UL2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Carbon Monoxide Alarms.
             545          (26) IFC Section 908.7.1 is renumbered to 908.7.4.
             546          Section 6. Section 15A-5-205 is amended to read:
             547           15A-5-205. Amendments and additions to IFC related to means of egress and
             548      special processes and uses.
             549          [For IFC, Means of Egress:]
             550          (1) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1008.1.9.6, Special locking arrangements in Group I-2, is
             551      amended as follows:
             552          (a) The section title "Special locking arrangements in Group I-2." is rewritten to read
             553      "Special locking arrangements in Groups I-1 and I-2."
             554          (b) On line three, [after] delete the word "Group", and add the words "Group ["]I-1
             555      and".
             556          [(c) On line two and line four delete the word "delayed" and replace it with the word
             557      "controlled".]
             558          [(d) Beginning on line 11, the entire sentence that begins with "A building occupant" is
             559      deleted.]
             560          [(e)] (c) After existing Item [6] 7 add Item [7] 8 as follows: ["7] "8. The secure area or
             561      unit with [controlled egress doors] special egress locks shall be located at the level of exit


             562      discharge in Type V construction."
             563          (2) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1008.1.9.7, Delayed egress locks, Item 7 is added after
             564      the existing Item 6 as follows: "7. The secure area or unit with delayed egress locks shall be
             565      located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction."
             566          [(3) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1009.4.2, Riser height and tread depth, is amended as
             567      follows:]
             568          [(a) On line six of Exception 5 delete "7¾ inches (197mm)" and replace it with "8
             569      inches".]
             570          [(b) On line seven of Exception 5 delete "10 inches (254mm)" and replace it with "9
             571      inches".]
             572          (3) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section [B] 1009.7.2, Stair Treads and Risers, Exception 5 is
             573      deleted and replaced with the following: "5. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units
             574      in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3
             575      occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum
             576      riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229
             577      mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the
             578      minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch
             579      (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid
             580      risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
             581          (4) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1009.12 [B] 1009.15, Handrails, is amended to add the
             582      following exception: "6. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section [101.2] 1012
             583      and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as
             584      applicable in Section [101.2] 1012, handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways
             585      consisting of four or more risers."
             586          [(5) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1013.2, Height, is amended to add the following
             587      exception: "5. For occupancies in Group R-3 and within individual dwelling units in
             588      occupancies in Group R-2, as applicable in Section 101.2, guards shall form a protective barrier
             589      not less than 36 inches (914mm)."]


             590          [(6) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2, Three or more exits or exit access doorways, is
             591      amended to add the following sentence at the end of the section: "Additional exits or exit
             592      access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked,
             593      the others will be available."]
             594          [(7)] (5) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1024, Luminous Egress Path Markings, is deleted.
             595          [(8)] (6) IFC, Chapter 10, Section [1030.2, Reliability] 1030.2.1, Security Devices and
             596      Egress Locks, is amended to add the following: On line [six] three, after the word "fire", add
             597      the words "and building".
             598          Section 7. Section 15A-5-205.5 is enacted to read:
             599          15A-5-205.5. Amendments to Chapter 11 of IFC.
             600          (1) In IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.2 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage in
             601      Existing Buildings, is amended as follows: On line two after the title, the following is added:
             602      "When required by the fire code official".
             603          (2) IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.5, Sprinkler Systems, is amended to add the
             604      following new subsection: "1103.5.3 Group A-2. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be
             605      provided throughout existing Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."
             606          (3) IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.6, Standpipes, is deleted.
             607          (4) In IFC, Chapter 11, 1103.7, Fire Alarm Systems, is deleted and rewritten as
             608      follows: "1103.7, Fire Alarm Systems. The following shall have an approved fire alarm system
             609      installed in accordance with Utah Administrative Code Section R710-4:
             610          1. a building with an occupant load of 300 or more persons that is owned or operated
             611      by the state;
             612          2. a building with an occupant load of 300 or more persons that is owned or operated
             613      by an institution of higher education; and
             614          3. a building with an occupant load of 50 or more persons that is owned or operated by
             615      a school district, private school, or charter school.
             616          Exception: the requirements of this section do not apply to a building designated as an
             617      Institutional Group I (as defined in IFC 202) occupancy."


             618          (5) IFC, Chapter 11, 1103.7.1 Group E, 1103.7.2 Group I-1, 1103.7.3 Group I-2,
             619      1103.7.4 Group I-3, 1103.7.5 Group R-1, 1103.7.5.1 Group R-1 Hotel and Motel Manual Fire
             620      Alarm System, 1103.7.5.1.1 Group R-1 Hotel and Motel Automatic Smoke Detection System,
             621      1103.7.5.2 Group R-1 Boarding and Rooming Houses Manual Fire Alarm System, 1103.7.5.2.1
             622      Group R-1 Boarding and Rooming Houses Automatic Smoke Detection System, 1103.7.6
             623      Group R-2 and 1103.7.7 Group R-4, are deleted.
             624          (6) IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.9, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, is deleted and
             625      rewritten as follows: "Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level of a
             626      dwelling unit or sleeping unit in existing Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, I-1, and I-4 equipped with fuel
             627      burning appliances.
             628          908.7.1 If more than one carbon monoxide detector is required, they shall be
             629      interconnected as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3.
             630          908.7.2 In new construction, a carbon monoxide detector shall receive its primary
             631      power as required under IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.4.
             632          908.7.3 Upon completion of the installation, the carbon monoxide detector system will
             633      meet the requirements listed in NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection and
             634      Warning Equipment and UL2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Carbon Monoxide
             635      Alarms."
             636          Section 8. Section 15A-5-206 is amended to read:
             637           15A-5-206. Amendments and additions to IFC related to hazardous materials,
             638      explosives, fireworks, and flammable and combustible liquids.
             639          (1) For IFC, Explosives and Fireworks, IFC, Chapter [33] 56, Section [3301.1.3]
             640      5601.3, Fireworks, Exception 4 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the
             641      exception: "The use of fireworks for display and retail sales is allowed as set forth in Utah
             642      Code, Title 53, Chapter 7, Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act, Sections 53-7-220 through
             643      53-7-225 ; Utah Code, Title 11, Chapter 3, County and Municipal Fireworks Act; Utah
             644      Administrative Code, R710-2; and the State Fire Code."
             645          (2) For IFC, Chapter 57, Flammable and Combustible Liquids:


             646          (a) IFC, Chapter [34] 57, Section [3401.4] 5701.4, Permits, is amended to add the
             647      following at the end of the section: "The owner of an underground tank that is out of service for
             648      longer than one year shall receive a Temporary Closure Notice from the Department of
             649      Environmental Quality, and a copy shall be given to the AHJ."
             650          (b) IFC, Chapter [34] 57, Section [3406.1] 5706.1, General, is amended to add the
             651      following special operation: "8. Sites approved by the AHJ".
             652          (c) IFC, Chapter [34] 57, Section [3406.2] 5706.2, Storage and dispensing of
             653      flammable and combustible liquids on farms and construction sites, is amended to add the
             654      following: On line five, after the words "borrow pits", add the words "and sites approved by the
             655      AHJ".
             656          (3) For IFC, Chapter 61, Liquefied Petroleum Gas:
             657          (a) IFC, Chapter [38] 61, Section [3801.2] 6101.2, Permits, is amended as follows: On
             658      line two, after the word "105.7", add "and the adopted LP Gas rules".
             659          (b) IFC, Chapter [38] 61, Section [3803.1] 6103.1, General, is deleted and rewritten as
             660      follows: "General. LP Gas equipment shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 54, NFPA
             661      58, the adopted LP Gas rules, and the International Fuel Gas Code, except as otherwise
             662      provided in this chapter."
             663          (c) Chapter [38] 61, Section [3809.12] 6109.12, Location of storage outside of
             664      buildings, is amended as follows: In Table [3809.12] 6109.12, Doorway or opening to a
             665      building with two or more means of egress, with regard to quantities 720 or less and 721 --
             666      2,500, the currently stated "5" is deleted and replaced with "10".
             667          [(d) IFC, Chapter 38, Section 3809.14, Alternative location and protection of storage,
             668      is amended as follows: Delete "20" from line three and replace it with "10".]
             669          (d) IFC, Chapter 61, Section 6109.15.1, Automated Cylinder Exchange Stations, is
             670      amended as follows: Item # 4 is deleted.
             671          (e) IFC, Chapter [38] 61, Section [3810.1] 6110.1, Temporarily out of service, is
             672      amended as follows: On line two, after the word "discontinued", add the words "for more than
             673      one year or longer as allowed by the AHJ,".


             674          Section 9. Section 15A-5-207 is amended to read:
             675           15A-5-207. Amendments and additions to IFC related to existing buildings and
             676      referenced standards.
             677          IFC, Chapter [47] 80, Referenced Standards, is amended as follows:
             678          (1) Under the heading NFPA - National Fire Protection Association, delete the existing
             679      "Standard reference number" with regard to the edition and replace it with the following:
             680          (a) "NFPA, Standard 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition";
             681          (b) "NFPA, Standard 11, Low-, Medium- and High-expansion Foam, 2010 edition";
             682          (c) "NFPA, Standard 12, Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2008 edition";
             683          (d) "NFPA, Standard 12A, Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing System, 2009 edition";
             684          (e) "NFPA, Standard 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 edition";
             685          (f) "NFPA, Standard 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family
             686      Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2010 edition";
             687          (g) "NFPA, Standard 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
             688      Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2010 edition";
             689          (h) "NFPA, Standard 14, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 edition";
             690          (i) "NFPA, Standard 17, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition";
             691          (j) "NFPA, Standard 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition";
             692          (k) "NFPA, Standard 20, Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2010
             693      edition";
             694          (l) "NFPA, Standard 22, Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2008 edition";
             695          (m) "NFPA, Standard 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
             696      Appurtenances, 2010 edition";
             697          (n) "NFPA, Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 edition," all "Referenced in
             698      code section numbers" remain the same, except the exclusion of Table 508.1.5;
             699          (o) "NFPA, Standard 92B, Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large
             700      Spaces, 2009 edition";
             701          (p) "NFPA, Standard 101, Life Safety Code, 2009 edition";


             702          (q) "NFPA, Standard 110, Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition";
             703          (r) "NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning
             704      Equipment, 2009 edition";
             705          (s) "NFPA, Standard 750, Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2010 edition"; and
             706          (t) "NFPA, Standard 1123, Fireworks Display, 2010 edition."
             707          (2) Under the heading UL -- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., add the following:
             708      "UL2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms, 1998."
             709          Section 10. Section 15A-5-302 is amended to read:
             710           15A-5-302. Amendments and additions to NFPA related to National Fire Alarm
             711      Code.
             712          For NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code:
             713          (1) NFPA 72, Chapter 2, Section 2.2, NFPA Publications, is amended to add the
             714      following NFPA standard: "NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for
             715      Fire Protection, [2007] 2010 edition."
             716          (2) NFPA 72, Chapter [4] 10, Section [4.3.2] 10.4.1, System Designer, Subsection
             717      [4.3.2.2(2)] 10.4.1.2(2), is deleted and rewritten as follows: "National Institute of Certification
             718      in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel."
             719          (3) NFPA 72, Chapter [4] 10, Section [4.3.3] 10.4.2, System Installer, Subsection
             720      [4.3.3(2)] 10.4.2.2(2), is deleted and rewritten as follows: "National Institute of Certification in
             721      Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel."
             722          (4) NFPA 72, Chapter [4] 10, Section [4.4.3.7,] 10.10, Fire Alarm Signal Deactivation,
             723      Subsection [4.4.3.7.2] 10.10.2, is amended to add the following sentence: "When approved by
             724      the AHJ, the audible notification appliances may be deactivated during the investigation mode
             725      to prevent unauthorized reentry into the building."
             726          (5) NFPA 72, Chapter [4] 10, Section [4.4.5] 10.15, Protection of Fire Alarm System,
             727      is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Automatic smoke detection shall be provided at the
             728      location of each fire alarm control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extenders, and
             729      supervising station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at the location."


             730          (6) In NFPA 72, Chapter [4] 10, Section [4.4.5] 10.15, a new Exception 1 is added as
             731      follows: "When ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection,
             732      automatic heat detection shall be permitted."
             733          (7) In NFPA 72, Chapter [6] 23, Section [6.8.5.9] 23.8.5.9, Signal Initiation -- Fire
             734      Pump, Subsection [6.8.5.9.3] 23.8.5.9.3 is added as follows: "Automatic fire pumps shall be
             735      supervised in accordance with NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for
             736      Fire Protection, and the AHJ."
             737          [(8) NFPA 72, Chapter 7, Section 7.4.1, General Requirements, Subsection 7.4.1.2, is
             738      amended as follows: On line three delete "110dBA" and replace it with "120dBA".]
             739          [(9)] (8) NFPA 72, Chapter [8] 26, Section [8.3.4] 26.3.4, Indication of Central Station
             740      Service, Subsection [8.3.4.7] 26.3.4.7 is amended as follows: On line two, after the word
             741      "notified", insert the words "without delay".
             742          [(10)] (9) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section [10.2.2.5, Service Personnel Qualifications
             743      and Experience, Subsection 10.2.2.5.1] 10.4.3 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Personnel,
             744      Subsection 10.4.3.1, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Service personnel shall be qualified
             745      and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Qualified
             746      personnel shall meet the certification requirements stated in Utah Administrative Code,
             747      R710-11-3, Fire Alarm System Inspecting and Testing."
             748          Section 11. Section 15A-5-401 is amended to read:
             749           15A-5-401. Grandfathering of local ordinances related to automatic sprinkler
             750      systems.
             751          An ordinance adopted by a legislative body of a political subdivision that is in effect on
             752      June 30, 2010, and that imposes a requirement related to an automatic sprinkler system for a
             753      structure built in accordance with the requirements of the International Residential Code as
             754      adopted in the State Construction Code may remain in effect on or after July 1, 2010,
             755      notwithstanding that the ordinance is not authorized under Subsection 15A-5-203 [(2)](1).
             756          Section 12. Effective date.
             757          This bill takes effect on July 1, 2013.


             758          Section 13. Coordinating H.B. 217 with H.B. 289 -- Providing for superseding
             759      amendments.
             760          If this H.B. 217 and H.B. 289, Fireworks Amendments, both pass and become law, the
             761      Legislature intends that the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel in preparing
             762      the Utah Code database for publication, have the amendments to Section 15A-5-202 in this
             763      H.B. 217 supersede the amendments to Section 15A-5-202 in H.B. 289.


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