H.J.R. 5 Enrolled
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10 General Description:
11 This joint resolution of the Legislature recognizes the Uniform Building Code
12 Commission's role to advise the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing as
13 it administers state construction codes and to provide its opinion prior to code changes
14 being proposed by legislation.
15 Highlighted Provisions:
16 This resolution:
17 . recognizes the Uniform Building Code Commission as empowered to advise the
18 Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing with respect to the division's
19 responsibilities in administering the construction codes for the state of Utah; and
20 . recognizes that the state is encouraged to submit any action to change the state
21 construction code to the Uniform Building Code Commission for its opinion.
22 Special Clauses:
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25 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
26 WHEREAS, the 11-member Uniform Building Code Commission (UBCC) is
27 appointed by the governor and comprised of architects, engineers, contractors, building and fire
28 officials, and members of the public who are considered experts in their fields;
29 WHEREAS, in addition to the UBCC there are also seven advisory committees,
30 comprised of 32 members, who report to the UBCC;
31 WHEREAS, these advisory committees are also comprised of architects, engineers,
32 contractors, building and fire officials, and members of the public;
33 WHEREAS, in 2012, the UBCC and its seven advisory committees held 63 meetings to
34 review the 2012 codes and amendments;
35 WHEREAS, the aggressive meeting schedule required dedication and commitment
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37 WHEREAS, other than UBCC members, who receive a modest stipend, the time spent
38 is completed at committee members' own expense or the expense of the business or jurisdiction
39 for which each member works;
40 WHEREAS, this dedication demonstrates the commitment of all parties involved to
41 providing the state of Utah with the most up-to-date codes, which have been thoroughly
42 reviewed and vetted; and
43 WHEREAS, it would benefit all parties involved to take advantage of the knowledge
44 and expertise these committee members have to offer:
45 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah is
46 encouraged to submit any action to change the state construction code to the Uniform Building
47 Code Commission for its opinion.
48 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Uniform
49 Building Code Commission and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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