H.J.R. 5

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UNIFORM BUILDING CODE COMMISSION REVIEW OF

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PROPOSED BUILDING CODE CHANGES JOINT

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RESOLUTION

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2014 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Jim Nielson

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Senate Sponsor: J. Stuart Adams

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             9      LONG TITLE
             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 the only entity 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 any action to change the state construction code should be submitted
             21      to the Uniform Building Code Commission for its opinion.
             22      Special Clauses:
             23          None
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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
             36      from all parties involved;
             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;
             43          WHEREAS, it would benefit all parties involved to take advantage of the knowledge
             44      and expertise these committee members have to offer;
             45          WHEREAS, the UBCC is recognized in Utah Code Section 15-A-1-203 as the only
             46      entity to advise the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) with respect
             47      to DOPL's responsibilities in administering the construction codes for the state of Utah;
             48          WHEREAS, the state statute delegates construction code interpretation and opinions to
             49      the UBCC;
             50          WHEREAS, it would seem appropriate that, if not required by law, any action to
             51      change the construction code should be submitted to the commission for its opinion;
             52          WHEREAS, once vetted, the commission's opinion is then submitted to the Business
             53      and Labor Interim Committee for a ruling as to whether the proposed code change should be
             54      prepared for potential legislative action; and
             55          WHEREAS, following this process will establish and ensure that life, safety, good
             56      construction practice, public welfare, and a common sense of order is followed when
             57      construction code changes are proposed through legislation:
             58          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah


             59      recognizes the Uniform Building Code Commission as the only entity to advise the Division of
             60      Occupational and Professional Licensing with respect to the division's responsibilities in
             61      administering the construction codes for the state of Utah.
             62          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah recognizes that
             63      any action to change the state construction code should be submitted to the Uniform Building
             64      Code Commission for its opinion.
             65          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Uniform
             66      Building Code Commission and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 12-20-13 11:29 AM


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