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BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS

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2016 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Rebecca P. Edwards

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Senate Sponsor: ____________

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill amends provisions related to the State Construction Code.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This bill:
12          ▸     adopts, with amendments:
13               •     the 2015 International Building Code;
14               •     the 2015 International Residential Code;
15               •     the 2015 International Plumbing Code;
16               •     the 2015 International Mechanical Code;
17               •     the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code;
18               •     the 2014 National Electric Code;
19               •     the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code; and
20               •     the 2015 International Existing Building Code;
21          ▸     updates provisions to coordinate with the newly adopted international codes;
22          ▸     amends provisions related to the amount of fireworks a person may store in a
23     building equipped with an approved sprinkler system;
24          ▸     amends provisions related to carbon monoxide alarm installation;
25          ▸     amends provisions related to supplying toilet facilities during building construction;
26          ▸     provides an alternative means of complying with the energy conservation code;
27          ▸     amends provisions related to air duct leakage testing;

28          ▸     modifies the amount of allowed air duct leakage;
29          ▸     modifies energy rating index compliance requirements;
30           ▸     modifies installation requirements for potable water supply protection;
31          ▸     modifies electrical wiring requirements for a basement, garage, or accessory
32     building;
33          ▸     deletes a requirement in the International Plumbing Code that trenching parallel to a
34     footing or wall not extend into the bearing plane of the footing or wall;
35          ▸     deletes an International Plumbing Code requirement for installation of a temperature
36     limiting device in a footbath, pedicure bath, or head shampoo sink;
37          ▸     deletes an International Plumbing Code requirement for multiple-compartment
38     sinks that discharge independently to a waste receptor;
39           ▸     provides an alternative method for storm drain installation;
40          ▸     provides for the use of a gray water recycling system in a single family residential
41     area;
42          ▸     provides an alternative compliance method related to embedded joints;
43          ▸     provides an alternative method for installing an overcurrent device; and
44          ▸     amends provisions to coordinate with newly adopted codes and related Utah Code
45     sections.
46     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
47          None
48     Other Special Clauses:
49          None
50     Utah Code Sections Affected:
51     AMENDS:
52          15A-2-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 189
53          15A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 258
54          15A-2-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 189
55          15A-3-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
56          15A-3-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
57          15A-3-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 243
58          15A-3-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297

59          15A-3-106, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 153
60          15A-3-107, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
61          15A-3-108, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
62          15A-3-110, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
63          15A-3-112, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
64          15A-3-113, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
65          15A-3-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 205
66          15A-3-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 279
67          15A-3-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
68          15A-3-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
69          15A-3-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
70          15A-3-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
71          15A-3-303, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
72          15A-3-304, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
73          15A-3-305, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
74          15A-3-306, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 189
75          15A-3-308, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
76          15A-3-310, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
77          15A-3-311, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
78          15A-3-313, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
79          15A-3-314, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
80          15A-3-401, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 100
81          15A-3-501, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
82          15A-3-601, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
83          15A-3-701, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 279
84          15A-3-801, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
85          15A-4-103, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
86          15A-4-107, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
87          15A-4-203, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
88          58-11a-502, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 100
89     ENACTS:

90          15A-3-315, Utah Code Annotated 1953
91          15A-3-901, Utah Code Annotated 1953
92     REPEALS:
93          15A-3-106.5, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 153
94     

95     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
96          Section 1. Section 15A-2-102 is amended to read:
97          15A-2-102. Definitions.
98          As used in this chapter and Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of
99     State Construction Code, and Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State
100     Construction Code:
101          (1) "HUD Code" means the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety
102     Standards Act, as issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and published
103     in 24 C.F.R. Parts 3280 and 3282 (as revised April 1, 1990).
104          (2) "IBC" means the edition of the International Building Code adopted under Section
105     15A-2-103.
106          (3) "IEBC" means the edition of the International Existing Building Code adopted
107     under Section 15A-2-103.
108          [(3)] (4) "IECC" means the edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
109     adopted under Section 15A-2-103.
110          [(4)] (5) "IFGC" means the edition of the International Fuel Gas Code adopted under
111     Section 15A-2-103.
112          [(5)] (6) "IMC" means the edition of the International Mechanical Code adopted under
113     Section 15A-2-103.
114          [(6)] (7) "IPC" means the edition of the International Plumbing Code adopted under
115     Section 15A-2-103.
116          [(7)] (8) "IRC" means the edition of the International Residential Code adopted under
117     Section 15A-2-103.
118          [(8)] (9) "NEC" means the edition of the National Electrical Code adopted under
119     Section 15A-2-103.
120          [(9)] (10) "UWUI" means the edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code

121     adopted under Section 15A-2-103.
122          Section 2. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
123          15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
124     recognized code authority.
125          (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
126     incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, Part 3,
127     Statewide Amendments to International Plumbing Code, and Chapter 4, Local Amendments
128     Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are the construction standards to be applied to
129     building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair, and in the regulation of building
130     construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the state:
131          (a) the [2012] 2015 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix J,
132     issued by the International Code Council;
133          (b) the [2012] 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the
134     International Code Council;
135          (c) the [2012] 2015 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the
136     International Code Council;
137          (d) the [2012] 2015 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the
138     International Code Council;
139          (e) the [2012] 2015 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, issued by the
140     International Code Council;
141          (f) the [2011] 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code, issued by the National Fire
142     Protection Association;
143          (g) the [2012] 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by
144     the International Code Council;
145          (h) the 2015 edition of the International Existing Building Code, issued by the
146     International Code Council;
147          [(h)] (i) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(2), the HUD Code;
148          [(i)] (j) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(1), Appendix E of the [2012] 2015 edition of
149     the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
150          [(j)] (k) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(1), the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
151     Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.

152          (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
153     Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
154     issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
155     Utah Division of Forestry, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance
156     agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to the codes listed in
157     this section.
158          Section 3. Section 15A-2-104 is amended to read:
159          15A-2-104. Installation standards for manufactured housing.
160          (1) The following are the installation standards for manufactured housing for new
161     installations or for existing manufactured or mobile homes that are subject to relocation,
162     building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation in the state:
163          (a) The manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is the
164     primary standard.
165          (b) If the manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is not
166     available or is incomplete, the following standards apply:
167          (i) Appendix E of the [2012] 2015 edition of the IRC, as issued by the International
168     Code Council for installations defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E; or
169          (ii) if an installation is beyond the scope of the [2012] 2015 edition of the IRC as
170     defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E, the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
171     Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
172          (c) A manufacturer, dealer, or homeowner is permitted to design for unusual
173     installation of a manufactured home not provided for in the manufacturer's standard installation
174     instruction, Appendix E of the [2012] 2015 edition of the IRC, or the 2005 edition of the
175     NFPA 225, if the design is approved in writing by a professional engineer or architect licensed
176     in Utah.
177          (d) For a mobile home built before June 15, 1976, the mobile home shall also comply
178     with the additional installation and safety requirements specified in Chapter 3, Part 8,
179     Installation and Safety Requirements for Mobile Homes Built Before June 15, 1976.
180          (2) Pursuant to the HUD Code Section 604(d), a manufactured home may be installed
181     in the state that does not meet the local snow load requirements as specified in Chapter 3, Part
182     2, Statewide Amendments to International Residential Code, except that the manufactured

183     home shall have a protective structure built over the home that meets the IRC and the snow
184     load requirements under Chapter 3, Part 2, Statewide Amendments to International Residential
185     Code.
186          Section 4. Section 15A-3-102 is amended to read:
187          15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
188          (1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
189          (2) [(a)] In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: "[110.3.5] 110.3.5.1,
190     Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
191     exterior wall envelope as required by Section 1403.2, and flashing as required by Section
192     1405.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
193          [(b) The remaining sections of IBC, Section 110, are renumbered as follows: 110.3.6,
194     Lath or gypsum board inspection; 110.3.7, Fire- and smoke-resistant penetrations; 110.3.8,
195     Energy efficiency inspections; 110.3.9, Other inspections; 110.3.10, Special inspections; and
196     110.3.11, Final inspection.]
197          (3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.
198     Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a
199     manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is
200     dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
201          (4) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical
202     Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed
203     by the Utah Department of Health where procedures are performed that may render patients
204     incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours. See Utah Administrative Code
205     R432-13."
206          (5) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for Foster Care Facilities is modified by
207     changing the word "Foster" to "Child."
208          (6) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "[F]Record Drawings" is modified by
209     deleting the words "a fire alarm system" and replacing them with "any fire protection system".
210          (7) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Residential
211     Treatment/Support Assisted Living Facility: "RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT
212     ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Section 308.1.2."
213          (8) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Type I Assisted Living

214     Facility: "TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Section 308.1.2."
215          (9) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Type II Assisted Living
216     Facility: "TYPE II ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Section 308.1.2."
217          [(10) In the list in IBC, Section 304.1, the following words are added after the words
218     "Ambulatory care facilities": "where four or more care recipients are rendered incapable of self
219     preservation."]
220          [(11)] (10) In IBC, Section 305.2, the words "child care centers," are inserted after the
221     word "supervision," and the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "See
222     Section 425 for special requirements for Day Care."
223          [(12)] (11) In IBC, Section 305.2.2 and 305.2.3, the word "five" is deleted and replaced
224     with the word "four" in both places.
225          [(13)] (12) A new IBC Section 305.2.4 is added as follows: "305.2.4 Child Day Care --
226     Residential Certificate or a Family License. Areas used for child day care purposes with a
227     Residential Certificate R430-50 or a Family License, as defined in Utah Administrative Code,
228     R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as
229     provided in Section 310.5 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in
230     accordance with Section R101.2."
231          [(14)] (13) A new IBC Section 305.2.5 is added as follows: "305.2.5 Child Care
232     Centers. Areas used for Hourly Child Care Centers, as defined in Utah Administrative Code,
233     R430-60, Child Care Center as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-100, or Out of
234     School Time Programs, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-70, may be classified as
235     accessory occupancies."
236          (14) In IBC, Table 307.1(1), footnote "d" is added to the row for Consumer fireworks
237     in the column titled STORAGE - Solid Pounds (cubic feet).
238          (15) In IBC, Section 308.2, the word "FOSTER" is deleted and replaced with
239     "CHILD."
240          [(15)] (16) A new IBC Section 308.2.1 is added as follows: "308.2.1 Assisted living
241     facilities and related occupancies. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of
242     this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.
243     TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the Utah
244     Department of Health that provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory,

245     non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility
246     without the assistance of another person.
247     Occupancies. Limited capacity, type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents shall
248     be classified as R-3 occupancies. Small, type I assisted living facilities with six to sixteen
249     residents shall be classified as R-4 occupancies. Large, type I assisted living facilities with
250     over sixteen residents shall be classified as I-1 occupancies.
251     TYPE II ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the Utah
252     Department of Health that provides an array of coordinated supportive personal and health care
253     services to residents who meet the definition of semi-independent.
254     Semi-Independent. A person who is:
255     A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
256     B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility with the
257     physical assistance of one person.
258     Occupancies. Limited capacity, type II assisted living facilities with two to five residents shall
259     be classified as R-4 occupancies. Small, type II assisted living facilities with six to sixteen
260     residents shall be classified as I-1 occupancies. Large, type II assisted living facilities with
261     over sixteen residents shall be classified as I-2 occupancies.
262     RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential
263     treatment/support assisted living facility which creates a group living environment for four or
264     more residents licensed by the Utah Department of Human Services, and provides a protected
265     living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving
266     mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical assistance of another person."
267          [(16)] (17) In IBC, Section 308.3, the words "(see Section 308.2.1)" are added after the
268     words "assisted living facilities["]."
269          [(17)] (18) In IBC, Section [308.3.1] 308.3.4, all of the words after the first
270     International Residential Code are deleted.
271          [(18)] (19) In IBC, Section 308.4, the following changes are made:
272          (a) The words "five persons" are deleted and replaced with the words "three persons."
273          (b) The words "foster care facilities" are deleted and replaced with "child care
274     facilities."
275          (c) The words "(both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)" are

276     added after "nursing homes."
277          [(d) The words "Ambulatory Surgical Centers with five or more operating rooms" are
278     added to the list.]
279          [(19)] (20) In IBC, Section [308.4.1] 308.4.2, the word "five" is deleted and replaced
280     with the word "three" in both places.
281          [(20)] (21) In IBC, Section 308.6, the word "five" is deleted and replaced with the
282     word "four["]."
283          [(21)] (22) In IBC, Section 308.6.1, the following changes are made:
284          (a) The word "five" is deleted and replaced with the word "four["]."
285          (b) The words "2-1/2 years or less of age" are deleted and replaced with "under the age
286     of two["]."
287          (c) The following sentence is added at the end: "See Section [425] 427 for special
288     requirements for Day Care."
289          [(22)] (23) In IBC, Sections 308.6.3 and 308.6.4, the word "five" is deleted and
290     replaced with the word "four" in both places and the following sentence is added at the end:
291     "See Section [425] 427 for special requirements for Day Care."
292          [(23)] (24) In IBC, Section 310.5, the words "and single family dwellings complying
293     with the IRC" are added after "Residential occupancies["]."
294          [(24)] (25) In IBC, Section 310.5.1, the words "other than Child Care" are inserted
295     after the word "dwelling" in the first sentence and the following sentence is added at the end:
296     "See Section [425] 427 for special requirements for Child Day Care."
297          [(25)] (26) A new IBC Section [310.5.2] 310.5.3 is added as follows: "[310.5.2]
298     310.5.3 Child Care. Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential
299     dwelling unit under all of the following conditions and Section [425] 427:
300     1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under the
301     authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
302     2. Use is approved by the Utah Department of Health, as enacted under the authority of the
303     Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act, and in any of the following
304     categories:
305     a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
306     b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.

307     3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
308          [(26)] (27) In IBC, Section 310.6, the words "(see Section 308.2.1)" are added after
309     "assisted living facilities["]."
310          Section 5. Section 15A-3-103 is amended to read:
311          15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
312          (1) IBC Section 403.5.5 is deleted.
313          [(2) IBC Section (F)406.5.8 is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)406.5.8
314     Standpipe system. An open parking garage shall be equipped with an approved Class I manual
315     standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting operations to
316     within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the approved fire
317     department vehicle access.]
318     [Exception: Open parking garages equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
319     accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and a standpipe system is not required by Section 905.3.1."]
320          [(3) A new IBC Section (F)406.5.8.1 is added as follows: "(F)406.5.8.1 Installation
321     requirements. Class I manual standpipe shall be designed and installed in accordance with
322     Section 905 and NFPA 14. Class I manual standpipe shall be accessible throughout the
323     parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected within 150 feet of a
324     hose connection."]
325          [(4)] (2) In IBC, Section 422.2, a new paragraph is added as follows: "422.2
326     Separations: Ambulatory care facilities licensed by the Utah Department of Health shall be
327     separated from adjacent tenants with a fire [barrier] partition having a minimum one hour
328     fire-resistance rating. Any level below the level of exit discharge shall be separated from the
329     level of exit discharge by a horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance
330     rating.
331     Exception: A fire barrier is not required to separate the level of exit discharge when:
332     1. Such levels are under the control of the Ambulatory Care Facility.
333     2. Any hazardous spaces are separated by horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour
334     fire-resistance rating."
335          [(5)] (3) A new IBC Section [425] 427, Day Care, is added as follows:
336     "[425.1] 427.1 Detailed Requirements. In addition to the occupancy and construction
337     requirements in this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all Day Care in

338     accordance with Utah Administrative Code R710-8 Day Care Rules.
339     [425.2] 427.2 Definitions.
340     [425.2.1] 427.2.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): State Fire Marshal, his duly authorized
341     deputies, or the local fire enforcement authority code official.
342     [425.2.2] 427.2.2 Day Care Facility: Any building or structure occupied by clients of any age
343     who receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents, guardians,
344     relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.
345     [425.2.3] 427.2.3 Day Care Center: Providing care for five or more clients in a place other than
346     the home of the person cared for. This would also include Child Care Centers, Out of School
347     Time or Hourly Child Care Centers licensed by the Department of Health.
348     [425.2.4] 427.2.4 Family Day Care: Providing care for clients listed in the following two
349     groups:
350     [425.2.4.1] 427.2.4.1 Type 1: Services provided for five to eight clients in a home. This would
351     also include a home that is certified by the Department of Health as Residential Certificate
352     Child Care or licensed as Family Child Care.
353     [425.2.4.2] 427.2.4.2 Type 2: Services provided for nine to sixteen clients in a home with
354     sufficient staffing. This would also include a home that is licensed by the Department of
355     Health as Family Child Care.
356     [425.2.5] 427.2.5 R710-8: Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted
357     under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
358     [425.3.] 427.3 Family Day Care.
359     [425.3.1] 427.3.1 Family Day Care units shall have on each floor occupied by clients, two
360     separate means of egress, arranged so that if one is blocked the other will be available.
361     [425.3.2] 427.3.2 Family Day Care units that are located in the basement or on the second story
362     shall be provided with two means of egress, one of which shall discharge directly to the
363     outside.
364     [425.3.2.1] 427.3.2.1 Residential Certificate Child Care and Licensed Family Child Care with
365     five to eight clients in a home, located on the ground level or in a basement, may use an
366     emergency escape or rescue window as allowed in IFC, Chapter 10, Section [1029] 1030.
367     [425.3.3] 427.3.3 Family Day Care units shall not be located above the second story.
368     [425.3.4] 427.3.4 In Family Day Care units, clients under the age of two shall not be located

369     above or below the first story.
370     [425.3.4.1] 427.3.4.1 Clients under the age of two may be housed above or below the first story
371     where there is at least one exit that leads directly to the outside and complies with IFC, Section
372     [1009] 1011 or Section [1010] 1012 or Section [1026] 1027.
373     [425.3.5] 427.3.5 Family Day Care units located in split entry/split level type homes in which
374     stairs to the lower level and upper level are equal or nearly equal, may have clients housed on
375     both levels when approved by the AHJ.
376     [425.3.6] 427.3.6 Family Day Care units shall have a portable fire extinguisher on each level
377     occupied by clients, which shall have a classification of not less than 2A:10BC, and shall be
378     serviced in accordance with NFPA, Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
379     [425.3.7] 427.3.7 Family Day Care units shall have single station smoke detectors in good
380     operating condition on each level occupied by clients. Battery operated smoke detectors shall
381     be permitted if the facility demonstrates testing, maintenance, and battery replacement to insure
382     continued operation of the smoke detectors.
383     [425.3.8] 427.3.8 Rooms in Family Day Care units that are provided for clients to sleep or nap,
384     shall have at least one window or door approved for emergency escape.
385     [425.3.9] 427.3.9 Fire drills shall be conducted in Family Day Care units quarterly and shall
386     include the complete evacuation from the building of all clients and staff. At least annually, in
387     Type I Family Day Care units, the fire drill shall include the actual evacuation using the escape
388     or rescue window, if one is used as a substitute for one of the required means of egress.
389     [425.4] 427.4 Day Care Centers.
390     [425.4.1] 427.4.1 Day Care Centers shall comply with either I-4 requirements or E
391     requirements of the IBC, whichever is applicable for the type of Day Care Center.
392     [425.4.2] 427.4.2 Emergency Evacuation Drills shall be completed as required in IFC, Chapter
393     4, Section 405.
394     [425.4.3] 427.4.3 Location at grade. Group E child day care centers shall be located at the
395     level of exit discharge.
396     [425.4.3.1] 427.4.3.1 Child day care spaces for children over the age of 24 months may be
397     located on the second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout
398     and an automatic fire alarm system.
399     [425.4.4] 427.4.4 Egress. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of more

400     than 10 shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door
401     leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window
402     complying with Section [1029] 1030.
403     [425.4.5] 427.4.5 All Group E Child Day Care Centers shall comply with Utah Administrative
404     Code, R430-100 Child Care Centers, R430-60 Hourly Child Care Centers, and R430-70 Out of
405     School Time.
406     [425.5] 427.5 Requirements for all Day Care.
407     [425.5.1] 427.5.1 Heating equipment in spaces occupied by children shall be provided with
408     partitions, screens, or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames.
409     [425.5.2] 427.5.2 A fire escape plan shall be completed and posted in a conspicuous place. All
410     staff shall be trained on the fire escape plan and procedure."
411          [(6)] (4) In IBC, Section [504.2] 504.4, a new section is added as follows: ["504.2.1]
412     "504.4.1 Notwithstanding the exceptions to Section 504.2, Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities
413     shall be allowed [to be two stories of] on each level of a two-story building of Type V-A
414     construction when all of the following apply:
415     1. All secured units are located at the level of exit discharge in compliance with Section
416     [1008.1.9.3] 1010.1.9.3 as amended;
417     2. The total combined area of both stories shall not exceed the total allowable area for a
418     one-story building; and
419     3. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
420          Section 6. Section 15A-3-104 is amended to read:
421          15A-3-104. Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
422          (1) IBC, Section (F)901.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)901.8 Pump
423     and riser room size. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed
424     with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary for the installation and to provide
425     sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment shall
426     be in accordance with manufacturer requirements and not less than the following minimum
427     elements:
428     901.8.1 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be provided from the
429     installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
430     901.8.2 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be provided between

431     all other installed equipment and appliances.
432     901.8.3 A clear and unobstructed width of 36-inches shall be provided in front of all installed
433     equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or replacement without
434     removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required
435     fire-resistance-rated assembly.
436     901.8.4 Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a clear and
437     unobstructed passageway to the riser room of not less than 36-inches, and openings into the
438     room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the
439     room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 34-inches and a clear height of
440     the door opening shall not be less than 80-inches.
441     901.8.5 Fire pump rooms shall be provided with a clear and unobstructed passageway to the
442     fire pump room of not less than 72-inches, and openings into the room shall be clear,
443     unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment, with
444     doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening providing a clear width
445     of not less than 68-inches and a clear height of the door opening shall not be less than
446     80-inches."
447          (2) In IBC, Section (F)903.2.2, the words "the entire floor" are deleted and replaced
448     with "a building" and the last paragraph is deleted.
449          (3) IBC, Section (F)903.2.4, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
450     A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
451     department vehicle access."
452          (4) IBC, Section (F)903.2.7, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
453     A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department
454     vehicle access."
455          (5) IBC, Sections (F)903.2.8, (F)903.2.8.1, [and] (F)903.2.8.2, and (F)903.2.8.4, are
456     deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system
457     installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a
458     Group R fire area.
459     Exceptions:
460     1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
461     constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family

462     Dwellings.
463     2. Single story Group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000 square feet that
464     contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and constructed of Type
465     I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction."
466          (6) IBC, Sections (F)903.2.8.3 and (F)903.2.8.3.1, are renumbered to (F)903.2.8.1 and
467     (F)903.2.8.1.1.
468          (7) IBC, Section (F)903.2.8.3.2, is renumbered to (F)903.2.8.1.2 and the following
469     exception is added:
470     [3.] "Exception: Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing
471     more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire
472     alarm system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring
473     and a commercial power system."
474          (8) IBC, Section (F)903.2.8.4, is deleted.
475          [(6)] (9) IBC, Section (F)903.2.9, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the
476     following: "2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level
477     of fire department vehicle access."
478          [(7)] (10) IBC, Section [(F)904.11] (F)904.12, is deleted and replaced with the
479     following: "[(F)904.11] (F)904.12 Commercial cooking systems. The automatic
480     fire-extinguishing system for commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for
481     protection of commercial cooking equipment and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic
482     extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the
483     intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and
484     the manufacturer's installation instructions.
485     Exception: Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are tested in
486     accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of
487     the International Mechanical Code."
488          [(8)] (11) IBC, Sections [(F)904.11.3, (F)904.11.3.1, (F)904.11.4, and (F)904.11.4.1,]
489     (F)904.12.3, (F)904.12.3.1, (F)904.12.4, and (F)904.12.4.1, are deleted.
490          (12) In IBC, Section 905, a new subsection, Section (F)905.3.9, is added as follows:
491          "Open Parking Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved
492     Class 1 manual standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting

493     operations to within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the
494     approved fire department vehicle access. Class 1 manual standpipe shall be accessible
495     throughout the parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected
496     within 150 feet of a hose connection."
497          (13) In IBC, Section (F)905.8, the exception is deleted and replaced with the following:
498          "Exception: Where subject to freezing and approved by the fire code official."
499          [(9)] (14) In IBC, Section (F)907.2.3 Group E[: (a) The], the first sentence is deleted
500     and rewritten as follows: "A manual fire alarm system that [initiates] activates the occupant
501     notification system in accordance with Section (F)907.5 [and] shall be installed, in accordance
502     with Section (F)907.6 [shall be installed] and administrative rules made by the State Fire
503     Prevention Board in Group E occupancies."
504          [(b) In Exception number 3, starting on line five, the words "emergency voice/alarm
505     communication system" are deleted and replaced with "occupant notification system".]
506          [(10) In IBC, Section (F)908.7, the first sentence is deleted and replaced as follows:
507     "Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, I-1, and I-4 occupancies"; the exceptions are deleted and the
508     following sentence is added after the first sentence: "A minimum of one carbon monoxide
509     alarm shall be installed on each habitable level."]
510          [(11) In IBC, Section (F)908.7, the following new subsections are added:]
511     ["(F)908.7.1 Interconnection. Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be
512     installed within Group R or I-1 occupancies, the carbon monoxide alarms shall be
513     interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms.
514     Physical interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms shall not be required where listed wireless
515     alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be
516     clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.]
517     [(F)908.7.2 Power source. In new construction, required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive
518     their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial
519     source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms with integral
520     strobes that are not equipped with battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical
521     system. Carbon monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall
522     be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent
523     protection.]

524     [Exception: Carbon monoxide alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup
525     where they are connected to an emergency electrical system."]
526          [(12) IBC, Section (F)908.7.1, is renumbered to 908.7.3.]
527          (15) IBC, Sections (F)915 through (F)915.6, are deleted and replaced with the
528     following:
529          "(F)915 Where required.
530     Group I-1, I-2, I-4, and R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance
531     or in a building that has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon
532     monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 or
533     UL 2075 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer's
534     instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2, or an enclosed parking garage,
535     ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code, shall not be
536     considered an attached garage. A minimum of one carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed
537     on each habitable level.
538          (F)915.1 Interconnection.
539     Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within Group I-1, I-2,
540     I-4, or R occupancies, the carbon monoxide alarm shall be interconnected in such a manner that
541     the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms. Physical interconnection of carbon
542     monoxide alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms
543     sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over
544     background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
545          (F)915.2 Power Source.
546     In new construction, required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from
547     the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be
548     equipped with a battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms with integral strobes that are not
549     equipped with a battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system. Carbon
550     monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and
551     without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
552     Exceptions.
553     1. Carbon monoxide alarms are not required to be equipped with a battery backup where they
554     are connected to an emergency electrical system.

555     2. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where the
556     alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
557     the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide
558     access for hard wiring without the removal of interior finishes.
559          (F)915.3 Group E.
560     A carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in new buildings that contain Group E
561     occupancies in accordance with IFC, Chapter 9, Section 915. A carbon monoxide detection
562     system shall be installed in existing buildings that contain Group E occupancies in accordance
563     with IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.9.
564          (F)915.3.1 Where required.
565     In Group E occupancies, a carbon monoxide detection system shall be provided where a
566     fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or a fuel-burning forced air furnace is present.
567          (F)915.3.2 Detection equipment.
568     Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 720 and
569     the manufacturer's instructions and be listed as complying with, for single station detectors, UL
570     2034 and, for system detectors, UL 2075.
571          (F)915.3.3 Locations.
572     Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in the locations specified in NFPA
573     720.
574          (F)915.3.4 Combination detectors.
575     A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is an acceptable alternative to a carbon
576     monoxide detection system if the combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is listed in
577     accordance with UL 2075 and UL 268.
578          (F)915.3.5 Power source.
579     Each carbon monoxide detection system shall receive primary power from the building wiring
580     if the wiring is served from a commercial source. If primary power is interrupted, each carbon
581     monoxide detection system shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and
582     without a disconnecting switch other than that required for overcurrent protection.
583          (F)915.3.6 Maintenance.
584     Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 720. A
585     carbon monoxide detection system that becomes inoperable or begins to produce end of life

586     signals shall be replaced."
587          Section 7. Section 15A-3-105 is amended to read:
588          15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
589          (1) In IBC, Section [1008.1.9.6, the words "Group I-1 and" are added in the title and in
590     the first sentence before the words "Group I-2" and] 1010.1.9.6, a new number [8] 9 is added as
591     follows: "[8] 9. The secure area or unit with special egress locks shall be located at the level of
592     exit discharge in Type V construction."
593          [(2) In IBC, Section 1008.1.9.7, a new number 7 is added as follows: "7. The secure
594     area or unit with delayed egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V
595     construction."]
596          [(3)] (2) In IBC, Section [1009.7.2] 1011.5.2, exception [5] 3 is deleted and replaced
597     with the following: "[5] 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2
598     occupancies, and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or
599     accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height
600     shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The
601     minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum
602     winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but
603     not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the
604     tread depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
605          [(4)] (3) In IBC, Section [1009.15] 1011.11, a new exception [6] 5 is added as follows:
606     "[6] 5. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in
607     Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2,
608     handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
609          [(5)] (4) In IBC, Section [1011.5] 1013.5, the words ", including when the building
610     may not be fully occupied." are added at the end of the sentence.
611          [(6)] (5) IBC, Section [1024] 1025, is deleted.
612          [(7)] (6) In IBC, Section [1028.12] 1029.14, exception 2 is deleted.
613          [(8)] (7) In IBC, Section 1109.8, the following words "shall be capable of operation
614     without a key and" are inserted in the second sentence between the words "lift" and "shall".
615          [(9)] (8) In IBC, Section 1208.4, subparagraph 1 is deleted and replaced with the
616     following: "1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3 m2) of

617     floor area. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for each
618     occupant of such unit in excess of two."
619          Section 8. Section 15A-3-106 is amended to read:
620          15A-3-106. Amendments to Chapters 13, 14, and 15 of IBC.
621          IBC, Chapters 13 [and], 14, and 15 are not amended.
622          Section 9. Section 15A-3-107 is amended to read:
623          15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
624          (1) In IBC, Table 1604.5, Risk Category III, in the sentence that begins "Group I-2," a
625     new footnote c is added as follows: "c. Type II Assisted Living Facilities that are I-2
626     occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be Risk Category II in this
627     table."
628          (2) In IBC, Section 1605.2, in the portion of the definition for the value of f2, the words
629     "and 0.2 for other roof configurations" are deleted and replaced with the following: "f2 = 0.20 +
630     .025(A-5) for other configurations where roof snow load exceeds 30 psf;
631     f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 psf (1.44kN/m2) or less.
632     Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)."
633          (3) In IBC, Sections 1605.3.1 and 1605.3.2, exception 2 in each section is deleted and
634     replaced with the following: "2. Flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44
635     kNm2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads exceed 30
636     pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2), the snow loads may be reduced in accordance with the
637     following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. Ws as calculated
638     below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
639     Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf is greater than or equal to 0.20 Pf.
640     Where:
641     Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculations
642     A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
643     Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
644     For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
645     without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
646     may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws".
647          (4) IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.1 General.

648     Except as modified in Sections 1608.1.1, 1608.1.2, and 1608.1.3, design snow loads shall be
649     determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less
650     than that determined by Section 1607."
651          (5) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows: "1608.1.1 Section 7.4.5 of
652     Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 referenced in Section 1608.1 of the IBC is deleted and replaced with the
653     following: Section 7.4.5 Ice Dams and Icicles Along Eaves. Where ground snow loads exceed
654     75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a uniformly distributed load of 2pf on all
655     overhanging portions. No other loads except dead loads shall be present on the roof when this
656     uniformly distributed load is applied. All building exits under down-slope eaves shall be
657     protected from sliding snow and ice."
658          (6) In IBC, Section 1608.1.2, a new section is added as follows: "1608.1.2 Utah Snow
659     Loads. The snow loads specified in Table 1608.1.2(b) shall be used for the jurisdictions
660     identified in that table. Otherwise, the ground snow load, Pg, to be used in the determination of
661     design snow loads for buildings and other structures shall be determined by using the following
662     formula: Pg = (Po2 + S2(A-Ao)2)0.5 for A greater than Ao, and Pg = Po for A less than or equal to
663     Ao.
664     WHERE:
665     Pg = Ground snow load at a given elevation (psf);
666     Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table No. 1608.1.2(a);
667     S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/100 ft.) From Table No. 1608.1.2(a);
668     A = Elevation above sea level at the site (ft./1,000);
669     Ao = Base ground snow elevation from Table 1608.1.2(a) (ft./1,000).
670     The building official may round the roof snow load to the nearest 5 psf. The ground snow
671     load, Pg, may be adjusted by the building official when a licensed engineer or architect submits
672     data substantiating the adjustments.
673     Where the minimum roof live load in accordance with Section [1607.11] 1607.12 is greater
674     than the design roof snow load, such roof live load shall be used for design, however, it shall
675     not be reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need not be considered
676     for roof snow loads less than 20 psf."
677          (7) IBC, Table 1608.1.2(a) and Table 1608.1.2(b), are added as follows:

678     
"TABLE NO. 1608.1.2(a)
679     
STATE OF UTAH - REGIONAL SNOW LOAD FACTORS
680      COUNTYPoSAo
681      Beaver43636.2
682      Box Elder43635.2
683      Cache50634.5
684      Carbon43635.2
685      Daggett43636.5
686      Davis43634.5
687      Duchesne43636.5
688      Emery43636.0
689      Garfield43636.0
690      Grand36636.5
691      Iron43635.8
692      Juab43635.2
693      Kane36635.7
694      Millard43635.3
695      Morgan57634.5
696      Piute43636.2
697      Rich57634.1
698      Salt Lake43634.5
699      San Juan43636.5
700      Sanpete43635.2
701      Sevier43636.0
702      Summit86635.0
703      Tooele 43634.5
704      Uintah43637.0
705      Utah43634.5
706      Wasatch86635.0
707      Washington 29636.0
708      Wayne36636.5
709      Weber43634.5
710     
TABLE NO. 1608.1.2(B)
711     
REQUIRED SNOW LOADS FOR SELECTED UTAH CITIES AND TOWNS1,2
712      The following jurisdictions require design snow load values that differ from the Equation in
the Utah Snow Load Study.
713      CountyCityElevationGround Snow
Load (psf)
Roof Snow
Load (psf) 6
714      CarbonPrice3
All other county locations5
5550
--
43
--
30
--
715      DavisFruit Heights34500 - 48505740
716      EmeryGreen River340703625
717      GarfieldPanguitch366004330
718      RichWoodruff3
Laketown4
Garden City5
Randolph4
6315
6000
--
6300
57
57
--
57
40
40
--
40
719      San JuanMonticello368205035
720      SummitCoalville3
Kamas4
5600
6500
86
114
60
80
721      TooeleTooele351004330
722      UtahOrem3
Pleasant Grove4
Provo5
4650
5000
--
43
43
--
30
30
--
723      WasatchHeber5------
724      WashingtonLeeds3
Santa Clara3
St. George3
All other county locations5
3460

2850

2750

--
29
21
21
--
20
15
15
--
725      WayneLoa3
7080
4330
726      1The IBC requires a minimum live load - See [1607.11.2] Section 1607.12.
727      2This table is informational only in that actual site elevations may vary. Table is only valid if
site elevation is within 100 feet of the listed elevation. Otherwise, contact the local Building
Official.
728      3Values adopted from Table VII of the Utah Snow Load Study.
729      4Values based on site-specific study. Contact local Building Official for additional
information.
730      5Contact local Building Official.
731      6Based on Ce =1.0, Ct =1.0 and Is =1.0"
732          (8) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.3, is added as follows: "1608.1.3 Thermal Factor. The
733     value for the thermal factor, Ct, used in calculation of Pf shall be determined from Table 7.3 in
734     ASCE 7.
735     Exception: Except for unheated structures, the value of Ct need not exceed 1.0 when ground
736     snow load, Pg is calculated using Section 1608.1.2 as amended."
737          (9) IBC, Section 1608.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.2 Ground
738     Snow Loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for roofs
739     in states other than Utah are given in Figure 1608.2 for the contiguous United States and Table
740     1608.2 for Alaska. Site-specific case studies shall be made in areas designated CS in figure
741     1608.2. Ground snow loads for sites at elevations above the limits indicated in Figure 1608.2
742     and for all sites within the CS areas shall be approved. Ground snow load determination for
743     such sites shall be based on an extreme value statistical analysis of data available in the vicinity
744     of the site using a value with a 2-percent annual probability of being exceeded (50-year mean
745     recurrence interval). Snow loads are zero for Hawaii, except in mountainous regions as
746     approved by the building official."
747          (10) A new IBC, Section 1613.1.1, is added as follows: "1613.1.1 ASCE 12.7.2 and

748     12.14.8.1 of Chapter 12 of ASCE 7 referenced in Section 1613.1, Definition of W, Item 4 is
749     deleted and replaced with the following:
750     4. Where the flat roof snow load, Pf, exceeds 30 psf, the snow load included in seismic design
751     shall be calculated, in accordance with the following formula: Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf is
752     greater than or equal to 0.20 Pf.
753     WHERE:
754     Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculations
755     A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
756     Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
757     For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
758     without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
759     may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws."
760          (11) A new IBC, Section [1613.5] 1613.7, is added as follows: " [1613.5] 1613.7
761     ASCE 7, Section 13.5.6.2.2 paragraph (e) is modified to read as follows: (e) Penetrations shall
762     have a sleeve or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch
763     (25 mm) in all horizontal directions.
764     Exceptions:
765     1. Where rigid braces are used to limit lateral deflections.
766     2. At fire sprinkler heads in frangible surfaces per NFPA 13."
767          Section 10. Section 15A-3-108 is amended to read:
768          15A-3-108. Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
769          (1) A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows: "1807.1.6.4 Empirical
770     concrete foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height,
771     and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with
772     other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel
773     structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in
774     accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
775          (2) A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:
776     
"TABLE 1807.1.6.4
777     
EMPIRICAL FOUNDATION WALLS (1,7,8)
778      Max. HeightTop Edge
Support
Min.
Thickness
Vertical
Steel (2)
Horizontal
Steel (3)
Steel at
Openings (4)
Max. Lintel
Length
Min. Lintel
Length
779      2'(610 mm)None6"(5)2- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above
1- #4 Bar each side
1- #4 Bar below
2'(610 mm)2" for each foot
of opening
width;
min. 6"
780      3'(914 mm)None6"#4@32"3- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above
1- #4 Bar each side
1- #4 Bar below
2'(610 mm)2" for each foot
of opening
width;
min. 6"
781      4'(1,219 mm)None6"#4@32"4- #4 Bars2- #4 Bars above
1- #4 Bar each side
1- #4 Bar below
3'(914 mm)2" for each foot
of opening
width;
min. 6"
782      6'(1,829 mm)Floor or roof
Diaphragm
(6)
8"#4@24"5- #4 Bars2- #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"
783      8'(2,438 mm)Floor or roof
Diaphragm
(6)
8"#4@24"6- #4 Bars2- #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"
784      9'(2,743 mm)Floor or roof
Diaphragm
(6)
8"#4@16"7- #4 Bars2- #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"
785      Over 9'(2,743 mm), Engineering required for each column
786      Footnotes:
787      (1) Based on 3,000 psi (20.6 Mpa) concrete and 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) reinforcing steel.
788      (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.
789      (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).
790      (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.
791      (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.
792      (6) Diaphragm shall conform to the requirements of Section 2308.
793      (7) Footing shall be a minimum of nine inches thick by 20 inches wide.
794      (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."
795          [(3) In IBC, Section 1904.2, a new exception 1 is added as follows and the current
796     exception is modified to be number 2.]
797          [Exceptions:]
798          ["1. In ACI Table 4.3.1, for Exposure Class F1, change Maximum w/cm from 0.45 to
799     0.5 and Minimum f'c from 4,500 psi to 3,000 psi."]
800          [(4)] (3) A new IBC, Section [1905.1.11] 1905.1.9, is added as follows: ["1905.1.11]
801     "1905.1.9 ACI 318, Table 4.2.1." Modify ACI 318, Table [4.2.1] 19.3.1.1 to read as follows:
802     In the portion of the table designated as "Conditions", the following Exposure [categories]
803     category and [classes are] class is deleted and replaced with the following:
804     "F0: Concrete elements not exposed to freezing and thawing cycles to include footing and
805     foundation elements that are completely buried in soil."
806     [F1: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are not likely to be
807     saturated or exposed to deicing chemicals.]
808     [F2: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are likely to be saturated,
809     but not exposed to deicing chemicals.]
810     [F3: Concrete elements exposed to freezing and thawing cycles and are likely to be saturated
811     and exposed to deicing chemicals."]
812          Section 11. Section 15A-3-110 is amended to read:
813          15A-3-110. Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
814          (1) A new IBC, Section 2306.1.5, is added as follows: "2306.1.5 Load duration factors.
815     The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used

816     Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at
817     elevations above 5,000 feet (1,524 M)."
818          (2) In IBC, Section [2308.6] 2308.3.1, a new exception, 3, is added as follows:
819     "[Exception:] 3. Where foundation plates or sills are bolted or anchored to the foundation with
820     not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter steel bolts or approved anchors, embedded at least 7
821     inches (178 mm) into concrete or masonry and spaced not more than 32 inches (816 mm) apart,
822     there shall be a minimum of two bolts or anchor straps per piece located not less than 4 inches
823     (102 mm) from each end of each piece. A properly sized nut and washer shall be tightened on
824     each bolt to the plate."
825          (3) IBC, Section 2506.2.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2506.2.1 Other
826     materials. Metal suspension systems for acoustical and lay-in panel ceilings shall conform with
827     ASTM C635 listed in Chapter 35 and Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7, as amended in Section
828     [1613.8] 1613.5, for installation in high seismic areas."
829          Section 12. Section 15A-3-112 is amended to read:
830          15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
831          (1) In IBC [P] Table 2902.1 the following changes are made:
832          (a) The title for [P] Table 2902.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "[P] Table
833     2902.1, Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Facilities a, h".
834          (b) In the row for "E" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
835          (c) In the row for "I-4" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
836          (d) A new footnote h is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: h. When provided, in public
837     toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms
838     and female toilet rooms."
839          (e) A new footnote i is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE i: Non-residential
840     child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative
841     Code R430-100-4."
842          (2) In IBC, a new section, [P]2902.7, is added as follows:
843     "[P]2902.7 Toilet Facilities for Workers.
844     Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be
845     maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the nonsewer type
846     shall conform to ANSI Z4.3."

847          [(2)] (3) In IBC, Section 3006.5, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception:
848     Hydraulic elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or less."
849          Section 13. Section 15A-3-113 is amended to read:
850          15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
851          [(1) A new section IBC, Section 3401.7, is added as follows: " 3401.7 Parapet bracing,
852     wall anchors, and other appendages. Until June 30, 2014, a building constructed before 1975
853     shall have parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages such as cornices, spires, towers,
854     tanks, signs, statuary, etc. evaluated by a licensed engineer when the building is undergoing
855     structural alterations, which may include structural sheathing replacement of 10% or greater, or
856     other structural repairs. Reroofing or water membrane replacement may not be considered a
857     structural alteration or repair for purposes of this section. Beginning July 1, 2014, a building
858     constructed before 1975 shall have parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages such as
859     cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc. evaluated by a licensed engineer when the
860     building is undergoing a total reroofing. Parapet bracing, wall anchors, and appendages
861     required by this section shall be evaluated in accordance with 75% of the seismic forces as
862     specified in Section 1613. When allowed by the local building official, alternate methods of
863     equivalent strength as referenced in an approved code under Utah Code, Subsection
864     15A-1-204(6)(a), will be considered when accompanied by engineer-sealed drawings, details,
865     and calculations. When found to be deficient because of design or deteriorated condition, the
866     engineer's recommendations to anchor, brace, reinforce, or remove the deficient feature shall be
867     implemented.]
868     [Exceptions:]
869     [1. Group R-3 and U occupancies.]
870     [2. Unreinforced masonry parapets need not be braced according to the above stated provisions
871     provided that the maximum height of an unreinforced masonry parapet above the level of the
872     diaphragm tension anchors or above the parapet braces shall not exceed one and one-half times
873     the thickness of the parapet wall. The parapet height may be a maximum of two and one-half
874     times its thickness in other than Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F."]
875          [(2) IBC, Section 3408.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "3408.4 Seismic.
876     When a change in occupancy results in a structure being reclassified to a higher Risk Category
877     (as defined in Table 1604.5), or when such change of occupancy results in a design occupant

878     load increase of 100% or more, the structure shall conform to the seismic requirements for a
879     new structure.]
880     [Exceptions:]
881     [1. Specific seismic detailing requirements of this code or ASCE 7 for a new structure shall
882     not be required to be met where it can be shown that the level of performance and seismic
883     safety is equivalent to that of a new structure. A demonstration of equivalence analysis shall
884     consider the regularity, overstrength, redundancy, and ductility of the structure. Alternatively,
885     the building official may allow the structure to be upgraded in accordance with referenced
886     sections as found in an approved code under Utah Code, Subsection 15A-1-204(6)(a).]
887     [2. When a change of use results in a structure being reclassified from Risk Category I or II to
888     Risk Category III and the structure is located in a seismic map area where SDS is less than
889     0.33, compliance with the seismic requirements of this code and ASCE 7 are not required.]
890     [3. Where design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the Risk Category does
891     not change."]
892          [(3)] (1) In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard ICCA117.1-09, Section 606.2,
893     Exception 1 is modified to include the following sentence at the end of the exception:
894          "The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."
895          [(4)] (2) The following referenced standard is added under UL in IBC, Chapter 35:
896      "NumberTitleReferenced in code section number
897      2034-2008Standard of Single- and
Multiple-station Carbon Monoxide
Alarms
907.9"

898          Section 14. Section 15A-3-202 is amended to read:
899          15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
900          (1) In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2
901     Physical change for bedroom window egress. A structure whose egress window in an existing
902     bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in
903     effect at the time that the bedroom was finished, is not required to undergo a physical change to
904     conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the structure or
905     could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code,

906     including setback and window well requirements."
907          (2) In IRC, Section 109:
908          (a) A new IRC, Section 109.1.5, is added as follows: "R109.1.5 Weather-resistant
909     exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
910     exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as required by Section
911     R703.8 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
912          (b) The remaining sections are renumbered as follows: R109.1.6 Other inspections;
913     R109.1.6.1 Fire- and smoke-resistance-rated construction inspection; R109.1.6.2 Reinforced
914     masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and conventionally formed concrete wall inspection;
915     and R109.1.7 Final inspection.
916          (3) IRC, Section R114.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R114.1 Notice to
917     owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being
918     prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or in an
919     unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order
920     shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's
921     agent or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work will be
922     permitted to resume."
923          (4) In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "CERTIFIED
924     BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
925     test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
926     under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104(4)."
927          (5) In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "CONDITIONED SPACE" is modified by
928     deleting the words at the end of the sentence "being heated or cooled by any equipment or
929     appliance" and replacing them with the following: "enclosed within the building thermal
930     envelope that is directly heated or cooled, or indirectly heated or cooled by any of the following
931     means:
932     1. Openings directly into an adjacent conditioned space.
933     2. An un-insulated floor, ceiling or wall adjacent to a conditioned space.
934     3. Un-insulated duct, piping or other heat or cooling source within the space."
935          (6) In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced
936     with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential

937     connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
938     contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
939     gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
940     with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
941     "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
942          (7) In IRC, Section 202, in the definition for gray water a comma is inserted after the
943     word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and clear
944     water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible; without
945     objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of the
946     sewer treatment facility."
947          (8) In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Potable Water" is deleted and replaced
948     with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in amounts
949     sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
950     Title 19, [Chapters] Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water
951     Quality Act, and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
952          (9) IRC, Figure R301.2(5), is deleted and replaced with Table R301.2(5a) and Table
953     R301.2(5b) as follows:
954     
"TABLE NO. R301.2(5a)
955     
STATE OF UTAH - REGIONAL SNOW LOAD FACTORS
956      COUNTYPoSAo
957      Beaver43636.2
958      Box Elder43635.2
959      Cache50634.5
960      Carbon43635.2
961      Daggett43636.5
962      Davis43634.5
963      Duchesne43636.5
964      Emery43636.0
965      Garfield43636.0
966      Grand36636.5
967      Iron43635.8
968      Juab43635.2
969      Kane36635.7
970      Millard43635.3
971      Morgan57634.5
972      Piute43636.2
973      Rich57634.1
974      Salt Lake43634.5
975      San Juan43636.5
976      Sanpete43635.2
977      Sevier43636.0
978      Summit86635.0
979      Tooele43634.5
980      Uintah43637.0
981      Utah43634.5
982      Wasatch86635.0
983      Washington29636.0
984      Wayne36636.5
985      Weber43634.5
986     
TABLE NO. R301.2(5b)
987     
REQUIRED SNOW LOADS FOR SELECTED UTAH CITIES AND TOWNS1,2
988      The following jurisdictions require design snow load values that differ from the Equation in
the Utah Snow Load Study.
989      CountyCityElevationGround Snow
Load (psf)
Roof Snow
Load (psf) 6
990      CarbonPrice3
All other county locations5
5550
--
43
--
30
--
991      DavisFruit Heights34500 - 48505740
992      EmeryGreen River340703625
993      GarfieldPanguitch366004330
994      RichWoodruff3
Laketown4
Garden City5
Randolph4
6315
6000
--
6300
57
57
--
57
40
40
--
40
995      San JuanMonticello368205035
996      SummitCoalville3
Kamas4
5600
6500
86
114
60
80
997      TooeleTooele351004330
998      UtahOrem3
Pleasant Grove4
Provo5
4650
5000
--
43
43
--
30
30
--
999      WasatchHeber5------
1000      WashingtonLeeds3
Santa Clara3
St. George3
All other county locations5
3460

2850

2750

--
29
21
21
--
20
15
15
--
1001      WayneLoa3
7080
4330
1002      1The IRC requires a minimum live load -- See R301.6.
1003      2This table is informational only in that actual site elevations may vary. Table is only valid
if site elevation is within 100 feet of the listed elevation. Otherwise, contact the local
Building Official.
1004      3Values adopted from Table VII of the Utah Snow Load Study
1005      4Values based on site-specific study. Contact local Building Official for additional
information.
1006      5Contact local Building Official.
1007      6Based on Ce =1.0, Ct =1.0 and Is =1.0"
1008          (10) IRC, Section R301.6, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R301.6 Utah

1009     Snow Loads. The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the jurisdictions
1010     identified in that table. Otherwise, the ground snow load, Pg, to be used in the determination
1011     of design snow loads for buildings and other structures shall be determined by using the
1012     following formula: Pg = (Po2 + S2(A-Ao)2)0.5 for A greater than Ao, and Pg = Po for A less
1013     than or equal to Ao.
1014     WHERE:
1015     Pg = Ground snow load at a given elevation (psf);
1016     Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table No. R301.2(5a);
1017     S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/100 ft.) From Table No. R301.2(5a);
1018     A = Elevation above sea level at the site (ft./1,000);
1019     Ao = Base ground snow elevation from Table R301.2(5a) (ft./1,000).
1020     The building official may round the roof snow load to the nearest 5 psf. The ground snow
1021     load, Pg, may be adjusted by the building official when a licensed engineer or architect submits
1022     data substantiating the adjustments.
1023     Where the minimum roof live load in accordance with Table R301.6 is greater than the design
1024     roof snow load, such roof live load shall be used for design, however, it shall not be reduced to
1025     a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need not be considered for roof snow
1026     loads less than 20 psf."
1027          [(11) In IRC, Section R302.2, the words "Exception: A" are deleted and replaced with
1028     the following:]
1029     ["Exceptions:]
1030     [1. A common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall is permitted for townhouses if such walls do
1031     not contain plumbing or mechanical equipment, ducts or vents in the cavity of the common
1032     wall. Electrical installation shall be installed in accordance with Chapters 34 through 43.
1033     Penetrations of electrical outlet boxes shall be in accordance with Section R302.4.]
1034     [2. In buildings equipped with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, a".]
1035          [(12) In IRC, Section R302.2.4, a new exception 6 is added as follows: "6.
1036     Townhouses separated by a common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall as provided in Section
1037     R302.2."]
1038          [(13)] (11) In IRC, Section R302.5.1, the words "self-closing device" are deleted and
1039     replaced with "self-latching hardware".

1040          (12) IRC, Section R302.13, is deleted.
1041          [(14)] (13) In IRC, Section R303.4, the number "5" is changed to "3" in the first
1042     sentence.
1043          [(15)] (14) IRC, Sections [R311.7.4] R311.7.5 through [R311.7.4.3] R311.7.5.3, are
1044     deleted and replaced with the following: ["R311.7.4] "R311.7.5 Stair treads and risers.
1045     [R311.7.4.1] R311.7.5.1 Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm).
1046     The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The
1047     greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8
1048     inch (9.5 mm).
1049     [R311.7.4.2] R311.7.5.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm).
1050     The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost
1051     projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread
1052     depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1053     Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at
1054     a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall
1055     have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
1056     greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
1057     more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1058     [R311.7.4.3] R311.7.5.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall
1059     be no greater than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more
1060     than 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing
1061     projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
1062     between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of
1063     nosing shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the
1064     underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad)
1065     from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not
1066     permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
1067     Exceptions.
1068     1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
1069     2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches
1070     (762 mm) or less."

1071          [(16) In IRC, Section R312.1.2, the words "adjacent fixed seating" are deleted.]
1072          [(17)] (15) IRC, Section R312.2, is deleted.
1073          [(18)] (16) IRC, Sections R313.1 through R313.2.1, are deleted and replaced with the
1074     following: "R313.1 Design and installation. When installed, automatic residential fire
1075     sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and
1076     installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D."
1077          (17) In IRC, Section 315.3, the following words are added to the first sentence after the
1078     word "installed": "on each level of the dwelling unit and".
1079          [(19) A new] (18) In IRC, Section R315.5, a new exception, 3, is added as follows:
1080     ["R315.5 Power source. Carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from the
1081     building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source, and when primary
1082     power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and
1083     without a disconnecting switch other than those required for over-current protection.]
1084     [Exceptions:]
1085     [1. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be permitted to be battery operated when installed in
1086     buildings without commercial power.]
1087     [2] "3. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where
1088     the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
1089     exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could
1090     provide access for hard wiring, without the removal of interior finishes."
1091          [(20)] (19) A new IRC, Section [R315.6] R315.7, is added as follows: "[R315.6]
1092     R315.7 Interconnection. Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be
1093     installed within an individual dwelling unit in accordance with Section R315.1, the alarm
1094     devices shall be interconnected in such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate
1095     all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be
1096     required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one
1097     alarm.
1098     Exception: Interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required
1099     where alterations or repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
1100     the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
1101     access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes."

1102          [(21)] (20) In IRC, Section R403.1.6, a new Exception [4] 3 is added as follows: "[4] 3.
1103     When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be
1104     placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
1105     from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at
1106     all exterior walls."
1107          [(22)] (21) In IRC, Section R403.1.6.1, a new exception is added at the end of Item 2
1108     and Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816
1109     mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located
1110     not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
1111     interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
1112          [(23)] (22) In IRC, Section R404.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception:
1113     As an alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and
1114     masonry foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and
1115     1807.1.6 as amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
1116          [(24) IRC, Section R501.3, is deleted.]
1117          Section 15. Section 15A-3-203 is amended to read:
1118          15A-3-203. Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
1119          (1) In IRC, Section [N1101.8] N1101.5 (R103.2), all words after the words "herein
1120     governed." are deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all
1121     documentation required to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1122          (2) In IRC, Section [N1101.14] N1101.12 (R303.3), all wording after the first sentence
1123     is deleted.
1124          (3) In IRC, Section N1101.13 (R401.2), add Exception as follows:
1125     "Exception: A project complies if the project demonstrates compliance with "10 percent better
1126     than code" using the software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code."
1127          [(3)] (4) In IRC, Table [N1102.1.1 (R402.1.1) and Table N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3), the
1128     rows for "climate zone 3", "climate zone 5 and Marine 4", and "climate zone 6" are deleted and
1129     replaced and] N1102.2 (R402.1.2), in the column titled MASS WALL R-VALUE, a new
1130     footnote j is added as follows:
1131     "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches
1132     or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a .31

1133     U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84 AFUE (oil),
1134     and all other component requirements are met."
1135     [

     11 36      "TABLE N1102.1.1 (R402.1.1)
     11 37      INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENTa
     11 38     

CLIMATE
ZONE

FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR b


SKYLIGHT b
U-FACTOR

GLAZED
FENESTRATION
SHGC b,e


CEILING
R-VALUE

WOOD
FRAME WALL
R-VALUE

MASS
WALL
R-VALUE i,j


FLOOR
R-VALUE

BASEMENT c
WALL
R-VALUE

SLAB d
R-VALUE
& DEPTH
CRAWL
SPACE c
WALL
R-VALUE
     11 39      30.650.650.403015519005/13
     11 40      5 and
Marine 4
0.350.60NR3819 or 13 +
5h
1330 g10/1310, 2 ft10/13
     11 41      60.350.60NR4919 or 13 +
5h
1530 g10/1310, 4 ft10/13
     11 42      j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5" or greater shall be permitted in Zones
5-8 when overall window glazing is .31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84
AFUE (oil), and all other component requirements are met."
1143      TABLE N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3)
1144      EQUIVALENT U-FACTORSa
1145     
CLIMATE
ZONE

FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR

SKYLIGHT
U-FACTOR

CEILING
U-FACTOR
FRAME
WALL
U-FACTOR

MASS WALL
U-FACTOR b

FLOOR
U-FACTOR
BASEMENT
WALL
U-FACTOR
CRAWL
SPACE WALL
U-FACTOR
1146      30.650.650.0350.0820.1410.0470.3600.136
1147      5 and
Marine 4
0.350.600.0300.0600.0820.0330.0590.065
1148      60.350.600.0260.0600.0600.0330.0590.065
1149     
]     [(4) In IRC, Section N1102.2.1 (R402.2.1), the last sentence is deleted.]
1150          [(5) In IRC, Section N1102.2.2 (R402.2.2), the last sentence is deleted.]
1151          [(6) In IRC, Section N1102.3.3 (R402.3.3), the last sentence is deleted.]
1152          [(7) In IRC, Section N1102.3.4 (R402.3.4), the last sentence is deleted.]
1153          [(8)] (5) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is
1154     deleted and replaced with the word "or".
1155          [(9)] (6) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.1 (R402.4.1.1), the last sentence is deleted and
1156     replaced with the following: "Where allowed by the [building] code official, the builder may

1157     certify compliance to components criteria for items which may not be inspected during
1158     regularly scheduled inspections."
1159          [(10)] (7) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2), the following changes are made:
1160          (a) In the first sentence, the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and [3] three air changes
1161     per hour in [Zone] Climate Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
1162          (b) In the third sentence, [the words "Where required by the building official," and] the
1163     word "third" [are] is deleted.
1164          (c) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
1165     shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1166     contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1167     manufacturers or other comparable training."
1168          [(11) In IRC, Section N1102.4.4 (R402.4.4), the last sentence is deleted.]
1169          [(12) In IRC, Section N1103.2.2 (R403.2.2), the requirements for total leakage testing
1170     are deleted and replaced with the following:]
1171          ["1. Postconstruction test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 10 cfm (283
1172     L/min) per 100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor space when tested at a pressure
1173     differential of 0.1 inches w.g. (25 Pa) across the entire system, including the manufacturer's air
1174     handler enclosure. All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.]
1175          [2. Rough-in test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 10 cfm (283 L/min) per
1176     100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of at
1177     least 0.1 inches w.g. (25 Pa) across the system, including the manufacturer's air handler
1178     enclosure. All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test. If the air handler is
1179     not installed at the time of the test, total leakage shall be less than or equal to 7.5 cfm (212
1180     L/min) per 100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area."]
1181          [(13)] (8) In IRC, Section [N1103.2.2 (R403.2.2)] N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), the exception
1182     for [total] duct air leakage testing is deleted and replaced with the following: "Exception: The
1183     [total] duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least [50%]
1184     65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
1185          (9) In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), the following is added after the exception:
1186     "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or
1187     RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed either training provided by Duct Test

1188     equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
1189          (10) In IRC, Section N1103.3.4 (R403.3.4), in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed
1190     to 6, the number 113.3 is changed to 170, the number 3 is changed to 5, the number 85 is
1191     changed to 114.6, and in Subsection 2, the number 4 is changed to 8 and the number 113.3 is
1192     changed to 226.5.
1193          [(14)] (11) In IRC, Section [N1103.2.3 (R403.2.3)] N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5), the words
1194     "or plenums" are deleted.
1195          [(15) In IRC, Section N1103.4.2 (R403.4.2), the sentences for "3.", "9.", and the last
1196     sentence are deleted.]
1197          [(16) In IRC, Section N1103.5 (R403.5), the first sentence is deleted.]
1198          [(17) IRC, Section N1104.1 (R404.1) and the exception are deleted, and N1104.1.1
1199     (R404.1.1) becomes N1104.1 (R404.1).]
1200          [(18) In IRC, Table N1105.5.2(1) (R405.5.2(1)), the following changes are made under
1201     the column STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN:]
1202          [(a) In the row "Air exchange rate", the words "in Zones 1 and 2, and 3 air changes per
1203     hour in Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.]
1204          [(b) In the row "Heating systemsf, g", the standard reference design is deleted and
1205     replaced with the following:]
1206          ["Fuel Type: same as proposed design]
1207          [Efficiencies:]
1208          [Electric: air source heat pump with prevailing federal minimum efficiencies]
1209          [Nonelectric furnaces: natural gas furnace with prevailing federal minimum
1210     efficiencies]
1211          [Nonelectric boilers: natural gas boiler with prevailing federal minimum efficiencies]
1212          [Capacity: sized in accordance with Section N1103.6"]
1213          [(c) In the row "Cooling systemsf, h" the words "As proposed" are deleted and replaced
1214     with the following:]
1215          ["Fuel Type: Electric]
1216          [Efficiency: in accordance with prevailing federal minimum standards"]
1217          [(d) In the row "Service water heatingf, g, h, i", the words "As proposed" are deleted and
1218     replaced with the following:]

1219          ["Fuel Type: same as proposed design]
1220          [Efficiency: in accordance with prevailing federal minimum standards]
1221          [Tank Temperature: 120o F"]
1222          [(e) In the row "Thermal distribution systems" the word "none" is deleted and replaced
1223     with the following: "Thermal distribution system efficiency (DSE) of .080 shall be applied to
1224     both the heating and cooling system efficiencies."]
1225          [(19) In Table N1105.5.2(2) (R405.5.2(2)), the number "0.80" is inserted under
1226     "Forced air systems" for "Distribution system components located in unconditioned space".]
1227          (12) In IRC, Section N1106.2 (R406.2), the last sentence and exception are deleted.
1228          (13) In IRC, Section N1106.4 (R406.4), the table is deleted and replaced with the
1229     following:
1230     
TABLE N1106.4 (R406.4)

1231     
MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX

1232      CLIMATE ZONEENERGY RATING INDEX
1233      159
1234      259
1235      365
1236      463
1237      569
1238      668
1239      760
1240      860
1241          [(20)] (14) In IRC, Section M1307.2, the words "In Seismic Design Categories [D1 and
1242     D2"] D0, D1, and D2, and in townhouses in Seismic Design Category C", are deleted, and in
1243     Subparagraph 1, the last sentence is deleted.
1244          [(21) The RESCheck Software adopted by the United States Department of Energy and
1245     modified to meet the requirements of this section shall be used to verify compliance with this
1246     section. The software shall address the Total UA alternative approach and account for
1247     Equipment Efficiency Trade-offs when applicable per the standard reference design as
1248     amended.]

1249          [(22)] (15) IRC, Section [M1411.6] M1411.8, is deleted.
1250          Section 16. Section 15A-3-204 is amended to read:
1251          15A-3-204. Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
1252          [(1) In IRC, Table M1601.1.1(2), in the section "Round ducts and enclosed rectangular
1253     ducts", the word "enclosed" is deleted; the words "14 inches or less" are deleted and replaced
1254     with "over 8 inches but less than 15 inches"; the wording "8 inches or less" under duct size,
1255     "0.013" under minimum thickness (in.), "30" under equivalent gage no., and "0.0159" under
1256     aluminum minimum thickness (in.), are added; and the section "Exposed rectangular ducts" is
1257     deleted.]
1258          [(2) In IRC, Section M1901.3, the word "only" is inserted between the words "labeled"
1259     and "for".]
1260          [(3)] A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection.
1261     Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to
1262     protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling,
1263     moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must provide access for
1264     service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
1265          Section 17. Section 15A-3-205 is amended to read:
1266          15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
1267          (1) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
1268     supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
1269     water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
1270     Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural
1271     Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
1272     the local health department having jurisdiction."
1273          (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required. Every
1274     building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall
1275     be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the
1276     property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an approved private sewage
1277     disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Rule R317, as
1278     administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
1279          (3) In IRC, Section [P2801.7] P2801.8, all words in the first sentence up to the word

1280     "water" are deleted.
1281          (4) A new IRC, Section P2902.1.1, is added as follows: "P2902.1.1 Backflow assembly
1282     testing. The premise owner or [his] the premise owner's designee shall have backflow
1283     prevention assemblies operation tested in accordance with administrative rules made by the
1284     Drinking Water Board at the time of installation, repair, and relocation and at least on an
1285     annual basis thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
1286     Testing shall be performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The
1287     assemblies that are subject to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the
1288     Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the
1289     Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle
1290     Backflow Preventer, and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly. Third-party certification for
1291     backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any combination of two certifications,
1292     laboratory or field. Acceptable third-party laboratory certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO,
1293     and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently provides the only field testing of backflow
1294     protection assemblies. Also see www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and rules made by the Drinking
1295     Water Board."
1296          [(5) IRC, Table P2902.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:]
1297     [
1298      "DEVICEDEGREE OF
HAZARDa
APPLICATIONbAPPLICABLE
STANDARDS
1299      BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES:
1300      Double check backflow
prevention assembly
and double check fire
protection backflow
prevention assembly
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 3/8" - 16"
ASSE 1015, AWWA
C510, CSA B64.5,
CSA B64.5.1
1301      Double check detector
fire protection
backflow prevention
assemblies
Low hazard
Backpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 3/8" - 16"
ASSE 1048
1302      Pressure vacuum
breaker assembly
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 2"
ASSE 1020, CSA
B64.1.2
1303      Reduced pressure
principle backflow
prevention assembly
and reduced pressure
principle fire
protection backflow
assembly
High or low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 3/8" - 16"
ASSE 1013, AWWA
C511, CSA B64.4,
CSA B64.4.1
1304      Reduced pressure
detector fire protection
backflow prevention
assemblies
High or low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage (Fire
Sprinkler Systems)
ASSE 1047
1305      Spill-resistant vacuum
breaker assembly
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 2"
ASSE 1056
1306      BACKFLOW PREVENTER PLUMBING DEVICES:
1307      Antisiphon-type fill
valves for gravity water
closet flush tanks
High hazardBacksiphonage onlyASSE 1002, CSA
B125.3
1308      Backflow preventer for
carbonated beverage
machines
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 1/4" - 3/8"
ASSE 1022
1309      Backflow preventer
with intermediate
atmospheric vents
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 1/4" - 3/8"
ASSE 1012, CSA
B64.3
1310      Dual check valve type
backflow preventers
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 1/4" - 1"
ASSE 1024, CSA
B64.6
1311      Hose connection
backflow preventer
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 1"
ASSE 1052, CSA
B64.2, B64.2.1
1312      Hose connection
vacuum breaker
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1"
ASSE 1011,
CAN/CSA B64.1.1
1313      Atmospheric type
vacuum breaker
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 4"
ASSE 1001, CSA
B64.1.1
1314      Vacuum breaker wall
hydrants, frost
resistant, automatic
draining type
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 3/4", 1"
ASSE 1019, CSA
B64.2.2
1315      OTHER MEANS or METHODS:
1316      Air gapHigh or low hazardBacksiphonage onlyASME A112.1.2
1317      Air gap fittings for use
with plumbing fixtures,
appliances and
appurtenances
High or low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
ASME A112.1.3
1318      For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
1319      a. Low Hazard - See Pollution (Section 202), High Hazard - See Contamination (Section
202)
1320      b. See Backpressure (Section 202), See Backpressure, low head (Section 202), See
Backsiphonage Section 202)
1321      Installation Guidelines: The above specialty devices shall be installed in accordance with
their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter."
1322     
]     [(6) In IRC, Section P3009.1, all words after the word "urinals" are deleted and the
1323     following sentence is added at the end: "Gray water recycling systems for subsurface landscape
1324     irrigation shall conform with UAC R317-401 Gray Water Systems."]
1325          [(7) A new IRC, Section P3009.1.1, is added as follows: "P3009.1.1 Recording. The
1326     existence of a gray water recycling system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership for that
1327     property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the documentation of the
1328     recording required under this section is completed by the owner."]
1329          [(8) In IRC, Section P3009.2, the words "and systems for subsurface landscape
1330     irrigation shall comply with Section P3009.14" are deleted.]

1331          [(9) IRC, Section P3009.6, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P3009.6
1332     Potable water connections. The potable water supply to any building utilizing a gray water
1333     recycling system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow
1334     prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section P2902."]
1335          [(10) In IRC, Section P3009.7, the following is added at the end of the sentence: "and
1336     other clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable, non-combustible;
1337     without objectionable odor; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1338     the sewer treatment facility."]
1339          [(11) In IRC, Section P3009.13.3, in the second sentence, the following is added
1340     between the words "backflow" and "in": "by a reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly
1341     or an air gap installed".]
1342          [(12) IRC, Section P3009.14, is deleted and replaced with the following: "Section
1343     P3009.14 LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Gray water recycling systems utilized for
1344     subsurface irrigation for single family residences shall comply with the requirements of UAC
1345     R317-401, Gray Water Systems. Gray water recycling systems utilized for subsurface
1346     irrigation for other occupancies shall comply with UAC R317-3, Design Requirements for
1347     Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal and UAC R317-4, Onsite Waterwaste
1348     Systems."]
1349          (5) In IRC, Section P2902.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
1350          "P2902.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
1351          Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
1352     platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
1353     to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance, and to insure the safety of the backflow
1354     technician.
1355          P2902.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
1356          P2902.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Blackflow Prevention Assembly.
1357          The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
1358     follows:
1359     a. The assembly may not be installed in a pit.
1360     b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal line,
1361     including a sanitary sewer, a storm drain, or a vent.

1362     c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or approved for
1363     vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
1364     d. The bottom of the assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the floor or
1365     ground.
1366     e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1367     obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1368     P2902.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
1369     A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1370     a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or approved for
1371     vertical installation.
1372     b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or floor.
1373     c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1374     obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1375     d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance
1376     between all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate room for
1377     testing and maintenance.
1378     P2902.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Break Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker
1379     Assembly.
1380     A pressure vacuum break assembly or a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker assembly shall
1381     be installed as follows:
1382     a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or back
1383     drainage conditions.
1384     b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and
1385     the highest point of use.
1386     c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle, and shall
1387     be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1388     d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground, in a vault, or in a pit.
1389     e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
1390          (6) IRC, Section P2910.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1391     "P2910.5 Potable water connections.
1392     When a potable water system is connected to a nonpotable water system, the potable water

1393     system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1394     assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 2901."
1395          (7) IRC, Section P2910.9.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1396     "P2910.9.5 Makeup water.
1397     Where an uninterrupeted nonpotable water supply is required for the intended application,
1398     potable or reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the storage tank.
1399     The makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air gap not less
1400     than 4 inches (102 millimeters) above the overflow or by a reduced pressure backflow
1401     prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section 2902."
1402          (8) In IRC, Section P2911.12.4, the following words are deleted: "and backwater
1403     valves".
1404          (9) In IRC, Section P2912.15.6, the following words are deleted: "and backwater
1405     valves".
1406          (10) In IRC, Section P2913.4.2, the following words are deleted: "and backwater
1407     valves".
1408          (11) IRC, Section P3009, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1409     "P3009 Connected to nonpotable water from on-site water reuse systems.
1410     Nonpotable systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for single-family residences shall comply
1411     with the requirements of R317-401, UAC, Gray Water Systems."
1412          [(13)] (12) In IRC, Section P3103.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the
1413     paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the
1414     wall with an elbow pointing downward."
1415          [(14)] (13) In IRC, Section P3104.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the
1416     paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
1417     and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
1418     Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
1419          Section 18. Section 15A-3-206 is amended to read:
1420          15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36 and 44 of IRC.
1421          (1) In IRC, Section E3901.9, the following exception is added:
1422     "Exception: Receptacles or other outlets adjacent to the exterior walls of the garage, outlets
1423     adjacent to an exterior wall of the garage, or outlets in a storage room with entry from the

1424     garage may be connected to the garage branch circuit."
1425          [(1)] (2) In IRC, Section [E3902.12] E3902.16, the following words are deleted:
1426     "family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, sunrooms, recreation
1427     rooms, closets, hallways, and similar rooms or areas.
1428     Exception: This section does not apply for a simple move or an extension of a branch circuit or
1429     an outlet which does not significantly increase the existing electrical load. This exception does
1430     not include changes involving remodeling or additions to a residence."
1431          [(2)] (3) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
1432      "Standard reference
number
TitleReferenced in code
section number
1433      USC-FCCCHR 10th
Edition Manual of
Cross Connection
Control
Foundation for Cross-Connection Control
and Hydraulic Research University of
Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300
Los Angeles CA 90089-2531
Table P2902.3"

1434          Section 19. Section 15A-3-302 is amended to read:
1435          15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
1436          (1) A new IPC, Section [101.2] 101.2.1, is added as follows: "For clarification, the
1437     International Private Sewage Disposal Code is not part of the plumbing code even though it is
1438     in the same printed volume."
1439          (2) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Backflow Backpressure, Low Head" is
1440     deleted.
1441          (3) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Certified Backflow
1442     Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention
1443     assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code, Subsection
1444     19-4-104(4)."
1445          (4) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Contamination (High
1446     Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to the
1447     public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or
1448     waste."
1449          (5) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced

1450     with the following: "Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential connection or
1451     arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable
1452     water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas, or chemical,
1453     whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other, with the direction of
1454     flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see "Backflow")."
1455          (6) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Deep Seal Trap. A
1456     manufactured or field fabricated trap with a liquid seal of 4" or larger."
1457          [(7) In IPC, Section 202, in the definition for gray water a comma is inserted after the
1458     word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and clear
1459     water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible; without
1460     objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of the
1461     sewer treatment facility."]
1462          (7) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluid" is
1463     deleted and replaced with the following:
1464     "ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1,
1465     including propylene glycol; and mineral oil."
1466          (8) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Toxic Transfer Fluid" is deleted
1467     and replaced with the following:
1468     "ESSENTIALLY TOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Soil, waste, or gray water; and any fluid that is
1469     not an essentially nontoxic transfer fluid under this code."
1470          [(8)] (9) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "High Hazard. See
1471     Contamination."
1472          [(9)] (10) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Low Hazard. See
1473     Pollution."
1474          [(10)] (11) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Pollution (Low
1475     Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree that does not create a
1476     hazard to the public health but that does adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic
1477     qualities of such potable water for domestic use."
1478          [(11)] (12) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Potable Water" is deleted and
1479     replaced with the following: "Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts
1480     sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,

1481     Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, and
1482     the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1483          Section 20. Section 15A-3-303 is amended to read:
1484          15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
1485          (1) In IPC, Section 303.4, the following exception is added:
1486     "Exception: Third-party certification for backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any
1487     combination of two certifications, laboratory or field. Acceptable third party laboratory
1488     certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently
1489     provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies. Also see
1490     www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code,
1491     R309-305-6."
1492          [(2) IPC, Section 304.3, Meter Boxes, is deleted.]
1493          (2) IPC, Section 307.5, Protection of footings, is deleted.
1494          (3) IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
1495          (4) In IPC, Section 312.3, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1496          "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
1497     the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be
1498     tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
1499     1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1500     explode, causing serious injury or death.
1501     2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1502     claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1503     with air or compressed gasses.
1504     3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1505     should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1506     4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1507     5. No [water supply] drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured
1508     by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1509     6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1510     minutes.
1511     7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or

1512     gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1513          (5) In IPC, Section 312.5, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1514     "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit the use
1515     of water on the construction site, plastic water pipes may be permitted to be tested with air.
1516     The following procedures shall be followed:
1517     1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1518     explode, causing serious injury or death.
1519     2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1520     claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1521     with air or compressed gasses.
1522     3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1523     should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1524     4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1525     5. Water supply systems shall be pressure tested to a minimum of 50 psi but not more than 80
1526     psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1527     6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1528     minutes.
1529     7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or
1530     gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1531          (6) A new IPC, Section 312.10.3, is added as follows: "312.10.3 Tester Qualifications.
1532     Testing shall be performed by a Utah Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester in
1533     accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."
1534          Section 21. Section 15A-3-304 is amended to read:
1535          15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
1536          (1) In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made:
1537          (a) The title for Table 403.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Table 403.1,
1538     Minimum Number of Required Plumbing [Facilitiesa, h] Fixturesa, h";
1539          (b) In [the] row [for] number "3", for "E" occupancy, in the field for "OTHER", a new
1540     footnote [i] g is added.
1541          (c) In [the] row number "5", for "I-4 Adult day care and child day care" occupancy, in
1542     the field for "OTHER", a new footnote [i] g is added.

1543          (d) A new footnote [h] f is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: [h] f. When provided, in
1544     public toilet facilities, there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet
1545     rooms and female toilet rooms. Diaper changing facilities shall meet the requirements of
1546     ASTM F2285-04 (2010) Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Diaper
1547     Changing Tables for Commercial Use."
1548          (e) A new footnote [i] g is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE [i] g:
1549     Non-residential child care facilities shall comply [with additional sink requirements of Utah
1550     Administrative Code R430-100-4.] with the additional requirements for sinks in administrative
1551     rule made by the Department of Health."
1552          (2) A new IPC, Section 406.3, is added as follows: " 406.3 Automatic clothes washer
1553     safe pans. Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be installed in
1554     accordance with Section 504.7."
1555          (3) A new IPC, Section 412.5, is added as follows: "412.5 Public toilet rooms. All
1556     public toilet rooms in A & E occupancies and M occupancies with restrooms having multiple
1557     water closets or urinals shall be equipped with at least one floor drain."
1558          (4) IPC, Section 423.3, is deleted.
1559          Section 22. Section 15A-3-305 is amended to read:
1560          15A-3-305. Amendments to Chapter 5 of IPC.
1561          (1) IPC, Section 502.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "502.4 Seismic
1562     supports. [Appliances designed to be fixed in position shall be fastened or anchored in an
1563     approved manner. Water] As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or
1564     strapped to resist horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at
1565     points within the upper one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions.
1566     [At the lower point, the strapping shall maintain a minimum distance of 4 inches (102 mm)
1567     above the controls.]"
1568          (2) In IPC, Section 504.7.2, the following is added at the end of the section: "When
1569     permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste
1570     stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in
1571     Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent. The trap
1572     shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044, a barrier type
1573     floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."

1574          (3) A new IPC, Section 504.7.3, is added as follows: "504.7.3 Pan Designation. A
1575     water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge
1576     of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures,
1577     devises, or equipment."
1578          Section 23. Section 15A-3-306 is amended to read:
1579          15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
1580          (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual
1581     water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of
1582     potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in
1583     accordance with Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and 73-3-25, as administered by the
1584     Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the
1585     water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall
1586     supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter."
1587          (2) IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are
1588     deleted.
1589          (3) A new IPC, Section 604.4.1, is added as follows: "604.4.1 Manually operated
1590     metering faucets for food service establishments. Self closing or manually operated metering
1591     faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the
1592     faucet."
1593          (4) IPC, Section 606.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "606.5 Water
1594     pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by
1595     Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
1596          (5) A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 Prohibited
1597     installation. In no case shall a booster pump be allowed that will lower the pressure in the
1598     public main to less than the minimum water pressure specified in Utah Administrative Code
1599     R309-105-9."
1600          (6) In IPC, Section 608.1, the words "and pollution" are added after the word
1601     "contamination."
1602          [(7) IPC, Table 608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:]
1603     [

1604     
"TABLE 608.1
1605     
Application of Back Flow Preventers
1606      DEVICEDEGREE OF
HAZARDa
APPLICATIONbAPPLICABLE
STANDARDS
1607      BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES:
1608      Double check backflow
prevention assembly
and double check fire
protection backflow
prevention assembly
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 3/8" - 16"
ASSE 1015, AWWA
C510, CSA B64.5,
CSA B64.5.1
1609      Double check detector
fire protection
backflow prevention
assemblies
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 3/8" - 16"
ASSE 1048
1610      Pressure vacuum
breaker assembly
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 2"
ASSE 1020, CSA
B64.1.2
1611      Reduced pressure
principle backflow
prevention assembly
and reduced pressure
principle fire
protection backflow
assembly
High or low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 3/8" - 16"
ASSE 1013, AWWA
C511, CSA B64.4,
CSA B64.4.1
1612      Reduced pressure
detector fire protection
backflow prevention
assemblies
High or low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage (Fire
Sprinkler Systems)
ASSE 1047
1613      Spill-resistant vacuum
breaker assembly
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 2"
ASSE 1056
1614      BACKFLOW PREVENTER PLUMBING DEVICES:
1615      Antisiphon-type fill
valves for gravity water
closet flush tanks
High hazardBacksiphonage onlyASSE 1002, CSA
B125.3
1616      Backflow preventer for
carbonated beverage
machines
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 1/4" - 3/8"
ASSE 1022
1617      Backflow preventer
with intermediate
atmospheric vents
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 1/4" - 3/8"
ASSE 1012, CSA
B64.3
1618      Dual check valve type
backflow preventers
Low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
Sizes 1/4" - 1"
ASSE 1024, CSA
B64.6
1619      Hose connection
backflow preventer
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 1"
ASSE 1052, CSA
B64.2, B64.2.1
1620      Hose connection
vacuum breaker
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2", 3/4", 1"
ASSE 1011,
CAN/CSA B64.1.1
1621      Atmospheric type
vacuum breaker
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 1/2" - 4"
ASSE 1001, CSA
B64.1.1
1622      Vacuum breaker wall
hydrants, frost
resistant, automatic
draining type
High or low hazardBacksiphonage only
Sizes 3/4", 1"
ASSE 1019, CSA
B64.2.2
1623      OTHER MEANS or METHODS:
1624      Air gapHigh or low hazardBacksiphonage onlyASME A112.1.2
1625      Air gap fittings for use
with plumbing fixtures,
appliances and
appurtenances
High or low hazardBackpressure or
backsiphonage
ASME A112.1.3
1626      For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
1627      a. Low Hazard - See Pollution (Section 202), High Hazard - See Contamination (Section
202)
1628      b. See Backpressure (Section 202), See Backpressure, low head (Section 202), See
Backsiphonage (Section 202)
1629      Installation Guidelines: The above specialty devices shall be installed in accordance with
their listing and the manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions of this chapter."
1630     
]     (7) In IPC, Section 608.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
1631     "608.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
1632     An assembly shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
1633     platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
1634     to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance and to insure the safety of the backflow technician.
1635     608.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
1636     608.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Blackflow Prevention Assembly.
1637     A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1638     a. The assembly shall not be installed in a pit.
1639     b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal line,
1640     including a sanitary sewer, storm drain, or vent.
1641     c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position, unless the assembly is listed or
1642     approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
1643     d. The bottom of each assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or
1644     the floor.
1645     e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1646     obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1647     608.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
1648     A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1649     a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position unless the assembly is listed or
1650     approved for vertical installation.
1651     b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or the floor.
1652     c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1653     obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1654     d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance

1655     around all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate room for
1656     testing and maintenance.
1657     608.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Break Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker
1658     Assembly.
1659     A pressure vacuum break assembly and spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker assembly shall
1660     be installed as follows:
1661     a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or back
1662     drainage conditions.
1663     b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and
1664     the highest point of use.
1665     c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle, and shall
1666     be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1667     d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit.
1668     e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
1669          (8) In IPC, Section 608.3, the word "and" after the word "contamination" is deleted and
1670     replaced with a comma and the words "and pollution" are added after the word "contamination"
1671     in the first sentence.
1672          (9) In IPC, Section 608.5, the words "with the potential to create a condition of either
1673     contamination or pollution or" are added after the word "substances".
1674          (10) In IPC, Section 608.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:
1675     "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be protected
1676     by an air gap in accordance with Section 608.13.1."
1677          (11) IPC, Section 608.7, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.7 Stop and
1678     Waste Valves installed below grade. Combination stop-and-waste valves shall be permitted to
1679     be installed underground or below grade. Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain the riser into
1680     the ground are considered to be stop-and-waste valves and shall be permitted. A
1681     stop-and-waste valve shall be installed in accordance with a manufacturer's recommended
1682     installation instructions."
1683          (12) In IPC, Section 608.11, the following sentence is added at the end of the
1684     paragraph: "The coating and installation shall conform to NSF Standard 61 and application of
1685     the coating shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions."

1686          (13) IPC, Section 608.13.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.13.3
1687     Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Backflow preventers with
1688     intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3. These
1689     devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers only, without chemical
1690     treatment, where subject to continuous pressure conditions. The relief opening shall discharge
1691     by air gap and shall be prevented from being submerged."
1692          (14) IPC, Section 608.13.4, is deleted.
1693          (15) IPC, Section 608.13.9, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.13.9
1694     Chemical dispenser backflow devices. Backflow devices for chemical dispensers shall comply
1695     with Section 608.16.7."
1696          (16) IPC, Section 608.15.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.15.3
1697     Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Connections to
1698     residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, shall be protected by a backflow preventer
1699     with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
1700          (17) IPC, Section 608.15.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.15.4
1701     Protection by a vacuum breaker. Openings and outlets shall be protected by atmospheric-type
1702     or pressure-type vacuum breakers. Vacuum breakers shall not be installed under exhaust hoods
1703     or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors. Fill valves shall be set in
1704     accordance with Section 425.3.1. Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers - The critical level of the
1705     atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood
1706     level rim of the fixture or device. Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be installed not less than
1707     6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture, receptor, or device served. No
1708     valves shall be installed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Pressure Vacuum
1709     Breaker - The critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 12 inches
1710     (304 mm) above the flood level of the fixture or device."
1711          (18) In IPC, Section 608.15.4.2, the following is added after the first sentence:
1712     "Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates where freezing
1713     temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow
1714     preventer shall be used."
1715          (19) IPC, Section 608.16.2, is deleted and replaced as follows: "608.16.2 Connections
1716     to boilers. The potable supply to a boiler shall be protected by an air gap or a reduced pressure

1717     principle backflow preventer, complying with ASSE 1013, CSA B64.4 or AWWA C511.
1718     Exception: The potable supply to a residential boiler without chemical treatment may be
1719     equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with
1720     ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3."
1721          [(20) IPC, Section 608.16.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.16.3 Heat
1722     exchangers. Heat exchangers shall be separated from potable water by double-wall
1723     construction. An air gap open to the atmosphere shall be provided between the two walls.]
1724     [Exceptions:]
1725     [1. Single wall heat exchangers shall be permitted when all of the following conditions are
1726     met:]
1727     [a. It utilizes a heat transfer medium of potable water or contains only substances which are
1728     recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA);]
1729     [b. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum
1730     operating pressure of the potable water system; and]
1731     [c. The equipment is permanently labeled to indicate only additives recognized as safe by the
1732     FDA shall be used.]
1733     [2. Steam systems that comply with paragraph 1 above.]
1734     [3. Approved listed electrical drinking water coolers."]
1735          [(21)] (20) In IPC, Section 608.16.4.1, a new exception is added as follows:
1736     "Exception: All class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of strictly
1737     glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against
1738     backflow with a double check valve assembly. Such systems shall include written certification
1739     of the chemical additives at the time of original installation and service or maintenance."
1740          [(22)] (21) IPC, Section 608.16.7, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.16.7
1741     Chemical dispensers. Where chemical dispensers connect to the water distribution system, the
1742     water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.13.1,
1743     Section 608.13.2, Section 608.13.5, Section 608.13.6 or Section 608.13.8. Installation shall be
1744     in accordance with Section 608.1.2. Chemical dispensers shall connect to a separate dedicated
1745     water supply [separate from any] line, and not a sink faucet."
1746          [(23)] (22) IPC, Section 608.16.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.16.8
1747     Portable cleaning equipment. Where the portable cleaning equipment connects to the water

1748     distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance
1749     with Section 608.13.1[,] or Section 608.13.2 [or Section 608.13.8]."
1750          [(24)] (23) A new IPC, Section 608.16.11, is added as follows: "608.16.11 Automatic
1751     and coin operated car washes. The water supply to an automatic or coin operated car wash
1752     shall be protected in accordance with Section 608.13.1 or Section 608.13.2."
1753          [(25)] (24) IPC, Section 608.17, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.17
1754     Protection of individual water supplies. See Section 602.3 for requirements."
1755          Section 24. Section 15A-3-308 is amended to read:
1756          15A-3-308. Amendments to Chapter 8 of IPC.
1757          [IPC, Chapter 8, is not amended.]
1758          In IPC, Section 802.1.1, the last sentence is deleted.
1759          Section 25. Section 15A-3-310 is amended to read:
1760          15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
1761          [In IPC, Section 1002.4, the following is added at the end of the paragraph: "Approved
1762     Means of Maintaining Trap Seals. Approved means of maintaining trap seals include the
1763     following, but are not limited to the methods cited:]
1764          [1. A listed trap seal primer conforming to ASSE 1018 and ASSE 1044.]
1765          [2. A hose bibb or bibbs within the same room.]
1766          [3. Drainage from an untrapped lavatory discharging to the tailpiece of those fixture
1767     traps which require priming. All fixtures shall be in the same room and on the same floor level
1768     as the trap primer.]
1769          [4. Barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE Standard 1072.]
1770          [5. Deep seal p-trap".]
1771     IPC, Chapter 10, is not amended.
1772          Section 26. Section 15A-3-311 is amended to read:
1773          15A-3-311. Amendments to Chapter 11 of IPC.
1774          [(1) IPC, Section 1104.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1104.2
1775     Combining storm and sanitary drainage prohibited. The combining of sanitary and storm
1776     drainage systems is prohibited."]
1777          (1) A new IPC, Section 1106.1.1, is added as follows:
1778     "1106.1.1 Alternate Methods.

1779     An approved alternate storm drain sizing method may be allowed."
1780          (2) IPC, Section 1109, is deleted.
1781          Section 27. Section 15A-3-313 is amended to read:
1782          15A-3-313. Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC.
1783          [(1) In IPC, Section 1301.1, all words after the word "urinals" are deleted and the
1784     following sentence is added at the end: "Gray water recycling systems for subsurface landscape
1785     irrigation shall conform with UAC R317-401 Gray Water Systems."]
1786          [(2) A new IPC, Section 1301.1.1, is added as follows: "1301.1.1 Recording. The
1787     existence of a gray water recycling system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership for that
1788     property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the documentation of the
1789     recording required under this section is completed by the owner."]
1790          [(3) In IPC, Section 1301.2, the words "and systems for subsurface landscape irrigation
1791     shall comply with Section 1303" are deleted.]
1792          [(4) IPC, Section 1301.6, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1301.6 Potable
1793     water connections. The potable water supply to any building utilizing a gray water recycling
1794     system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1795     assembly installed in accordance with Section 608."]
1796          [(5) In IPC, Section 1301.7, the following is added at the end of the sentence: "and
1797     other clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable, non-combustible;
1798     without objectionable odor; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1799     the sewer treatment facility."]
1800          [(6) In IPC, Section 1302.3, in the second sentence, the following is added between the
1801     words "backflow" and "in": "by a reduced pressure backflow prevention assembly or an air gap
1802     installed".]
1803          [(7) IPC, Section 1303, is deleted and replaced with the following: "Section 1303
1804     SUBSURFACE LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Gray water recycling systems
1805     utilized for subsurface irrigation for single family residences shall comply with the
1806     requirements of UAC R317-401, Gray Water Systems. Gray water recycling systems utilized
1807     for subsurface irrigation for other occupancies shall comply with UAC R317-3, Design
1808     Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment and Disposal and UAC R317-4, Onsite
1809     Waterwaste Systems."]

1810          (1) A new IPC, Section 1301.4.1, is added as follows:
1811     "1301.4.1 Recording.
1812     The existence of a nonpotable water system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership for the
1813     property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the documentation for the
1814     recording required under this section is completed by the property owner."
1815          (2) IPC, Section 1301.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1816     "1301.5 Potable water connections.
1817     Where a potable water system is connected to a nonpotable water system, the potable water
1818     supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1819     assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 608."
1820          (3) IPC, Section 1301.9.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1821     "1301.9.5 Makeup water.
1822     Where an uninterrupted supply is required for the intended application, potable or reclaimed
1823     water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the storage tank. The makeup water
1824     supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1825     assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 608. A full-open valve located on
1826     the makeup water supply line to the storage tank shall be provided. Inlets to the storage tank
1827     shall be controlled by fill valves or other automatic supply valves installed to prevent the tank
1828     from overflowing and to prevent the water level from dropping below a predetermined point.
1829     Where makeup water is provided, the water level shall not be permitted to drop below the
1830     source water inlet or the intake of any attached pump."
1831          (4) IPC, Section 1302.12.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1832     "1302.12.4 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
1833     Testing of a backflow preventer shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 312.10.1,
1834     312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
1835          (5) IPC, Section 1303.15.6, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1836     "1303.15.6 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
1837     Testing of a backflow prevention assembly shall be conducted in accordance with Sections
1838     312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
1839          (6) IPC, Section 1304.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1840     "1304.4.2 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.

1841     Testing of a backflow preventer or backwater valve shall be conducted in accordance with
1842     Sections 312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
1843          Section 28. Section 15A-3-314 is amended to read:
1844          15A-3-314. Amendments to Chapter 14 of IPC.
1845          [(1) In IPC, Chapter 14, the following referenced standard is added under ASSE:]
1846     [
1847      "Standard
reference number
TitleReferenced in code section
number
1848      1072-2007Performance Requirements for Barrier
Type Floor Drain Trap Seal Protection
Devices
1004.2"
1849     
]     [(2) In IPC, Chapter 14, the following referenced standard is added:]
1850     [
1851      "Standard
reference number
TitleReferenced in code section
number
1852      USC-FCCCHR
10th Edition
Manual of Cross
Connection
Control
Foundation for Cross-Connection
Control and Hydraulic Research
University of Southern California
Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA
90089-2531
Table 608.1"
1853     
]     IPC, Chapter 14, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1854     "1401. Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems.
1855     Gray water recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for single-family residences
1856     shall comply with the requirements of UAC R317-401, Gray Water Systems. Gray water
1857     recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for other occupancies shall comply with
1858     UAC R317-3, Design Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal, and
1859     UAC R317-4, Onsite Waterwaste Systems."
1860          Section 29. Section 15A-3-315 is enacted to read:
1861          15A-3-315. Amendments to Chapter 15 of IPC.
1862          In IPC, Chapter 15, the following referenced standard is added:

1863      "Standard
reference number
TitleReferenced in code section
number
1864      USC-FCCCHR
10th Edition
Manual of Cross
Connection
Control
Foundation for Cross-Connection
Control and Hydraulic Research
University of Southern California
Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA
90089-2531
Table 608.1"

1865          Section 30. Section 15A-3-401 is amended to read:
1866          15A-3-401. General provisions.
1867          The following are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be applicable statewide:
1868          [(1) In IMC, Section 202, the definition for "CONDITIONED SPACE" is deleted and
1869     replaced with the following: "CONDITIONED SPACE. An area, room, or space enclosed
1870     within the building thermal envelope that is directly heated or cooled, or indirectly heated or
1871     cooled by any of the following means:]
1872     [1. Openings directly into an adjacent conditioned space.]
1873     [2. An un-insulated floor, ceiling or wall adjacent to a conditioned space.]
1874     [3. Un-insulated duct, piping or other heat or cooling source within the space."]
1875          [(2) In IMC, Section 403.2.1, Item 3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1876     "Except as provided in Table 403.3, Note h, where mechanical exhaust is required by Note b in
1877     Table 403.3, recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited. All air supplied to such spaces
1878     shall be exhausted, including any air in excess of that required by Table 403.3."]
1879          [(3) In IMC, Table 403.3, Note b, is deleted and replaced with the following: "Except
1880     as provided in Note h, mechanical exhaust required and the recirculation of air from such
1881     spaces is prohibited (see Section 403.2.1, Item 3)."]
1882          [(4) In IMC, Table 403.3, Note h is deleted and replaced with the following:]
1883          ["1. For a nail salon where a nail technician files or shapes an acrylic nail, as defined
1884     by rule by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, in accordance with Title
1885     63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, each nail station where a nail technician
1886     files or shapes an acrylic nail shall be provided with:]
1887          [a. a source capture system capable of filtering and recirculating air to inside space not

1888     less than 50 cfm per station; or]
1889          [b. a source capture system capable of exhausting not less than 50 cfm per station."]
1890          [2. Except as provided in paragraph 3, the requirements described in paragraph 1 apply
1891     beginning on July 1, 2020.]
1892          [3. The requirements described in paragraph 1 apply beginning on July 1, 2014 if the
1893     nail salon is under or begins new construction or remodeling on or after July 1, 2014.]
1894          [(5) In IMC, Section 403, a new Section 403.8 is added as follows: "Retrospective
1895     effect. Removal, alteration, or abandonment shall not be required, and continued use and
1896     maintenance shall be allowed, for a ventilation system within an existing installation that
1897     complies with the requirements of this Section 403 regardless of whether the ventilation system
1898     satisfied the minimum ventilation rate requirements of prior law."]
1899          [(6) In IMC, Table 603.4, in the section "Round ducts and enclosed rectangular ducts",
1900     the word "enclosed" is deleted; the words "14 inches or less" are deleted and replaced with
1901     "over 8 inches but less than 15 inches"; the wording "8 inches or less" under duct size, "0.013"
1902     under minimum thickness (in.), "30" under equivalent gage no., and "0.0159" under aluminum
1903     minimum thickness (in.), are added; and the section "Exposed rectangular ducts" is deleted.]
1904          [(7)] (1) In IMC, Section 1004.2, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the
1905     following: "[Boilers] In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made
1906     by rule by the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the
1907     Utah Labor Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those
1908     located in private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall
1909     be installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as
1910     prescribed by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is
1911     greater."
1912          [(8)] (2) In IMC, Section 1004.3.1, the word "unlisted" is inserted before the word
1913     "boilers".
1914          [(9)] (3) IMC, Section 1101.10, is deleted.
1915          (4) In IMC, Section 1209.3, the following words are added at the end of the section:
1916     "or other methods approved for the application."
1917          Section 31. Section 15A-3-501 is amended to read:
1918          15A-3-501. General provisions.

1919          The following are adopted as an amendment to the IFGC to be applicable statewide:
1920          (1) In IFGC, Section 404.9, a new Section 404.9.1, is added as follows: "404.9.1 Meter
1921     protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures
1922     designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including
1923     falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must still provide
1924     access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
1925          (2) IFGC, Section 409.5.3, is deleted.
1926          (3) In IFGC, Section 631.2, the following sentence is inserted before the first sentence:
1927     "[Boilers] In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by
1928     the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor
1929     Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in
1930     private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be
1931     installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed
1932     by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."
1933          Section 32. Section 15A-3-601 is amended to read:
1934          15A-3-601. General provision.
1935          The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:
1936          (1) The IRC provisions are adopted as the residential electrical standards applicable to
1937     installations applicable under the IRC. All other installations shall comply with the adopted
1938     NEC.
1939          [(2) In NEC, Section 310.15(B)(7), the second sentence is deleted and replaced with
1940     the following: "For application of this section, the main power feeder shall be the feeder(s)
1941     between the main disconnect and the panelboard(s)."]
1942          (2) NEC, Section 240.87(B), is modified to add the following as an additional
1943     approved equivalent means:
1944     "6. An instantaneous trip function set at or below the available fault current."
1945          Section 33. Section 15A-3-701 is amended to read:
1946          15A-3-701. General provisions.
1947          The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide:
1948          [(1) In IECC, Section C202, the definition for "CONDITIONED SPACE" is deleted
1949     and replaced with the following: "CONDITIONED SPACE. An area, room or space enclosed

1950     within the building thermal envelope that is directly heated or cooled, or indirectly heated or
1951     cooled by any of the following means:]
1952     [1. Openings directly into an adjacent conditioned space.]
1953     [2. An un-insulated floor, ceiling or wall adjacent to a conditioned space.]
1954     [3. Un-insulated duct, piping or other heat or cooling source within the space."]
1955          [(2) In IECC, Section C404.4, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Heat
1956     traps, other than the arrangement of piping and fittings, shall be prohibited unless a means of
1957     controlling thermal expansion can be ensured as required in the IPC Section 607.3."]
1958          (1) In IECC, Section C403.2.9.1.3, the words "by the designer" are deleted.
1959          [(3)] (2) In IECC, Section R103.2, all words after the words "herein governed." are
1960     deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation
1961     required to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1962          [(4) In IECC, Section R202, the definition for "CONDITIONED SPACE" is deleted
1963     and replaced with the following: "CONDITIONED SPACE. An area, room or space enclosed
1964     within the building thermal envelope that is directly heated or cooled, or indirectly heated or
1965     cooled by any of the following means:]
1966     [1. Openings directly into an adjacent conditioned space.]
1967     [2. An un-insulated floor, ceiling or wall adjacent to a conditioned space.]
1968     [3. Un-insulated duct, piping or other heat or cooling source within the space."]
1969          [(5)] (3) In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
1970          (4) In IECC, Section R401.2, a new number 4 is added as follows:
1971     "4. Compliance may be shown by demonstrating a result of "10 percent better than code" using
1972     the RESCheck "2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code.""
1973          [(6)] (5) In IECC, Table [R402.1.1 and Table R402.1.3, the rows for "climate zone 3",
1974     "climate zone 5 and Marine 4, and climate zone 6" are deleted and replaced and] R402.2, in the
1975     column entitled MASS WALL R-VALUE, a new footnote j is added as follows:
1976     [
1977      "TABLE R402.1.1
1978      INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENTa
1979     

CLIMATE
ZONE


FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR b


SKYLIGHT b
U-FACTOR

GLAZED
FENESTRATION
SHGC b,e


CEILING
R-VALUE

WOOD
FRAME WALL
R-VALUE

MASS
WALL
R-VALUE I, j


FLOOR
R-VALUE

BASEMENT c
WALL
R-VALUE

SLAB d
R-VALUE
& DEPTH
CRAWL
SPACE c
WALL
R-VALUE
1980      30.650.650.403015519005/13
1981      5 and
Marine 4
0.350.60NR3819 or 13 + 5h1330 g10/1310, 2 ft10/13
1982      60.350.60NR4919 or 13 + 5h1530 g10/1310, 4 ft10/13
1983      j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5" or greater shall be permitted in Zones
5-8 when overall window glazing is .31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84
AFUE (oil), and all other component requirements are met.
1984      TABLE R402.1.3 EQUIVALENT U-FACTORSa
1985     
CLIMATE
ZONE

FENESTRATION
U-FACTOR

SKYLIGHT
U-FACTOR

CEILING
U-FACTOR
FRAME
WALL
U-FACTOR

MASS WALL
U-FACTOR b

FLOOR
U-FACTOR
BASEMENT
WALL
U-FACTOR
CRAWL
SPACE WALL
U-FACTOR
1986      30.650.650.0350.0820.1410.0470.3600.136
1987      5 and Marine 40.350.600.0300.0600.0820.0330.0590.065
1988      60.350.600.0260.0600.0600.0330.0590.065
1989     
]"j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches
1990     or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a .31
1991     U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is, for gas, 90 AFUE, or, for oil, 84
1992     AFUE, and all other component requirements are met."
1993          [(7) In IECC, Section R402.2.1, the last sentence is deleted.]
1994          [(8) In IECC, Section R402.2.2, the last sentence is deleted.]
1995          [(9) In IECC, Section R402.3.3, the last sentence is deleted.]
1996          [(10) In IECC, Section R402.3.4, the last sentence is deleted.]
1997          [(11)] (6) In IECC, Section R402.4.1, in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted
1998     and replaced with the word "or".
1999          [(12)] (7) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with
2000     the following: "Where allowed by the [building] code official, the builder may certify
2001     compliance to components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly
2002     scheduled inspections."
2003          [(13)] (8) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.2, the following changes are made:
2004          (a) In the first sentence, the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and [3] three air changes

2005     per hour in [Zone] Climate Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
2006          (b) In the third sentence, the [words "Where required by the building official," and the]
2007     word "third" [are] is deleted.
2008          (c) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
2009     shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
2010     contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
2011     manufacturers or other comparable training."
2012          [(14) In IECC, Section R402.4.4, the last sentence is deleted.]
2013          [(15) In IECC, Section R403.2.2, the requirements for duct tightness testing are deleted
2014     and replaced with the following:]
2015          ["1. Postconstruction test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 10 cfm (283
2016     L/min) per 100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor space when tested at a pressure
2017     differential of 0.1 inches w.g. (25 Pa) across the entire system, including the manufacturer's air
2018     handler enclosure. All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.]
2019          [2. Rough-in test: Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 10 cfm (283 L/min) per
2020     100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of at
2021     least 0.1 inches w.g. (25 Pa) across the system, including the manufacturer's air handler
2022     enclosure. All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test. If the air handler is
2023     not installed at the time of the test, total leakage shall be less than or equal to 7.5 cfm (212
2024     L/min) per 100 square feet (9.29 m2) of conditioned floor area."]
2025          [(16)] (9) In IECC, Section [R403.2.2] R403.3.3, the exception for [total] duct air
2026     leakage testing is deleted and replaced with the following: "Exception: The total leakage test is
2027     not required for systems with all air handlers and at least [50%] 65% of all ducts (measured by
2028     length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
2029          (10) In IECC, Section R403.3.3, the following is added after the exception:
2030     "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing:
2031     1. Parties certified by BPI or RESNET.
2032     2. Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test equipment
2033     manufacturers or other comparable training."
2034          (11) In IECC, Section R403.3.4, in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 6, the
2035     number 113.3 is changed to 170, the number 3 is changed to 5, and the number 85 is changed

2036     to 114.6, and in Subsection 2, the number 4 is changed to 8 and the number 113.3 is changed to
2037     226.5.
2038          [(17)] (12) In IECC, Section [R403.2.3] R403.3.5, the words "or plenums" are deleted.
2039          [(18) In IECC, Section R403.4.2, the sentences for "3." and "9." and the last sentence
2040     are deleted.]
2041          [(19) In IECC, Section R403.5, the first sentence is deleted.]
2042          [(20) IECC, Section R404.1 and the exception are deleted, and R404.1.1 becomes
2043     R404.1.]
2044          [(21) In IECC, Table R405.5.2(1), the following changes are made under the column
2045     STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN:]
2046          [(a) In the row "Air exchange rate", the words "in Zones 1 and 2, and 3 air changes per
2047     hour in Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.]
2048          [(b) In the row "Heating systemsf, g", the standard reference design is deleted and
2049     replaced with the following:]
2050          ["Fuel Type: same as proposed design]
2051          [Efficiencies:]
2052          [Electric: air source heat pump with prevailing federal minimum efficiencies]
2053          [Nonelectric furnaces: natural gas furnace with prevailing federal minimum
2054     efficiencies]
2055          [Nonelectric boilers: natural gas boiler with prevailing federal minimum efficiencies]
2056          [Capacity: sized in accordance with Section N1103.6"]
2057          [(c) In the row "Cooling systemsf, h" the words "As proposed" are deleted and replaced
2058     with the following:]
2059          ["Fuel Type: Electric]
2060          [Efficiency: in accordance with prevailing federal minimum standards"]
2061          [(d) In the row "Service water heatingf, g, h, i", the words "As proposed" are deleted and
2062     replaced with the following:]
2063          ["Fuel Type: same as proposed design]
2064          [Efficiency: in accordance with prevailing federal minimum standards]
2065          [Tank Temperature: 120o F"]
2066          [(e) In the row "Thermal distribution systems" the word "none" is deleted and replaced

2067     with the following: "Thermal distribution system efficiency (DSE) of .080 shall be applied to
2068     both the heating and cooling system efficiencies."]
2069          [(22) In IECC, Table R405.5.2(2), the number "0.80" is inserted under "Forced air
2070     systems" for "Distribution system components located in unconditioned space".]
2071          [(23) The RESCheck Software adopted by the United States Department of Energy and
2072     modified to meet the requirements of this section shall be used to verify compliance with this
2073     section. The software shall address the Total UA alternative approach and account for
2074     Equipment Efficiency Trade-offs when applicable per the standard reference design as
2075     amended.]
2076          (13) In IECC, Section R406.2, the last sentence and exception are deleted.
2077          (14) In IECC, Section R406.4, the table is deleted and replaced with the following:
2078     
TABLE R406.4

2079     
MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX

2080      CLIMATE ZONEENERGY RATING INDEX
2081      159
2082      259
2083      365
2084      463
2085      569
2086      668
2087      760
2088      860

2089          Section 34. Section 15A-3-801 is amended to read:
2090     
Part 8. Statewide Amendments to International Existing Building Code

2091          15A-3-801. General provisions.
2092          [Mobile homes built before June 15, 1976 that are subject to relocation, building
2093     alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation shall comply with the following:]
2094          [(1) Related to exits and egress windows:]
2095          [(a) Egress windows. The home has at least one egress window in each bedroom, or a

2096     window that meets the minimum specifications of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
2097     Development's (HUD) Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS)
2098     program as set forth in 24 C.F.R. Parts 3280 and 3282, MHCSS 3280.106 and 3280.404 for
2099     manufactured homes. These standards require the window to be at least 22 inches in the
2100     horizontal or vertical position in its least dimension and at least five square feet in area. The
2101     bottom of the window opening shall be no more than 36 inches above the floor, and the locks
2102     and latches and any window screen or storm window devices that need to be operated to permit
2103     exiting shall not be located more than 54 inches above the finished floor.]
2104          [(b) Exits. The home is required to have two exterior exit doors, located remotely from
2105     each other, as required in MHCSS 3280.105. This standard requires that single-section homes
2106     have the doors no less than 12 feet, center-to-center, from each other, and multisection home
2107     doors no less than 20 feet center-to-center from each other when measured in a straight line,
2108     regardless of the length of the path of travel between the doors. One of the required exit doors
2109     must be accessible from the doorway of each bedroom and no more than 35 feet away from any
2110     bedroom doorway. An exterior swing door shall have a 28-inch-wide by 74-inch-high clear
2111     opening and sliding glass doors shall have a 28-inch-wide by 72-inch-high clear opening. Each
2112     exterior door other than screen/storm doors shall have a key-operated lock that has a passage
2113     latch; locks shall not require the use of a key or special tool for operation from the inside of the
2114     home.]
2115          [(2) Related to flame spread:]
2116          [(a) Walls, ceilings, and doors. Walls and ceilings adjacent to or enclosing a furnace or
2117     water heater shall have an interior finish with a flame-spread rating not exceeding 25. Sealants
2118     and other trim materials two inches or less in width used to finish adjacent surfaces within
2119     these spaces are exempt from this provision, provided all joints are supported by framing
2120     members or materials with a flame spread rating of 25 or less. Combustible doors providing
2121     interior or exterior access to furnace and water heater spaces shall be covered with materials of
2122     limited combustibility (i.e., 5/16-inch gypsum board, etc.), with the surface allowed to be
2123     interrupted for louvers ventilating the space. However, the louvers shall not be of materials of
2124     greater combustibility than the door itself (i.e., plastic louvers on a wooden door). Reference
2125     MHCSS 3280.203.]
2126          [(b) Exposed interior finishes. Exposed interior finishes adjacent to the cooking range

2127     (surfaces include vertical surfaces between the range top and overhead cabinets, the ceiling, or
2128     both) shall have a flame-spread rating not exceeding 50, as required by MHCSS 3280.203.
2129     Backsplashes not exceeding six inches in height are exempted. Ranges shall have a vertical
2130     clearance above the cooking top of not less than 24 inches to the bottom of combustible
2131     cabinets, as required by MHCSS 3280.204(e).]
2132          [(3) Related to smoke detectors:]
2133          [(a) Location. A smoke detector shall be installed on any ceiling or wall in the hallway
2134     or space communicating with each bedroom area between the living area and the first bedroom
2135     door, unless a door separates the living area from that bedroom area, in which case the detector
2136     shall be installed on the living-area side, as close to the door as practicable, as required by
2137     MHCSS 3280.208. Homes with bedroom areas separated by anyone or combination of
2138     common-use areas such as a kitchen, dining room, living room, or family room (but not a
2139     bathroom or utility room) shall be required to have one detector for each bedroom area. When
2140     located in the hallways, the detector shall be between the return air intake and the living areas.]
2141          [(b) Switches and electrical connections. Smoke detectors shall have no switches in
2142     the circuit to the detector between the over-current protection device protecting the branch
2143     circuit and the detector. The detector shall be attached to an electrical outlet box and connected
2144     by a permanent wiring method to a general electrical circuit. The detector shall not be placed
2145     on the same branch circuit or any circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.]
2146          [(4) Related to solid-fuel-burning stoves/fireplaces:]
2147          [(a) Solid-fuel-burning fireplaces and fireplace stoves. Solid-fuel-burning,
2148     factory-built fireplaces, and fireplace stoves may be used in manufactured homes, provided that
2149     they are listed for use in manufactured homes and installed according to their
2150     listing/manufacturer's instructions and the minimum requirements of MHCSS 3280.709(g).]
2151          [(b) Equipment. A solid-fuel-burning fireplace or fireplace stove shall be equipped
2152     with an integral door or shutters designed to close the fire chamber opening and shall include
2153     complete means for venting through the roof, a combustion air inlet, a hearth extension, and
2154     means to securely attach the unit to the manufactured home structure.]
2155          [(i) Chimney. A listed, factory-built chimney designed to be attached directly to the
2156     fireplace/fireplace stove and equipped with, in accordance with the listing, a termination device
2157     and spark arrester, shall be required. The chimney shall extend at least three feet above the part

2158     of the roof through which it passes and at least two feet above the highest elevation of any part
2159     of the manufactured home that is within 10 feet of the chimney.]
2160          [(ii) Air-intake assembly and combustion-air inlet. An air-intake assembly shall be
2161     installed in accordance with the terms of listings and the manufacturer's instruction. A
2162     combustion-air inlet shall conduct the air directly into the fire chamber and shall be designed to
2163     prevent material from the hearth from dropping on the area beneath the manufactured home.]
2164          [(iii) Hearth. The hearth extension shall be of noncombustible material that is a
2165     minimum of 3/8-inch thick and shall extend a minimum of 16 inches in front and eight inches
2166     beyond each side of the fireplace/fireplace stove opening. The hearth shall also extend over the
2167     entire surface beneath a fireplace stove and beneath an elevated and overhanging fireplace.]
2168          [(5) Related to electrical wiring systems:]
2169          [(a) Testing. All electrical systems shall be tested for continuity in accordance with
2170     MHCSS 3280.810, to ensure that metallic parts are properly bonded; tested for operation, to
2171     demonstrate that all equipment is connected and in working order; and given a polarity check,
2172     to determine that connections are proper.]
2173          [(b) 5.2 Protection. The electrical system shall be properly protected for the required
2174     amperage load. If the unit wiring employs aluminum conductors, all receptacles and switches
2175     rated at 20 amperes or less that are directly connected to the aluminum conductors shall be
2176     marked CO/ALA. Exterior receptacles, other than heat tape receptacles, shall be of the
2177     ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFI) type. Conductors of dissimilar metals (copper/aluminum
2178     or copper-clad aluminum) must be connected in accordance with NEC, Section 110-14.]
2179          [(6) Related to replacement furnaces and water heaters:]
2180          [(a) Listing. Replacement furnaces or water heaters shall be listed for use in a
2181     manufactured home. Vents, roof jacks, and chimneys necessary for the installation shall be
2182     listed for use with the furnace or water heater.]
2183          [(b) Securement and accessibility. The furnace and water heater shall be secured in
2184     place to avoid displacement. Every furnace and water heater shall be accessible for servicing,
2185     for replacement, or both as required by MHCSS 3280.709(a).]
2186          [(c) Installation. Furnaces and water heaters shall be installed to provide complete
2187     separation of the combustion system from the interior atmosphere of the manufactured home,
2188     as required by MHCSS.]

2189          [(i) Separation. The required separation may be achieved by the installation of a
2190     direct-vent system (sealed combustion system) furnace or water heater or the installation of a
2191     furnace and water heater venting and combustion systems from the interior atmosphere of the
2192     home. There shall be no doors, grills, removable access panels, or other openings into the
2193     enclosure from the inside of the manufactured home. All openings for ducts, piping, wiring,
2194     etc., shall be sealed.]
2195          [(ii) Water heater. The floor area in the area of the water heater shall be free from
2196     damage from moisture to ensure that the floor will support the weight of the water heater.]
2197     The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:
2198          (1) In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL. See
2199     Code Official."
2200          (2) In Section 202, the definition for "code official" is deleted and replaced with the
2201     following:
2202     "CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
2203     charged with the administration and enforcement of this code."
2204          (3) In Section 202, the definition for existing buildings is deleted and replaced with the
2205     following:
2206     "EXISTING BUILDING. A building that is not a dangerous building and that was either
2207     lawfully erected under a prior adopted code, or deemed a legal non-conforming building by the
2208     code official."
2209          (4) In Section 301.1, the exception is deleted.
2210          (5) Section 403.5 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2211     "403.5 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon reroofing.
2212     Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of roofing
2213     materials from more than 25 percent of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic Design
2214     Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or appendages such
2215     as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include installation of
2216     bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates compliance of
2217     such items. For purposes of this section, design seismic forces need not be taken greater than
2218     75 percent of those that would be required for the design of similar nonstructural components
2219     in new buildings of similar purpose and location."

2220          (6) In Section 705.1, Exception number 3, the following is added at the end of the
2221     exception:
2222     "This exception does not apply if the existing facility is undergoing a change of occupancy
2223     classification."
2224          (7) Section 707.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2225     "707.3.1 Bracing for unreinforced masonry bearing wall parapets and other appendages.
2226     Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a building
2227     assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced
2228     masonry or appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work
2229     shall include installation of bracing to resist the reduced International Building Code level
2230     seismic forces as specified in Section 301.1.4.2 of this code, unless an evaluation demonstrates
2231     compliance of such items."
2232          (8) (a) Section 1007.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2233     "1007.3.1 Compliance with the International Building Code Level Seismic Forces.
2234     When a building or portion thereof is subject to a change of occupancy such that a change in
2235     the nature of the occupancy results in a higher risk category based on Table 1604.5 of the
2236     International Building Code or when such change of occupancy results in a design occupant
2237     load increase of 100% or more, the building shall conform to the seismic requirements of the
2238     International Building Code for the new risk category."
2239          (b) Section 1007.3.1, exceptions 1- 3 remain unchanged.
2240          (c) In Section 1007.3.1, add a new exception 4 as follows:
2241     "4. Where the design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the occupancy
2242     category does not change."
2243          (9) In Section 1012.7.3, exception 2 is deleted.
2244          (10) In Section 1012.8.2, number 7 is added as follows:
2245     "7. When a change of occupancy in a building or portion of a building results in a Group R-2
2246     occupancy, not less than 20 percent of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type B dwelling
2247     or sleeping units. These dwelling or sleeping units may be located on any floor of the building
2248     provided with an accessible route. Two percent, but not less than one unit, of the dwelling or
2249     sleeping units shall be Type A dwelling units."
2250          Section 35. Section 15A-3-901 is enacted to read:

2251          15A-3-901. General provisions.
2252          Mobile homes built before June 15, 1976, that are subject to relocation, building
2253     alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation shall comply with the following:
2254          (1) Related to exits and egress windows:
2255          (a) Egress windows. The home has at least one egress window in each bedroom, or a
2256     window that meets the minimum specifications of the United States Department of Housing
2257     and Urban Development's (HUD) Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards
2258     (MHCSS) program as set forth in 24 C.F.R. Parts 3280 and 3282, MHCSS 3280.106 and
2259     3280.404 for manufactured homes. These standards require the window to be at least 22
2260     inches in the horizontal or vertical position in its least dimension and at least five square feet in
2261     area. The bottom of the window opening shall be no more than 36 inches above the floor, and
2262     the locks and latches and any window screen or storm window devices that need to be operated
2263     to permit exiting shall not be located more than 54 inches above the finished floor.
2264          (b) Exits. The home is required to have two exterior exit doors, located remotely from
2265     each other, as required in MHCSS 3280.105. This standard requires that a single-section home
2266     have the doors no less than 12 feet, center-to-center, from each other, and a multisection home
2267     have the doors no less than 20 feet, center-to-center, from each other, when measured in a
2268     straight line, regardless of the length of the path of travel between the doors. One of the
2269     required exit doors must be accessible from the doorway of each bedroom and no more than 35
2270     feet away from any bedroom doorway. An exterior swing door shall have a 28-inch-wide by
2271     74-inch-high clear opening and sliding glass doors shall have a 28-inch-wide by 72-inch-high
2272     clear opening. Each exterior door other than screen/storm doors shall have a key-operated lock
2273     that has a passage latch; locks shall not require the use of a key or special tool for operation
2274     from the inside of the home.
2275          (2) Related to flame spread:
2276          (a) Walls, ceilings, and doors. Walls and ceilings adjacent to or enclosing a furnace or
2277     water heater shall have an interior finish with a flame-spread rating not exceeding 25. Sealants
2278     and other trim materials two inches or less in width used to finish adjacent surfaces within
2279     these spaces are exempt from this provision, provided all joints are supported by framing
2280     members or materials with a flame spread rating of 25 or less. Combustible doors providing
2281     interior or exterior access to furnace and water heater spaces shall be covered with materials of

2282     limited combustibility (i.e., 5/16-inch gypsum board, etc.), with the surface allowed to be
2283     interrupted for louvers ventilating the space. However, the louvers shall not be of materials of
2284     greater combustibility than the door itself (i.e., plastic louvers on a wooden door). Reference
2285     MHCSS 3280.203.
2286          (b) Exposed interior finishes. Exposed interior finishes adjacent to the cooking range
2287     (surfaces include vertical surfaces between the range top and overhead cabinets, the ceiling, or
2288     both) shall have a flame-spread rating not exceeding 50, as required by MHCSS 3280.203.
2289     Backsplashes not exceeding six inches in height are exempted. Ranges shall have a vertical
2290     clearance above the cooking top of not less than 24 inches to the bottom of combustible
2291     cabinets, as required by MHCSS 3280.204(e).
2292          (3) Related to smoke detectors:
2293          (a) Location. A smoke detector shall be installed on any ceiling or wall in the hallway
2294     or space communicating with each bedroom area between the living area and the first bedroom
2295     door, unless a door separates the living area from that bedroom area, in which case the detector
2296     shall be installed on the living-area side, as close to the door as practicable, as required by
2297     MHCSS 3280.208. Homes with bedroom areas separated by any one or combination of
2298     common-use areas such as a kitchen, dining room, living room, or family room (but not a
2299     bathroom or utility room) shall be required to have one detector for each bedroom area. When
2300     located in the hallways, the detector shall be between the return air intake and the living areas.
2301          (b) Switches and electrical connections. Smoke detectors shall have no switches in the
2302     circuit to the detector between the over-current protection device protecting the branch circuit
2303     and the detector. The detector shall be attached to an electrical outlet box and connected by a
2304     permanent wiring method to a general electrical circuit. The detector shall not be placed on the
2305     same branch circuit or any circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.
2306          (4) Related to solid-fuel-burning stoves/fireplaces:
2307          (a) Solid-fuel-burning fireplaces and fireplace stoves. Solid-fuel-burning, factory-built
2308     fireplaces, and fireplace stoves may be used in manufactured homes, provided that they are
2309     listed for use in manufactured homes and installed according to their listing/manufacturer's
2310     instructions and the minimum requirements of MHCSS 3280.709(g).
2311          (b) Equipment. A solid-fuel-burning fireplace or fireplace stove shall be equipped with
2312     an integral door or shutters designed to close the fire chamber opening and shall include

2313     complete means for venting through the roof, a combustion air inlet, a hearth extension, and
2314     means to securely attach the unit to the manufactured home structure.
2315          (i) Chimney. A listed, factory-built chimney designed to be attached directly to the
2316     fireplace/fireplace stove and equipped with, in accordance with the listing, a termination device
2317     and spark arrester shall be required. The chimney shall extend at least three feet above the part
2318     of the roof through which it passes and at least two feet above the highest elevation of any part
2319     of the manufactured home that is within 10 feet of the chimney.
2320          (ii) Air-intake assembly and combustion-air inlet. An air-intake assembly shall be
2321     installed in accordance with the terms of listings and the manufacturer's instruction. A
2322     combustion-air inlet shall conduct the air directly into the fire chamber and shall be designed to
2323     prevent material from the hearth from dropping on the area beneath the manufactured home.
2324          (iii) Hearth. The hearth extension shall be of noncombustible material that is a
2325     minimum of 3/8-inch thick and shall extend a minimum of 16 inches in front and eight inches
2326     beyond each side of the fireplace/fireplace stove opening. The hearth shall also extend over the
2327     entire surface beneath a fireplace stove and beneath an elevated and overhanging fireplace.
2328          (5) Related to electrical wiring systems:
2329          (a) Testing. All electrical systems shall be tested for continuity in accordance with
2330     MHCSS 3280.810, to ensure that metallic parts are properly bonded; tested for operation, to
2331     demonstrate that all equipment is connected and in working order; and given a polarity check,
2332     to determine that connections are proper.
2333          (b) 5.2 Protection. The electrical system shall be properly protected for the required
2334     amperage load. If the unit wiring employs aluminum conductors, all receptacles and switches
2335     rated at 20 amperes or less that are directly connected to the aluminum conductors shall be
2336     marked CO/ALA. Exterior receptacles, other than heat tape receptacles, shall be of the
2337     ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) type. Conductors of dissimilar metals
2338     (copper/aluminum or copper-clad aluminum) must be connected in accordance with NEC,
2339     Section 110-14.
2340          (6) Related to replacement furnaces and water heaters:
2341          (a) Listing. Replacement furnaces or water heaters shall be listed for use in a
2342     manufactured home. Vents, roof jacks, and chimneys necessary for the installation shall be
2343     listed for use with the furnace or water heater.

2344          (b) Securement and accessibility. The furnace and water heater shall be secured in
2345     place to avoid displacement. Every furnace and water heater shall be accessible for servicing,
2346     for replacement, or both as required by MHCSS 3280.709(a).
2347          (c) Installation. Furnaces and water heaters shall be installed to provide complete
2348     separation of the combustion system from the interior atmosphere of the manufactured home,
2349     as required by MHCSS.
2350          (i) Separation. The required separation may be achieved by the installation of a
2351     direct-vent system (sealed combustion system) furnace or water heater or the installation of
2352     furnace and water heater venting and combustion systems from the interior atmosphere of the
2353     home. There shall be no doors, grills, removable access panels, or other openings into the
2354     enclosure from the inside of the manufactured home. All openings for ducts, piping, wiring,
2355     etc., shall be sealed.
2356          (ii) Water heater. The floor area in the area of the water heater shall be free from
2357     damage from moisture to ensure that the floor will support the weight of the water heater.
2358          Section 36. Section 15A-4-103 is amended to read:
2359          15A-4-103. Amendments to IBC applicable to City of Farmington.
2360          [The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IBC for the City of
2361     Farmington:]
2362          [(1) A new IBC, Section (F) 903.2.13, is added as follows: "(F) 903.2.13 Group R,
2363     Division 3 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every
2364     dwelling in accordance with NFPA 13D, when any of the following conditions are present:]
2365     [1. The structure is over two stories high, as defined by the building code;]
2366     [2. The nearest point of structure is more than 150 feet from the public way;]
2367     [3. The total floor area of all stories is over 5,000 square feet (excluding from the calculation
2368     the area of the basement and/or garage); or]
2369     [4. The structure is located on a street constructed after March 1, 2000, that has a gradient over
2370     12% and, during fire department response, access to the structure will be gained by using such
2371     street. (If the access is intended to be from a direction where the steep gradient is not used, as
2372     determined by the Chief, this criteria shall not apply).]
2373     [Such sprinkler system shall be installed in basements, but need not be installed in garages,
2374     under eves or in enclosed attic spaces, unless required by the Chief."]

2375          [(2) A new IBC, Section 907.9, is added as follows: "907.9 Alarm Circuit Supervision.
2376     Alarm circuits in alarm systems provided for commercial uses (defined as other than one- and
2377     two-family dwellings and townhouses) shall have Class "A" type of supervision. Specifically,
2378     Type "B" or End-of-line resistor and horn supervised systems are not allowed."]
2379          [(3) In NFPA Section 13-07, new sections are added as follows: "6.8.6 FDC Security
2380     Locks Required. All Fire Department connections installed for fire sprinkler and standpipe
2381     systems shall have approved security locks.]
2382     [6.10 Fire Pump Disconnect Signs. When installing a fire pump, red plastic laminate signs
2383     shall be installed in the electrical service panel, if the pump is wired separately from the main
2384     disconnect. These signs shall state: "Fire Pump Disconnect ONLY" and "Main Breaker DOES
2385     NOT Shut Off Fire Pump".]
2386     [22.1.6 Plan Preparation Identification. All plans for fire sprinkler systems, except for
2387     manufacturer's cut sheets of equipment shall include the full name of the person who prepared
2388     the drawings. When the drawings are prepared by a registered professional engineer, the
2389     engineer's signature shall also be included.]
2390     [22.2.2.3 Verification of Water Supply:]
2391     [22.2.2.3.1 Fire Flow Tests. Fire flow tests for verification of water supply shall be conducted
2392     and witnessed for all applications other than residential unless directed otherwise by the Chief.
2393     For residential water supply, verification shall be determined by administrative procedure.]
2394     [22.2.2.3.2 Accurate and Verifiable Criteria. The design calculations and criteria shall include
2395     an accurate and verifiable water supply.]
2396     [24.2.3.7 Testing and Inspection of Systems. Testing and inspection of sprinkler systems shall
2397     include, but are not limited to:]
2398     [Commercial:]
2399     [FLUSH-Witness Underground Supply Flush;]
2400     [ROUGH Inspection-Installation of Riser, System Piping, Head Locations and all Components,
2401     Hydrostatic Pressure Test;]
2402     [FINAL Inspection-Head Installation and Escutcheons, Inspectors Test Location and Flow,
2403     Main Drain Flow, FDC Location and Escutcheon, Alarm Function, Spare Parts, Labeling of
2404     Components and Signage, System Completeness, Water Supply Pressure Verification,
2405     Evaluation of Any Unusual Parameter."]

2406     Except as otherwise provided in this title, there are no amendments to the IBC that apply only
2407     to the city of Farmington.
2408          Section 37. Section 15A-4-107 is amended to read:
2409          15A-4-107. Amendments to IBC applicable to Sandy City.
2410          The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IBC for Sandy City:
2411          (1) A new IBC, Section (F)903.2.13, is added as follows: "(F)903.2.13 An automatic
2412     sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 throughout buildings
2413     containing all occupancies where fire flow exceeds 2,000 gallons per minute, based on Table
2414     B105.1 of the [2009] 2015 International Fire Code. Exempt locations as indicated in Section
2415     903.3.1.1.1 are allowed.
2416     Exception: Automatic fire sprinklers are not required in buildings used solely for worship,
2417     Group R Division 3, Group U occupancies and buildings complying with the International
2418     Residential Code unless otherwise required by the International Fire Code.
2419          (2) A new IBC, Appendix L, is added and adopted as follows: "Appendix L
2420     BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS
2421     WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
2422     AL 101.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in areas designated as Wildland-Urban
2423     Interface Areas by Sandy City shall be constructed using ignition resistant construction as
2424     determined by the Fire Marshal. Section 502 of the 2006 International Wildland-Urban
2425     Interface Code (IWUIC), as promulgated by the International Code Council, shall be used to
2426     determine Fire Hazard Severity. The provisions listed in Chapter 5 of the 2006 International
2427     Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as modified herein, shall be used to determine the
2428     requirements for Ignition Resistant Construction.
2429     (i) In Section 504 of the IWUIC Class I IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION a new
2430     Section 504.1.1 is added as follows: "504.1.1 General. Subsections 504.5, 504.6, and 504.7
2431     shall only be required on the exposure side of the structure, as determined by the Fire Marshal,
2432     where defensible space is less than 50 feet as defined in Section 603 of the 2006 International
2433     Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
2434     (ii) In Section 505 of the IWUIC Class 2 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
2435     Subsections 505.5 and 505.7 are deleted."
2436          Section 38. Section 15A-4-203 is amended to read:

2437          15A-4-203. Amendments to IRC applicable to City of Farmington.
2438          [The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IRC for the City of
2439     Farmington:]
2440          [(1) In IRC, R324 Automatic Sprinkler Systems, new IRC, Sections R324.1 and
2441     R324.2 are added as follows: "R324.1 When required. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
2442     installed throughout every dwelling in accordance with NFPA 13D, when any of the following
2443     conditions are present:]
2444     [1. the structure is over two stories high, as defined by the building code;]
2445     [2. the nearest point of structure is more than 150 feet from the public way;]
2446     [3. the total floor area of all stories is over 5,000 square feet (excluding from the calculation
2447     the area of the basement and/or garage); or]
2448     [4. the structure is located on a street constructed after March 1, 2000 that has a gradient over
2449     12% and, during fire department response, access to the structure will be gained by using such
2450     street. (If the access is intended to be from a direction where the steep gradient is not used, as
2451     determined by the Chief, this criteria shall not apply).]
2452     [R324.2 Installation requirements and standards. Such sprinkler system shall be installed in
2453     basements, but need not be installed in garages, under eves or in enclosed attic spaces, unless
2454     required by the Chief. Such system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13D."]
2455          [(2) In IRC, Chapter 44, the following NFPA referenced standards are added as
2456     follows:]
2457     [
2458     
"TABLE
2459      ADD
2460      13D-07Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family
Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, as amended by
these rules
2461      13R-07Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height"
2462     
]     [(3) In NFPA, Section 13D-07, new sections are added as follows: "1.15 Reference to
2463     NFPA 13D. All references to NFPA 13D in the codes, ordinances, rules, or regulations

2464     governing NFPA 13D systems shall be read to refer to "modified NFPA 13D" to reference the
2465     NFPA 13D as amended by additional regulations adopted by Farmington City.]
2466     [4.9 Testing and Inspection of Systems. Testing and inspection of sprinkler systems shall
2467     include, but are not limited to:]
2468     [Residential:]
2469     [ROUGH Inspection-Verify Water Supply Piping Size and Materials, Installation of Riser,
2470     System Piping, Head Locations and all Components, Hydrostatic Pressure Test.]
2471     [FINAL Inspection-Inspectors Test Flow, System Completeness, Spare Parts, Labeling of
2472     Components and Signage, Alarm Function, Water Supply Pressure Verification.]
2473     [5.2.2.3 Exposed Piping of Metal. Exposed Sprinkler Piping material in rooms of dwellings
2474     shall be of Metal.]
2475     [EXCEPTIONS:]
2476     [a. CPVC Piping is allowed in unfinished mechanical and storage rooms only when
2477     specifically listed for the application as installed.]
2478     [b. CPVC Piping is allowed in finished, occupied rooms used for sports courts or similar uses
2479     only when the ceiling/floor framing above is constructed entirely of non-combustible materials,
2480     such as a concrete garage floor on metal decking.]
2481     [5.2.2.4 Water Supply Piping Material. Water Supply Piping from where the water line enters
2482     the dwelling adjacent to and inside the foundation to the fire sprinkler contractor
2483     point-of-connection shall be metal, suitable for potable plumbing systems. See Section 7.1.4
2484     for valve prohibition in such piping. Piping down stream from the point-of-connection used in
2485     the fire sprinkler system, including the riser, shall conform to NFPA 13D standards.]
2486     [5.4 Fire Pump Disconnect Signs. When installing a Fire Pump, Red Plastic Laminate Signs
2487     shall be installed in the electrical service panel, if the pump is wired separately from the main
2488     disconnect. These signs shall state: "Fire Pump Disconnect ONLY" and "Main Breaker DOES
2489     NOT Shut Off Fire Pump".]
2490     [7.1.4 Valve Prohibition. NFPA 13D, Section 7.1 is hereby modified such that NO VALVE is
2491     permitted from the City Water Meter to the Fire Sprinkler Riser Control.]
2492     [7.6.1 Mandatory Exterior Alarm. Every dwelling that has a fire sprinkler system shall have an
2493     exterior alarm, installed in an approved location. The alarm shall be of the combination
2494     horn/strobe or electric bell/strobe type, approved for outdoor use.]

2495     [8.1.05 Plan Preparation Identification. All plans for fire sprinkler systems, except for
2496     manufacturer's cut sheets of equipment, shall include the full name of the person who prepared
2497     the drawings. When the drawings are prepared by a registered professional engineer, the
2498     engineer's signature shall also be included.]
2499     [8.7 Verification of Water Supply:]
2500     [8.7.1 Fire Flow Tests: Fire Flow Tests for verification of Water Supply shall be conducted and
2501     witnesses for all applications other than residential, unless directed otherwise by the Chief. For
2502     residential Water Supply, verification shall be determined by administrative procedure.]
2503     [8.7.2 Accurate and Verifiable Criteria. The design calculations and criteria shall include an
2504     accurate and verifiable Water Supply.]
2505     Except as otherwise provided in this title, there are no amendments to the IRC that apply only
2506     to the city of Farmington.
2507          Section 39. Section 58-11a-502 is amended to read:
2508          58-11a-502. Unlawful conduct.
2509          Unlawful conduct includes:
2510          (1) practicing or engaging in, or attempting to practice or engage in activity for which a
2511     license is required under this chapter unless:
2512          (a) the person holds the appropriate license under this chapter; or
2513          (b) an exemption in Section 58-1-307 or 58-11a-304 applies;
2514          (2) knowingly employing any other person to engage in or practice or attempt to
2515     engage in or practice any occupation or profession licensed under this chapter if the employee
2516     is not licensed to do so under this chapter or exempt from licensure;
2517          (3) touching, or applying an instrument or device to the following areas of a client's
2518     body:
2519          (a) the genitals or the anus, except in cases where the patron states to a licensee that the
2520     patron requests a hair removal procedure and signs a written consent form, which must also
2521     include the witnessed signature of a legal guardian if the patron is a minor, authorizing the
2522     licensee to perform a hair removal procedure; or
2523          (b) the breast of a female patron, except in cases in which the female patron states to a
2524     licensee that the patron requests breast skin procedures and signs a written consent form, which
2525     must also include the witnessed signature of a parent or legal guardian if the patron is a minor,

2526     authorizing the licensee to perform breast skin procedures;
2527          (4) using or possessing a solution composed of at least 10% methyl methacrylete on a
2528     client;
2529          (5) performing an ablative procedure as defined in Section 58-67-102;
2530          (6) when acting as an instructor regarding a service requiring licensure under this
2531     chapter, for a class or education program where attendees are not licensed under this chapter,
2532     failing to inform each attendee in writing that:
2533          (a) taking the class or program without completing the requirements for licensure under
2534     this chapter is insufficient to certify or qualify the attendee to perform a service for
2535     compensation that requires licensure under this chapter; and
2536          (b) the attendee is required to obtain licensure under this chapter before performing the
2537     service for compensation; or
2538          (7) failing as a salon or school where nail technology is practiced or taught to maintain
2539     a source capture system required under [Section 15A-3-401] Title 15A, State Construction and
2540     Fire Codes Act, including failing to maintain and clean a source capture system's air filter
2541     according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2542          Section 40. Repealer.
2543          This bill repeals:
2544          Section 15A-3-106.5, Amendments to Chapter 15 of IBC.






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