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STATE FIRE CODE REVISIONS

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2016 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Mike Schultz

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Senate Sponsor: J. Stuart Adams

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill amends provisions related to the State Fire Code.
10     Highlighted Provisions:
11          This bill:
12          ▸     incorporates the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code by reference, with
13     amendments; and
14          ▸     modifies fire code requirements related to:
15               •     a fire code official's authority to determine an emergency requirement;
16               •     solar photovoltaic systems;
17               •     residential and commercial automatic fire sprinkler systems;
18               •     carbon monoxide detection systems;
19               •     fire alarm systems;
20               •     water control valves and flow notification systems; and
21               •     hazardous materials.
22     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
23          None
24     Other Special Clauses:
25          None
26     Utah Code Sections Affected:
27     AMENDS:
28          15A-5-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 189
29          15A-5-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 158
30          15A-5-202.5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapters 158 and 352
31          15A-5-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 158
32          15A-5-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2015, Chapter 185
33          15A-5-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 199
34          15A-5-205.5, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 74
35          15A-5-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 199
36          15A-5-207, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 199
37          15A-5-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 199
38          53-7-225, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 357
39     ENACTS:
40          15A-5-304, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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42     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
43          Section 1. Section 15A-5-103 is amended to read:
44          15A-5-103. Nationally recognized codes incorporated by reference.
45          The following codes are incorporated by reference into the State Fire Code:
46          (1) the International Fire Code, [2012] 2015 edition, excluding appendices, as issued
47     by the International Code Council, Inc., except as amended by Part 2, Statewide Amendments
48     and Additions to International Fire Code Incorporated as Part of State Fire Code;
49          (2) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control
50     and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2011 edition, except as amended by
51     Part 3, Amendments and Additions to National Fire Protection Association Incorporated as
52     Part of State Fire Code; and
53          (3) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training
54     Evolutions, 2012 edition, except as amended by Part 3, Amendments and Additions to National
55     Fire Protection Association Incorporated as Part of State Fire Code.
56          Section 2. Section 15A-5-202 is amended to read:
57          15A-5-202. Amendments and additions to IFC related to administration, permits,
58     definitions, and general and emergency planning.
59          (1) For IFC, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration:
60          (a) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.5, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
61          "102.5 Application of residential code.
62          If a structure is designed and constructed in accordance with the International
63     Residential Code, the provisions of this code apply only as follows:
64          1. The construction and design provisions of this code apply only to premises
65     identification, fire apparatus access, fire hydrants and water supplies, and construction permits
66     required by Section 105.7.
67          2. This code does not supercede the land use, subdivision, or development standards
68     established by a local jurisdiction.
69          3. The administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions of this code apply."
70          [(a)] (b) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.9, is [amended by adding the following
71     immediately before the period: "] deleted and rewritten as follows:
72          "102.9 Matters not provided for.
73          Requirements that are essential for the public safety of an existing or proposed activity,
74     building or structure, or for the safety of the occupants thereof, which are not specifically
75     provided for by this code, shall be determined by the fire code official on an emergency basis
76     if:
77          (a) the facts known to the fire code official show that an immediate and significant
78     danger to the public health, safety, or welfare exists; and
79          (b) the threat requires immediate action by the fire code official.
80          [(2)] 102.9.1 Limitation of emergency order.
81          In issuing its emergency order, the fire code official shall:
82          (a) limit the order to require only the action necessary to prevent or avoid the danger to
83     the public health, safety, or welfare; and
84          (b) give immediate notice to the persons who are required to comply with the order,
85     that includes a brief statement of the reasons for the fire code official's order.
86          [(3) (a)] 101.9.2 Right to appeal emergency order.
87          If the emergency order issued under this section will result in the continued
88     infringement or impairment of any legal right or interest of any party, the party shall have a
89     right to appeal the fire code official's order in accordance with IFC, Chapter 1, Section 108."
90          [(b)] (c) IFC, Chapter 1, Section [105.6.16] 105.6.17, Flammable and combustible
91     liquids, is amended to add the following section: "12. The owner of an underground tank that
92     is out of service for longer than one year shall receive a Temporary Closure Notice from the
93     Department of Environmental Quality and a copy shall be given to the AHJ."
94          [(c)] (d) In IFC, Chapter 1, Section 108, a new Section 108.4, Notice of right to appeal,
95     is added as follows: "At the time a fire code official makes an order, decision, or determination
96     that relates to the application or interpretation of this chapter, the fire code official shall inform
97     the person affected by the order, decision, or determination of the person's right to appeal under
98     this section. Upon request, the fire code official shall provide a person affected by an order,
99     decision, or determination that relates to the application or interpretation of this chapter a
100     written notice that describes the person's right to appeal under this section."
101          (e) A new IFC, Chapter 1, Section 108.1.1, Application of residential code, is added as
102     follows:
103          108.1.1 Application of residential code.
104          For development regulated by a local jurisdiction's land use authority, the Fire Code
105     Official's interpretation of this code is subject to the advisory opinion process described in
106     Section 13-43-205 and to a land use appeal authority appointed under Section 10-9a-701 or
107     17-27a-701.
108          [(d)] (f) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 109.3, Notice of violation, is [amended as follows: On
109     line three, after the words "is in violation of this code," insert in the section the phrase "or other
110     pertinent laws or ordinances".] deleted and rewritten as follows:
111          "109.3 Notice of violation.
112          If the fire code official determines that a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility, or
113     outdoor area is in violation of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances, the fire code
114     official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation that describes the conditions
115     deemed unsafe and, absent immediate compliance, specifies a time for reinspection."
116          (2) For IFC, Chapter 2, Definitions:
117          (a) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, the following definition is added
118     for Ambulatory Surgical Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or
119     portion of a building licensed by the Utah Department of Health where procedures are
120     performed that may render patients incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24
121     hours."
122          (b) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, FOSTER CARE FACILITIES is
123     amended as follows: the word "Foster" is changed to the word "Child."
124          (c) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
125     Educational Group E, Day care facilities, is amended as follows: On line three delete the word
126     "five" and replace it with the word "four". On line four after the word "supervision" add the
127     words "child care centers."
128          (d) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
129     Educational Group E, Five or fewer children is amended as follows: On line one the word
130     "five" is deleted and replaced with the word "four" in both places.
131          (e) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
132     Educational Group E, Five or fewer children in a dwelling unit, the word "five" is deleted and
133     replaced with the word "four" in both places.
134          (f) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
135     Educational Group E, a new section is added as follows: "Child Day Care -- Residential
136     Certificate or a Family License. Areas used for child day care purposes with a Residential
137     Certificate R430-50 or a Family License, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90,
138     Licensed Family Child Care, may be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in
139     Residential Group R-3, or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance
140     with Section R101.2."
141          (g) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
142     Educational Group E, a new section is added as follows: "Child Care Centers. Areas used for
143     Hourly Child Care Centers, as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-60, Child Care
144     Center as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-100, or Out of School Time Programs,
145     as defined in Utah Administrative Code, R430-70, may be classified as accessory
146     occupancies."
147          (h) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
148     Institutional Group I, Group I-1, is amended as follows: [On line 8 add] Insert "Type I" in front
149     of the words "Assisted living facilities".
150          (i) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
151     Institutional Group I, Five or fewer persons receiving care is amended as follows: On line four
152     after "International Residential Code" the rest of the section is deleted.
153          (j) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
154     Institutional Group I, Group I-2, is amended as follows:
155          (i) On line three delete the word "five" and insert the word "three".
156          (ii) On line six the word "foster" is deleted and replaced with the word "child".
157          (iii) On line 10, after the words "Psychiatric hospitals", add the following to the list:
158     "both intermediate nursing care and skilled nursing care facilities, ambulatory surgical centers
159     with five or more operating rooms, and Type II assisted living facilities. Type II assisted living
160     facilities with five or fewer persons shall be classified as a Group R-4. Type II assisted living
161     facilities with at least six and not more than 16 residents shall be classified as a Group I-1
162     facility".
163          (k) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
164     Institutional Group I, Group I-4, Day care facilities, Classification as Group E, is amended as
165     follows:
166          (i) On line two delete the word "five" and replace it with the word "four".
167          (ii) On line three delete the words "2 1/2 years or less of age" and replace with the
168     words "under the age of two".
169          (l) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
170     Institutional Group Care I, Group I-4, Day care facilities, Five or fewer occupants receiving
171     care in a dwelling unit, is amended as follows: On lines one and two the word "five" is deleted
172     and replaced with the word "four".
173          (m) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
174     Residential Group R-3, the words "and single family dwellings complying with the IRC" are
175     added after the word "Residential occupancies".
176          (n) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
177     Residential Group R-3, Care facilities within a dwelling, is amended as follows: On line three
178     after the word "dwelling" insert "other than child care".
179          (o) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, Occupancy Classification,
180     Residential Group R-3, a new section is added as follows: "Child Care. Areas used for child
181     care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit when all of the following conditions
182     are met:
183          1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted
184     under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board;
185          2. Use is approved by the Utah Department of Health under the authority of the Utah
186     Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act, and in any of the following
187     categories:
188          1.1. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care; or
189          1.2. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care; and
190          3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
191          (p) IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, RECORD DRAWINGS, the
192     definition for "RECORD DRAWINGS" is modified by deleting the words "a fire alarm
193     system" and replacing them with "any fire protection system".
194          Section 3. Section 15A-5-202.5 is amended to read:
195          15A-5-202.5. Amendments and additions to Chapters 3 and 4 of IFC.
196          (1) For IFC, Chapter 3, General Requirements:
197          (a) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 304.1.2, Vegetation, is amended as follows: Delete line six
198     and replace it with: "the Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-200, Minimum Standards for
199     Wildland Fire Ordinance".
200          [(b) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 308.1.2, Throwing or Placing Sources of Ignition, is
201     deleted and rewritten as follows: "No person shall throw or place, or cause to be thrown or
202     placed, a lighted match, cigar, cigarette, matches, lighters, or other flaming or glowing
203     substance or object on any surface or article where it can cause an unwanted fire."]
204          [(c)] (b) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 310.8, Hazardous and Environmental Conditions, is
205     deleted and rewritten as follows: "When the fire code official determines that hazardous
206     environmental conditions necessitate controlled use of any ignition source, including fireworks,
207     lighters, matches, sky lanterns, and smoking materials, any of the following may occur:
208          1. If the hazardous environmental conditions exist in a municipality, the legislative
209     body of the municipality may prohibit the ignition or use of an ignition source in mountainous,
210     brush-covered, or forest-covered areas or the wildland urban interface area, which means the
211     line, area, or zone where structures or other human development meet or intermingle with
212     undeveloped wildland or land being used for an agricultural purpose.
213          2. Except as provided in paragraph 3, if the hazardous environmental conditions exist
214     in an unincorporated area, the state forester may prohibit the ignition or use of an ignition
215     source in all or part of the areas described in paragraph 1 that are within the unincorporated
216     area, after consulting with the county fire code official who has jurisdiction over that area.
217          3. If the hazardous environmental conditions exist in a metro township created under
218     Title 10, Chapter 2a, Part 4, Incorporation of Metro Townships and Unincorporated Islands in a
219     County of the First Class, on and after May 12, 2015, the metro township legislative body may
220     prohibit the ignition or use of an ignition source in all or part of the areas described in
221     paragraph 1 that are within the township."
222          [(d)] (c) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.1.1, Abandoned Premises, is amended as follows:
223     On line 10 delete the words "International Property Maintenance Code and the".
224          [(e)] (d) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.5, Placards, is amended as follows: On line three
225     delete the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may".
226          [(f)] (e) IFC, Chapter 3, Section 315.2.1, Ceiling Clearance, is amended to add the
227     following: "Exception: Where storage is not directly below the sprinkler heads, storage is
228     allowed to be placed to the ceiling on wall-mounted shelves that are protected by fire sprinkler
229     heads in occupancies meeting classification as light or ordinary hazard."
230          (2) IFC, Chapter 4, Emergency Planning and Preparedness:
231          (a) IFC, Chapter 4, Section [404.2, Where required, Subsection 8, is amended as
232     follows: After the word "buildings" add "to include sororities and fraternity houses".]
233     403.10.2.1, College and university buildings, is deleted and replaced with the following:
234          "403.10.2.1 College and university buildings and fraternity and sorority houses.
235          (a) College and university buildings, including fraternity and sorority houses, shall
236     prepare an approved fire safety and evacuation plan, in accordance with Section 404.
237          (b) Group R-2 college and university buildings, including fraternity and sorority
238     houses, shall comply with Sections 403.10.2.1.1 and 403.10.2.1.2."
239          (b) IFC, Chapter 4, Section 405.2, Table 405.2, is amended to add the following
240     footnotes:
241          (i) "e. Secondary schools in Group E occupancies shall have an emergency evacuation
242     drill for fire conducted at least every two months, to a total of four emergency evacuation drills
243     during the nine-month school year. The first emergency evacuation drill for fire shall be
244     conducted within 10 school days after the beginning of classes. The third emergency
245     evacuation drill for fire, weather permitting, shall be conducted 10 school days after the
246     beginning of the next calendar year. The second and fourth emergency evacuation drills may
247     be substituted by a security or safety drill to include shelter in place, earthquake drill, or lock
248     down for violence. If inclement weather causes a secondary school to miss the 10-day deadline
249     for the third emergency evacuation drill for fire, the secondary school shall perform the third
250     emergency evacuation drill for fire as soon as practicable after the missed deadline."
251          (ii) "f. In Group E occupancies, excluding secondary schools, if the AHJ approves, the
252     monthly required emergency evacuation drill can be substituted by a security or safety drill to
253     include shelter in place, earthquake drill, or lock down for violence. The routine emergency
254     evacuation drill for fire must by conducted at least every other evacuation drill."
255          (iii) "g. A-3 occupancies in academic buildings of institutions of higher learning are
256     required to have one emergency evacuation drill per year, provided the following conditions are
257     met:
258          (A) The building has a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.
259          (B) The rooms classified as assembly shall have fire safety floor plans as required in
260     [Section 404.3.2(4)] Subsection 404.2.2(4) posted.
261          (C) The building is not classified a high-rise building.
262          (D) The building does not contain hazardous materials over the allowable quantities by
263     code."
264          Section 4. Section 15A-5-203 is amended to read:
265          15A-5-203. Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire safety, building, and
266     site requirements.
267          (1) For IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features:
268          (a) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 501.5, Access grade and fire flow, is added as
269     follows: "An authority having jurisdiction over a structure built in accordance with the
270     requirements of the International Residential Code as adopted in the State Construction Code,
271     may require an automatic fire sprinkler system for the structure only by ordinance and only if
272     any of the following conditions exist:
273          (i) the structure:
274          (A) is located in an urban-wildland interface area as provided in the Utah Wildland
275     Urban Interface Code adopted as a construction code under the State Construction Code; and
276          (B) does not meet the requirements described in Utah Code, Subsection
277     65A-8-203[(3)](4)(a) and Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-200, Minimum Standards for
278     Wildland Fire Ordinance;
279          (ii) the structure is in an area where a public water distribution system with fire
280     hydrants does not exist as required in Utah Administrative Code, R309-550-5, Water Main
281     Design;
282          (iii) the only fire apparatus access road has a grade greater than 10% for more than 500
283     continual feet; [or]
284          [(iv) (A) the water supply to the structure does not provide at least 500 gallons fire
285     flow per minute for a minimum of 30 minutes, if the total square foot living space of the
286     structure is equal to or less than 5,000 square feet;]
287          [(B) the water supply to the structure does not provide at least 750 gallons per minute
288     fire flow for a minimum of 30 minutes, if the total square foot living space exceeds 5,000
289     square feet, but is equal to or less than 10,000 square feet; or]
290          [(C) the water supply to the structure does not provide at least 1,000 gallons per minute
291     fire flow for a minimum of 30 minutes, if the total square foot living space exceeds 10,000
292     square feet."]
293          (iv) the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit
294     exceeds 10,000 square feet; or
295          (v) the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit is
296     double the average of the total floor area of all floor levels of unsprinkled homes in the
297     subdivision that are no larger than 10,000 square feet.
298          (b) In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 506.1, Where Required, is deleted and rewritten as
299     follows: "Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured
300     openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the
301     fire code official, after consultation with the building owner, may require a key box to be
302     installed in an approved location. The key box shall contain keys to gain necessary access as
303     required by the fire code official. For each fire jurisdiction that has at least one building with a
304     required key box, the fire jurisdiction shall adopt an ordinance, resolution, or other operating
305     rule or policy that creates a process to ensure that each key to each key box is properly
306     accounted for and secure."
307          (c) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.1, Isolated one- and two-family dwellings,
308     is added as follows: "Fire flow may be reduced for an isolated one- and two-family dwelling
309     when the authority having jurisdiction over the dwelling determines that the development of a
310     full fire-flow requirement is impractical."
311          (d) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.2, Pre-existing subdivision lots, is added as
312     follows ["Total water supply requirements]:
313           507.1.2 Pre-existing subdivision lots.
314           "The requirements for a pre-existing subdivision lot shall not exceed the [fire flows]
315     requirements described in Section 501.5[(iv) for the largest one- or two-family dwelling,
316     protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system, on a subdivision lot platted before December
317     31, 1980, unless the municipality or county in which the lot is located provides the required fire
318     flow capacity]."
319          (e) In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 510.1, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage in New
320     Buildings, is amended by adding: "When required by the fire code official," at the beginning of
321     the first paragraph.
322          (2) For IFC, Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems:
323          (a) Delete the section title "605.11.1.2 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3." and
324     replace with the section title "605.11.1.2 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 and
325     buildings constructed in accordance with IRC."
326          (b) Section 605.11.1.2, Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3, Exception, is
327     deleted and rewritten as follows: "Exception: Reduction in pathways and clear access width
328     shall be permitted where shown that a rational approach has been used and that the reductions
329     are warranted, and approved by the fire code official."
330          [(a)] (c) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section [605.11.3.3.1] 605.11.1.3.1, Access, is deleted and
331     rewritten as follows: "There shall be a minimum three foot wide (914 mm) clear perimeter
332     around the edges of the roof."
333          [(b)] (d) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section [605.11.3.3.2] 605.11.1.3.2, Pathways, is deleted
334     and rewritten as follows: "The solar installation shall be designed to provide designated
335     pathways. The pathways shall meet the following requirements:
336          1. The pathway shall be over areas capable of supporting the live load of fire fighters
337     accessing the roof.
338          2. The centerline axis pathways shall be provided in both axes of the roof. Centerline
339     axis pathways shall run where the roof structure is capable of supporting the live load of fire
340     fighters accessing the roof.
341          3. Smoke and heat vents required by Section 910.2.1 or 910.2.2 of this Code, shall be
342     provided with a clear pathway width of not less than three feet (914 mm) to vents.
343          4. Access to roof area required by Section [504.2 or 1009.16] 504.3 or 1011.12 of this
344     Code, shall be provided with a clear pathway width of not less than three feet (914 mm) around
345     access opening and at least three feet (914 mm) clear pathway to parapet or roof edge."
346          [(c) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 605.11.3.2, Residential Systems for One and Two
347     Family Dwellings, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Access to residential systems for one
348     and two family dwellings shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605.11.3.2.1 through
349     605.11.3.2.4.]
350          [Exception: Reduction in pathways and clear access width shall be permitted where
351     shown that a rational approach has been used and that such reductions are warranted when
352     approved by the Fire Code Official."]
353          [(d)] (e) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section [605.11.3.3.3] 605.11.1.3.3, Smoke Ventilation, is
354     deleted and rewritten as follows: "The solar installation shall be designed to meet the following
355     requirements:
356          1. Arrays shall be no greater than 150 feet (45.720 mm) by 150 feet (45.720 mm) in
357     distance in either axis in order to create opportunities for fire department smoke ventilation
358     operations.
359          2. Smoke ventilation options between array sections shall be one of the following:
360          2.1. A pathway six feet (1829 mm) or greater in width.
361          2.2. A three foot (914 mm) or greater in width pathway and bordering roof skylights or
362     smoke and heat vents when required by Section 910.2.1 or Section 910.2.2 of this Code.
363          2.3. Smoke and heat vents designed for remote operation using devices that can be
364     connected to the vent by mechanical, electrical, or any other suitable means, shall be protected
365     as necessary to remain operable for the design period. Controls for remote operation shall be
366     located in a control panel, clearly identified and located in an approved location."
367          [(e)] (f) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section [607.4] 607.7, Elevator Key Location, is deleted
368     and rewritten as follows: "Firefighter service keys shall be kept in a "Supra-Stor-a-key"
369     elevator key box or similar box with corresponding key system that is adjacent to the elevator
370     for immediate use by the fire department. The key box shall contain one key for each elevator,
371     one key for lobby control, and any other keys necessary for emergency service. The elevator
372     key box shall be accessed using a 6049 numbered key."
373          [(f)] (g) In IFC, Chapter 6, Section 609.1, General, is amended as follows: On line
374     three, after the word "Code", add the words "and NFPA 96".
375          (3) For IFC, Chapter 7, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction, IFC, Chapter 7, Section
376     703.2, is amended to add the following: "Exception: In Group E Occupancies, where the
377     corridor serves an occupant load greater than 30 and the building does not have an automatic
378     fire sprinkler system installed, the door closers may be of the friction hold-open type on
379     classrooms' doors with a rating of 20 minutes or less only."
380          Section 5. Section 15A-5-204 is amended to read:
381          15A-5-204. Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire protection systems.
382          For IFC, Fire Protection Systems:
383          (1) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 901.2, Construction Documents, is amended to add the
384     following at the end of the section: "The code official has the authority to request record
385     drawings ("as builts") to verify any modifications to the previously approved construction
386     documents."
387          (2) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 901.4.6, Pump and Riser Room Size, is deleted and
388     replaced with the following: "Pump and Riser Room Size. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler
389     system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary
390     for the installation and to provide sufficient working space around the stationary equipment.
391     Clearances around equipment shall be in accordance with manufacturer requirements and not
392     less than the following minimum elements:
393          901.4.6.1 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12 inches shall be provided
394     from the installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
395          901.4.6.2 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12 inches shall be provided
396     between all other installed equipment and appliances.
397          901.4.6.3 A clear and unobstructed width of 36 inches shall be provided in front of all
398     installed equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or replacement
399     without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a
400     required fire-resistance-rated assembly.
401          901.4.6.4 Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a clear and
402     unobstructed passageway to the riser room of not less than 36 inches, and openings into the
403     room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the
404     room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 34 inches and a clear height of
405     the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches.
406          901.4.6.5 Fire pump rooms shall be provided with a clear and unobstructed
407     passageway to the fire pump room of not less than 72 inches, and openings into the room shall
408     be clear, unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of
409     equipment, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening
410     providing a clear width of not less than 68 inches and a clear height of the door opening shall
411     not be less than 80 inches."
412          (3) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, is amended to add the following
413     subsection: "4. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout Group A-2
414     occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."
415          (4) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.2, Ambulatory Health Care Facilities, is amended as
416     follows: On line two delete the words "all fire areas floor" and replace with the word
417     "buildings" and delete the last paragraph.
418          (5) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.4, Group F-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten
419     as follows: "A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of
420     fire department vehicle access."
421          (6) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7, Group M, Subsection 2, is deleted and rewritten as
422     follows: "A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
423     department vehicle access."
424          (7) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 Group R, [is amended to add the following:
425     "Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
426     (townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for one- and
427     two-family dwellings."] including all subsections, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
428          "903.2.8 Group R.
429          An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be
430     proved throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
431          Exceptions:
432          1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
433     (townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code for One- and
434     Two-Family Dwellings.
435          2. Single story Group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000 square feet
436     that contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and constructed of
437     Type I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction.
438          3. Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more
439     than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm
440     system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring and a
441     commercial power system.
442          903.2.8.1 Group R-4 Condition 2.
443          An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be
444     permitted in Group R-4 Condition 2 occupancies. Attics shall be protected in accordance with
445     Section 903.2.8.1.1 or 903.2.8.1.2.
446          903.2.8.1.1 Attics used for living purposes, storage, or fuel-fire equipment.
447          Attics used for living purposes, storage, or fuel-fired equipment shall be protected
448     throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2.
449          903.2.8.1.2 Attics not used for living purposes, storage, or fuel-fired equipment.
450          Attics not used for living purposes, storage, or fuel-fired equipment shall be protected
451     in accordance with one of the following:
452          1. Attics protected throughout by a heat detector system arranged to activate the
453     building fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.10.
454          2. Attics constructed of noncombustible materials.
455          3. Attics constructed of fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section
456     2303.2 of the International Building Code.
457          4. The automatic sprinkler system shall be extended to provide protection throughout
458     the attic space."
459          [(8) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8, Group R, is amended to add a second exception
460     as follows: "Exception: Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not
461     containing more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an
462     approved fire alarm system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the
463     building wiring and a commercial power system."]
464          [(9) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8 Group R, is amended to add a third exception as
465     follows: "Exception: Single story group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000
466     square feet that contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and
467     constructed of Type I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction."]
468          [(10)] (8) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.9, Group S-1, Subsection 2, is deleted and
469     rewritten as follows: "A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest
470     level of fire department vehicle access."
471          [(11) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.1 is amended by adding the following
472     subsection: "903.3.1.1.2 Antifreeze Limitations. Antifreeze used in a new automatic sprinkler
473     system installed in accordance with NFPA 13 may not exceed a maximum concentration of
474     38% premixed propylene glycol or 48% premixed glycerin, and the capacity of the system may
475     not exceed 150 gallons."]
476          [(12) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.2 is amended by adding the following
477     subsection: "903.3.1.2.2 Antifreeze Limitations. Antifreeze used in a new automatic sprinkler
478     system installed in accordance with NFPA 13R may not exceed a maximum concentration of
479     38% premixed propylene glycol or 48% premixed glycerin, and the capacity of the system may
480     not exceed 150 gallons."]
481          [(13) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.1.3 is amended by adding the following
482     subsection: "903.3.1.3.1 Antifreeze Limitations. Antifreeze used in a new automatic sprinkler
483     system installed in accordance with NFPA 13D may not exceed a maximum concentration of
484     38% premixed propylene glycol or 48% premixed glycerin, and the capacity of the system may
485     not exceed 150 gallons."]
486          [(14)] (9) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.5, Water supplies, is amended as follows: On
487     line six, after the word "Code", add "and as amended in Utah's State Construction Code".
488          [(15)] (10) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.5 is amended to add the following subsection:
489     "903.5.1 Tag and Information. A tag shall be attached to the riser indicating the date the
490     antifreeze solution was tested. The tag shall also indicate the type and concentration of
491     antifreeze solution by volume with which the system is filled, the name of the contractor that
492     tested the antifreeze solution, the contractor's license number, and a warning to test the
493     concentration of the antifreeze solutions at yearly intervals."
494          [(16)] (11) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11, Commercial cooking systems, is deleted
495     and rewritten as follows: "The automatic fire extinguishing system for commercial cooking
496     systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment and
497     exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance
498     with UL300 and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed
499     in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions. The
500     exception in Section 904.11 is not deleted and shall remain as currently written in the IFC."
501          [(17)] (12) IFC, Chapter 9, Section [904.11.3] 904.12.3, Carbon dioxide systems, and
502     Section [904.11.3.1] 904.12.3.1, Ventilation system, are deleted and rewritten as follows:
503          [(a)] "Existing automatic fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking.
504          Existing automatic fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking that use dry
505     chemical are prohibited and shall be removed from service.["]
506          [(b) "] 904.12.3.1 UL300 listed and labeled existing wet chemical fire extinguishing
507     system.
508          Existing wet chemical fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking that are
509     not UL300 listed and labeled are prohibited and shall be either removed or upgraded to a
510     UL300 listed and labeled system."
511          [(18)] (13) IFC, Chapter 9, Section [904.11.4] 904.12.4, Special provisions for
512     automatic sprinkler systems, is amended to add the following subsection: "[904.11.4.2]
513     904.12.4.2 Existing automatic fire sprinkler systems protecting commercial cooking
514     equipment, hood, and exhaust systems that generate appreciable depth of cooking oils shall be
515     replaced with a UL300 system that is listed and labeled for the intended application."
516          [(19)] (14) IFC, Chapter 9, Section [904.11.6.2] 906.12.6.2, Extinguishing system
517     service, is amended to add the following: "Exception: Automatic fire extinguishing systems
518     located in occupancies where usage is limited and less than six consecutive months may be
519     serviced annually if the annual service is conducted immediately before the period of usage,
520     and approval is received from the AHJ."
521          [(20)] (15) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.3.9 is a new subsection as follows: "Open
522     Parking Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved Class I manual
523     standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting operations to
524     within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the approved fire
525     department vehicle access. Class I manual standpipe shall be accessible throughout the parking
526     garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected within 150 feet of a hose
527     connection.
528          Exception: Open parking garages equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
529     system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1."
530          [(21)] (16) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.8, Dry Standpipes, Exception is deleted and
531     rewritten as follows: "Where subject to freezing conditions and approved by the fire code
532     official."
533          [(22)] (17) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.11, Existing buildings, and IFC, Chapter 11,
534     Section 1103.6, Standpipes, are deleted.
535          [(23)] (18) In IFC, Chapter 9, Section 906.1, Where Required, [the exception under
536     paragraph 1 is deleted and rewritten to read: "Exception: In new and existing Group A, B, and
537     E occupancies equipped with quick response sprinklers, portable fire extinguishers shall be
538     required only in locations specified in items 2 through 6.] insert an additional exception as
539     follows:
540          "Exception: In new and existing Group E occupancies equipped with quick response
541     sprinklers, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in items 2
542     through 6."
543          [(24)] (19) IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.3 Group E:
544          (a) The first sentence is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A manual fire alarm system
545     that [initiates] activates the occupant notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 and
546     installed in accordance with Section 907.6, and with rules made by the Utah Fire Prevention
547     Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, shall be
548     installed in Group E occupancies."
549          (b) Exception 2, delete entirely.
550          [(b)] (c) Exception number [3] 4.2, on line five, delete the words, "emergency
551     voice/alarm communication system" and replace with ["occupant notification system."] "fire
552     alarm."
553          [(25)] (20) IFC, Chapter 9, 907.8, Inspection, testing, and maintenance, is amended to
554     add the following sentences at the end of the section: "Increases in nuisance alarms shall
555     require the fire alarm system to be tested for sensitivity. Fire alarm systems that continue after
556     sensitivity testing with unwarranted nuisance alarms shall be replaced as directed by the AHJ."
557          [(26)] (21) IFC, Chapter 9, Section [908.7] 915, Carbon Monoxide [Alarms] Detection,
558     is deleted and rewritten as follows:
559          ["908.7 Carbon Monoxide Detection.]
560          [908.7.1 Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, I-1, and I-4. Carbon monoxide detection shall be
561     installed on each habitable level of a dwelling unit or a sleeping unit in Groups R-1, R-2, R-3,
562     R-4, I-1, and I-4 occupancies that are equipped with a fuel-burning appliance.]
563          [908.7.1.1 If more than one carbon monoxide detector is required, the carbon
564     monoxide detectors shall be interconnected as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3.]
565          [908.7.1.2 In new construction, a carbon monoxide detector shall receive its primary
566     power as required under IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.4.]
567          [908.7.1.3 Upon completion of the installation, a carbon monoxide detector system
568     shall meet the requirements listed in NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection
569     and Warning Equipment and UL 2075, Standard for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors.]
570          "915. Carbon Monoxide Detection.
571          915.1 Where required.
572          Group I-1, I-2, I-4, and R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning
573     appliance or in a building that has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station
574     carbon monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL
575     2034 or UL 2075 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the
576     manufacturer's instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2, or an enclosed
577     parking garage, ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical
578     Code, shall not be considered an attached garage. A minimum of one carbon monoxide alarm
579     shall be installed on each habitable level.
580          915.2 Interconnection.
581          Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within Group
582     I-1, I-2, I-4, or R occupancies, the carbon monoxide alarm shall be interconnected in such a
583     manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms. Physical interconnection
584     of carbon monoxide alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and
585     all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all
586     bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
587          915.3 Power source.
588          In new construction, required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary
589     power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and
590     shall be equipped with a battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms with integral strobes that
591     are not equipped with battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system.
592     Carbon monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be
593     permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent
594     protection.
595          Exceptions.
596          1. Carbon monoxide alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup where
597     they are connected to an emergency electrical system.
598          2. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where
599     the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
600     exposing the structure. Unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could
601     provide access for hard wiring, without the removal of interior finishes.
602          [908.7.2] 915.4 Group E.
603          A carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in new buildings that contain
604     Group E occupancies in accordance with [IFC, Chapter 9, Sections 908.7.2.1 through
605     908.7.2.6.] this section. A carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in existing
606     buildings that contain Group E occupancies in accordance with IFC, Chapter 11, Section
607     1103.9.
608          [908.7.2.1] 915.4.1 Where required.
609          In Group E occupancies, a carbon monoxide detection system shall be provided where a
610     fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or a fuel-burning forced air furnace is present.
611          [908.7.2.2] 915.4.2 Detection equipment.
612          Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
613     720 and the manufacturer's instructions, and be listed, for single station detectors, as complying
614     with UL 2034, and for system detectors, as complying with UL 2075.
615          [908.7.2.3 Locations. Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in the
616     locations specified in NFPA 720.]
617          [908.7.2.4] 915.4.3 Combination detectors.
618          A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is an acceptable alternative to a
619     carbon monoxide detection system if the combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is
620     listed in accordance with UL 2075 and UL 268.
621          [908.7.2.5] 915.4.4 Power source.
622          Each carbon monoxide detection system shall receive primary power from the building
623     wiring if the wiring is served from a commercial source. If primary power is interrupted, each
624     carbon monoxide detection system shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be
625     permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than that required for over-current
626     protection.
627          [908.7.2.6] 915.4.5 Maintenance.
628          Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA
629     720. A carbon monoxide detection system that becomes inoperable or begins to produce
630     end-of-life signals shall be replaced."
631          [(27) IFC Section 908.7.1 is renumbered to 908.7.3.]
632          Section 6. Section 15A-5-205 is amended to read:
633          15A-5-205. Amendments and additions to IFC related to means of egress and
634     special processes and uses.
635          (1) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1008.2.1, Illumination level under normal power,
636     delete exemption.
637          [(1)] (2) IFC, Chapter 10, Section [1008.1.9.6, Special locking arrangements in Group
638     I-2, is amended as follows:]
639          [(a) The section title "Special locking arrangements in Group I-2." is rewritten to read
640     "Special locking arrangements in Groups I-1 and I-2."]
641          [(b) On line three, delete the word "Group", and add the words "Group I-1 and".]
642          [(c) After] 1010.1.9.6, Controlled egress doors in groups I-1 and I-2, after existing Item
643     [7] 8 add Item [8] 9 as follows: "[8] 9. The secure area or unit with special egress locks shall
644     be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction."
645          [(2)] (3) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section [1008.1.9.7] 1010.1.9.7, Delayed egress locks,
646     Item [7] 9 is added after the existing Item [6] 8 as follows: "[7] 9. The secure area or unit with
647     delayed egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction."
648          [(3)] (4) In IFC, Chapter 10, Section [[B] 1009.7.2, Stair Treads and Risers, Exception
649     5] [BE] 1011.5.2, Riser height and tread depth, Exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the
650     following: "[5] 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies,
651     and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to
652     individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8
653     inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum
654     winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder
655     tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not
656     more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread
657     depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
658          [(4)] (5) IFC, Chapter 10, Section [1009.12 [B] 1009.15] [BE] 1011.11, Handrails, is
659     amended to add the following exception: "[6] 5. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in
660     Section [1012] 1014 and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in
661     Group R-3, as applicable in Section [1012] 1014, handrails shall be provided on at least one
662     side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
663          (6) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1013.5, Internally illuminated exit signs, delete and
664     rewrite the last sentence to read "Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times, including when the
665     building is not fully occupied."
666          [(5)] (7) IFC, Chapter 10, Section [1024] 1025, Luminous Egress Path Markings, is
667     deleted.
668          (8) IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1029.14, Seat stability, delete Exemption 2 and renumber
669     exemptions.
670          [(6)] (9) IFC, Chapter 10, Section [1030.2.1] 1031.2.1, Security Devices and Egress
671     Locks, is amended to add the following: On line three, after the word "fire", add the words "and
672     building."
673          Section 7. Section 15A-5-205.5 is amended to read:
674          15A-5-205.5. Amendments to Chapter 11 of IFC.
675          (1) In IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.2 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage in
676     Existing Buildings, is amended as follows: On line two after the title, the following is added:
677     "When required by the fire code official".
678          (2) IFC, Chapter 11, Section [1103.5, Sprinkler Systems, is amended to add the
679     following new subsection: "1103.5.3] 1103.5.1 Group A-2, is deleted and replaced with the
680     following:
681          "1103.5.1 Group A-2. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
682     existing Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."
683          (3) IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.6, Standpipes, is deleted.
684          (4) In IFC, Chapter 11, 1103.7, Fire Alarm Systems, is deleted and rewritten as
685     follows: "1103.7, Fire Alarm Systems. The following shall have an approved fire alarm system
686     installed in accordance with Utah Administrative Code Section R710-4:
687          1. a building with an occupant load of 300 or more persons that is owned or operated
688     by the state;
689          2. a building with an occupant load of 300 or more persons that is owned or operated
690     by an institution of higher education; and
691          3. a building with an occupant load of 50 or more persons that is owned or operated by
692     a school district, private school, or charter school.
693          Exception: the requirements of this section do not apply to a building designated as an
694     Institutional Group I (as defined in IFC 202) occupancy."
695          (5) IFC, Chapter 11, 1103.7.1 Group E, 1103.7.2 Group I-1, 1103.7.3 Group I-2,
696     1103.7.4 Group I-3, 1103.7.5 Group R-1, 1103.7.5.1 Group R-1 Hotel and Motel Manual Fire
697     Alarm System, 1103.7.5.1.1 Group R-1 Hotel and Motel Automatic Smoke Detection System,
698     1103.7.5.2 Group R-1 Boarding and Rooming Houses Manual Fire Alarm System, 1103.7.5.2.1
699     Group R-1 Boarding and Rooming Houses Automatic Smoke Detection System, 1103.7.6
700     Group R-2 and 1103.7.7 Group R-4, are deleted.
701          (6) IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.9, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, is deleted and
702     rewritten as follows:
703          "1103.9 Carbon Monoxide Detection.
704          [1103.9.1 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4, I-1, and I-4. Carbon monoxide detection shall be
705     installed on each habitable level of a dwelling unit or a sleeping unit in existing Groups R-2,
706     R-3, R-4, I-1, and I-4 occupancies that are equipped with a fuel-burning appliance.]
707          [1103.9.1.1 If more than one carbon monoxide detector is required, they shall be
708     interconnected as required in IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.3.]
709          [1103.9.1.2 In new construction, a carbon monoxide detector shall receive its primary
710     power as required under IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.11.4.]
711          [1103.9.1.3 Upon completion of the installation, the carbon monoxide detector system
712     shall meet the requirements listed in NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide Detection
713     and Warning Equipment and UL 2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Carbon Monoxide
714     Alarms.]
715          [1103.9.2 Group E. Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in existing buildings
716     that contain Group E occupancies in accordance with IFC, Chapter 9, Sections 908.7.2.1
717     through 908.7.2.6."]
718          Existing Groups E, I-1, I-2, I-4, and R occupancies shall be equipped with carbon
719     monoxide detection in accordance with Section 915."
720          Section 8. Section 15A-5-206 is amended to read:
721          15A-5-206. Amendments and additions to IFC related to hazardous materials,
722     explosives, fireworks, and flammable and combustible liquids.
723          (1) For IFC, Hazardous Materials - General Provisions, Chapter 50, Table 5003.1.1(1),
724     Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control Area of Hazardous Materials Posing a Physical
725     Hazard, apply footnote d to Consumer Fireworks, Storage, Solid Pounds.
726          [(1)] (2) For IFC, Explosives and Fireworks, IFC, Chapter 56, Section 5601.3,
727     Fireworks, Exception 4 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the exception:
728     "The use of fireworks for display and retail sales is allowed as set forth in Utah Code, Title 53,
729     Chapter 7, Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act, Sections 53-7-220 through 53-7-225; Utah
730     Code, Title 11, Chapter 3, County and Municipal Fireworks Act; Utah Administrative Code,
731     R710-2; and the State Fire Code."
732          [(2)] (3) For IFC, Chapter 57, Flammable and Combustible Liquids:
733          (a) IFC, Chapter 57, Section 5701.4, Permits, is amended to add the following at the
734     end of the section: "The owner of an underground tank that is out of service for longer than one
735     year shall receive a Temporary Closure Notice from the Department of Environmental Quality,
736     and a copy shall be given to the AHJ."
737          (b) IFC, Chapter 57, Section 5706.1, General, is amended to add the following special
738     operation: "8. Sites approved by the AHJ".
739          (c) IFC, Chapter 57, Section 5706.2, Storage and dispensing of flammable and
740     combustible liquids on farms and construction sites, is amended to add the following: On line
741     five, after the words "borrow pits", add the words "and sites approved by the AHJ".
742          [(3)] (4) For IFC, Chapter 61, Liquefied Petroleum Gas:
743          (a) IFC, Chapter 61, Section 6101.2, Permits, is amended as follows: On line two, after
744     the word "105.7", add "and the adopted LP Gas rules".
745          (b) IFC, Chapter 61, Section 6103.1, General, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
746     "General. LP Gas equipment shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 54, NFPA 58, the
747     adopted LP Gas rules, and the International Fuel Gas Code, except as otherwise provided in
748     this chapter."
749          (c) Chapter 61, Section 6109.12, Location of storage outside of buildings, is amended
750     as follows: In Table 6109.12, Doorway or opening to a building with two or more means of
751     egress, with regard to quantities 720 or less and 721 -- 2,500, the currently stated "5" is deleted
752     and replaced with "10".
753          (d) IFC, Chapter 61, Section 6109.15.1, Automated Cylinder Exchange Stations, is
754     amended as follows: Item # 4 is deleted.
755          (e) IFC, Chapter 61, Section 6110.1, Temporarily out of service, is amended as
756     follows: On line two, after the word "discontinued", add the words "for more than one year or
757     longer as allowed by the AHJ,".
758          Section 9. Section 15A-5-207 is amended to read:
759          15A-5-207. Amendments and additions to IFC related to existing buildings and
760     referenced standards.
761          [IFC, Chapter 80, Referenced Standards, is amended as follows:]
762          [(1) Under the heading NFPA - National Fire Protection Association, delete the
763     existing "Standard reference number" with regard to the edition and replace it with the
764     following:]
765          [(a) "NFPA, Standard 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition";]
766          [(b) "NFPA, Standard 11, Low-, Medium- and High-expansion Foam, 2010 edition";]
767          [(c) "NFPA, Standard 12, Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2008 edition";]
768          [(d) "NFPA, Standard 12A, Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing System, 2009 edition";]
769          [(e) "NFPA, Standard 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 edition";]
770          [(f) "NFPA, Standard 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-family
771     Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2010 edition";]
772          [(g) "NFPA, Standard 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
773     Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2010 edition";]
774          [(h) "NFPA, Standard 14, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 edition";]
775          [(i) "NFPA, Standard 17, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition";]
776          [(j) "NFPA, Standard 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition";]
777          [(k) "NFPA, Standard 20, Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2010
778     edition";]
779          [(l) "NFPA, Standard 22, Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2008 edition";]
780          [(m) "NFPA, Standard 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
781     Appurtenances, 2010 edition";]
782          [(n) "NFPA, Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 edition," all "Referenced in
783     code section numbers" remain the same, except the exclusion of Table 508.1.5;]
784          [(o) "NFPA, Standard 92B, Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large
785     Spaces, 2009 edition";]
786          [(p) "NFPA, Standard 101, Life Safety Code, 2009 edition";]
787          [(q) "NFPA, Standard 110, Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition";]
788          [(r) "NFPA 720, Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning
789     Equipment, 2009 edition";]
790          [(s) "NFPA, Standard 750, Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2010 edition"; and]
791          [(t) "NFPA, Standard 1123, Fireworks Display, 2010 edition."]
792          [(2) Under the heading UL -- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., add the following:
793     "UL2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Alarms, 1998."]
794          IFC, Chapter 80, Referenced Standards, is amended as follows:
795          Under the heading NFPA - National Fire Protection Association, add Standard
796     reference: "NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial
797     Cooking Operations, 2011 edition."
798          Section 10. Section 15A-5-302 is amended to read:
799          15A-5-302. Amendments and additions to NFPA related to National Fire Alarm
800     Code.
801          For NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2013 edition:
802          (1) NFPA 72, Chapter 2, Section 2.2, NFPA Publications, is amended to add the
803     following NFPA standard: "NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for
804     Fire Protection, [2010] 2013 edition."
805          (2) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section [10.4.1] 10.5.1, System Designer, Subsection
806     [10.4.1.2(2)] 10.5.1.1.2(2), is deleted and rewritten as follows: "National Institute of
807     Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel."
808          (3) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section [10.4.2] 10.5.2, System Installer, Subsection
809     [10.4.2.2(2)] 10.5.2.2(2), is deleted and rewritten as follows: "National Institute of Certification
810     in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel."
811          (4) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.5.3, Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
812     Personnel, Subsection 10.5.3.1, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
813          "Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and
814     maintenance of fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel shall meet the certification
815     requirements stated in rule made by the State Fire Prevention Board in accordance with Title
816     63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act."
817          [(4)] (5) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section [10.10] 10.13, Fire Alarm Signal Deactivation,
818     Subsection [10.10.2] 10.13.2, is amended to add the following sentence: "When approved by
819     the AHJ, the audible notification appliances may be deactivated during the investigation mode
820     to prevent unauthorized reentry into the building."
821          [(5) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.15, Protection of Fire Alarm System, is deleted
822     and rewritten as follows: "Automatic smoke detection shall be provided at the location of each
823     fire alarm control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising
824     station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at the location."]
825          [(6) In NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.15, a new Exception 1 is added as follows:
826     "When ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, automatic heat
827     detection shall be permitted."]
828          [(7)] (6) In NFPA 72, Chapter 23, Section 23.8.5.9, Signal Initiation -- Fire Pump,
829     Subsection 23.8.5.9.3 is added as follows: "Automatic fire pumps shall be supervised in
830     accordance with NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire
831     Protection, and the AHJ."
832          [(8)] (7) NFPA 72, Chapter 26, Section 26.3.4, Indication of Central Station Service,
833     Subsection 26.3.4.7 is amended as follows: On line two, after the word "notified", insert the
834     words "without delay".
835          [(9) NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.4.3 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
836     Personnel, Subsection 10.4.3.1, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Service personnel shall be
837     qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
838     Qualified personnel shall meet the certification requirements stated in Utah Administrative
839     Code, R710-11-3, Fire Alarm System Inspecting and Testing."]
840          Section 11. Section 15A-5-304 is enacted to read:
841          15A-5-304. Amendments and additions to NFPA related to Automatic Fire
842     Sprinklers Systems.
843          (1) NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013 edition.
844          (a) NFPA 13, Chapter 8, Section 15.22, System Subdivision, is deleted and rewritten as
845     follows:
846          "8.15.22 System Subdivision - Floor/Zone Control Valves.
847          Individual floor/zone control valves shall be used at the riser at each floor for
848     connections to piping serving floor areas in excess of 5,000 square feet."
849          (b) NFPA 13, Chapter 8, Section 8.17.1.1, Local Waterflow Alarms, is amended by
850     adding a new subsection as follows:
851          "8.17.1.1.1 Single Tenant Occupancies.
852          An approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided in the
853     interior of the building, in a normally occupied location, to alert the occupants of the fire
854     sprinkler system activation."
855          (c) NFPA 13, Chapter 8, Section 8.17.1.1, Local Waterflow Alarms, is amended by
856     adding a new subsection as follows:
857          "8.17.1.1.2 Multi-Tenant Occupancies.
858          An approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided in the
859     interior of each tenant space, in a normally occupied location, to alert the occupants of the fire
860     sprinkler system activation."
861          (d) NPFA 13, Chapter 8, Section 8.17.1.1, Local Waterflow Alarms, is amended by
862     adding a new subsection as follows:
863          "8.17.1.1.3 Exterior Waterflow Alarm.
864          An approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided on the
865     exterior of the building in a location approved by the AHJ."
866          (2) NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
867     and Manufactured Homes, 2013 edition.
868          (a) NFPA 13D, Chapter 7, Section 7.6, Alarms, is amended by adding a new
869     subsection as follows:
870          "7.6.1 Exterior Waterflow Alarm.
871          When an alarm initiating device is included, an approved audible/visual waterflow
872     alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in a location approved by
873     the AHJ."
874          (b) NFPA 13D, Chapter 7, Section 7.6, Alarms, is amended by adding a new
875     subsection as follows:
876          "7.6.2 Interior Alarm.
877          When an alarm initiating device is included, an interior fire alarm notification appliance
878     is also required to sound throughout the dwelling. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm to
879     alert the occupants of the dwelling in a normally occupied location when the flow switch is
880     activated must be provided."
881          (3) NFPA, Standard 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies
882     up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2013 edition.
883          (a) NFPA 13R, Chapter 6, Section 6.8, Valves, is amended by adding a new subsection
884     as follows:
885          "6.8.9 Floor/Zone Control Valves.
886          Individual floor/zone control valves shall be used at the riser at each floor for
887     connections to piping serving floor areas in excess of 5,000 square feet."
888          (b) NFPA 13R, Chapter 6, Section 16, Alarms, is amended by adding a new subsection
889     as follows:
890          "6.16.1.1 Local Waterflow Alarms.
891          An approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided in the
892     interior of each residential unit/tenant space, in a normally occupied location, to alert the
893     occupants of the fire sprinkler system activation."
894          (c) NFPA 13R, Chapter 6, Section 16, Alarms, is amended by adding a new subsection
895     as follows:
896          "6.16.1.2 Exterior Waterflow Alarm.
897          An approved audible/visual waterflow alarm (horn/strobe) shall be provided on the
898     exterior of the building in a location approved by the AHJ."
899          Section 12. Section 53-7-225 is amended to read:
900          53-7-225. Times for sale and discharge of fireworks.
901          (1) This section supercedes any other code provision regarding the sale or discharge of
902     fireworks.
903          (2) A person may sell class C common state approved explosives in the state as
904     follows:
905          (a) beginning on June 23 and ending on July 27;
906          (b) beginning on December 29 and ending on December 31; and
907          (c) two days before and on the Chinese New Year's eve.
908          (3) Except as provided in Subsection (5), a county or municipality may not prohibit any
909     person from discharging class C common state approved explosives in the state as follows:
910          (a) between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., except that on July 4 and July 24, the
911     hours are 11 a.m. to midnight:
912          (i) beginning on July 1 and ending on July 7; and
913          (ii) beginning on July 21 and ending on July 27;
914          (b) (i) beginning at 11 a.m. on December 31 and ending at 1 a.m. on the following day;
915     or
916          (ii) if New Year's eve is on a Sunday and the local governmental jurisdiction
917     determines to celebrate New Year's eve on the prior Saturday, then it is lawful to discharge
918     Class C common state approved explosives on that prior Saturday; and
919          (c) beginning at 11 a.m. on the Chinese New Year's eve and ending at 1 a.m. on the
920     following day.
921          (4) A person who violates the time restrictions stated in Subsection (3)(a), (b), or (c) is
922     guilty of an infraction.
923          (5) A county or municipality may prohibit any person from discharging class C
924     common state approved explosives:
925          (a) as provided in Subsection 15A-5-202.5(1)[(c)](b); or
926          (b) in accordance with a municipal ordinance prohibiting the negligent discharge of
927     class C common state approved explosives.




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