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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill amends provisions related to the construction and fire codes.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ amends provisions related to building inspections;
13 ▸ incorporates statewide amendments as part of the construction code;
14 ▸ adopts Appendix Q of the 2018 International Residential Code;
15 ▸ adopts, statewide with amendments:
16 • the 2018 International Building Code, including Appendix J;
17 • the 2018 International Plumbing Code;
18 • the 2018 International Mechanical Code;
19 • the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code;
20 • the commercial provisions of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code;
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22 • the 2018 International Existing Building Code;
23 ▸ amends statewide amendments to the International Residential Code; and
24 ▸ amends local amendments to the International Building Code for Sandy City.
25 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
26 None
27 Other Special Clauses:
28 This bill provides a special effective date.
29 Utah Code Sections Affected:
30 AMENDS:
31 10-5-132, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 236
32 15A-1-202, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
33 15A-1-203, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
34 15A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
35 15A-3-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
36 15A-3-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
37 15A-3-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 361
38 15A-3-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 158
39 15A-3-107, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
40 15A-3-110, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
41 15A-3-112, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 257
42 15A-3-113, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
43 15A-3-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 361
44 15A-3-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
45 15A-3-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
46 15A-3-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
47 15A-3-303, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
48 15A-3-304, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
49 15A-3-305, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
50 15A-3-306, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
51 15A-3-307, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
52 15A-3-310, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
53 15A-3-314, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
54 15A-3-401, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 14
55 15A-3-501, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
56 15A-3-701, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
57 15A-3-801, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
58 15A-4-107, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 341
59 17-36-55, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 236
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61 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
62 Section 1. Section 10-5-132 is amended to read:
63 10-5-132. Fees collected for construction approval -- Approval of plans.
64 (1) As used in this section:
65 (a) "Construction project" means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102.
66 (b) "Lodging establishment" means a place providing temporary sleeping
67 accommodations to the public, including any of the following:
68 (i) a bed and breakfast establishment;
69 (ii) a boarding house;
70 (iii) a dormitory;
71 (iv) a hotel;
72 (v) an inn;
73 (vi) a lodging house;
74 (vii) a motel;
75 (viii) a resort; or
76 (ix) a rooming house.
77 (c) "Planning review" means a review to verify that a town has approved the following
78 elements of a construction project:
79 (i) zoning;
80 (ii) lot sizes;
81 (iii) setbacks;
82 (iv) easements;
83 (v) curb and gutter elevations;
84 (vi) grades and slopes;
85 (vii) utilities;
86 (viii) street names;
87 (ix) defensible space provisions and elevations, if required by the Utah Wildland Urban
88 Interface Code adopted under Section 15A-2-103; and
89 (x) subdivision.
90 (d) (i) " Plan review" means all of the reviews and approvals of a plan that a town
91 requires to obtain a building permit from the town with a scope that may not exceed a review to
92 verify:
93 (A) that the construction project complies with the provisions of the State Construction
94 Code under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act;
95 (B) that the construction project complies with the energy code adopted under Section
96 15A-2-103;
97 (C) that the construction project received a planning review;
98 (D) that the applicant paid any required fees;
99 (E) that the applicant obtained final approvals from any other required reviewing
100 agencies;
101 (F) that the construction project complies with federal, state, and local storm water
102 protection laws;
103 (G) that the construction project received a structural review;
104 (H) the total square footage for each building level of finished, garage, and unfinished
105 space; and
106 (I) that the plans include a printed statement indicating that the actual construction will
107 comply with applicable local ordinances and the state construction codes.
108 (ii) "Plan review" does not mean a review of a document:
109 (A) required to be re-submitted for additional modifications or substantive changes
110 identified by the plan review;
111 (B) submitted as part of a deferred submittal when requested by the applicant and
112 approved by the building official; or
113 (C) that, due to the document's technical nature or on the request of the applicant, is
114 reviewed by a third party.
115 (e) "State Construction Code" means the same as that term is defined in Section
116 15A-1-102.
117 (f) "State Fire Code" means the same as that term is defined in Section 15A-1-102.
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119 (i) a review that verifies that a construction project complies with the following:
120 (A) footing size and bar placement;
121 (B) foundation thickness and bar placement;
122 (C) beam and header sizes;
123 (D) nailing patterns;
124 (E) bearing points;
125 (F) structural member size and span; and
126 (G) sheathing; or
127 (ii) if the review exceeds the scope of the review described in Subsection (1)(e)(i), a
128 review that a licensed engineer conducts.
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130 training and expertise of an individual who regularly performs plan reviews.
131 (2) (a) If a town collects a fee for the inspection of a construction project, the town
132 shall ensure that the construction project receives a prompt inspection.
133 (b) If a town cannot provide a building inspection within a reasonable time, the town
134 shall promptly engage an independent inspector with fees collected from the applicant.
135 (c) If an inspector identifies one or more violations of the State Construction Code or
136 State Fire Code during an inspection, on the day on which the inspection occurs, the inspector
137 shall give the permit holder written notification of each violation that:
138 (i) is delivered in hardcopy or by electronic means; and
139 (ii) upon request by the permit holder, includes a reference to each applicable provision
140 of the State Construction Code or State Fire Code.
141 (3) (a) A town shall complete a plan review of a construction project for a one to two
142 family dwelling or townhome by no later than 14 business days after the day on which the plan
143 is submitted to the town.
144 (b) A town shall complete a plan review of a construction project for a residential
145 structure built under the International Building Code, not including a lodging establishment, by
146 no later than 21 business days after the day on which the plan is submitted to the town.
147 (c) (i) Subject to Subsection (3)(c)(ii), if a town does not complete a plan review before
148 the time period described in Subsection (3)(a) or (b) expires, an applicant may request that the
149 town complete the plan review.
150 (ii) If an applicant makes a request under Subsection (3)(c)(i), the town shall perform
151 the plan review no later than:
152 (A) for a plan review described in Subsection (3)(a), 14 days from the day on which the
153 applicant makes the request; or
154 (B) for a plan review described in Subsection (3)(b), 21 days from the day on which the
155 applicant makes the request.
156 (d) An applicant may:
157 (i) waive the plan review time requirements described in this Subsection (3); or
158 (ii) with the town's consent, establish an alternative plan review time requirement.
159 (4) (a) A town may not enforce a requirement to have a plan review if:
160 (i) the town does not complete the plan review within the time period described in
161 Subsection (3)(a) or (b); and
162 (ii) a licensed architect or structural engineer, or both when required by law, stamps the
163 plan.
164 (b) A town may attach to a reviewed plan a list that includes:
165 (i) items with which the town is concerned and may enforce during construction; and
166 (ii) building code violations found in the plan.
167 (c) A town may not require an applicant to redraft a plan if the town requests minor
168 changes to the plan that the list described in Subsection (4)(b) identifies.
169 Section 2. Section 15A-1-202 is amended to read:
170 15A-1-202. Definitions.
171 As used in this chapter:
172 (1) "Agricultural use" means a use that relates to the tilling of soil and raising of crops,
173 or keeping or raising domestic animals.
174 (2) (a) "Approved code" means a code, including the standards and specifications
175 contained in the code, approved by the division under Section 15A-1-204 for use by a
176 compliance agency.
177 (b) "Approved code" does not include the State Construction Code.
178 (3) "Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use
179 or occupancy and any improvements attached to it.
180 (4) "Code" means:
181 (a) the State Construction Code; or
182 (b) an approved code.
183 (5) "Commission" means the Uniform Building Code Commission created in Section
184 15A-1-203.
185 (6) "Compliance agency" means:
186 (a) an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions which issues permits for
187 construction regulated under the codes;
188 (b) any other agency of the state or its political subdivisions specifically empowered to
189 enforce compliance with the codes; or
190 (c) any other state agency which chooses to enforce codes adopted under this chapter
191 by authority given the agency under a title other than this part and Part 3, Factory Built
192 Housing and Modular Units Administration Act.
193 (7) "Construction code" means standards and specifications published by a nationally
194 recognized code authority for use in circumstances described in Subsection 15A-1-204(1),
195 including:
196 (a) a building code;
197 (b) an electrical code;
198 (c) a residential one and two family dwelling code;
199 (d) a plumbing code;
200 (e) a mechanical code;
201 (f) a fuel gas code;
202 (g) an energy conservation code; and
203 (h) a manufactured housing installation standard code.
204 (8) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Commerce.
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206 (a) adopts a new State Construction Code;
207 (b) amends the State Construction Code; or
208 (c) repeals one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
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210 empowered to engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair,
211 and other activities subject to the codes.
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213 than protection or comfort of human beings, but allows people to enter the structure for:
214 (a) maintenance and repair; and
215 (b) the care of livestock, crops, or equipment intended for agricultural use which are
216 kept there.
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218 the commission concerning an interpretation of the meaning of the codes or the application of
219 the codes in a specific circumstance issued in response to a specific request by a party to the
220 issue.
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222 engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, and other
223 activities subject to the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter.
224 Section 3. Section 15A-1-203 is amended to read:
225 15A-1-203. Uniform Building Code Commission -- Unified Code Analysis
226 Council.
227 (1) There is created a Uniform Building Code Commission to advise the division with
228 respect to the division's responsibilities in administering the codes.
229 (2) The commission shall consist of 11 members as follows:
230 (a) one member shall be from among candidates nominated by the Utah League of
231 Cities and Towns and the Utah Association of Counties;
232 (b) one member shall be a licensed building inspector employed by a political
233 subdivision of the state;
234 (c) one member shall be a licensed professional engineer;
235 (d) one member shall be a licensed architect;
236 (e) one member shall be a fire official;
237 (f) three members shall be contractors licensed by the state, of which one shall be a
238 general contractor, one an electrical contractor, and one a plumbing contractor;
239 (g) two members shall be from the general public and have no affiliation with the
240 construction industry or real estate development industry; and
241 (h) one member shall be from the Division of Facilities Construction and Management
242 of the Department of Administrative Services.
243 (3) (a) The executive director shall appoint each commission member after submitting
244 a nomination to the governor for confirmation or rejection.
245 (b) If the governor rejects a nominee, the executive director shall submit an alternative
246 nominee until the governor confirms the nomination. An appointment is effective after the
247 governor confirms the nomination.
248 (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), as terms of commission members
249 expire, the executive director shall appoint each new commission member or reappointed
250 commission member to a four-year term.
251 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the executive director shall,
252 at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms
253 of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is
254 appointed every two years.
255 (5) When a vacancy occurs in the commission membership for any reason, the
256 executive director shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
257 (6) (a) A commission member may not serve more than two full terms.
258 (b) A commission member who ceases to serve may not again serve on the commission
259 until after the expiration of two years from the date of cessation of service.
260 (7) A majority of the commission members constitute a quorum and may act on behalf
261 of the commission.
262 (8) A commission member may not receive compensation or benefits for the
263 commission member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance
264 with:
265 (a) Section 63A-3-106;
266 (b) Section 63A-3-107; and
267 (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
268 63A-3-107.
269 (9) (a) The commission shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair of
270 the commission.
271 (b) The division shall provide a secretary to facilitate the function of the commission
272 and to record the commission's actions and recommendations.
273 (10) The commission shall:
274 (a) in accordance with Section 15A-1-204, report to the Business and Labor Interim
275 Committee;
276 (b) offer an opinion regarding the interpretation of or the application of a code if a
277 person submits a request for an opinion;
278 (c) act as an appeals board as provided in Section 15A-1-207;
279 (d) establish advisory peer committees on either a standing or ad hoc basis to advise
280 the commission with respect to matters related to a code, including a committee to advise the
281 commission regarding health matters related to a plumbing code; and
282 (e) assist the division in overseeing code-related training in accordance with Section
283 15A-1-209.
284 (11) A person requesting an opinion under Subsection (10)(b) shall submit a formal
285 request clearly stating:
286 (a) the facts in question;
287 (b) the specific citation at issue in a code; and
288 (c) the position taken by the persons involved in the facts in question.
289 (12) (a) In a manner consistent with Subsection (10)(d), the commission shall jointly
290 create with the Utah Fire Prevention Board an advisory peer committee known as the "Unified
291 Code Analysis Council" to review fire prevention and construction code issues that require
292 definitive and specific analysis.
293 (b) The commission and Utah Fire Prevention Board shall jointly, by rule made in
294 accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, provide for:
295 (i) the appointment of members to the Unified Code Analysis Council; and
296 (ii) procedures followed by the Unified Code Analysis Council.
297 Section 4. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
298 15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
299 recognized code authority.
300 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
301 incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, [
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303 Code, and Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are
304 the construction standards to be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and
305 repair, and in the regulation of building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the
306 state:
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308 issued by the International Code Council;
309 (b) the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International
310 Code Council;
311 (c) Appendix Q of the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the
312 International Code Council;
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320 Protection Association;
321 (h) the residential provisions of the 2015 edition of the International Energy
322 Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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324 Energy Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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329 International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
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331 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection
332 Association.
333 (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
334 Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
335 issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
336 Utah Division of Forestry, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance
337 agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to the codes listed in
338 this section.
339 Section 5. Section 15A-3-102 is amended to read:
340 15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
341 (1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
342 (2) In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: " 110.3.5.1,
343 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
344 exterior wall envelope as required by Section [
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346 (3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.
347 Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a
348 manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is
349 dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
350 (4) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical
351 Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed
352 by the Utah Department of Health where procedures are performed that may render patients
353 incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours. See Utah Administrative Code
354 R432-13."
355 (5) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Assisted Living Facility:
356 "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Residential Treatment/Support Assisted Living Facility,
357 Type I Assisted Living Facility, and Type II Assisted Living Facility."
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361 deleting the words "a fire alarm system" and replacing them with "any fire protection
362 system."[
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364 Treatment/Support Assisted Living Facility: "RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT
365 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. [
366 group living environment for four or more residents licensed by the Department of Human
367 Services, and provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons
368 who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical
369 assistance of another person."
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371 Living Facility: "TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. [
372 facility licensed by the Department of Health that provides a protected living arrangement,
373 assistance with activities of daily living and social care to two or more ambulatory,
374 non-restrained persons who are capable of mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the
375 assistance of another person. Subcategories are:
376 Limited Capacity: two to five residents;
377 Small: six to sixteen residents; and
378 Large: over sixteen residents."
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380 Living Facility: "TYPE II ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. [
381 facility licensed by the Department of Health that provides an array of coordinated supportive
382 personal and health care services to two or more residents who are:
383 A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
384 B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility, or
385 to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person. Subcategories are:
386 Limited Capacity: two to five residents;
387 Small: six to sixteen residents; and
388 Large: over sixteen residents."
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392 (a) delete the words "more than five children older than 2 1/2 years of age" and replace
393 with the words "five or more children 2 years of age or older";
394 (b) after the word "supervision" insert the words "child care services"; and
395 (c) add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "See Section 429, Day Care,
396 for special requirements for day care."
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401 license. Areas used for child day care purposes with a [
402 care certificate, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate
403 Child Care, or a [
404 Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may be located in a Group R-2 or
405 R-3 occupancy as provided in [
406 the International Residential Code in accordance with Section R101.2."
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412 accessory occupancies, if the area complies with Section 508.2:
413 1. Hourly child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-60,
414 Hourly Child Care Centers;
415 2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care
416 Centers; and
417 3. Out-of-school-time programs, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-70,
418 Out of School Time Child Care Programs."
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453 (16) In IBC, Section 308.2, in the list of items under "This group shall include," the
454 words "Type-I Large and Type-II Small, see Section 308.2.5" are added after "Assisted living
455 facilities."
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466 (18) A new IBC, Section 308.2.5 is added as follows:
467 "308.2.5 Group I-1 assisted living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy
468 groups shall apply to assisted living facilities:
469 Type I assisted living facilities with seventeen or more residents are Large Facilities
470 classified as an Institutional Group I-1, Condition 1 occupancy.
471 Type II assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities
472 classified as an Institutional Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancy. See Section 202 for
473 definitions."
474 (19) In IBC, Section 308.3 Institutional Group I-2, the following changes are made:
475 (a) The words "more than five" are deleted and replaced with "four or more";
476 (b) The group "Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large" is added to the list of groups;
477 (c) The words "Foster care facilities" are deleted and replaced with the words "Child
478 care facilities"; and
479 (d) The words "(both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)" are
480 added after "Nursing homes."
481 (20) In IBC, Section 308.3.2, the number "five" is deleted and replaced with the
482 number "four" in each location.
483 (21) A new IBC, Section 308.3.3 is added as follows:
484 "308.3.3 Group I-2 assisted living facilities. Type II assisted living facilities with
485 seventeen or more residents are Large Facilities classified as an Institutional Group I-2,
486 Condition 1 occupancy. See Section 202 for definitions."
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492 (b) The words "2-1/2 years or less of age" are deleted and replaced with "under the age
493 of two."
494 (c) The following sentence is added at the end: "See Section [
495 requirements for Day Care."
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498 in both places and the following sentence is added at the end: "See Section [
499 special requirements for Day Care."
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502 after "Residential Group-3 occupancies."
503 (b) The words "Assisted Living Facilities, limited capacity" are added to the list of
504 occupancies.
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507 words "Care facilities" in the first sentence [
508 (b) All of the words after the first "International Residential Code" are deleted.
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512 310.4.3 Child Care. Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential
513 dwelling unit under all of the following conditions and Section [
514 1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under the
515 authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
516 2. Use is approved by the Utah Department of Health, as enacted under the authority of the
517 Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act, and in any of the following
518 categories:
519 a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
520 b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
521 3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
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524 (28) A new IBC, Section 310.4.4 is added as follows: "310.4.4 Assisted living
525 facilities. Type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity
526 facilities classified as a Residential Group R-3 occupancy or are permitted to comply with the
527 International Residential Code. See Section 202 for definitions."
528 (29) In IBC, Section 310.5, the words "Type II Limited Capacity and Type I Small, see
529 Section 310.5.3" are added after the words "assisted living facilities."
530 (30) A new IBC, Section 310.5.3, is added as follows: "310.5.3 Group R-4 Assisted
531 living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy groups shall apply to Assisted
532 Living Facilities: Type II Assisted Living Facilities with two to five residents are Limited
533 Capacity Facilities classified as a Residential Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy. Type I
534 assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities classified as
535 Residential Group R-4, Condition 1 occupancies. See Section 202 for definitions."
536 Section 6. Section 15A-3-103 is amended to read:
537 15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
538 (1) IBC Section 403.5.5 is deleted.
539 (2) In IBC, Section 407.2.5, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the
540 title and first sentence after the words "nursing home."
541 (3) In IBC, Section 407.2.6, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the
542 title after the words "nursing home."
543 (4) In IBC, Section 407.11, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An
544 essential electrical system is not required in assisted living facilities."
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547 Health shall be separated from adjacent tenants with a fire partition having a minimum one
548 hour fire-resistance rating. Any level below the level of exit discharge shall be separated from
549 the level of exit discharge by a horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance
550 rating.
551 Exception: A fire barrier is not required to separate the level of exit discharge when:
552 1. Such levels are under the control of the Ambulatory Care Facility.
553 2. Any hazardous spaces are separated by horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour
554 fire-resistance rating."
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557 requirements in this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all Day Care in
558 accordance with Utah Administrative Code R710-8 Day Care Rules.
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561 deputies, or the local fire enforcement authority code official.
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563 who receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents, guardians,
564 relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.
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566 the home of the person cared for. This would also include Child Care Centers, Out of School
567 Time or Hourly Child Care Centers licensed by the Department of Health.
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571 also include a home that is certified by the Department of Health as Residential Certificate
572 Child Care or licensed as Family Child Care.
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574 sufficient staffing. This would also include a home that is licensed by the Department of
575 Health as Family Child Care.
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577 under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
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580 separate means of egress, arranged so that if one is blocked the other will be available.
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582 shall be provided with two means of egress, one of which shall discharge directly to the
583 outside.
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585 five to eight clients in a home, located on the ground level or in a basement, may use an
586 emergency escape or rescue window as allowed in IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1030.
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589 above or below the first story.
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591 where there is at least one exit that leads directly to the outside and complies with IFC, Section
592 1011 or Section 1012 or Section 1027.
593 [
594 stairs to the lower level and upper level are equal or nearly equal, may have clients housed on
595 both levels when approved by the AHJ.
596 [
597 occupied by clients, which shall have a classification of not less than 2A:10BC, and shall be
598 serviced in accordance with NFPA, Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
599 [
600 operating condition on each level occupied by clients. Battery operated smoke detectors shall
601 be permitted if the facility demonstrates testing, maintenance, and battery replacement to insure
602 continued operation of the smoke detectors.
603 [
604 shall have at least one window or door approved for emergency escape.
605 [
606 include the complete evacuation from the building of all clients and staff. At least annually, in
607 Type I Family Day Care units, the fire drill shall include the actual evacuation using the escape
608 or rescue window, if one is used as a substitute for one of the required means of egress.
609 [
610 [
611 requirements of the IBC, whichever is applicable for the type of Day Care Center.
612 [
613 4, Section 405.
614 [
615 level of exit discharge.
616 [
617 located on the second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout
618 and an automatic fire alarm system.
619 [
620 than 10 shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door
621 leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window
622 complying with Section 1030.
623 [
624 Code, R430-100 Child Care Centers, R430-60 Hourly Child Care Centers, and R430-70 Out of
625 School Time.
626 [
627 [
628 partitions, screens, or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames.
629 [
630 staff shall be trained on the fire escape plan and procedure."
631 [
632 Notwithstanding the exceptions to Section 504.2, Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities shall be
633 allowed on each level of a two-story building of Type V-A construction when all of the
634 following apply:
635 1. All secured units are located at the level of exit discharge in compliance with Section
636 1010.1.9.3 as amended;
637 2. The total combined area of both stories shall not exceed the total allowable area for a
638 one-story building; and
639 3. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
640 (8) In IBC, Section 504.4, a new section is added as follows: "504.4.2 Group I-2
641 Assisted Living Facilities. Notwithstanding the allowable number of stories permitted by Table
642 504.4 Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities of type VA, construction shall be allowed on each
643 level of a two-story building when all of the following apply:
644 1. The total combined area of both stories does not exceed the total allowable area for a
645 one-story, above grade plane building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
646 installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
647 2. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided.
648 (9) A new IBC, Section 504.5, is added as follows: "504.5 Group 1-2 Secured areas in
649 Assisted Living Facilities. In Type IIIB, IV, and V construction, all areas for the use and care of
650 residents required to be secured shall be located on the level of exit discharge with door
651 operations in compliance with Section 1010.1.9.7, as amended."
652 Section 7. Section 15A-3-104 is amended to read:
653 15A-3-104. Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
654 (1) In IBC, Section 704.13.2, the following sentence is added to the end of the section:
655 "An individual spraying fire-resistant materials may obtain a certificate that demonstrates that
656 the individual has undergone training on how to spray fire-resistant materials to manufacturer's
657 specifications."
658 (2) IBC, Section (F)[
659 "(F)[
660 rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary for the
661 installation and to provide sufficient working space around the stationary equipment.
662 Clearances around equipment shall be in accordance with manufacturer requirements and not
663 less than the following minimum elements:
664 [
665 from the installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
666 [
667 between all other installed equipment and appliances.
668 [
669 installed equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or replacement
670 without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a
671 required fire-resistance-rated assembly.
672 [
673 unobstructed passageway to the riser room of not less than 36-inches, and openings into the
674 room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the
675 room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 34-inches and a clear height of
676 the door opening shall not be less than 80-inches.
677 [
678 passageway to the fire pump room of not less than 72-inches, and openings into the room shall
679 be clear, unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of
680 equipment, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening
681 providing a clear width of not less than 68-inches and a clear height of the door opening shall
682 not be less than 80-inches."
683 (3) In IBC, Section (F)903.2.2, the words "the entire floor" are deleted and replaced
684 with "a building" and the last paragraph is deleted.
685 (4) IBC, Section (F)903.2.4, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
686 A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
687 department vehicle access."
688 (5) IBC, Section (F)903.2.7, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
689 A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department
690 vehicle access."
691 (6) IBC, Sections (F)903.2.8, (F)903.2.8.1, and (F)903.2.8.2, [
692 deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system
693 installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a
694 Group R fire area.
695 Exceptions:
696 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
697 constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family
698 Dwellings.
699 2. Single story Group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000 square feet that
700 contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and constructed of Type
701 I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction."
702 (7) IBC, [
703 (F)903.2.8.1 [
704 [
705
706 "Exception: Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing
707 more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire
708 alarm system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring
709 and a commercial power system."
710 [
711 [
712 following: "2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level
713 of fire department vehicle access."
714 [
715 "(F)904.12 Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire-extinguishing system for
716 commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial
717 cooking equipment and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems
718 shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application.
719 The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's
720 installation instructions.
721 Exception: Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are tested in
722 accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of
723 the International Mechanical Code."
724 [
725 are deleted.
726 [
727 follows:
728 "Open Parking Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved
729 Class 1 manual standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting
730 operations to within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the
731 approved fire department vehicle access. Class 1 manual standpipe shall be accessible
732 throughout the parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected
733 within 150 feet of a hose connection."
734 [
735 following:
736 "Exception: Where subject to freezing and approved by the fire code official."
737 [
738 rewritten as follows: "A manual fire alarm system that [
739 notification signal using an emergency voice/alarm communication system [
740
741 alarm system that initiates an approved audible and visual occupant notification signal that
742 meets the requirements of Sections (F)907.5.2.1, (F)907.5.2.1.1, (F)907.5.2.2, and
743 (F)907.5.2.3, and is installed[
744
745 E occupancies. Where automatic sprinkler systems or detectors are installed, the systems or
746 detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system."
747 [
748 following:
749 "(F)915 Where required.
750 Group I-1, I-2, I-4, and R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance
751 or in a building that has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon
752 monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 or
753 UL 2075 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer's
754 instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2, or an enclosed parking garage,
755 ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code, shall not be
756 considered an attached garage. A minimum of one carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed
757 on each habitable level.
758 (F)915.1 Interconnection.
759 Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within Group I-1, I-2,
760 I-4, or R occupancies, the carbon monoxide alarm shall be interconnected in such a manner that
761 the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms. Physical interconnection of carbon
762 monoxide alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms
763 sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over
764 background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
765 (F)915.2 Power source.
766 In new construction, required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from
767 the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be
768 equipped with a battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms with integral strobes that are not
769 equipped with a battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system. Carbon
770 monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and
771 without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
772 Exceptions.
773 1. Carbon monoxide alarms are not required to be equipped with a battery backup where they
774 are connected to an emergency electrical system.
775 2. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where the
776 alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
777 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide
778 access for hard wiring without the removal of interior finishes.
779 (F)915.3 Group E.
780 A carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in new buildings that contain Group E
781 occupancies in accordance with IFC, Chapter 9, Section 915. A carbon monoxide detection
782 system shall be installed in existing buildings that contain Group E occupancies in accordance
783 with IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.9.
784 (F)915.3.1 Where required.
785 In Group E occupancies, a carbon monoxide detection system shall be provided where a
786 fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or a fuel-burning forced air furnace is present.
787 (F)915.3.2 Detection equipment.
788 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 720 and
789 the manufacturer's instructions and be listed as complying with, for single station detectors, UL
790 2034 and, for system detectors, UL 2075.
791 (F)915.3.3 Locations.
792 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in the locations specified in NFPA
793 720.
794 (F)915.3.4 Combination detectors.
795 A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is an acceptable alternative to a carbon
796 monoxide detection system if the combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is listed in
797 accordance with UL 2075 and UL 268.
798 (F)915.3.5 Power source.
799 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall receive primary power from the building wiring
800 if the wiring is served from a commercial source. If primary power is interrupted, each carbon
801 monoxide detection system shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and
802 without a disconnecting switch other than that required for overcurrent protection.
803 (F)915.3.6 Maintenance.
804 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 720. A
805 carbon monoxide detection system that becomes inoperable or begins to produce end of life
806 signals shall be replaced."
807 Section 8. Section 15A-3-105 is amended to read:
808 15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
809 (1) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9, an exception is added as follows: "Exception: Group E
810 occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section
811 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
812 (2) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, "Exception:" is deleted and replaced with "Exceptions:
813 1."
814 (3) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, a new exception 2 is added as follows: "2. Group E
815 occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill may have one lock below 34
816 inches in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
817 (4) In IBC, Section [
818 "[
819 Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
820 (5) In IBC, Section [
821 Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with
822 Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
823 (6) In IBC, Section [
824 Group E occupancies may have a second lock on classrooms for purposes of a lockdown or
825 lockdown drill, if:
826 5.1 The application of the lock is approved by the code official.
827 5.2 The unlatching of any door or leaf does not require more than two operations.
828 5.3 The lock can be released from the opposite side of the door on which it is installed.
829 5.4 The lock is only applied during lockdown or during a lockdown drill.
830 5.5 The lock complies with all other state and federal regulations, including the
831 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq."
832 (7) In IBC, Section [
833 The secure area or unit with special egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge
834 in Type IIIB, IV, and V construction."
835 (8) In IBC, Section 1011.5.2, exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: "
836 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U
837 occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling
838 units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the
839 minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the
840 walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches
841 (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm)
842 shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches
843 (254 mm)."
844 (9) In IBC, Section 1011.11, a new exception 5 is added as follows: " 5. In
845 occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U,
846 which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails
847 shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
848 (10) In IBC, Section 1013.5, the words ", including when the building may not be fully
849 occupied" are added at the end of the sentence.
850 (11) IBC, Section 1025, is deleted.
851 (12) In IBC, Section [
852 [
853
854 [
855 with the following: "1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3
856 m2) of floor area. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for
857 each occupant of such unit in excess of two."
858 Section 9. Section 15A-3-107 is amended to read:
859 15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
860 (1) In IBC, Table 1604.5, Risk Category III, in the sentence that begins "Group I-2
861 Condition 1," a new footnote c is added as follows: "c. Type II Assisted Living Facilities that
862 are I-2 Condition 1 occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be Risk
863 Category II in this table."
864 (2) In IBC, Section 1605.2, in the portion of the definition for the value of f2, the words
865 "and 0.2 for other roof configurations" are deleted and replaced with the following: "f2 = 0.20 +
866 .025(A-5) for other configurations where roof snow load exceeds 30 psf;
867 f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 psf (1.44kN/m2) or less.
868 Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)."
869 (3) In IBC, Sections 1605.3.1 and 1605.3.2, exception 2 in each section is deleted and
870 replaced with the following: "2. Flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44
871 kNm2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads exceed 30
872 pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2), the snow loads may be reduced in accordance with the
873 following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. [
874 below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
875 [
876 Where:
877 [
878 loads
879 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
880 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
881 For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
882 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
883 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws".
884 (4) IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.1 General.
885 Except as modified in Sections 1608.1.1, 1608.1.2, and 1608.1.3, design snow loads shall be
886 determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less
887 than that determined by Section 1607. Where the minimum live load, in accordance with
888 Section 1607, is greater than the design roof snow load, pf, the live load shall be used for
889 design, but it may not be reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need
890 not be considered for roof snow loads, pf, less than 20 psf."
891 (5) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows: "1608.1.1 Ice dams and icicles
892 along eaves. Section 7.4.5 of Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC Section 1608.1 [
893
894 Eaves. Where ground snow loads exceed 75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a
895 uniformly distributed load of 2pf on all overhanging portions. No other loads except dead
896 loads shall be present on the roof when this uniformly distributed load is applied. All building
897 exits under down-slope eaves shall be protected from sliding snow and ice."
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901
902
903
904 [
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907 [
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911
912
913 [
914
915
916
917 (6) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.2, is added as follows: "1608.1.2 Thermal factor. The
918 value for the thermal factor, Ct, used in calculation of pf shall be determined from Table 7.3-2
919 in ASCE 7. Exception: Except for unheated structures, the value of Ct need not exceed 1.0
920 when ground snow load, pg, is calculated using Section 1608.2.1."
921 [
922 | |||||
923 | |||||
924 | COUNTY | Po | S | Ao | |
925 | Beaver | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
926 | Box Elder | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
927 | Cache | 50 | 63 | 4.5 | |
928 | Carbon | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
929 | Daggett | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
930 | Davis | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
931 | Duchesne | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
932 | Emery | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
933 | Garfield | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
934 | Grand | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
935 | Iron | 43 | 63 | 5.8 | |
936 | Juab | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
937 | Kane | 36 | 63 | 5.7 | |
938 | Millard | 43 | 63 | 5.3 | |
939 | Morgan | 57 | 63 | 4.5 | |
940 | Piute | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
941 | Rich | 57 | 63 | 4.1 | |
942 | Salt Lake | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
943 | San Juan | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
944 | Sanpete | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
945 | Sevier | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
946 | Summit | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
947 | Tooele | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
948 | Uintah | 43 | 63 | 7.0 | |
949 | Utah | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
950 | Wasatch | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
951 | Washington | 29 | 63 | 6.0 | |
952 | Wayne | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
953 | Weber | 43 | 63 | 4.5 |
954 | |||||
955 | |||||
956 | The following jurisdictions require design snow load values that differ from the Equation in the Utah Snow Load Study. | ||||
957 | County | City | Elevation | Ground Snow Load (psf) | Roof Snow Load (psf) 6 |
958 | Carbon | Price3] [ | 5550] [ | 43] [ | 30] [ |
959 | Davis | Fruit Heights3 | 4500 - 4850 | 57 | 40 |
960 | Emery | Green River3 | 4070 | 36 | 25 |
961 | Garfield | Panguitch3 | 6600 | 43 | 30 |
962 | Rich | Woodruff3] [ [ [ | 6315] [ [ [ | 57] [ [ [ | 40] [ [ [ |
963 | San Juan | Monticello3 | 6820 | 50 | 35 |
964 | Summit | Coalville3] [ | 5600] [ | 86] [ | 60] [ |
965 | Tooele | Tooele3 | 5100 | 43 | 30 |
966 | Utah | Orem3] [ [ | 4650] [ [ | 43] [ [ | 30] [ [ |
967 | Wasatch | Heber5 | -- | -- | -- |
968 | Washington | Leeds3] [ [ [ | 29] [ [ [ | 20] [ [ [ | |
969 | Wayne | Loa3 | 43 | 30 | |
970 | 1The IBC requires a minimum live load - See Section 1607.12. | ||||
971 | 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. | ||||
972 | 3Values adopted from Table VII of the Utah Snow Load Study. | ||||
973 | 4Values based on site-specific study. Contact local Building Official for additional information. | ||||
974 | 5Contact local Building Official. | ||||
975 | 6Based on Ce =1.0, Ct =1.0 and Is =1.0"] |
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984
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989
990
991 (7) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.3 is added as follows: "1608.1.3 Drifts on adjacent
992 structures. Section 7.7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced
993 with the following: 7.7.2 Adjacent structures. At lower adjacent structures, the requirements of
994 Section 7.7.1 shall be used to calculate windward and leeward drifts. The resulting drift is
995 permitted to be truncated."
996 (8) A new IBC, Section 1608.2.1 is added as follows: "1608.2.1 Utah ground snow
997 loads. Section 7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC, Section 1608.1 is modified as follows:
998 (a) In paragraph 1, 7.2-8 is deleted and replaced with 7.2-9.
999 (b) On Figure 7.2-1, remove CS and other ground snow load values in the state of
1000 Utah. Add red shaded region for the state of Utah with the following note: See note for Utah.
1001 (c) The following is added to the Note on Figure 7.2.1: See Table 7.2-9 for Utah.
1002 (d) Add Table 7-2.9 as follows:
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1005 | City/Town | County | Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2) | Elevation (ft) |
1006 | Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886 |
1007 | Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423 |
1008 | Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669 |
1009 | Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581 |
1010 | Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508 |
1011 | Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318 |
1012 | Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138 |
1013 | Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604 |
1014 | Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030 |
1015 | Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964 |
1016 | Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060 |
1017 | Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531 |
1018 | Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368 |
1019 | Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620 |
1020 | Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029 |
1021 | Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064 |
1022 | Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062 |
1023 | Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131 |
1024 | Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334 |
1025 | Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630 |
1026 | Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007 |
1027 | Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558 |
1028 | Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541 |
1029 | Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286 |
1030 | Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338 |
1031 | St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585 |
1032 | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239 |
1033 | Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029 |
1034 | Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384 |
1035 | Note: To convert lb/ft2 to kN/m2, multiply by 0.0479. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. 1. Statutory requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction are not included in this state ground snow load table. 2. For locations where there is substantial change in altitude over the city/town, the load applies at and below the cited elevation, with a tolerance of 100 ft (30 m). 3. For other locations in Utah, see Bean, B., Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow Load Study," Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow load values. |
1037 Seismic Weight. In ASCE 12.7.2 and 12.14.8.1 [
1038 Section 1613.1, Definition of W, Item 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1039 4. Where [
1040 seismic [
1041 equation: Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf [
1042 WHERE:
1043 Ws = Weight of snow to be included [
1044 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
1045 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
1046 For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
1047 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
1048 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws."
1049 [
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1055 [
1056 Section 10. Section 15A-3-110 is amended to read:
1057 15A-3-110. Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
1058 (1) A new IBC, Section 2306.1.5, is added as follows: "2306.1.5 Load duration factors.
1059 The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used
1060 Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at
1061 elevations above 5,000 feet (1,524 M)."
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1071
1072
1073 (2) In IBC, Section 2308.3.1, the words "6 feet (1829 mm)" and "4 feet (1219 mm)" are
1074 deleted and each replaced with the words "32 inches."
1075 Section 11. Section 15A-3-112 is amended to read:
1076 15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
1077 (1) In IBC [P] Table 2902.1 the following changes are made:
1078 [
1079
1080 [
1081 added.
1082 [
1083 added.
1084 [
1085 subject to footnote [
1086 changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
1087 [
1088 Non-residential child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah
1089 Administrative Code [
1090 School Time Child Care Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
1091 [
1092 building owned by a state government entity or by a political subdivision of the state that
1093 allows access to the public shall provide diaper changing facilities in accordance with footnote
1094 h if:
1095 1. the building is newly constructed; or
1096 2. a bathroom in the building is renovated."
1097 (f) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
1098 number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
1099 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of
1100 Public Pools."
1101 (2) A new IBC, Section [P]2902.7, is added as follows:
1102 "[P]2902.7 Toilet Facilities for Workers.
1103 Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be
1104 maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the nonsewer type
1105 shall conform to ANSI Z4.3."
1106 (3) In IBC, Section 3006.5, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Hydraulic
1107 elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or less."
1108 Section 12. Section 15A-3-113 is amended to read:
1109 15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
1110 [
1111 Exception 1 is modified to include the following sentence at the end of the exception:
1112 "The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."
1113 [
1114 | [ | Title | Referenced in code section number] |
1115 | [ ] | [ Multiple-station Carbon Monoxide Alarms | [ |
1116 Section 13. Section 15A-3-202 is amended to read:
1117 15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
1118 (1) In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2
1119 Physical change for bedroom window egress. A structure whose egress window in an existing
1120 bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in
1121 effect at the time that the bedroom was finished, is not required to undergo a physical change to
1122 conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the structure or
1123 could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code,
1124 including setback and window well requirements."
1125 (2) In IRC, Section 109:
1126 (a) A new IRC, Section 109.1.5, is added as follows: "R109.1.5 Weather-resistant
1127 exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
1128 exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as required by Section
1129 R703.8 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
1130 (b) The remaining sections are renumbered as follows: R109.1.6 Other inspections;
1131 R109.1.6.1 Fire- and smoke-resistance-rated construction inspection; R109.1.6.2 Reinforced
1132 masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and conventionally formed concrete wall inspection;
1133 and R109.1.7 Final inspection.
1134 (3) IRC, Section R114.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R114.1 Notice to
1135 owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being
1136 prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or in an
1137 unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order
1138 shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's
1139 agent or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work will be
1140 permitted to resume."
1141 (4) In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "CERTIFIED
1142 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
1143 test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
1144 under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104(4)."
1145 [
1146
1147
1148
1149
1150 [
1151 [
1152 [
1153 [
1154 replaced with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential
1155 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1156 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1157 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1158 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1159 "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
1160 [
1161 the word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and
1162 clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible;
1163 without objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1164 the sewer treatment facility."
1165 [
1166 replaced with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in
1167 amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the
1168 Utah Code, Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water
1169 Quality Act, and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
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1207 | [ | [ | [ | [ Snow Load (psf) | [ Load (psf) 6 |
1208 | [ | [ All other county locations5 | [ -- | [ -- | [ -- |
1209 | [ | [ | [ | [ | [ |
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1227 | ||||
1228 | City/Town | County | Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2) | Elevation (ft) |
1229 | Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886 |
1230 | Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423 |
1231 | Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669 |
1232 | Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581 |
1233 | Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508 |
1234 | Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318 |
1235 | Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138 |
1236 | Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604 |
1237 | Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030 |
1238 | Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964 |
1239 | Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060 |
1240 | Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531 |
1241 | Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368 |
1242 | Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620 |
1243 | Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029 |
1244 | Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064 |
1245 | Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062 |
1246 | Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131 |
1247 | Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334 |
1248 | Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630 |
1249 | Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007 |
1250 | Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558 |
1251 | Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541 |
1252 | Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286 |
1253 | Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338 |
1254 | St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585 |
1255 | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239 |
1256 | Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029 |
1257 | Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384 |
1258 | Note: To convert lb/ft2 to kN/m2, multiply by 0.0479. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. 1. Statutory requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction are not included in this state ground snow load table. 2. For locations where there is substantial change in altitude over the city/town, the load applies at and below the cited elevation, with a tolerance of 100 ft (30 m). 3. For other locations in Utah, see Bean, B., Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow Load Study," Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow load values. |
1260 Utah Snow Loads. The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the
1261 jurisdictions identified in that table. Otherwise, [
1262
1263
1264
1265 (2018), "The Utah Snow Load Study," Utah State University Civil and Environmental
1266 Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow
1267 load values.
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1272
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1274
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1276
1277
1278
1279
1280
1281 (10) In IRC, Section R302.2, the following sentence is added after the second sentence:
1282 "When an access/maintenance agreement or easement is in place, plumbing, mechanical
1283 ducting, schedule 40 steel gas pipe, and electric service conductors including feeders, are
1284 permitted to penetrate the common wall at grade, above grade, or below grade."
1285 (11) In IRC, Section R302.5.1, the words "self-closing device" are deleted and replaced
1286 with "self-latching hardware[
1287 (12) IRC, Section R302.13, is deleted.
1288 (13) In IRC, Section R303.4, the number "5" is changed to "3" in the first sentence.
1289 (14) IRC, Sections R311.7.4 through R311.7.5.3, are deleted and replaced with the
1290 following: "R311.7.4 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.5.1 Riser height. The maximum riser
1291 height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading
1292 edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not
1293 exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1294 R311.7.5.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The tread
1295 depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of
1296 adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within
1297 any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Winder
1298 treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point
1299 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a
1300 minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
1301 greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
1302 more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1303 R311.7.5.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater
1304 than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 1 1/4
1305 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection
1306 shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) between two
1307 stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not
1308 exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading
1309 edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open
1310 risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a
1311 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
1312 Exceptions.
1313 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
1314 2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches
1315 (762 mm) or less."
1316 (15) IRC, Section R312.2, is deleted.
1317 (16) IRC, Sections R313.1 through R313.2.1, are deleted and replaced with the
1318 following: "R313.1 Design and installation. When installed, automatic residential fire
1319 sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and
1320 installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D."
1321 (17) In IRC, Section 315.3, the following words are added to the first sentence after the
1322 word "installed": "on each level of the dwelling unit and[
1323 (18) In IRC, Section R315.5, a new exception, 3, is added as follows:
1324 "3. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where the
1325 alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
1326 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
1327 access for hard wiring, without the removal of interior finishes."
1328 (19) A new IRC, Section R315.7, is added as follows: " R315.7 Interconnection.
1329 Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within an individual
1330 dwelling unit in accordance with Section R315.1, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in
1331 such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual
1332 unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless
1333 alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm.
1334 Exception: Interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required
1335 where alterations or repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
1336 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
1337 access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes."
1338 (20) In IRC, Section R403.1.6, a new Exception 3 is added as follows: " 3. When
1339 anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed
1340 with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from
1341 each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at all
1342 exterior walls."
1343 (21) In IRC, Section R403.1.6.1, a new exception is added at the end of Item 2 and
1344 Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816 mm)
1345 apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not
1346 less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
1347 interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
1348 (22) In IRC, Section R404.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: As an
1349 alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and masonry
1350 foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and 1807.1.6 as
1351 amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
1352 (23) In IRC, Section R405.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: When a
1353 geotechnical report has been provided for the property, a drainage system is not required unless
1354 the drainage system is required as a condition of the geotechnical report. The geological report
1355 shall make a recommendation regarding a drainage system."
1356 Section 14. Section 15A-3-203 is amended to read:
1357 15A-3-203. Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
1358 (1) In IRC, Section N1101.5 (R103.2), all words after the words "herein governed." are
1359 deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation
1360 required to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1361 (2) In IRC, Section N1101.12 (R303.3), all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
1362 (3) In IRC, Section N1101.13 (R401.2), add Exception as follows:
1363 "Exception: A project complies if the project demonstrates compliance, using the
1364 software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
1365 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
1366 code";
1367 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
1368 code"; and
1369 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code.""[
1370 (4) In IRC, Table N1102.2 (R402.1.2), in the column titled MASS WALL R-VALUE,
1371 a new footnote j is added as follows:
1372 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches
1373 or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a .31
1374 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84 AFUE (oil),
1375 and all other component requirements are met."
1376 (5) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is
1377 deleted and replaced with the word "or[
1378 (6) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.1 (R402.4.1.1), the last sentence is deleted and replaced
1379 with the following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify compliance to
1380 components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly scheduled
1381 inspections."
1382 (7) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2), the following changes are made:
1383 (a) In the first sentence:
1384 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
1385 dwelling";
1386 [
1387 "five" with "3.5"; and
1388 [
1389 [
1390 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
1391 Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
1392 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
1393 and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
1394 air changes per hour."
1395 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
1396 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
1397 shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1398 contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1399 manufacturers or other comparable training."
1400 (8) In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3):
1401 (a) the exception for duct air leakage testing is deleted; and
1402 (b) the exception for duct air leakage is replaced:
1403 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following:
1404 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1405 least 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1406 envelope.";
1407 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following:
1408 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1409 least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1410 envelope."; and
1411 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, with the following: "Exception: The duct air leakage
1412 test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts (measured by
1413 length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
1414 (9) In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), the following is added after the exception:
1415 "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or
1416 RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed either training provided by Duct Test
1417 equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
1418 (10) In IRC, Section N1103.3.4 (R403.3.4):
1419 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
1420 the number 3 is changed to 6, the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
1421 (b) in Subsection 2:
1422 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
1423 8 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
1424 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
1425 7 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
1426 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
1427 changed to 169.9.
1428 (11) In IRC, Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5), the words "or plenums" are deleted.
1429 (12) In IRC, Section N1103.5.3 (R403.5.3), Subsection 5 is deleted and Subsections 6
1430 and 7 are renumbered.
1431 (13) IRC, Section N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1), is deleted and replaced with the following:
1432 "N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1) Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to
1433 provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table
1434 N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1).
1435 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
1436 used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
1437 electronically commutated motor."
1438 (14) In IRC, Section N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1), the table is deleted and replaced with the
1439 following:
1440 TABLE N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1)
1441 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
1442 | MINIMUM (CFM) | MINIMUM EFFICACY (CFM/WATT) | MAXIMUM (CFM) | |
1443 | ||||
1444 | ||||
1445 | ||||
1446 | ||||
1447 |
1449 the following:
1450 TABLE N1106.4 (R406.4)
1451 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
1452 | ||
1453 | ||
1454 | ||
1455 |
1457 and D2, and in townhouses in Seismic Design Category C", are deleted, and in Subparagraph 1,
1458 the last sentence is deleted.
1459 [
1460 Section 15. Section 15A-3-205 is amended to read:
1461 15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
1462 (1) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
1463 supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
1464 water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
1465 Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural
1466 Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
1467 the local health department having jurisdiction."
1468 (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required. Every
1469 building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall
1470 be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the
1471 property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an approved private sewage
1472 disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Rule R317, as
1473 administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
1474 (3) In IRC, Section P2705, Item 5, the words "lavatory" and "lavatories" are deleted.
1475 (4) In IRC, Section P2705, a new Item 6 is added as follows: "6. Lavatories. A lavatory
1476 shall not be set closer than 12 inches from its center to any side wall or partition. A lavatory
1477 shall be provided with a clearance of 24 inches in width and 21 inches in depth in front of the
1478 lavatory to any side wall, partition, or obstruction." Remaining item numbers are renumbered
1479 accordingly.
1480 [
1481 are deleted.
1482 [
1483 assembly testing. The premise owner or the premise owner's designee shall have backflow
1484 prevention assemblies operation tested in accordance with administrative rules made by the
1485 Drinking Water Board at the time of installation, repair, and relocation and at least on an
1486 annual basis thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
1487 Testing shall be performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The
1488 assemblies that are subject to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the
1489 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the
1490 Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle
1491 Backflow Preventer, and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly. Third-party certification for
1492 backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any combination of two certifications,
1493 laboratory or field. Acceptable third-party laboratory certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO,
1494 and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently provides the only field testing of backflow
1495 protection assemblies. Also see www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and rules made by the Drinking
1496 Water Board."
1497 [
1498 "P2902.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
1499 Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
1500 platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
1501 to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance, and to insure the safety of the backflow
1502 technician.
1503 P2902.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
1504 P2902.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Blackflow Prevention Assembly.
1505 The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
1506 follows:
1507 a. The assembly may not be installed in a pit.
1508 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal line,
1509 including a sanitary sewer, a storm drain, or a vent.
1510 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or approved for
1511 vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
1512 d. The bottom of the assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the floor or
1513 ground.
1514 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1515 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1516 P2902.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
1517 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1518 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or approved for
1519 vertical installation.
1520 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or floor.
1521 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1522 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1523 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance
1524 between all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate room for
1525 testing and maintenance.
1526 P2902.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Break Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker
1527 Assembly.
1528 A pressure vacuum break assembly or a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker assembly shall
1529 be installed as follows:
1530 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or back
1531 drainage conditions.
1532 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and
1533 the highest point of use.
1534 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle, and shall
1535 be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1536 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground, in a vault, or in a pit.
1537 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
1538 (8) In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If
1539 installed,".
1540 [
1541 following: "Unless the plumbing appliance or plumbing fixture has a wall-mount valve, shutoff
1542 valves shall be required on each fixture supply pipe to each plumbing appliance and to each
1543 plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers."
1544 [
1545 "P2910.5 Potable water connections.
1546 When a potable water system is connected to a nonpotable water system, the potable water
1547 system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1548 assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 2901."
1549 [
1550 "P2910.9.5 Makeup water.
1551 Where an uninterrupted nonpotable water supply is required for the intended application,
1552 potable or reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the storage tank.
1553 The makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air gap not less
1554 than 4 inches (102 millimeters) above the overflow or by a reduced pressure backflow
1555 prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section 2902."
1556 [
1557 valves[
1558 [
1559 backwater valves[
1560 [
1561 valves[
1562 [
1563 "P3009 Connected to nonpotable water from on-site water reuse systems.
1564 Nonpotable systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for single-family residences shall comply
1565 with the requirements of R317-401, UAC, [
1566 [
1567 paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the
1568 wall with an elbow pointing downward."
1569 [
1570 paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
1571 and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
1572 Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
1573 Section 16. Section 15A-3-302 is amended to read:
1574 15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
1575 [
1576
1577
1578 [
1579 deleted.
1580 [
1581 Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention
1582 assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code, Subsection
1583 19-4-104(4)."
1584 [
1585 Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to the
1586 public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or
1587 waste."
1588 [
1589 replaced with the following: "Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential
1590 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1591 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1592 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1593 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1594 "Backflow")."
1595 [
1596 manufactured or field fabricated trap with a liquid seal of 4" or larger."
1597 [
1598 deleted and replaced with the following:
1599 "ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1,
1600 including propylene glycol; and mineral oil."
1601 [
1602 deleted and replaced with the following:
1603 "ESSENTIALLY TOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Soil, waste, or gray water; and any fluid that is
1604 not an essentially nontoxic transfer fluid under this code."
1605 [
1606 Contamination."
1607 [
1608 Pollution."
1609 [
1610 Waste Disposal Well. An injection well that discharges to the subsurface by way of a floor
1611 drain, septic system, French drain, dry well, or similar system that receives or has received
1612 fluid from a facility engaged in vehicular repair or maintenance activities, including an auto
1613 body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, speciality repair shop,
1614 or any other facility that does any vehicular repair work. A motor vehicle waste disposal well is
1615 subject to rulemaking under Section 19-5-104 regarding underground injection."
1616 [
1617 Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree that does not create a
1618 hazard to the public health but that does adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic
1619 qualities of such potable water for domestic use."
1620 [
1621 replaced with the following: "Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts
1622 sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
1623 Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, and
1624 the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1625 Section 17. Section 15A-3-303 is amended to read:
1626 15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
1627 (1) In IPC, Section 303.4, the following exception is added:
1628 "Exception: Third-party certification for backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any
1629 combination of two certifications, laboratory or field. Acceptable third party laboratory
1630 certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently
1631 provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies. Also see
1632 www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code,
1633 [
1634 (2) IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
1635 (3) In IPC, Section 312.3, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1636 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
1637 the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be
1638 tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
1639 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1640 explode, causing serious injury or death.
1641 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1642 claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1643 with air or compressed gasses.
1644 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1645 should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1646 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1647 5. No drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by accurate
1648 gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1649 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1650 minutes.
1651 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or
1652 gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1653 (4) In IPC, Section 312.5, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1654 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit the use
1655 of water on the construction site, plastic water pipes may be permitted to be tested with air.
1656 The following procedures shall be followed:
1657 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1658 explode, causing serious injury or death.
1659 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1660 claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1661 with air or compressed gasses.
1662 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1663 should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1664 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1665 5. Water supply systems shall be pressure tested to a minimum of 50 psi but not more than 80
1666 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1667 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1668 minutes.
1669 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or
1670 gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1671 (5) A new IPC, Section 312.10.3, is added as follows: "312.10.3 Tester Qualifications.
1672 Testing shall be performed by a Utah Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester in
1673 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."
1674 Section 18. Section 15A-3-304 is amended to read:
1675 15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
1676 (1) In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made:
1677 [
1678
1679 [
1680 footnote [
1681 [
1682 the field for "OTHER", a new footnote [
1683 (c) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
1684 number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
1685 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302 Design, Construction and Operation of
1686 Public Pools."
1687 (d) A new footnote [
1688 public toilet facilities, there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet
1689 rooms and female toilet rooms. Diaper changing facilities shall meet the requirements of
1690 ASTM F2285-04 (2010) Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Diaper
1691 Changing Tables for Commercial Use."
1692 (e) A new footnote [
1693 Non-residential child care facilities shall comply with the additional sink requirements [
1694
1695 R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care Programs,
1696 and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
1697 (2) A new IPC, Section 406.3, is added as follows: " 406.3 Automatic clothes washer
1698 safe pans. Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be installed in
1699 accordance with Section 504.7."
1700 (3) A new IPC, Section [
1701 rooms. All public toilet rooms [
1702
1703 (4) A new IPC, Section 412.6, is added as follows: "Prohibition of motor vehicle waste
1704 disposal wells. New and existing motor vehicle waste disposal wells are prohibited. A motor
1705 vehicle waste disposal well associated with a single family residence is not subject to this
1706 prohibition."
1707 (5) IPC, Section 423.3, is deleted.
1708 Section 19. Section 15A-3-305 is amended to read:
1709 15A-3-305. Amendments to Chapter 5 of IPC.
1710 (1) IPC, Section 502.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "502.4 Seismic
1711 supports. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist
1712 horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points within the
1713 upper one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions. "
1714 (2) In IPC, Section 504.6, a new number 15 is added as follows: "15. Be installed in
1715 accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, not to exceed 180 degrees in
1716 directional change."
1717 [
1718 "When permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack,
1719 waste stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as
1720 required in Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any
1721 vent. The trap shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044,
1722 a barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
1723 [
1724 A water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the
1725 discharge of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any
1726 other fixtures, devises, or equipment."
1727 Section 20. Section 15A-3-306 is amended to read:
1728 15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
1729 (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual
1730 water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of
1731 potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in
1732 accordance with Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and 73-3-25, as administered by the
1733 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the
1734 water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall
1735 supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter."
1736 (2) IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are
1737 deleted.
1738 (3) A new IPC, Section 604.4.1, is added as follows: "604.4.1 Manually operated
1739 metering faucets for food service establishments. Self closing or manually operated metering
1740 faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the
1741 faucet."
1742 (4) IPC, Section 606.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "606.5 Water
1743 pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by
1744 Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
1745 (5) A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 Prohibited
1746 installation. In no case shall a booster pump be allowed that will lower the pressure in the
1747 public main to less than the minimum water pressure specified in Utah Administrative Code
1748 R309-105-9."
1749 (6) In IPC, Section 608.1, the words "and pollution" are added after the word
1750 "contamination."
1751 (7) In IPC, Section 608.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
1752 "608.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
1753 An assembly shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
1754 platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
1755 to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance and to insure the safety of the backflow technician.
1756 608.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
1757 608.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Blackflow Prevention Assembly.
1758 A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1759 a. The assembly shall not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could be
1760 submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
1761 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal line,
1762 including a sanitary sewer, storm drain, or vent.
1763 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position, unless the assembly is listed or
1764 approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
1765 d. The bottom of each assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or
1766 the floor.
1767 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1768 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1769 608.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
1770 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1771 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position unless the assembly is listed or
1772 approved for vertical installation.
1773 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or the floor.
1774 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1775 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1776 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance
1777 around all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate room for
1778 testing and maintenance.
1779 608.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum [
1780 Breaker Assembly.
1781 A pressure vacuum [
1782 assembly shall be installed as follows:
1783 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or back
1784 drainage conditions.
1785 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and
1786 the highest point of use.
1787 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle, and shall
1788 be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1789 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit.
1790 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
1791 (8) In IPC, Section 608.3, the word "and" [
1792 deleted and replaced with a comma and the words "[
1793 "contamination" in the first sentence.
1794 (9) In IPC, Section [
1795 either contamination or pollution or" are added after the word "substances."[
1796 (10) In IPC, Section [
1797 paragraph: "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be
1798 protected by an air gap in accordance with Section [
1799 (11) IPC, Section [
1800 608.8 Stop and Waste Valves installed below grade. Combination stop-and-waste valves shall
1801 be permitted to be installed underground or below grade. Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain
1802 the riser into the ground are considered to be stop-and-waste valves and shall be permitted. A
1803 stop-and-waste valve shall be installed in accordance with a manufacturer's recommended
1804 installation instructions."
1805 [
1806
1807
1808 [
1809 following: "[
1810 Backflow preventers with intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA
1811 CAN/CSA-B64.3. These devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers
1812 [
1813 humidifiers in accordance with Section 608.17.10. The relief opening shall discharge by air
1814 gap and shall be prevented from being submerged."
1815 [
1816 [
1817
1818
1819 [
1820 following: "[
1821 atmospheric vent. Connections to residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, and
1822 humidifiers shall be protected by a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
1823 [
1824 following: "[
1825 protected by atmospheric-type or pressure-type vacuum breakers. Vacuum breakers shall not
1826 be installed under exhaust hoods or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors.
1827 Fill valves shall be set in accordance with Section 425.3.1. Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers -
1828 The critical level of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 6 inches (152
1829 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device. Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be
1830 installed not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture, receptor, or
1831 device served. No valves shall be installed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker.
1832 The atmospheric vacuum breaker shall not be installed where it may be subjected to continuous
1833 pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. Pressure Vacuum Breaker - The
1834 critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm)
1835 above the flood level of the fixture or device."
1836 [
1837 first sentence: "Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates
1838 where freezing temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral
1839 backflow preventer shall be used."
1840 (17) In IPC, Section 608.17.1.2, the words "or ASSE 1024" are deleted.
1841 [
1842 "[
1843 by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, complying with ASSE 1013,
1844 CSA B64.4 or AWWA C511.
1845 Exception: The potable supply to a residential boiler without chemical treatment may be
1846 equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with
1847 ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3."
1848 [
1849 follows: "Exception: All class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of
1850 strictly glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected
1851 against backflow with a double check valve assembly. Such systems shall include written
1852 certification of the chemical additives at the time of original installation and service or
1853 maintenance."
1854 [
1855 following: "[
1856 the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in
1857 accordance with Section [
1858 608.14.5, Section [
1859 accordance with Section 608.1.2. Chemical dispensers shall connect to a separate dedicated
1860 water supply line, and not a sink faucet."
1861 [
1862 following: "[
1863 equipment connects to the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected
1864 against backflow in accordance with Section [
1865 608.14.2."
1866 [
1867 "[
1868 automatic or coin operated car wash shall be protected in accordance with Section [
1869 608.14.1 or Section [
1870 [
1871 "[
1872 Section 21. Section 15A-3-307 is amended to read:
1873 15A-3-307. Amendments to Chapter 7 of IPC.
1874 (1) IPC, Section 701.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "701.2 Sewer
1875 required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having
1876 drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is
1877 within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an
1878 approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule
1879 R317-4, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water
1880 Quality."
1881 (2) A new IPC Section 701.8 is added as follows: "701.8 Drainage piping in food
1882 service areas. Exposed soil or waste piping shall not be installed above any working, storage, or
1883 eating surfaces in food service establishments."
1884 [
1885 word [
1886 Section 22. Section 15A-3-310 is amended to read:
1887 15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
1888 [
1889 inserted before the word "grease."
1890 Section 23. Section 15A-3-314 is amended to read:
1891 15A-3-314. Amendments to Chapter 14 of IPC.
1892 IPC, Chapter 14, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1893 "1401. Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems.
1894 [
1895 residences shall comply with the requirements of UAC R317-401, [
1896 Systems. [
1897 occupancies shall comply with UAC R317-3, Design Requirements for Wastewater Collection,
1898 Treatment, and Disposal Systems, and UAC R317-4, Onsite [
1899 Systems."
1900 Section 24. Section 15A-3-401 is amended to read:
1901 15A-3-401. General provisions.
1902 (1) The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be
1903 applicable statewide.
1904 (2) In IMC, Section 1004.2, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the
1905 following: " In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by
1906 the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor
1907 Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in
1908 private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be
1909 installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed
1910 by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."
1911 (3) In IMC, Section 1004.3.1, the word "unlisted" is inserted before the word "boilers".
1912 [
1913 [
1914 section: "or other methods approved for the application."
1915 Section 25. Section 15A-3-501 is amended to read:
1916 15A-3-501. General provisions.
1917 The following are adopted as an amendment to the IFGC to be applicable statewide:
1918 (1) In IFGC, Section 404.9, a new Section 404.9.1, is added as follows: "404.9.1 Meter
1919 protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures
1920 designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including
1921 falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must still provide
1922 access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
1923 (2) IFGC, Section 409.5.3, is deleted.
1924 (3) In IFGC, Section 502.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with "Plastic vents
1925 for Category IV appliances shall not be required to be listed and labeled where such vents
1926 comply with all of the following:
1927 1. specified by the appliance manufacturer;
1928 2. installed in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions; and
1929 3. the vent gas temperatures do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit."
1930 (4) In IFGC, Section 503.4.1, in the last sentence after "appliance manufacturer" insert:
1931 "where the appliance vent gas temperatures do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit,".
1932 (5) In IFGC, Section 503.6.11.1, the following exception is added:
1933 "Exception: Existing and replacement Category I appliances may be located in rooms within
1934 the occupiable space provided all the following are met:
1935 1. The original installation was compliant with existing codes at the time of installation.
1936 2. The dwelling is equipped with a current, operable carbon monoxide detector, installed in
1937 accordance with Section 915 of the International Building Code.
1938 3. The AHJ has approved a replacement based on the extreme difficulty of an installing
1939 individual Category I vent system or a direct vent Category IV appliance.
1940 4. The room or space is used for no other purpose.
1941 5. Combustion air is provided in accordance with Section 304. Where outdoor combustion air
1942 is provided, the room has a solid weather-stripped door equipped with an approved self-closure
1943 device.
1944 6. Common vents terminate with a listed cap."
1945 [
1946 sentence: " In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by
1947 the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor
1948 Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in
1949 private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be
1950 installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed
1951 by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."
1952 Section 26. Section 15A-3-701 is amended to read:
1953 15A-3-701. General provisions.
1954 The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide:
1955 (1) In IECC, Section [
1956 deleted.
1957 (2) In IECC, Section R103.2, all words after the words "herein governed." are deleted
1958 and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation required
1959 to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1960 (3) In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
1961 (4) In IECC, Section R401.2, a new number 4 is added as follows:
1962 "4. Compliance may be shown by demonstrating a result, using the software
1963 RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
1964 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
1965 code";
1966 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
1967 code"; and
1968 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code"".
1969 (5) In IECC, Table R402.2, in the column entitled MASS WALL R-VALUE, a new
1970 footnote j is added as follows:
1971 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches
1972 or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a .31
1973 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is, for gas, 90 AFUE, or, for oil, 84
1974 AFUE, and all other component requirements are met."
1975 (6) In IECC, Section R402.4.1, in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted and
1976 replaced with the word "or".
1977 (7) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with the
1978 following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify compliance to
1979 components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly scheduled
1980 inspections."
1981 (8) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.2, the following changes are made:
1982 (a) In the first sentence:
1983 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
1984 dwelling";
1985 [
1986 "five" with "3.5"; and
1987 [
1988 [
1989 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
1990 Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
1991 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
1992 and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
1993 air changes per hour."
1994 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
1995 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
1996 shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1997 contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1998 manufacturers or other comparable training."
1999 (9) In IECC, Section R403.3.3:
2000 (a) the exception for duct air leakage testing is deleted; and
2001 (b) the exception for duct air leakage is replaced:
2002 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following:
2003 "Exception: The total leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least
2004 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope.";
2005 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following:
2006 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
2007 least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
2008 envelope."; and
2009 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, with the following: "Exception: The duct air leakage
2010 test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts (measured by
2011 length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
2012 (10) In IECC, Section R403.3.3, the following is added after the exception:
2013 "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing:
2014 1. Parties certified by BPI or RESNET.
2015 2. Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test equipment
2016 manufacturers or other comparable training."
2017 (11) In IECC, Section R403.3.4:
2018 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
2019 the number 3 is changed to 6, and the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
2020 (b) in Subsection 2:
2021 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
2022 8 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
2023 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
2024 7 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
2025 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
2026 changed to 169.9.
2027 (12) In IECC, Section R403.3.5, the words "or plenums" are deleted.
2028 (13) In IECC, Section R403.5.3, Subsection 5 is deleted and Subsections 6 and 7 are
2029 renumbered.
2030 (14) IECC, Section R403.6.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R403.6.1
2031 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to provide whole-house
2032 mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
2033 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
2034 used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
2035 electronically commutated motor."
2036 (15) In IECC, Section R403.6.1, the table is deleted and replaced with the following:
2037 TABLE R403.6.1
2038 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
2039 | MINIMUM (CFM) | MINIMUM EFFICACY (CFM/WATT) | MAXIMUM (CFM) | |
2040 | ||||
2041 | ||||
2042 | ||||
2043 | ||||
2044 |
2046 following:
2047 TABLE R406.4
2048 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
2049 | ||
2050 | ||
2051 | ||
2052 |
2053 Section 27. Section 15A-3-801 is amended to read:
2054 15A-3-801. General provisions.
2055 The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:
2056 (1) In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL. See
2057 Code Official."
2058 (2) In Section 202, the definition for "code official" is deleted and replaced with the
2059 following:
2060 "CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
2061 charged with the administration and enforcement of this code."
2062 (3) In Section 202, the definition for existing buildings is deleted and replaced with the
2063 following:
2064 "EXISTING BUILDING. A building that is not a dangerous building and that was either
2065 lawfully erected under a prior adopted code, or deemed a legal non-conforming building by the
2066 code official."
2067 (4) In Section [
2068 (5) Section [
2069 "[
2070 reroofing.
2071 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of roofing
2072 materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic Design
2073 Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or appendages such
2074 as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include installation of
2075 bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates compliance of
2076 such items. [
2077
2078
2079 purposes."
2080 (6) In Section 705.1, Exception number 3, the following is added at the end of the
2081 exception:
2082 "This exception does not apply if the existing facility is undergoing a change of occupancy
2083 classification."
2084 (7) Section [
2085 "[
2086 appendages.
2087 Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a building
2088 assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced
2089 masonry or appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work
2090 shall include installation of bracing to resist the reduced International Building Code level
2091 seismic forces as specified in Section [
2092 demonstrates compliance of such items."
2093 (8) Section 906.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2094 "906.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
2095 reroofing.
2096 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
2097 roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
2098 Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
2099 appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
2100 installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
2101 compliance with such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
2102 [
2103 [
2104
2105
2106
2107
2108
2109 "1006.3 Seismic Loads. Where a change of occupancy results in a building being
2110 assigned to a higher risk category, or when a change of occupancy results in a design occupant
2111 load increase of 100% or more, the building shall satisfy the requirements of Section 1613 of
2112 the International Building Code using full seismic forces."
2113 (b) Section [
2114 (c) In Section [
2115 "4. Where the design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the occupancy
2116 category does not change."
2117 [
2118 [
2119 "7. When a change of occupancy in a building or portion of a building results in a Group R-2
2120 occupancy, not less than 20% of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type B dwelling or
2121 sleeping units. These dwelling or sleeping units may be located on any floor of the building
2122 provided with an accessible route. Two percent, but not less than one unit, of the dwelling or
2123 sleeping units shall be Type A dwelling units."
2124 Section 28. Section 15A-4-107 is amended to read:
2125 15A-4-107. Amendments to IBC applicable to Sandy City.
2126 The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IBC for Sandy City:
2127 (1) A new IBC, Section (F)903.2.13, is added as follows: "(F)903.2.13 An automatic
2128 sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 throughout buildings
2129 containing all occupancies where fire flow exceeds 2,000 gallons per minute, based on Table
2130 B105.1 (2) of the [
2131 town home is not required to have a fire sprinkler system except in accordance with Section
2132 15A-5-203."
2133 (2) A new IBC, Appendix [
2134 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS
2135 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
2136 AL 101.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in areas designated as Wildland-Urban
2137 Interface Areas by Sandy City shall be constructed using ignition resistant construction as
2138 determined by the Fire Marshal. Section 502 of the 2006 International Wildland-Urban
2139 Interface Code (IWUIC), as promulgated by the International Code Council, shall be used to
2140 determine Fire Hazard Severity. The provisions listed in Chapter 5 of the 2006 International
2141 Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as modified herein, shall be used to determine the
2142 requirements for Ignition Resistant Construction."
2143 (3) In Section 504 of the IWUIC Class I IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION a new
2144 Section 504.1.1 is added as follows: "504.1.1 General. Subsections 504.5, 504.6, and 504.7
2145 shall only be required on the exposure side of the structure, as determined by the fire code
2146 official, where defensible space is less than 50 feet as defined in Section 603 of the 2006
2147 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code."
2148 (4) In Section 505 of the IWUIC Class 2 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
2149 Subsections 505.5 and 505.7 are deleted.
2150 Section 29. Section 17-36-55 is amended to read:
2151 17-36-55. Fees collected for construction approval -- Approval of plans.
2152 (1) As used in this section:
2153 (a) "Construction project" means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102.
2154 (b) "Lodging establishment" means a place providing temporary sleeping
2155 accommodations to the public, including any of the following:
2156 (i) a bed and breakfast establishment;
2157 (ii) a boarding house;
2158 (iii) dormitory;
2159 (iv) a hotel;
2160 (v) an inn;
2161 (vi) a lodging house;
2162 (vii) a motel;
2163 (viii) a resort; or
2164 (ix) a rooming house.
2165 (c) "Planning review" means a review to verify that a county has approved the
2166 following elements of a construction project:
2167 (i) zoning;
2168 (ii) lot sizes;
2169 (iii) setbacks;
2170 (iv) easements;
2171 (v) curb and gutter elevations;
2172 (vi) grades and slopes;
2173 (vii) utilities;
2174 (viii) street names;
2175 (ix) defensible space provisions and elevations, if required by the Utah Wildland Urban
2176 Interface Code adopted under Section 15A-2-103; and
2177 (x) subdivision.
2178 (d) (i) " Plan review" means all of the reviews and approvals of a plan that a county
2179 requires to obtain a building permit from the county with a scope that may not exceed a review
2180 to verify:
2181 (A) that the construction project complies with the provisions of the State Construction
2182 Code under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act;
2183 (B) that the construction project complies with the energy code adopted under Section
2184 15A-2-103;
2185 (C) that the construction project received a planning review;
2186 (D) that the applicant paid any required fees;
2187 (E) that the applicant obtained final approvals from any other required reviewing
2188 agencies;
2189 (F) that the construction project complies with federal, state, and local storm water
2190 protection laws;
2191 (G) that the construction project received a structural review; and
2192 (H) the total square footage for each building level of finished, garage, and unfinished
2193 space.
2194 (ii) " Plan review" does not mean a review of a document:
2195 (A) required to be re-submitted for additional modifications or substantive changes
2196 identified by the plan review;
2197 (B) submitted as part of a deferred submittal when requested by the applicant and
2198 approved by the building official; or
2199 (C) that, due to the document's technical nature or on the request of the applicant, is
2200 reviewed by a third party.
2201 (e) "State Construction Code" means the same as that term is defined in Section
2202 15A-1-102.
2203 (f) "State Fire Code" means the same as that term is defined in Section 15A-1-102.
2204 [
2205 (i) a review that verifies that a construction project complies with the following:
2206 (A) footing size and bar placement;
2207 (B) foundation thickness and bar placement;
2208 (C) beam and header sizes;
2209 (D) nailing patterns;
2210 (E) bearing points;
2211 (F) structural member size and span; and
2212 (G) sheathing; or
2213 (ii) if the review exceeds the scope of the review described in Subsection (1)[
2214 a review that a licensed engineer conducts.
2215 [
2216 training and expertise of an individual who regularly performs plan reviews.
2217 (2) (a) If a county collects a fee for the inspection of a construction project, the county
2218 shall ensure that the construction project receives a prompt inspection.
2219 (b) If a county cannot provide a building inspection within three business days, the
2220 county shall promptly engage an independent inspector with fees collected from the applicant.
2221 (c) If an inspector identifies one or more violations of the State Construction Code or
2222 State Fire Code during an inspection, on the day on which the inspection occurs, the inspector
2223 shall give the permit holder written notification of each violation that:
2224 (i) is delivered in hardcopy or by electronic means; and
2225 (ii) upon request by the permit holder, includes a reference to each applicable provision
2226 of the State Construction Code or State Fire Code.
2227 (3) (a) A county shall complete a plan review of a construction project for a one to two
2228 family dwelling or townhome by no later than 14 business days after the day on which the plan
2229 is submitted to the county.
2230 (b) A county shall complete a plan review of a construction project for a residential
2231 structure built under the International Building Code, not including a lodging establishment, by
2232 no later than 21 business days after the day on which the plan is submitted to the county.
2233 (c) (i) Subject to Subsection (3)(c)(ii), if a county does not complete a plan review
2234 before the time period described in Subsection (3)(a) or (b) expires, an applicant may request
2235 that the county complete the plan review.
2236 (ii) If an applicant makes a request under Subsection (3)(c)(i), the county shall perform
2237 the plan review no later than:
2238 (A) for a plan review described in Subsection (3)(a), 14 days from the day on which the
2239 applicant makes the request; or
2240 (B) for a plan review described in Subsection (3)(b), 21 days from the day on which the
2241 applicant makes the request.
2242 (d) An applicant may:
2243 (i) waive the plan review time requirements described in this Subsection (3); or
2244 (ii) with the county's consent, establish an alternative plan review time requirement.
2245 (4) (a) A county may not enforce a requirement to have a plan review if:
2246 (i) the county does not complete the plan review within the time period described in
2247 Subsection (3)(a) or (b); and
2248 (ii) a licensed architect or structural engineer, or both when required by law, stamps the
2249 plan.
2250 (b) A county may attach to a reviewed plan a list that includes:
2251 (i) items with which the county is concerned and may enforce during construction; and
2252 (ii) building code violations found in the plan.
2253 (c) A county may not require an applicant to redraft a plan if the county requests minor
2254 changes to the plan that the list described in Subsection (4)(b) identifies.
2255 (5) An applicant shall ensure that each construction project plan submitted for a plan
2256 review under this section has a statement indicating that actual construction will comply with
2257 applicable local ordinances and building codes.
2258 Section 30. Effective date.
2259 (1) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), if approved by two-thirds of all the members
2260 elected to each house, the actions affecting the following sections take effect upon approval by
2261 the governor, or the day following the constitutional time limit of Utah Constitution, Article
2262 VII, Section 8, without the governor's signature, or in the case of a veto, the date of veto
2263 override:
2264 (a) Section 15A-3-203; and
2265 (b) Section 15A-3-701.
2266 (2) This bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.