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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill amends construction codes under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes
10 Act.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
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 15A-1-202, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
32 15A-1-203, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
33 15A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
34 15A-3-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
35 15A-3-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
36 15A-3-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 361
37 15A-3-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 158
38 15A-3-107, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
39 15A-3-110, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
40 15A-3-112, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 257
41 15A-3-113, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
42 15A-3-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 361
43 15A-3-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
44 15A-3-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
45 15A-3-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
46 15A-3-303, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
47 15A-3-304, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2018, Chapter 186
48 15A-3-305, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
49 15A-3-306, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
50 15A-3-307, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
51 15A-3-310, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
52 15A-3-314, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
53 15A-3-401, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 14
54 15A-3-501, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
55 15A-3-701, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
56 15A-3-801, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
57 15A-4-107, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 341
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59 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
60 Section 1. Section 15A-1-202 is amended to read:
61 15A-1-202. Definitions.
62 As used in this chapter:
63 (1) "Agricultural use" means a use that relates to the tilling of soil and raising of crops,
64 or keeping or raising domestic animals.
65 (2) (a) "Approved code" means a code, including the standards and specifications
66 contained in the code, approved by the division under Section 15A-1-204 for use by a
67 compliance agency.
68 (b) "Approved code" does not include the State Construction Code.
69 (3) "Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use
70 or occupancy and any improvements attached to it.
71 (4) "Code" means:
72 (a) the State Construction Code; or
73 (b) an approved code.
74 (5) "Commission" means the Uniform Building Code Commission created in Section
75 15A-1-203.
76 (6) "Compliance agency" means:
77 (a) an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions which issues permits for
78 construction regulated under the codes;
79 (b) any other agency of the state or its political subdivisions specifically empowered to
80 enforce compliance with the codes; or
81 (c) any other state agency which chooses to enforce codes adopted under this chapter
82 by authority given the agency under a title other than this part and Part 3, Factory Built
83 Housing and Modular Units Administration Act.
84 (7) "Construction code" means standards and specifications published by a nationally
85 recognized code authority for use in circumstances described in Subsection 15A-1-204(1),
86 including:
87 (a) a building code;
88 (b) an electrical code;
89 (c) a residential one and two family dwelling code;
90 (d) a plumbing code;
91 (e) a mechanical code;
92 (f) a fuel gas code;
93 (g) an energy conservation code; and
94 (h) a manufactured housing installation standard code.
95 (8) "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Commerce.
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97 (a) adopts a new State Construction Code;
98 (b) amends the State Construction Code; or
99 (c) repeals one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
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101 empowered to engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair,
102 and other activities subject to the codes.
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104 than protection or comfort of human beings, but allows people to enter the structure for:
105 (a) maintenance and repair; and
106 (b) the care of livestock, crops, or equipment intended for agricultural use which are
107 kept there.
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109 the commission concerning an interpretation of the meaning of the codes or the application of
110 the codes in a specific circumstance issued in response to a specific request by a party to the
111 issue.
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113 engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, and other
114 activities subject to the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter.
115 Section 2. Section 15A-1-203 is amended to read:
116 15A-1-203. Uniform Building Code Commission -- Unified Code Analysis
117 Council.
118 (1) There is created a Uniform Building Code Commission to advise the division with
119 respect to the division's responsibilities in administering the codes.
120 (2) The commission shall consist of 11 members as follows:
121 (a) one member shall be from among candidates nominated by the Utah League of
122 Cities and Towns and the Utah Association of Counties;
123 (b) one member shall be a licensed building inspector employed by a political
124 subdivision of the state;
125 (c) one member shall be a licensed professional engineer;
126 (d) one member shall be a licensed architect;
127 (e) one member shall be a fire official;
128 (f) three members shall be contractors licensed by the state, of which one shall be a
129 general contractor, one an electrical contractor, and one a plumbing contractor;
130 (g) two members shall be from the general public and have no affiliation with the
131 construction industry or real estate development industry; and
132 (h) one member shall be from the Division of Facilities Construction and Management
133 of the Department of Administrative Services.
134 (3) (a) The executive director shall appoint each commission member after submitting
135 a nomination to the governor for confirmation or rejection.
136 (b) If the governor rejects a nominee, the executive director shall submit an alternative
137 nominee until the governor confirms the nomination. An appointment is effective after the
138 governor confirms the nomination.
139 (4) (a) Except as required by Subsection (4)(b), as terms of commission members
140 expire, the executive director shall appoint each new commission member or reappointed
141 commission member to a four-year term.
142 (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (4)(a), the executive director shall,
143 at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms
144 of commission members are staggered so that approximately half of the commission is
145 appointed every two years.
146 (5) When a vacancy occurs in the commission membership for any reason, the
147 executive director shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
148 (6) (a) A commission member may not serve more than two full terms.
149 (b) A commission member who ceases to serve may not again serve on the commission
150 until after the expiration of two years from the date of cessation of service.
151 (7) A majority of the commission members constitute a quorum and may act on behalf
152 of the commission.
153 (8) A commission member may not receive compensation or benefits for the
154 commission member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance
155 with:
156 (a) Section 63A-3-106;
157 (b) Section 63A-3-107; and
158 (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
159 63A-3-107.
160 (9) (a) The commission shall annually designate one of its members to serve as chair of
161 the commission.
162 (b) The division shall provide a secretary to facilitate the function of the commission
163 and to record the commission's actions and recommendations.
164 (10) The commission shall:
165 (a) in accordance with Section 15A-1-204, report to the Business and Labor Interim
166 Committee;
167 (b) offer an opinion regarding the interpretation of or the application of a code if a
168 person submits a request for an opinion;
169 (c) act as an appeals board as provided in Section 15A-1-207;
170 (d) establish advisory peer committees on either a standing or ad hoc basis to advise
171 the commission with respect to matters related to a code, including a committee to advise the
172 commission regarding health matters related to a plumbing code; and
173 (e) assist the division in overseeing code-related training in accordance with Section
174 15A-1-209.
175 (11) A person requesting an opinion under Subsection (10)(b) shall submit a formal
176 request clearly stating:
177 (a) the facts in question;
178 (b) the specific citation at issue in a code; and
179 (c) the position taken by the persons involved in the facts in question.
180 (12) (a) In a manner consistent with Subsection (10)(d), the commission shall jointly
181 create with the Utah Fire Prevention Board an advisory peer committee known as the "Unified
182 Code Analysis Council" to review fire prevention and construction code issues that require
183 definitive and specific analysis.
184 (b) The commission and Utah Fire Prevention Board shall jointly, by rule made in
185 accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, provide for:
186 (i) the appointment of members to the Unified Code Analysis Council; and
187 (ii) procedures followed by the Unified Code Analysis Council.
188 Section 3. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
189 15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
190 recognized code authority.
191 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
192 incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, [
193 Statewide Amendments [
194 Code, and Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are
195 the construction standards to be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and
196 repair, and in the regulation of building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the
197 state:
198 (a) the [
199 issued by the International Code Council;
200 (b) the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International
201 Code Council;
202 (c) Appendix Q of the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the
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212 (h) the residential provisions of the 2015 edition of the International Energy
213 Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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220 International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
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222 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection
223 Association.
224 (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
225 Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
226 issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
227 Utah Division of Forestry, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance
228 agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to the codes listed in
229 this section.
230 Section 4. Section 15A-3-102 is amended to read:
231 15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
232 (1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
233 (2) In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: " 110.3.5.1,
234 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
235 exterior wall envelope as required by Section [
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237 (3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.
238 Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a
239 manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is
240 dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
241 (4) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical
242 Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed
243 by the Utah Department of Health where procedures are performed that may render patients
244 incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours. See Utah Administrative Code
245 R432-13."
246 (5) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Assisted Living Facility:
247 "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Residential Treatment/Support Assisted Living Facility,
248 Type I Assisted Living Facility, and Type II Assisted Living Facility."
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252 deleting the words "a fire alarm system" and replacing them with "any fire protection
253 system."[
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255 Treatment/Support Assisted Living Facility: "RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT
256 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. [
257 group living environment for four or more residents licensed by the Department of Human
258 Services, and provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons
259 who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical
260 assistance of another person."
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262 Living Facility: "TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. [
263 facility licensed by the Department of Health that provides a protected living arrangement,
264 assistance with activities of daily living and social care to two or more ambulatory,
265 non-restrained persons who are capable of mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the
266 assistance of another person. Subcategories are:
267 Limited Capacity: two to five residents;
268 Small: six to sixteen residents; and
269 Large: over sixteen residents."
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271 Living Facility: "TYPE II ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. [
272 facility licensed by the Department of Health that provides an array of coordinated supportive
273 personal and health care services to two or more residents who are:
274 A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
275 B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility, or
276 to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person. Subcategories are:
277 Limited Capacity: two to five residents;
278 Small: six to sixteen residents; and
279 Large: over sixteen residents."
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283 (a) delete the words "more than five children older than 2 1/2 years of age" and replace
284 with the words "five or more children 2 years of age or older";
285 (b) after the word "supervision" insert the words "child care services"; and
286 (c) add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "See Section 429, Day Care,
287 for special requirements for day care."
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292 license. Areas used for child day care purposes with a [
293 care certificate, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate
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295 Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may be located in a Group R-2 or
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297 the International Residential Code in accordance with Section R101.2."
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303 accessory occupancies, if the area complies with Section 508.2:
304 1. Hourly child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-60,
305 Hourly Child Care Centers;
306 2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care
307 Centers; and
308 3. Out-of-school-time programs, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-70,
309 Out of School Time Child Care Programs."
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344 (16) In IBC, Section 308.2, in the list of items under "This group shall include," the
345 words "Type-I Large and Type-II Small, see Section 308.2.5" are added after "Assisted living
346 facilities."
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357 (18) A new IBC, Section 308.2.5 is added as follows:
358 "308.2.5 Group I-1 assisted living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy
359 groups shall apply to assisted living facilities:
360 Type I assisted living facilities with seventeen or more residents are Large Facilities
361 classified as an Institutional Group I-1, Condition 1 occupancy.
362 Type II assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities
363 classified as an Institutional Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancy. See Section 202 for
364 definitions."
365 (19) In IBC, Section 308.3 Institutional Group I-2, the following changes are made:
366 (a) The words "more than five" are deleted and replaced with "four or more";
367 (b) The group "Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large" is added to the list of groups;
368 (c) The words "Foster care facilities" are deleted and replaced with the words "Child
369 care facilities"; and
370 (d) The words "(both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)" are
371 added after "Nursing homes."
372 (20) In IBC, Section 308.3.2, the number "five" is deleted and replaced with the
373 number "four" in each location.
374 (21) A new IBC, Section 308.3.3 is added as follows:
375 "308.3.3 Group I-2 assisted living facilities. Type II assisted living facilities with
376 seventeen or more residents are Large Facilities classified as an Institutional Group I-2,
377 Condition 1 occupancy. See Section 202 for definitions."
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383 (b) The words "2-1/2 years or less of age" are deleted and replaced with "under the age
384 of two."
385 (c) The following sentence is added at the end: "See Section [
386 requirements for Day Care."
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390 special requirements for Day Care."
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393 after "Residential Group-3 occupancies."
394 (b) The words "Assisted Living Facilities, limited capacity" are added to the list of
395 occupancies.
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399 (b) All of the words after the first "International Residential Code" are deleted.
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403 310.4.3 Child Care. Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential
404 dwelling unit under all of the following conditions and Section [
405 1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under the
406 authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
407 2. Use is approved by the Utah Department of Health, as enacted under the authority of the
408 Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing Act, and in any of the following
409 categories:
410 a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
411 b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
412 3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
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415 (28) A new IBC, Section 310.4.4 is added as follows: "310.4.4 Assisted living
416 facilities. Type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity
417 facilities classified as a Residential Group R-3 occupancy or are permitted to comply with the
418 International Residential Code. See Section 202 for definitions."
419 (29) In IBC, Section 310.5, the words "Type II Limited Capacity and Type I Small, see
420 Section 310.5.3" are added after the words "assisted living facilities."
421 (30) A new IBC, Section 310.5.3, is added as follows: "310.5.3 Group R-4 Assisted
422 living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy groups shall apply to Assisted
423 Living Facilities: Type II Assisted Living Facilities with two to five residents are Limited
424 Capacity Facilities classified as a Residential Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy. Type I
425 assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities classified as
426 Residential Group R-4, Condition 1 occupancies. See Section 202 for definitions."
427 Section 5. Section 15A-3-103 is amended to read:
428 15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
429 (1) IBC Section 403.5.5 is deleted.
430 (2) In IBC, Section 407.2.5, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the
431 title and first sentence after the words "nursing home."
432 (3) In IBC, Section 407.2.6, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the
433 title after the words "nursing home."
434 (4) In IBC, Section 407.11, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An
435 essential electrical system is not required in assisted living facilities."
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438 Health shall be separated from adjacent tenants with a fire partition having a minimum one
439 hour fire-resistance rating. Any level below the level of exit discharge shall be separated from
440 the level of exit discharge by a horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance
441 rating.
442 Exception: A fire barrier is not required to separate the level of exit discharge when:
443 1. Such levels are under the control of the Ambulatory Care Facility.
444 2. Any hazardous spaces are separated by horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour
445 fire-resistance rating."
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448 requirements in this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all Day Care in
449 accordance with Utah Administrative Code R710-8 Day Care Rules.
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452 deputies, or the local fire enforcement authority code official.
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454 who receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents, guardians,
455 relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.
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457 the home of the person cared for. This would also include Child Care Centers, Out of School
458 Time or Hourly Child Care Centers licensed by the Department of Health.
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462 also include a home that is certified by the Department of Health as Residential Certificate
463 Child Care or licensed as Family Child Care.
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465 sufficient staffing. This would also include a home that is licensed by the Department of
466 Health as Family Child Care.
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468 under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
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471 separate means of egress, arranged so that if one is blocked the other will be available.
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473 shall be provided with two means of egress, one of which shall discharge directly to the
474 outside.
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476 five to eight clients in a home, located on the ground level or in a basement, may use an
477 emergency escape or rescue window as allowed in IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1030.
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480 above or below the first story.
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482 where there is at least one exit that leads directly to the outside and complies with IFC, Section
483 1011 or Section 1012 or Section 1027.
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485 stairs to the lower level and upper level are equal or nearly equal, may have clients housed on
486 both levels when approved by the AHJ.
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488 occupied by clients, which shall have a classification of not less than 2A:10BC, and shall be
489 serviced in accordance with NFPA, Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
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491 operating condition on each level occupied by clients. Battery operated smoke detectors shall
492 be permitted if the facility demonstrates testing, maintenance, and battery replacement to insure
493 continued operation of the smoke detectors.
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495 shall have at least one window or door approved for emergency escape.
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497 include the complete evacuation from the building of all clients and staff. At least annually, in
498 Type I Family Day Care units, the fire drill shall include the actual evacuation using the escape
499 or rescue window, if one is used as a substitute for one of the required means of egress.
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502 requirements of the IBC, whichever is applicable for the type of Day Care Center.
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506 level of exit discharge.
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508 located on the second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout
509 and an automatic fire alarm system.
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511 than 10 shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door
512 leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window
513 complying with Section 1030.
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515 Code, R430-100 Child Care Centers, R430-60 Hourly Child Care Centers, and R430-70 Out of
516 School Time.
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519 partitions, screens, or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames.
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521 staff shall be trained on the fire escape plan and procedure."
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523 Notwithstanding the exceptions to Section 504.2, Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities shall be
524 allowed on each level of a two-story building of Type V-A construction when all of the
525 following apply:
526 1. All secured units are located at the level of exit discharge in compliance with Section
527 1010.1.9.3 as amended;
528 2. The total combined area of both stories shall not exceed the total allowable area for a
529 one-story building; and
530 3. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
531 (8) In IBC, Section 504.4, a new section is added as follows: "504.4.2 Group I-2
532 Assisted Living Facilities. Notwithstanding the allowable number of stories permitted by Table
533 504.4 Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities of type VA, construction shall be allowed on each
534 level of a two-story building when all of the following apply:
535 1. The total combined area of both stories does not exceed the total allowable area for a
536 one-story, above grade plane building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
537 installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
538 2. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided.
539 (9) A new IBC, Section 504.5, is added as follows: "504.5 Group 1-2 Secured areas in
540 Assisted Living Facilities. In Type IIIB, IV, and V construction, all areas for the use and care of
541 residents required to be secured shall be located on the level of exit discharge with door
542 operations in compliance with Section 1010.1.9.7, as amended."
543 Section 6. Section 15A-3-104 is amended to read:
544 15A-3-104. Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
545 (1) In IBC, Section 704.13.2, the following sentence is added to the end of the section:
546 "An individual spraying fire-resistant materials may obtain a certificate that demonstrates that
547 the individual has undergone training on how to spray fire-resistant materials to manufacturer's
548 specifications."
549 (2) IBC, Section (F)[
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551 rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary for the
552 installation and to provide sufficient working space around the stationary equipment.
553 Clearances around equipment shall be in accordance with manufacturer requirements and not
554 less than the following minimum elements:
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556 from the installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
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558 between all other installed equipment and appliances.
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560 installed equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or replacement
561 without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a
562 required fire-resistance-rated assembly.
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564 unobstructed passageway to the riser room of not less than 36-inches, and openings into the
565 room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the
566 room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 34-inches and a clear height of
567 the door opening shall not be less than 80-inches.
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569 passageway to the fire pump room of not less than 72-inches, and openings into the room shall
570 be clear, unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of
571 equipment, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening
572 providing a clear width of not less than 68-inches and a clear height of the door opening shall
573 not be less than 80-inches."
574 (3) In IBC, Section (F)903.2.2, the words "the entire floor" are deleted and replaced
575 with "a building" and the last paragraph is deleted.
576 (4) IBC, Section (F)903.2.4, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
577 A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
578 department vehicle access."
579 (5) IBC, Section (F)903.2.7, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
580 A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department
581 vehicle access."
582 (6) IBC, Sections (F)903.2.8, (F)903.2.8.1, and (F)903.2.8.2, [
583 deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system
584 installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a
585 Group R fire area.
586 Exceptions:
587 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
588 constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family
589 Dwellings.
590 2. Single story Group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000 square feet that
591 contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and constructed of Type
592 I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction."
593 (7) IBC, [
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597 "Exception: Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing
598 more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire
599 alarm system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the building wiring
600 and a commercial power system."
601 [
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603 following: "2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level
604 of fire department vehicle access."
605 [
606 "(F)904.12 Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire-extinguishing system for
607 commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial
608 cooking equipment and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems
609 shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application.
610 The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's
611 installation instructions.
612 Exception: Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are tested in
613 accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of
614 the International Mechanical Code."
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616 are deleted.
617 [
618 follows:
619 "Open Parking Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved
620 Class 1 manual standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting
621 operations to within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the
622 approved fire department vehicle access. Class 1 manual standpipe shall be accessible
623 throughout the parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected
624 within 150 feet of a hose connection."
625 [
626 following:
627 "Exception: Where subject to freezing and approved by the fire code official."
628 [
629 rewritten as follows: "A manual fire alarm system that [
630 notification signal using an emergency voice/alarm communication system [
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632 alarm system that initiates an approved audible and visual occupant notification signal that
633 meets the requirements of Sections (F)907.5.2.1, (F)907.5.2.1.1, (F)907.5.2.2, and
634 (F)907.5.2.3, and is installed[
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636 E occupancies. Where automatic sprinkler systems or detectors are installed, the systems or
637 detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system."
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639 following:
640 "(F)915 Where required.
641 Group I-1, I-2, I-4, and R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning appliance
642 or in a building that has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station carbon
643 monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL 2034 or
644 UL 2075 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the manufacturer's
645 instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2, or an enclosed parking garage,
646 ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical Code, shall not be
647 considered an attached garage. A minimum of one carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed
648 on each habitable level.
649 (F)915.1 Interconnection.
650 Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within Group I-1, I-2,
651 I-4, or R occupancies, the carbon monoxide alarm shall be interconnected in such a manner that
652 the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms. Physical interconnection of carbon
653 monoxide alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms
654 sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over
655 background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
656 (F)915.2 Power source.
657 In new construction, required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary power from
658 the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be
659 equipped with a battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms with integral strobes that are not
660 equipped with a battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system. Carbon
661 monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and
662 without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.
663 Exceptions.
664 1. Carbon monoxide alarms are not required to be equipped with a battery backup where they
665 are connected to an emergency electrical system.
666 2. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where the
667 alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
668 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could provide
669 access for hard wiring without the removal of interior finishes.
670 (F)915.3 Group E.
671 A carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in new buildings that contain Group E
672 occupancies in accordance with IFC, Chapter 9, Section 915. A carbon monoxide detection
673 system shall be installed in existing buildings that contain Group E occupancies in accordance
674 with IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.9.
675 (F)915.3.1 Where required.
676 In Group E occupancies, a carbon monoxide detection system shall be provided where a
677 fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or a fuel-burning forced air furnace is present.
678 (F)915.3.2 Detection equipment.
679 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 720 and
680 the manufacturer's instructions and be listed as complying with, for single station detectors, UL
681 2034 and, for system detectors, UL 2075.
682 (F)915.3.3 Locations.
683 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in the locations specified in NFPA
684 720.
685 (F)915.3.4 Combination detectors.
686 A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is an acceptable alternative to a carbon
687 monoxide detection system if the combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is listed in
688 accordance with UL 2075 and UL 268.
689 (F)915.3.5 Power source.
690 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall receive primary power from the building wiring
691 if the wiring is served from a commercial source. If primary power is interrupted, each carbon
692 monoxide detection system shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and
693 without a disconnecting switch other than that required for overcurrent protection.
694 (F)915.3.6 Maintenance.
695 Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 720. A
696 carbon monoxide detection system that becomes inoperable or begins to produce end of life
697 signals shall be replaced."
698 Section 7. Section 15A-3-105 is amended to read:
699 15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
700 (1) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9, an exception is added as follows: "Exception: Group E
701 occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section
702 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
703 (2) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, "Exception:" is deleted and replaced with "Exceptions:
704 1."
705 (3) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, a new exception 2 is added as follows: "2. Group E
706 occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill may have one lock below 34
707 inches in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
708 (4) In IBC, Section [
709 "[
710 Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
711 (5) In IBC, Section [
712 Group E occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with
713 Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."
714 (6) In IBC, Section [
715 Group E occupancies may have a second lock on classrooms for purposes of a lockdown or
716 lockdown drill, if:
717 5.1 The application of the lock is approved by the code official.
718 5.2 The unlatching of any door or leaf does not require more than two operations.
719 5.3 The lock can be released from the opposite side of the door on which it is installed.
720 5.4 The lock is only applied during lockdown or during a lockdown drill.
721 5.5 The lock complies with all other state and federal regulations, including the
722 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq."
723 (7) In IBC, Section [
724 The secure area or unit with special egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge
725 in Type IIIB, IV, and V construction."
726 (8) In IBC, Section 1011.5.2, exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: "
727 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U
728 occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling
729 units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the
730 minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the
731 walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches
732 (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm)
733 shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches
734 (254 mm)."
735 (9) In IBC, Section 1011.11, a new exception 5 is added as follows: " 5. In
736 occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U,
737 which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails
738 shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
739 (10) In IBC, Section 1013.5, the words ", including when the building may not be fully
740 occupied" are added at the end of the sentence.
741 (11) IBC, Section 1025, is deleted.
742 (12) In IBC, Section [
743 [
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745 [
746 with the following: "1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3
747 m2) of floor area. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for
748 each occupant of such unit in excess of two."
749 Section 8. Section 15A-3-107 is amended to read:
750 15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
751 (1) In IBC, Table 1604.5, Risk Category III, in the sentence that begins "Group I-2
752 Condition 1," a new footnote c is added as follows: "c. Type II Assisted Living Facilities that
753 are I-2 Condition 1 occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be Risk
754 Category II in this table."
755 (2) In IBC, Section 1605.2, in the portion of the definition for the value of f2, the words
756 "and 0.2 for other roof configurations" are deleted and replaced with the following: "f2 = 0.20 +
757 .025(A-5) for other configurations where roof snow load exceeds 30 psf;
758 f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 psf (1.44kN/m2) or less.
759 Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)."
760 (3) In IBC, Sections 1605.3.1 and 1605.3.2, exception 2 in each section is deleted and
761 replaced with the following: "2. Flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44
762 kNm2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads exceed 30
763 pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2), the snow loads may be reduced in accordance with the
764 following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. [
765 below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
766 [
767 Where:
768 [
769 loads
770 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
771 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
772 For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
773 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
774 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws".
775 (4) IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.1 General.
776 Except as modified in Sections 1608.1.1, 1608.1.2, and 1608.1.3, design snow loads shall be
777 determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less
778 than that determined by Section 1607. Where the minimum live load, in accordance with
779 Section 1607, is greater than the design roof snow load, pf, the live load shall be used for
780 design, but it may not be reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need
781 not be considered for roof snow loads, pf, less than 20 psf."
782 (5) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows: "1608.1.1 Ice dams and icicles
783 along eaves. Section 7.4.5 of Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC Section 1608.1 [
784
785 Eaves. Where ground snow loads exceed 75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a
786 uniformly distributed load of 2pf on all overhanging portions. No other loads except dead
787 loads shall be present on the roof when this uniformly distributed load is applied. All building
788 exits under down-slope eaves shall be protected from sliding snow and ice."
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808 (6) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.2, is added as follows: "1608.1.2 Thermal factor. The
809 value for the thermal factor, Ct, used in calculation of pf shall be determined from Table 7.3-2
810 in ASCE 7. Exception: Except for unheated structures, the value of Ct need not exceed 1.0
811 when ground snow load, pg, is calculated using Section 1608.2.1."
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| 815 | COUNTY | Po | S | Ao | |
| 816 | Beaver | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
| 817 | Box Elder | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
| 818 | Cache | 50 | 63 | 4.5 | |
| 819 | Carbon | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
| 820 | Daggett | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
| 821 | Davis | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
| 822 | Duchesne | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
| 823 | Emery | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
| 824 | Garfield | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
| 825 | Grand | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
| 826 | Iron | 43 | 63 | 5.8 | |
| 827 | Juab | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
| 828 | Kane | 36 | 63 | 5.7 | |
| 829 | Millard | 43 | 63 | 5.3 | |
| 830 | Morgan | 57 | 63 | 4.5 | |
| 831 | Piute | 43 | 63 | 6.2 | |
| 832 | Rich | 57 | 63 | 4.1 | |
| 833 | Salt Lake | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
| 834 | San Juan | 43 | 63 | 6.5 | |
| 835 | Sanpete | 43 | 63 | 5.2 | |
| 836 | Sevier | 43 | 63 | 6.0 | |
| 837 | Summit | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
| 838 | Tooele | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
| 839 | Uintah | 43 | 63 | 7.0 | |
| 840 | Utah | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
| 841 | Wasatch | 86 | 63 | 5.0 | |
| 842 | Washington | 29 | 63 | 6.0 | |
| 843 | Wayne | 36 | 63 | 6.5 | |
| 844 | Weber | 43 | 63 | 4.5 | |
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| 847 | The following jurisdictions require design snow load values that differ from the Equation in the Utah Snow Load Study. | ||||
| 848 | County | City | Elevation | Ground Snow Load (psf) | Roof Snow Load (psf) 6 |
| 849 | Carbon | Price3] [ | 5550] [ | 43] [ | 30] [ |
| 850 | Davis | Fruit Heights3 | 4500 - 4850 | 57 | 40 |
| 851 | Emery | Green River3 | 4070 | 36 | 25 |
| 852 | Garfield | Panguitch3 | 6600 | 43 | 30 |
| 853 | Rich | Woodruff3] [ [ [ | 6315] [ [ [ | 57] [ [ [ | 40] [ [ [ |
| 854 | San Juan | Monticello3 | 6820 | 50 | 35 |
| 855 | Summit | Coalville3] [ | 5600] [ | 86] [ | 60] [ |
| 856 | Tooele | Tooele3 | 5100 | 43 | 30 |
| 857 | Utah | Orem3] [ [ | 4650] [ [ | 43] [ [ | 30] [ [ |
| 858 | Wasatch | Heber5 | -- | -- | -- |
| 859 | Washington | Leeds3] [ [ [ | 29] [ [ [ | 20] [ [ [ | |
| 860 | Wayne | Loa3 | 43 | 30 | |
| 861 | 1The IBC requires a minimum live load - See Section 1607.12. | ||||
| 862 | 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. | ||||
| 863 | 3Values adopted from Table VII of the Utah Snow Load Study. | ||||
| 864 | 4Values based on site-specific study. Contact local Building Official for additional information. | ||||
| 865 | 5Contact local Building Official. | ||||
| 866 | 6Based on Ce =1.0, Ct =1.0 and Is =1.0"] | ||||
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882 (7) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.3 is added as follows: "1608.1.3 Drifts on adjacent
883 structures. Section 7.7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced
884 with the following: 7.7.2 Adjacent structures. At lower adjacent structures, the requirements of
885 Section 7.7.1 shall be used to calculate windward and leeward drifts. The resulting drift is
886 permitted to be truncated."
887 (8) A new IBC, Section 1608.2.1 is added as follows: "1608.2.1 Utah ground snow
888 loads. Section 7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC, Section 1608.1 is modified as follows:
889 (a) In paragraph 1, 7.2-8 is deleted and replaced with 7.2-9.
890 (b) On Figure 7.2-1, remove CS and other ground snow load values in the state of
891 Utah. Add red shaded region for the state of Utah with the following note: See note for Utah.
892 (c) The following is added to the Note on Figure 7.2.1: See Table 7.2-9 for Utah.
893 (d) Add Table 7-2.9 as follows:
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| 896 | City/Town | County | Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2) | Elevation (ft) |
| 897 | Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886 |
| 898 | Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423 |
| 899 | Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669 |
| 900 | Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581 |
| 901 | Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508 |
| 902 | Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318 |
| 903 | Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138 |
| 904 | Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604 |
| 905 | Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030 |
| 906 | Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964 |
| 907 | Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060 |
| 908 | Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531 |
| 909 | Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368 |
| 910 | Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620 |
| 911 | Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029 |
| 912 | Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064 |
| 913 | Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062 |
| 914 | Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131 |
| 915 | Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334 |
| 916 | Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630 |
| 917 | Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007 |
| 918 | Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558 |
| 919 | Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541 |
| 920 | Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286 |
| 921 | Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338 |
| 922 | St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585 |
| 923 | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239 |
| 924 | Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029 |
| 925 | Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384 |
| 926 | 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. | |||
928 Seismic Weight. In ASCE 12.7.2 and 12.14.8.1 [
929 Section 1613.1, Definition of W, Item 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:
930 4. Where [
931 seismic [
932 equation: Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf [
933 WHERE:
934 Ws = Weight of snow to be included [
935 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
936 Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.
937 For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint
938 without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in calculating Pf
939 may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws."
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947 Section 9. Section 15A-3-110 is amended to read:
948 15A-3-110. Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
949 (1) A new IBC, Section 2306.1.5, is added as follows: "2306.1.5 Load duration factors.
950 The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used
951 Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at
952 elevations above 5,000 feet (1,524 M)."
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964 (2) In IBC, Section 2308.3.1, the words "6 feet (1829 mm)" and "4 feet (1219 mm)" are
965 deleted and each replaced with the words "32 inches."
966 Section 10. Section 15A-3-112 is amended to read:
967 15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
968 (1) In IBC [P] Table 2902.1 the following changes are made:
969 [
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972 added.
973 [
974 added.
975 [
976 subject to footnote [
977 changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
978 [
979 Non-residential child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah
980 Administrative Code [
981 School Time Child Care Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
982 [
983 building owned by a state government entity or by a political subdivision of the state that
984 allows access to the public shall provide diaper changing facilities in accordance with footnote
985 h if:
986 1. the building is newly constructed; or
987 2. a bathroom in the building is renovated."
988 (f) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
989 number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
990 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of
991 Public Pools."
992 (2) A new IBC, Section [P]2902.7, is added as follows:
993 "[P]2902.7 Toilet Facilities for Workers.
994 Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be
995 maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the nonsewer type
996 shall conform to ANSI Z4.3."
997 (3) In IBC, Section 3006.5, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: Hydraulic
998 elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or less."
999 Section 11. Section 15A-3-113 is amended to read:
1000 15A-3-113. Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
1001 [
1002 Exception 1 is modified to include the following sentence at the end of the exception:
1003 "The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."
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1007 Section 12. Section 15A-3-202 is amended to read:
1008 15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
1009 (1) In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2
1010 Physical change for bedroom window egress. A structure whose egress window in an existing
1011 bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in
1012 effect at the time that the bedroom was finished, is not required to undergo a physical change to
1013 conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the structure or
1014 could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code,
1015 including setback and window well requirements."
1016 (2) In IRC, Section 109:
1017 (a) A new IRC, Section 109.1.5, is added as follows: "R109.1.5 Weather-resistant
1018 exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
1019 exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as required by Section
1020 R703.8 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
1021 (b) The remaining sections are renumbered as follows: R109.1.6 Other inspections;
1022 R109.1.6.1 Fire- and smoke-resistance-rated construction inspection; R109.1.6.2 Reinforced
1023 masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and conventionally formed concrete wall inspection;
1024 and R109.1.7 Final inspection.
1025 (3) IRC, Section R114.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R114.1 Notice to
1026 owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being
1027 prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or in an
1028 unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order
1029 shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's
1030 agent or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work will be
1031 permitted to resume."
1032 (4) In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "CERTIFIED
1033 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
1034 test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
1035 under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104(4)."
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1045 replaced with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential
1046 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1047 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1048 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1049 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1050 "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
1051 [
1052 the word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and
1053 clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible;
1054 without objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1055 the sewer treatment facility."
1056 [
1057 replaced with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in
1058 amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the
1059 Utah Code, Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water
1060 Quality Act, and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
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| 1105 | [ | [ Kamas4 | [ 6500 | [ 114 | [ 80 |
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| 1119 | City/Town | County | Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2) | Elevation (ft) |
| 1120 | Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886 |
| 1121 | Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423 |
| 1122 | Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669 |
| 1123 | Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581 |
| 1124 | Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508 |
| 1125 | Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318 |
| 1126 | Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138 |
| 1127 | Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604 |
| 1128 | Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030 |
| 1129 | Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964 |
| 1130 | Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060 |
| 1131 | Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531 |
| 1132 | Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368 |
| 1133 | Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620 |
| 1134 | Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029 |
| 1135 | Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064 |
| 1136 | Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062 |
| 1137 | Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131 |
| 1138 | Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334 |
| 1139 | Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630 |
| 1140 | Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007 |
| 1141 | Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558 |
| 1142 | Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541 |
| 1143 | Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286 |
| 1144 | Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338 |
| 1145 | St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585 |
| 1146 | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239 |
| 1147 | Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029 |
| 1148 | Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384 |
| 1149 | 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. | |||
1151 Utah Snow Loads. The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the
1152 jurisdictions identified in that table. Otherwise, [
1153
1154
1155
1156 (2018), "The Utah Snow Load Study," Utah State University Civil and Environmental
1157 Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow
1158 load values.
1159 [
1160
1161
1162
1163
1164
1165
1166
1167
1168
1169
1170
1171
1172 (10) In IRC, Section R302.2, the following sentence is added after the second sentence:
1173 "When an access/maintenance agreement or easement is in place, plumbing, mechanical
1174 ducting, schedule 40 steel gas pipe, and electric service conductors including feeders, are
1175 permitted to penetrate the common wall at grade, above grade, or below grade."
1176 (11) In IRC, Section R302.5.1, the words "self-closing device" are deleted and replaced
1177 with "self-latching hardware[
1178 (12) IRC, Section R302.13, is deleted.
1179 (13) In IRC, Section R303.4, the number "5" is changed to "3" in the first sentence.
1180 (14) IRC, Sections R311.7.4 through R311.7.5.3, are deleted and replaced with the
1181 following: "R311.7.4 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.5.1 Riser height. The maximum riser
1182 height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading
1183 edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not
1184 exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1185 R311.7.5.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The tread
1186 depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of
1187 adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within
1188 any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Winder
1189 treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point
1190 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a
1191 minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
1192 greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
1193 more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1194 R311.7.5.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater
1195 than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 1 1/4
1196 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection
1197 shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) between two
1198 stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not
1199 exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading
1200 edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open
1201 risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a
1202 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
1203 Exceptions.
1204 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
1205 2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches
1206 (762 mm) or less."
1207 (15) IRC, Section R312.2, is deleted.
1208 (16) IRC, Sections R313.1 through R313.2.1, are deleted and replaced with the
1209 following: "R313.1 Design and installation. When installed, automatic residential fire
1210 sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and
1211 installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D."
1212 (17) In IRC, Section 315.3, the following words are added to the first sentence after the
1213 word "installed": "on each level of the dwelling unit and[
1214 (18) In IRC, Section R315.5, a new exception, 3, is added as follows:
1215 "3. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required where the
1216 alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
1217 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
1218 access for hard wiring, without the removal of interior finishes."
1219 (19) A new IRC, Section R315.7, is added as follows: " R315.7 Interconnection.
1220 Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within an individual
1221 dwelling unit in accordance with Section R315.1, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in
1222 such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual
1223 unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless
1224 alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm.
1225 Exception: Interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required
1226 where alterations or repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing
1227 the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide
1228 access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes."
1229 (20) In IRC, Section R403.1.6, a new Exception 3 is added as follows: " 3. When
1230 anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed
1231 with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from
1232 each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at all
1233 exterior walls."
1234 (21) In IRC, Section R403.1.6.1, a new exception is added at the end of Item 2 and
1235 Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816 mm)
1236 apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not
1237 less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
1238 interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
1239 (22) In IRC, Section R404.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: As an
1240 alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and masonry
1241 foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and 1807.1.6 as
1242 amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
1243 (23) In IRC, Section R405.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: When a
1244 geotechnical report has been provided for the property, a drainage system is not required unless
1245 the drainage system is required as a condition of the geotechnical report. The geological report
1246 shall make a recommendation regarding a drainage system."
1247 Section 13. Section 15A-3-203 is amended to read:
1248 15A-3-203. Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
1249 (1) In IRC, Section N1101.5 (R103.2), all words after the words "herein governed." are
1250 deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation
1251 required to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1252 (2) In IRC, Section N1101.12 (R303.3), all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
1253 (3) In IRC, Section N1101.13 (R401.2), add Exception as follows:
1254 "Exception: A project complies if the project demonstrates compliance, using the
1255 software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
1256 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
1257 code";
1258 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
1259 code"; and
1260 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code.""[
1261 (4) In IRC, Table N1102.2 (R402.1.2), in the column titled MASS WALL R-VALUE,
1262 a new footnote j is added as follows:
1263 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches
1264 or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a .31
1265 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84 AFUE (oil),
1266 and all other component requirements are met."
1267 (5) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is
1268 deleted and replaced with the word "or[
1269 (6) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.1 (R402.4.1.1), the last sentence is deleted and replaced
1270 with the following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify compliance to
1271 components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly scheduled
1272 inspections."
1273 (7) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2), the following changes are made:
1274 (a) In the first sentence:
1275 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
1276 dwelling";
1277 [
1278 "five" with "3.5"; and
1279 [
1280 [
1281 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
1282 Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
1283 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
1284 and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
1285 air changes per hour."
1286 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
1287 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
1288 shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1289 contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1290 manufacturers or other comparable training."
1291 (8) In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3):
1292 (a) the exception for duct air leakage testing is deleted; and
1293 (b) the exception for duct air leakage is replaced:
1294 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following:
1295 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1296 least 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1297 envelope.";
1298 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following:
1299 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1300 least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1301 envelope."; and
1302 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, with the following: "Exception: The duct air leakage
1303 test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts (measured by
1304 length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
1305 (9) In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), the following is added after the exception:
1306 "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or
1307 RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed either training provided by Duct Test
1308 equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
1309 (10) In IRC, Section N1103.3.4 (R403.3.4):
1310 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
1311 the number 3 is changed to 6, the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
1312 (b) in Subsection 2:
1313 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
1314 8 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
1315 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
1316 7 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
1317 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
1318 changed to 169.9.
1319 (11) In IRC, Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5), the words "or plenums" are deleted.
1320 (12) In IRC, Section N1103.5.3 (R403.5.3), Subsection 5 is deleted and Subsections 6
1321 and 7 are renumbered.
1322 (13) IRC, Section N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1), is deleted and replaced with the following:
1323 "N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1) Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to
1324 provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table
1325 N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1).
1326 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
1327 used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
1328 electronically commutated motor."
1329 [
1330 the following:
| 1331 | ||
| 1332 | ||
| 1333 | ||
| 1334 | ||
| 1335 | ||
| 1336 | ||
1338 and D2, and in townhouses in Seismic Design Category C", are deleted, and in Subparagraph 1,
1339 the last sentence is deleted.
1340 [
1341 Section 14. Section 15A-3-205 is amended to read:
1342 15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
1343 (1) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
1344 supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
1345 water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
1346 Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural
1347 Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
1348 the local health department having jurisdiction."
1349 (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required. Every
1350 building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall
1351 be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the
1352 property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an approved private sewage
1353 disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Rule R317, as
1354 administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
1355 (3) In IRC, Section P2705, Item 5, the words "lavatory" and "lavatories" are deleted.
1356 (4) In IRC, Section P2705, a new Item 6 is added as follows: "6. Lavatories. A lavatory
1357 shall not be set closer than 12 inches from its center to any side wall or partition. A lavatory
1358 shall be provided with a clearance of 24 inches in width and 21 inches in depth in front of the
1359 lavatory to any side wall, partition, or obstruction." Remaining item numbers are renumbered
1360 accordingly.
1361 [
1362 are deleted.
1363 [
1364 assembly testing. The premise owner or the premise owner's designee shall have backflow
1365 prevention assemblies operation tested in accordance with administrative rules made by the
1366 Drinking Water Board at the time of installation, repair, and relocation and at least on an
1367 annual basis thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
1368 Testing shall be performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The
1369 assemblies that are subject to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the
1370 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the
1371 Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle
1372 Backflow Preventer, and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly. Third-party certification for
1373 backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any combination of two certifications,
1374 laboratory or field. Acceptable third-party laboratory certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO,
1375 and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently provides the only field testing of backflow
1376 protection assemblies. Also see www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and rules made by the Drinking
1377 Water Board."
1378 [
1379 "P2902.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
1380 Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
1381 platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
1382 to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance, and to insure the safety of the backflow
1383 technician.
1384 P2902.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
1385 P2902.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Blackflow Prevention Assembly.
1386 The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
1387 follows:
1388 a. The assembly may not be installed in a pit.
1389 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal line,
1390 including a sanitary sewer, a storm drain, or a vent.
1391 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or approved for
1392 vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
1393 d. The bottom of the assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the floor or
1394 ground.
1395 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1396 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1397 P2902.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
1398 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1399 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or approved for
1400 vertical installation.
1401 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or floor.
1402 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1403 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1404 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance
1405 between all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate room for
1406 testing and maintenance.
1407 P2902.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Break Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker
1408 Assembly.
1409 A pressure vacuum break assembly or a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker assembly shall
1410 be installed as follows:
1411 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or back
1412 drainage conditions.
1413 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and
1414 the highest point of use.
1415 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle, and shall
1416 be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1417 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground, in a vault, or in a pit.
1418 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
1419 (8) In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If
1420 installed,".
1421 [
1422 following: "Unless the plumbing appliance or plumbing fixture has a wall-mount valve, shutoff
1423 valves shall be required on each fixture supply pipe to each plumbing appliance and to each
1424 plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers."
1425 [
1426 "P2910.5 Potable water connections.
1427 When a potable water system is connected to a nonpotable water system, the potable water
1428 system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
1429 assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 2901."
1430 [
1431 "P2910.9.5 Makeup water.
1432 Where an uninterrupted nonpotable water supply is required for the intended application,
1433 potable or reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the storage tank.
1434 The makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air gap not less
1435 than 4 inches (102 millimeters) above the overflow or by a reduced pressure backflow
1436 prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section 2902."
1437 [
1438 valves[
1439 [
1440 backwater valves[
1441 [
1442 valves[
1443 [
1444 "P3009 Connected to nonpotable water from on-site water reuse systems.
1445 Nonpotable systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for single-family residences shall comply
1446 with the requirements of R317-401, UAC, [
1447 [
1448 paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the
1449 wall with an elbow pointing downward."
1450 [
1451 paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
1452 and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
1453 Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
1454 Section 15. Section 15A-3-302 is amended to read:
1455 15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
1456 [
1457
1458
1459 [
1460 deleted.
1461 [
1462 Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention
1463 assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code, Subsection
1464 19-4-104(4)."
1465 [
1466 Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to the
1467 public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or
1468 waste."
1469 [
1470 replaced with the following: "Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential
1471 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1472 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1473 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1474 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1475 "Backflow")."
1476 [
1477 manufactured or field fabricated trap with a liquid seal of 4" or larger."
1478 [
1479 deleted and replaced with the following:
1480 "ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1,
1481 including propylene glycol; and mineral oil."
1482 [
1483 deleted and replaced with the following:
1484 "ESSENTIALLY TOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Soil, waste, or gray water; and any fluid that is
1485 not an essentially nontoxic transfer fluid under this code."
1486 [
1487 Contamination."
1488 [
1489 Pollution."
1490 [
1491 Waste Disposal Well. An injection well that discharges to the subsurface by way of a floor
1492 drain, septic system, French drain, dry well, or similar system that receives or has received
1493 fluid from a facility engaged in vehicular repair or maintenance activities, including an auto
1494 body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, speciality repair shop,
1495 or any other facility that does any vehicular repair work. A motor vehicle waste disposal well is
1496 subject to rulemaking under Section 19-5-104 regarding underground injection."
1497 [
1498 Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree that does not create a
1499 hazard to the public health but that does adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic
1500 qualities of such potable water for domestic use."
1501 [
1502 replaced with the following: "Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts
1503 sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
1504 Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, and
1505 the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1506 Section 16. Section 15A-3-303 is amended to read:
1507 15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
1508 (1) In IPC, Section 303.4, the following exception is added:
1509 "Exception: Third-party certification for backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any
1510 combination of two certifications, laboratory or field. Acceptable third party laboratory
1511 certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently
1512 provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies. Also see
1513 www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code,
1514 [
1515 (2) IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
1516 (3) In IPC, Section 312.3, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1517 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
1518 the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be
1519 tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
1520 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1521 explode, causing serious injury or death.
1522 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1523 claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1524 with air or compressed gasses.
1525 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1526 should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1527 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1528 5. No drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by accurate
1529 gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1530 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1531 minutes.
1532 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or
1533 gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1534 (4) In IPC, Section 312.5, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
1535 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit the use
1536 of water on the construction site, plastic water pipes may be permitted to be tested with air.
1537 The following procedures shall be followed:
1538 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and can
1539 explode, causing serious injury or death.
1540 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property or for
1541 claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during testing
1542 with air or compressed gasses.
1543 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear,
1544 should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
1545 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
1546 5. Water supply systems shall be pressure tested to a minimum of 50 psi but not more than 80
1547 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
1548 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15
1549 minutes.
1550 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or
1551 gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
1552 (5) A new IPC, Section 312.10.3, is added as follows: "312.10.3 Tester Qualifications.
1553 Testing shall be performed by a Utah Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester in
1554 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."
1555 Section 17. Section 15A-3-304 is amended to read:
1556 15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
1557 (1) In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made:
1558 [
1559
1560 [
1561 footnote [
1562 [
1563 the field for "OTHER", a new footnote [
1564 (c) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
1565 number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
1566 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302 Design, Construction and Operation of
1567 Public Pools."
1568 (d) A new footnote [
1569 public toilet facilities, there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet
1570 rooms and female toilet rooms. Diaper changing facilities shall meet the requirements of
1571 ASTM F2285-04 (2010) Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Diaper
1572 Changing Tables for Commercial Use."
1573 (e) A new footnote [
1574 Non-residential child care facilities shall comply with the additional sink requirements [
1575
1576 R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care Programs,
1577 and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
1578 (2) A new IPC, Section 406.3, is added as follows: " 406.3 Automatic clothes washer
1579 safe pans. Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be installed in
1580 accordance with Section 504.7."
1581 (3) A new IPC, Section [
1582 rooms. All public toilet rooms [
1583
1584 (4) A new IPC, Section 412.6, is added as follows: "Prohibition of motor vehicle waste
1585 disposal wells. New and existing motor vehicle waste disposal wells are prohibited. A motor
1586 vehicle waste disposal well associated with a single family residence is not subject to this
1587 prohibition."
1588 (5) IPC, Section 423.3, is deleted.
1589 Section 18. Section 15A-3-305 is amended to read:
1590 15A-3-305. Amendments to Chapter 5 of IPC.
1591 (1) IPC, Section 502.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "502.4 Seismic
1592 supports. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist
1593 horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points within the
1594 upper one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions. "
1595 (2) In IPC, Section 504.6, a new number 15 is added as follows: "15. Be installed in
1596 accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, not to exceed 180 degrees in
1597 directional change."
1598 [
1599 "When permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack,
1600 waste stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as
1601 required in Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any
1602 vent. The trap shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044,
1603 a barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
1604 [
1605 A water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the
1606 discharge of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any
1607 other fixtures, devises, or equipment."
1608 Section 19. Section 15A-3-306 is amended to read:
1609 15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
1610 (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual
1611 water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of
1612 potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in
1613 accordance with Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and 73-3-25, as administered by the
1614 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the
1615 water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall
1616 supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter."
1617 (2) IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are
1618 deleted.
1619 (3) A new IPC, Section 604.4.1, is added as follows: "604.4.1 Manually operated
1620 metering faucets for food service establishments. Self closing or manually operated metering
1621 faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the
1622 faucet."
1623 (4) IPC, Section 606.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "606.5 Water
1624 pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by
1625 Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
1626 (5) A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 Prohibited
1627 installation. In no case shall a booster pump be allowed that will lower the pressure in the
1628 public main to less than the minimum water pressure specified in Utah Administrative Code
1629 R309-105-9."
1630 (6) In IPC, Section 608.1, the words "and pollution" are added after the word
1631 "contamination."
1632 (7) In IPC, Section 608.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
1633 "608.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
1634 An assembly shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
1635 platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
1636 to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance and to insure the safety of the backflow technician.
1637 608.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
1638 608.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Blackflow Prevention Assembly.
1639 A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1640 a. The assembly shall not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could be
1641 submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
1642 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal line,
1643 including a sanitary sewer, storm drain, or vent.
1644 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position, unless the assembly is listed or
1645 approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
1646 d. The bottom of each assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or
1647 the floor.
1648 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1649 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1650 608.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
1651 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1652 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position unless the assembly is listed or
1653 approved for vertical installation.
1654 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or the floor.
1655 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1656 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1657 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of clearance
1658 around all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate room for
1659 testing and maintenance.
1660 608.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum [
1661 Breaker Assembly.
1662 A pressure vacuum [
1663 assembly shall be installed as follows:
1664 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or back
1665 drainage conditions.
1666 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream piping and
1667 the highest point of use.
1668 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle, and shall
1669 be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1670 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit.
1671 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
1672 (8) In IPC, Section 608.3, the word "and" [
1673 deleted and replaced with a comma and the words "[
1674 "contamination" in the first sentence.
1675 (9) In IPC, Section [
1676 either contamination or pollution or" are added after the word "substances."[
1677 (10) In IPC, Section [
1678 paragraph: "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be
1679 protected by an air gap in accordance with Section [
1680 (11) IPC, Section [
1681 608.8 Stop and Waste Valves installed below grade. Combination stop-and-waste valves shall
1682 be permitted to be installed underground or below grade. Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain
1683 the riser into the ground are considered to be stop-and-waste valves and shall be permitted. A
1684 stop-and-waste valve shall be installed in accordance with a manufacturer's recommended
1685 installation instructions."
1686 [
1687
1688
1689 [
1690 following: "[
1691 Backflow preventers with intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA
1692 CAN/CSA-B64.3. These devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers
1693 [
1694 humidifiers in accordance with Section 608.17.10. The relief opening shall discharge by air
1695 gap and shall be prevented from being submerged."
1696 [
1697 [
1698
1699
1700 [
1701 following: "[
1702 atmospheric vent. Connections to residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, and
1703 humidifiers shall be protected by a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
1704 [
1705 following: "[
1706 protected by atmospheric-type or pressure-type vacuum breakers. Vacuum breakers shall not
1707 be installed under exhaust hoods or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors.
1708 Fill valves shall be set in accordance with Section 425.3.1. Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers -
1709 The critical level of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 6 inches (152
1710 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device. Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be
1711 installed not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture, receptor, or
1712 device served. No valves shall be installed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker.
1713 The atmospheric vacuum breaker shall not be installed where it may be subjected to continuous
1714 pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. Pressure Vacuum Breaker - The
1715 critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm)
1716 above the flood level of the fixture or device."
1717 [
1718 first sentence: "Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates
1719 where freezing temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral
1720 backflow preventer shall be used."
1721 (17) In IPC, Section 608.17.1.2, the words "or ASSE 1024" are deleted.
1722 [
1723 "[
1724 by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, complying with ASSE 1013,
1725 CSA B64.4 or AWWA C511.
1726 Exception: The potable supply to a residential boiler without chemical treatment may be
1727 equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with
1728 ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3."
1729 [
1730 follows: "Exception: All class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of
1731 strictly glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected
1732 against backflow with a double check valve assembly. Such systems shall include written
1733 certification of the chemical additives at the time of original installation and service or
1734 maintenance."
1735 [
1736 following: "[
1737 the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in
1738 accordance with Section [
1739 608.14.5, Section [
1740 accordance with Section 608.1.2. Chemical dispensers shall connect to a separate dedicated
1741 water supply line, and not a sink faucet."
1742 [
1743 following: "[
1744 equipment connects to the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected
1745 against backflow in accordance with Section [
1746 608.14.2."
1747 [
1748 "[
1749 automatic or coin operated car wash shall be protected in accordance with Section [
1750 608.14.1 or Section [
1751 [
1752 "[
1753 Section 20. Section 15A-3-307 is amended to read:
1754 15A-3-307. Amendments to Chapter 7 of IPC.
1755 (1) IPC, Section 701.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "701.2 Sewer
1756 required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having
1757 drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is
1758 within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an
1759 approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule
1760 R317-4, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water
1761 Quality."
1762 (2) A new IPC Section 701.8 is added as follows: "701.8 Drainage piping in food
1763 service areas. Exposed soil or waste piping shall not be installed above any working, storage, or
1764 eating surfaces in food service establishments."
1765 [
1766 word [
1767 Section 21. Section 15A-3-310 is amended to read:
1768 15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
1769 [
1770 inserted before the word "grease."
1771 Section 22. Section 15A-3-314 is amended to read:
1772 15A-3-314. Amendments to Chapter 14 of IPC.
1773 IPC, Chapter 14, is deleted and replaced with the following:
1774 "1401. Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems.
1775 [
1776 residences shall comply with the requirements of UAC R317-401, [
1777 Systems. [
1778 occupancies shall comply with UAC R317-3, Design Requirements for Wastewater Collection,
1779 Treatment, and Disposal Systems, and UAC R317-4, Onsite [
1780 Systems."
1781 Section 23. Section 15A-3-401 is amended to read:
1782 15A-3-401. General provisions.
1783 (1) The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be
1784 applicable statewide.
1785 (2) In IMC, Section 1004.2, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the
1786 following: " In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by
1787 the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor
1788 Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in
1789 private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be
1790 installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed
1791 by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."
1792 (3) In IMC, Section 1004.3.1, the word "unlisted" is inserted before the word "boilers".
1793 [
1794 [
1795 section: "or other methods approved for the application."
1796 Section 24. Section 15A-3-501 is amended to read:
1797 15A-3-501. General provisions.
1798 The following are adopted as an amendment to the IFGC to be applicable statewide:
1799 (1) In IFGC, Section 404.9, a new Section 404.9.1, is added as follows: "404.9.1 Meter
1800 protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures
1801 designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including
1802 falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must still provide
1803 access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
1804 (2) IFGC, Section 409.5.3, is deleted.
1805 (3) In IFGC, Section 502.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with "Plastic vents
1806 for Category IV appliances shall not be required to be listed and labeled where such vents
1807 comply with all of the following:
1808 1. specified by the appliance manufacturer;
1809 2. installed in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions; and
1810 3. the vent gas temperatures do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit."
1811 (4) In IFGC, Section 503.4.1, in the last sentence after "appliance manufacturer" insert:
1812 "where the appliance vent gas temperatures do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit,".
1813 (5) In IFGC, Section 503.6.11.1, the following exception is added:
1814 "Exception: Existing and replacement Category I appliances may be located in rooms within
1815 the occupiable space provided all the following are met:
1816 1. The original installation was compliant with existing codes at the time of installation.
1817 2. The dwelling is equipped with a current, operable carbon monoxide detector, installed in
1818 accordance with Section 915 of the International Building Code.
1819 3. The AHJ has approved a replacement based on the extreme difficulty of an installing
1820 individual Category I vent system or a direct vent Category IV appliance.
1821 4. The room or space is used for no other purpose.
1822 5. Combustion air is provided in accordance with Section 304. Where outdoor combustion air
1823 is provided, the room has a solid weather-stripped door equipped with an approved self-closure
1824 device.
1825 6. Common vents terminate with a listed cap."
1826 [
1827 sentence: " In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by
1828 the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor
1829 Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in
1830 private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be
1831 installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed
1832 by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."
1833 Section 25. Section 15A-3-701 is amended to read:
1834 15A-3-701. General provisions.
1835 The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide:
1836 (1) In IECC, Section [
1837 deleted.
1838 (2) In IECC, Section R103.2, all words after the words "herein governed." are deleted
1839 and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation required
1840 to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1841 (3) In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
1842 (4) In IECC, Section R401.2, a new number 4 is added as follows:
1843 "4. Compliance may be shown by demonstrating a result, using the software
1844 RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
1845 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
1846 code";
1847 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
1848 code"; and
1849 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code"".
1850 (5) In IECC, Table R402.2, in the column entitled MASS WALL R-VALUE, a new
1851 footnote j is added as follows:
1852 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches
1853 or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a .31
1854 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is, for gas, 90 AFUE, or, for oil, 84
1855 AFUE, and all other component requirements are met."
1856 (6) In IECC, Section R402.4.1, in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted and
1857 replaced with the word "or".
1858 (7) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with the
1859 following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify compliance to
1860 components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly scheduled
1861 inspections."
1862 (8) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.2, the following changes are made:
1863 (a) In the first sentence:
1864 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
1865 dwelling";
1866 [
1867 "five" with "3.5"; and
1868 [
1869 [
1870 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
1871 Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
1872 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
1873 and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
1874 air changes per hour."
1875 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
1876 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
1877 shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1878 contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1879 manufacturers or other comparable training."
1880 (9) In IECC, Section R403.3.3:
1881 (a) the exception for duct air leakage testing is deleted; and
1882 (b) the exception for duct air leakage is replaced:
1883 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following:
1884 "Exception: The total leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least
1885 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope.";
1886 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following:
1887 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1888 least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1889 envelope."; and
1890 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, with the following: "Exception: The duct air leakage
1891 test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts (measured by
1892 length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
1893 (10) In IECC, Section R403.3.3, the following is added after the exception:
1894 "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing:
1895 1. Parties certified by BPI or RESNET.
1896 2. Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test equipment
1897 manufacturers or other comparable training."
1898 (11) In IECC, Section R403.3.4:
1899 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
1900 the number 3 is changed to 6, and the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
1901 (b) in Subsection 2:
1902 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
1903 8 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
1904 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
1905 7 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
1906 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
1907 changed to 169.9.
1908 (12) In IECC, Section R403.3.5, the words "or plenums" are deleted.
1909 (13) In IECC, Section R403.5.3, Subsection 5 is deleted and Subsections 6 and 7 are
1910 renumbered.
1911 (14) IECC, Section R403.6.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R403.6.1
1912 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to provide whole-house
1913 mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
1914 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
1915 used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
1916 electronically commutated motor."
1917 [
1918 following:
1919 TABLE R406.4
1920 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
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| 1922 | ||
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1925 Section 26. Section 15A-3-801 is amended to read:
1926 15A-3-801. General provisions.
1927 The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:
1928 (1) In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL. See
1929 Code Official."
1930 (2) In Section 202, the definition for "code official" is deleted and replaced with the
1931 following:
1932 "CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)
1933 charged with the administration and enforcement of this code."
1934 (3) In Section 202, the definition for existing buildings is deleted and replaced with the
1935 following:
1936 "EXISTING BUILDING. A building that is not a dangerous building and that was either
1937 lawfully erected under a prior adopted code, or deemed a legal non-conforming building by the
1938 code official."
1939 (4) In Section [
1940 (5) Section [
1941 "[
1942 reroofing.
1943 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of roofing
1944 materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic Design
1945 Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or appendages such
1946 as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include installation of
1947 bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates compliance of
1948 such items. [
1949
1950
1951 purposes."
1952 (6) In Section 705.1, Exception number 3, the following is added at the end of the
1953 exception:
1954 "This exception does not apply if the existing facility is undergoing a change of occupancy
1955 classification."
1956 (7) Section [
1957 "[
1958 appendages.
1959 Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a building
1960 assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced
1961 masonry or appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work
1962 shall include installation of bracing to resist the reduced International Building Code level
1963 seismic forces as specified in Section [
1964 demonstrates compliance of such items."
1965 (8) Section 906.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1966 "906.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
1967 reroofing.
1968 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
1969 roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
1970 Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
1971 appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
1972 installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
1973 compliance with such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
1974 [
1975 [
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981 "1006.3 Seismic Loads. Where a change of occupancy results in a building being
1982 assigned to a higher risk category, or when a change of occupancy results in a design occupant
1983 load increase of 100% or more, the building shall satisfy the requirements of Section 1613 of
1984 the International Building Code using full seismic forces."
1985 (b) Section [
1986 (c) In Section [
1987 "4. Where the design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the occupancy
1988 category does not change."
1989 [
1990 [
1991 "7. When a change of occupancy in a building or portion of a building results in a Group R-2
1992 occupancy, not less than 20% of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type B dwelling or
1993 sleeping units. These dwelling or sleeping units may be located on any floor of the building
1994 provided with an accessible route. Two percent, but not less than one unit, of the dwelling or
1995 sleeping units shall be Type A dwelling units."
1996 Section 27. Section 15A-4-107 is amended to read:
1997 15A-4-107. Amendments to IBC applicable to Sandy City.
1998 The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IBC for Sandy City:
1999 (1) A new IBC, Section (F)903.2.13, is added as follows: "(F)903.2.13 An automatic
2000 sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 throughout buildings
2001 containing all occupancies where fire flow exceeds 2,000 gallons per minute, based on Table
2002 B105.1 (2) of the [
2003 town home is not required to have a fire sprinkler system except in accordance with Section
2004 15A-5-203."
2005 (2) A new IBC, Appendix [
2006 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS
2007 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
2008 AL 101.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed in areas designated as Wildland-Urban
2009 Interface Areas by Sandy City shall be constructed using ignition resistant construction as
2010 determined by the Fire Marshal. Section 502 of the 2006 International Wildland-Urban
2011 Interface Code (IWUIC), as promulgated by the International Code Council, shall be used to
2012 determine Fire Hazard Severity. The provisions listed in Chapter 5 of the 2006 International
2013 Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as modified herein, shall be used to determine the
2014 requirements for Ignition Resistant Construction."
2015 (3) In Section 504 of the IWUIC Class I IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION a new
2016 Section 504.1.1 is added as follows: "504.1.1 General. Subsections 504.5, 504.6, and 504.7
2017 shall only be required on the exposure side of the structure, as determined by the fire code
2018 official, where defensible space is less than 50 feet as defined in Section 603 of the 2006
2019 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code."
2020 (4) In Section 505 of the IWUIC Class 2 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
2021 Subsections 505.5 and 505.7 are deleted.
2022 Section 28. Effective date.
2023 (1) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), if approved by two-thirds of all the members
2024 elected to each house, the actions affecting the following sections take effect upon approval by
2025 the governor, or the day following the constitutional time limit of Utah Constitution, Article
2026 VII, Section 8, without the governor's signature, or in the case of a veto, the date of veto
2027 override:
2028 (a) Section 15A-3-203; and
2029 (b) Section 15A-3-701.
2030 (2) This bill takes effect on July 1, 2019.