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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies construction and fire codes under Title 15A, State Construction and
10 Fire Codes Act.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 ▸ adopts, with certain statewide amendments, the International Code Council's 2021
14 edition of the:
15 • International Building Code, including Appendix J;
16 • certain International Residential Code, including Appendices E and Q;
17 • International Plumbing Code;
18 • International Mechanical Code;
19 • International Fuel Gas Code;
20 • commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code;
21 • International Existing Building Code; and
22 • International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; and
23 ▸ makes technical and conforming changes.
24 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
25 None
26 Other Special Clauses:
27 None
28 Utah Code Sections Affected:
29 AMENDS:
30 15A-1-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, First Special Session, Chapter 3
31 15A-1-403, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199
32 15A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199
33 15A-2-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
34 15A-2-105, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
35 15A-3-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
36 15A-3-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 243, 441
37 15A-3-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
38 15A-3-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
39 15A-3-107, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
40 15A-3-108, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
41 15A-3-112, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
42 15A-3-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
43 15A-3-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
44 15A-3-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 102
45 15A-3-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
46 15A-3-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
47 15A-3-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
48 15A-3-303, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
49 15A-3-304, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
50 15A-3-306, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
51 15A-3-309, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
52 15A-3-310, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
53 15A-3-313, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
54 15A-3-315, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
55 15A-3-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapters 28, 415
56 15A-3-601, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199
57 15A-3-701, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
58 15A-3-801, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
59 15A-3-1001, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
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61 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
62 Section 1. Section 15A-1-204 is amended to read:
63 15A-1-204. Adoption of State Construction Code -- Amendments by commission
64 -- Approved codes -- Exemptions.
65 (1) (a) The State Construction Code is the construction codes adopted with any
66 modifications in accordance with this section that the state and each political subdivision of the
67 state shall follow.
68 (b) A person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the State Construction
69 Code when:
70 (i) new construction is involved; and
71 (ii) the owner of an existing building, or the owner's agent, is voluntarily engaged in:
72 (A) the repair, renovation, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation,
73 conservation, or reconstruction of the building; or
74 (B) changing the character or use of the building in a manner that increases the
75 occupancy loads, other demands, or safety risks of the building.
76 (c) On and after July 1, 2010, the State Construction Code is the State Construction
77 Code in effect on July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
78 (i) a new State Construction Code is adopted; or
79 (ii) one or more provisions of the State Construction Code are amended or repealed in
80 accordance with this section.
81 (d) A provision of the State Construction Code may be applicable:
82 (i) to the entire state; or
83 (ii) within a county, city, or town.
84 (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a State Construction Code by enacting legislation
85 that adopts a nationally recognized construction code with any modifications.
86 (b) Legislation described in Subsection (2)(a) shall state that the legislation takes effect
87 on the July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
88 legislation.
89 (c) Subject to Subsection (6), a State Construction Code adopted by the Legislature is
90 the State Construction Code until, in accordance with this section, the Legislature adopts a new
91 State Construction Code by:
92 (i) adopting a new State Construction Code in its entirety; or
93 (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
94 (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), for each update of a nationally
95 recognized construction code, the commission shall prepare a report described in Subsection
96 (4).
97 (b) For the provisions of a nationally recognized construction code that apply only to
98 detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above
99 grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures, the
100 commission shall prepare a report described in Subsection (4) in 2022 and, thereafter, for every
101 second update of the nationally recognized construction code.
102 (4) (a) In accordance with Subsection (3), on or before September 1 of the year after
103 the year designated in the title of a nationally recognized construction code, the commission
104 shall prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business
105 and Labor Interim Committee that:
106 (i) states whether the commission recommends the Legislature adopt the update with
107 any modifications; and
108 (ii) describes the costs and benefits of each recommended change in the update or in
109 any modification.
110 (b) After the Business and Labor Interim Committee receives the report described in
111 Subsection (4)(a), the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall:
112 (i) study the recommendations; and
113 (ii) if the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
114 action to the Legislature, prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next
115 general session.
116 (5) (a) (i) The commission shall, by no later than September 1 of each year in which
117 the commission is not required to submit a report described in Subsection (4), submit, in
118 accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and Labor Interim
119 Committee recommending whether the Legislature should amend or repeal one or more
120 provisions of the State Construction Code.
121 (ii) As part of a recommendation described in Subsection (5)(a)(i), the commission
122 shall describe the costs and benefits of each proposed amendment or repeal.
123 (b) The commission may recommend legislative action related to the State
124 Construction Code:
125 (i) on the commission's own initiative;
126 (ii) upon the recommendation of the division; or
127 (iii) upon the receipt of a request by one of the following that the commission
128 recommend legislative action related to the State Construction Code:
129 (A) a local regulator;
130 (B) a state regulator;
131 (C) a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
132 (D) the Construction Services Commission;
133 (E) the Electrician Licensing Board;
134 (F) the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
135 (G) a recognized construction-related association.
136 (c) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
137 action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation
138 for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session.
139 (6) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the commission may, in
140 accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend the State
141 Construction Code if the commission determines that waiting for legislative action in the next
142 general legislative session would:
143 (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
144 (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
145 (b) If the commission amends the State Construction Code in accordance with this
146 Subsection (6), the commission shall file with the division:
147 (i) the text of the amendment to the State Construction Code; and
148 (ii) an analysis that includes the specific reasons and justifications for the commission's
149 findings.
150 (c) If the State Construction Code is amended under this Subsection (6), the division
151 shall:
152 (i) publish the amendment to the State Construction Code in accordance with Section
153 15A-1-205; and
154 (ii) prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written notice to the
155 Business and Labor Interim Committee containing the amendment to the State Construction
156 Code, including a copy of the commission's analysis described in Subsection (6)(b)(ii).
157 (d) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at the next annual general session, an
158 amendment to the State Construction Code under this Subsection (6) is repealed on the July 1
159 immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the
160 amendment.
161 (7) (a) The division, in consultation with the commission, may approve, without
162 adopting, one or more approved codes, including a specific edition of a construction code, for
163 use by a compliance agency.
164 (b) If the code adopted by a compliance agency is an approved code described in
165 Subsection (7)(a), the compliance agency may:
166 (i) adopt an ordinance requiring removal, demolition, or repair of a building;
167 (ii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a dangerous building code; or
168 (iii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a building rehabilitation code.
169 (8) Except as provided in Subsections (6), (7), (9), and (10), or as expressly provided in
170 state law, a state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may not, after
171 December 1, 2016, adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement that applies to a subject
172 specifically addressed by, and that is more restrictive than, the State Construction Code.
173 (9) A state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may:
174 (a) enforce a federal law or regulation;
175 (b) adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement if the rule, ordinance, or
176 requirement applies only to a facility or construction owned or used by a state entity or a
177 political subdivision of the state; or
178 (c) enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement:
179 (i) that the state executive branch entity or political subdivision adopted or made
180 effective before July 1, 2015; and
181 (ii) for which the state executive branch entity or political subdivision can demonstrate,
182 with substantial evidence, that the rule, ordinance, or requirement is necessary to protect an
183 individual from a condition likely to cause imminent injury or death.
184 (10) The Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of
185 Environmental Quality may enforce a rule or requirement adopted before January 1, 2015.
186 (11) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (11)(b), a structure used solely in
187 conjunction with agriculture use, and not for human occupancy, or a structure that is no more
188 than 1,500 square feet and used solely for the type of sales described in Subsection
189 59-12-104(20), is exempt from the requirements of the State Construction Code.
190 (b) (i) Unless exempted by a provision other than Subsection (11)(a), a plumbing,
191 electrical, and mechanical permit may be required when that work is included in a structure
192 described in Subsection (11)(a).
193 (ii) Unless located in whole or in part in an agricultural protection area created under
194 Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture, Industrial, or Critical Infrastructure Materials Protection
195 Areas, a structure described in Subsection (11)(a) is not exempt from a permit requirement if
196 the structure is located on land that is:
197 (A) within the boundaries of a city or town, and less than five contiguous acres; or
198 (B) within a subdivision for which the county has approved a subdivision plat under
199 Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions, and less than two contiguous acres.
200 (12) (a) A remote yurt is exempt from the State Construction Code including the
201 permit requirements of the State Construction Code.
202 (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (12)(a), a county may by ordinance require remote
203 yurts to comply with the State Construction Code, if the ordinance requires the remote yurts to
204 comply with all of the following:
205 (i) the State Construction Code;
206 (ii) notwithstanding Section 15A-5-104, the State Fire Code; and
207 (iii) notwithstanding Section 19-5-125, Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, rules
208 made under that chapter, and local health department's jurisdiction over onsite wastewater
209 disposal.
210 Section 2. Section 15A-1-403 is amended to read:
211 15A-1-403. Adoption of State Fire Code.
212 (1) (a) The State Fire Code is:
213 (i) a code promulgated by a nationally recognized code authority that is adopted by the
214 Legislature under this section with any modifications; and
215 (ii) a code to which cities, counties, fire protection districts, and the state shall adhere
216 in safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion.
217 (b) On and after July 1, 2010, the State Fire Code is the State Fire Code in effect on
218 July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
219 (i) a new State Fire Code is adopted; or
220 (ii) one or more provisions of the State Fire Code are amended or repealed in
221 accordance with this section.
222 (c) A provision of the State Fire Code may be applicable:
223 (i) to the entire state; or
224 (ii) within a city, county, or fire protection district.
225 (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a State Fire Code by enacting legislation that adopts
226 a nationally recognized fire code with any modifications.
227 (b) Legislation described in Subsection (2)(a) shall state that the legislation takes effect
228 on the July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
229 legislation.
230 (c) Subject to Subsection (6), a State Fire Code adopted by the Legislature is the State
231 Fire Code until in accordance with this section the Legislature adopts a new State Fire Code by:
232 (i) adopting a new State Fire Code in its entirety; or
233 (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
234 (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), for each update of a nationally
235 recognized fire code, the board shall prepare a report described in Subsection (4).
236 (b) For the provisions of a nationally recognized fire code that apply only to detached
237 one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane
238 in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures, the board shall:
239 (i) prepare a report described in Subsection (4) in 2021 and, thereafter, for every
240 second update of the nationally recognized fire code; and
241 (ii) not prepare a report described in Subsection (4) in 2018.
242 (4) (a) In accordance with Subsection (3), on or before September 1 of the same year as
243 the year designated in the title of an update of a nationally recognized fire code, the board shall
244 prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and
245 Labor Interim Committee that:
246 (i) states whether the board recommends the Legislature adopt the update with any
247 modifications; and
248 (ii) describes the costs and benefits of each recommended change in the update or in
249 any modification.
250 (b) After the Business and Labor Interim Committee receives the report described in
251 Subsection (4)(a), the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall:
252 (i) study the recommendations; and
253 (ii) if the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
254 action to the Legislature, prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next
255 general session.
256 (5) (a) (i) The board shall, by no later than September 1 of each year in which the board
257 is not required to submit a report described in Subsection (4), submit, in accordance with
258 Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee recommending
259 whether the Legislature should amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
260 (ii) As part of a recommendation described in Subsection (5)(a)(i), the board shall
261 describe the costs and benefits of each proposed amendment or repeal.
262 (b) The board may recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code:
263 (i) on its own initiative; or
264 (ii) upon the receipt of a request by a city, county, or fire protection district that the
265 board recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code.
266 (c) Within 45 days after the day on which the board receives a request under
267 Subsection (5)(b), the board shall direct the division to convene an informal hearing concerning
268 the request.
269 (d) The board shall conduct a hearing under this section in accordance with the rules of
270 the board.
271 (e) The board shall decide whether to include the request in the report described in
272 Subsection (5)(a).
273 (f) (i) Within 15 days after the day on which the board conducts a hearing, the board
274 shall direct the division to notify the entity that made the request of the board's decision
275 regarding the request.
276 (ii) The division shall provide the notice:
277 (A) in writing; and
278 (B) in a form prescribed by the board.
279 (g) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
280 action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation
281 for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session that, if passed by the
282 Legislature, would amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
283 (6) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the board may, in accordance
284 with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend a State Fire Code if
285 the board determines that waiting for legislative action in the next general legislative session
286 would:
287 (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
288 (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
289 (b) If the board amends a State Fire Code in accordance with this Subsection (6), the
290 board shall:
291 (i) publish the State Fire Code with the amendment; and
292 (ii) prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, written notice to the
293 Business and Labor Interim Committee of the adoption, including a copy of an analysis by the
294 board identifying specific reasons and justifications for its findings.
295 (c) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at the next annual general session, an
296 amendment to a State Fire Code adopted under this Subsection (6) is repealed on the July 1
297 immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the
298 amendment.
299 (7) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(b), a legislative body of a political
300 subdivision may enact an ordinance in the political subdivision's fire code that is more
301 restrictive than the State Fire Code:
302 (i) in order to meet a public safety need of the political subdivision; and
303 (ii) subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(c).
304 (b) Except as provided in Subsections (7)(c), (10), and (11), or as expressly provided in
305 state law, a political subdivision may not, after December 1, 2016, enact or enforce a rule or
306 ordinance that applies to a structure built in accordance with the International Residential
307 Code, as adopted in the State Construction Code, that is more restrictive than the State Fire
308 Code.
309 (c) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(c)(ii), a political subdivision may adopt:
310 (A) the appendices of the International Fire Code; and
311 (B) a fire sprinkler ordinance in accordance with Section 15A-5-203.
312 (ii) If a political subdivision adopts International Fire Code Appendix B, the political
313 subdivision may not require:
314 (A) a subdivision of structures built in accordance with the International Residential
315 Code to have a fire flow rate that is greater than 2000 gallons per minute;
316 (B) an individual structure built in accordance with the International Residential Code
317 to have a fire flow rate that is greater than 2000 gallons per minute; or
318 (C) a one- or two-family dwelling or a town home to have a fire sprinkler system,
319 except in accordance with Section 15A-5-203.
320 (d) The board shall submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, to the Business and
321 Labor Interim Committee each year with the recommendations submitted in accordance with
322 Subsection (4), recommendations, if any, for legislative action related to an ordinance enacted
323 under this Subsection (7).
324 (8) Except as provided in Subsections (9), (10), and (11), or as expressly provided in
325 state law, a state executive branch entity may not, after December 1, 2016, adopt or enforce a
326 rule or requirement that:
327 (a) is more restrictive than the State Fire Code; and
328 (b) applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than
329 three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory
330 structures.
331 (9) A state government entity may adopt a rule or requirement regarding a residential
332 occupancy that is regulated by:
333 (a) the State Fire Prevention Board; or
334 (b) the Department of Health[
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336 (10) A state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may:
337 (a) enforce a federal law or regulation;
338 (b) adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement if the rule, ordinance, or
339 requirement applies only to a facility or construction owned or used by a state entity or a
340 political subdivision of the state; or
341 (c) enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement:
342 (i) that the state executive branch entity or political subdivision adopted or made
343 effective before July 1, 2015; and
344 (ii) for which the state executive branch entity or political subdivision can demonstrate,
345 with substantial evidence, that the rule, ordinance, or requirement is necessary to protect an
346 individual from a condition likely to cause imminent injury or death.
347 (11) The Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of
348 Environmental Quality may enforce a rule or requirement adopted before January 1, 2015.
349 Section 3. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
350 15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
351 recognized code authority.
352 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
353 incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, Statewide
354 Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, and Chapter 4, Local
355 Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are the construction standards to
356 be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair, and in the regulation of
357 building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the state:
358 (a) the [
359 and J, issued by the International Code Council;
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361 International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
362 (c) the residential provisions of Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, of the 2015 edition of
363 the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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365 issued by the International Code Council;
366 [
367 International Code Council;
368 [
369 International Code Council;
370 [
371 International Code Council;
372 [
373 Protection Association;
374 [
375 Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
376 [
377 Energy Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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379 the International Code Council;
380 [
381 [
382 of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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384 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection
385 Association;
386 [
387 a historic property, as defined in Section 9-8-302, the U.S. Department of the Interior
388 Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings;
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390 [
391 Swimming Pool and Spa Code, issued by the International Code Council.
392 (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
393 Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
394 issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
395 Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, as a construction code that may be adopted by
396 a local compliance agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to
397 the codes listed in this section.
398 (3) The standards and guidelines described in Subsection [
399 (a) the owner of the historic property receives a government tax subsidy based on the
400 property's status as a historic property;
401 (b) the historic property is wholly or partially funded by public money; or
402 (c) the historic property is owned by a government entity.
403 Section 4. Section 15A-2-104 is amended to read:
404 15A-2-104. Installation standards for manufactured housing.
405 (1) The following are the installation standards for manufactured housing for new
406 installations or for existing manufactured or mobile homes that are subject to relocation,
407 building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation in the state:
408 (a) The manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is the
409 primary standard.
410 (b) If the manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is not
411 available or is incomplete, the following standards apply:
412 (i) Appendix E of the [
413 Code Council for installations defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E; or
414 (ii) if an installation is beyond the scope of the [
415 defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E, the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
416 Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
417 (c) A manufacturer, dealer, or homeowner is permitted to design for unusual
418 installation of a manufactured home not provided for in the manufacturer's standard installation
419 instruction, Appendix E of the [
420 NFPA 225, if the design is approved in writing by a professional engineer or architect licensed
421 in Utah.
422 (d) For a mobile home built before June 15, 1976, the mobile home shall also comply
423 with the additional installation and safety requirements specified in Chapter 3, Part 8,
424 Statewide Amendments to International Existing Building Code.
425 (2) Pursuant to the HUD Code Section 604(d), a manufactured home may be installed
426 in the state that does not meet the local snow load requirements as specified in Chapter 3, Part
427 2, Statewide Amendments to International Residential Code, except that the manufactured
428 home shall have a protective structure built over the home that meets the IRC and the snow
429 load requirements under Chapter 3, Part 2, Statewide Amendments to International Residential
430 Code.
431 Section 5. Section 15A-2-105 is amended to read:
432 15A-2-105. Scope of application.
433 (1) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Section 15A-2-103 establishes
434 a local administrative function or establishes a method of appeal which pursuant to Section
435 15A-1-207 is designated to be established by the compliance agency:
436 (a) that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction
437 Code; and
438 (b) a compliance agency may establish provisions to establish a local administrative
439 function or a method of appeal.
440 (2) (a) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Subsection (1) establishes
441 a provision, standard, or reference to another code that by state statute is designated to be
442 established or administered by another state agency, or a local city, town, or county
443 jurisdiction:
444 (i) that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction
445 Code; and
446 (ii) the state agency or local government has authority over that provision of the
447 construction code.
448 (b) Provisions excluded under this Subsection (2) include:
449 (i) the International Property Maintenance Code;
450 (ii) the International Private Sewage Disposal Code, authority over which is reserved to
451 the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environmental Quality;
452 (iii) the International Fire Code, authority over which is reserved to the board, pursuant
453 to Section 15A-1-403;
454 (iv) a day care provision that is in conflict with Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care
455 Licensing Act, authority over which is designated to the [
456 Human Services; and
457 (v) a wildland urban interface provision that goes beyond the authority under Section
458 15A-1-204, for the State Construction Code, authority over which is designated to the Utah
459 Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands or to a local compliance agency.
460 (3) If a construction code adopted under Subsection 15A-2-103(1) establishes a
461 provision that exceeds the scope described in Chapter 1, Part 2, State Construction Code
462 Administration Act, to the extent the scope is exceeded, the provision is not included in the
463 State Construction Code.
464 Section 6. Section 15A-3-102 is amended to read:
465 15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
466 (1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
467 (2) In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: " [
468 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
469 exterior wall envelope as required by Section 1404.2, and flashing as required by Section
470 1404.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
471 (3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.
472 Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a
473 manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is
474 dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
475 (4) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical
476 Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed
477 by the [
478 may render patients incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours. See Utah
479 Administrative Code R432-13."
480 (5) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the words
481 "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building
482 official" after the word "official."
483 (6) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Agency" is modified by deleting
484 the words "where such agency has been approved by the building official."
485 (7) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Fabricator" is modified by adding
486 the words "or approved by the state of Utah or a licensed engineer" after the word "code."
487 (8) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding
488 the words "or licensed engineer" after the word "official."
489 [
490 Facility, Residential Treatment and Support: "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY[
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493 residential facility that provides a group living environment for four or more residents licensed
494 by the Department of Health and Human Services and provides a protected living arrangement
495 for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit
496 the facility without the physical assistance of another person.
497 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE I. A residential facility licensed by the
498 Department of Health and Human Services that provides a protected living arrangement,
499 assistance with activities of daily living, and social care to two or more ambulatory,
500 non-restrained persons who are capable of mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the
501 assistance of another person.
502 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE II. A residential facility licensed by the
503 Department of Health and Human Services that provides an array of coordinated supportive
504 personal and health care services to two or more residents who are:
505 (i) Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
506 (ii) Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility, or
507 to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person.
508 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LIMITED CAPACITY. A Type I or Type II assisted
509 living facility having two to five residents.
510 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, SMALL. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
511 having six to sixteen residents.
512 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LARGE. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
513 having more than sixteen residents."
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517 provided for four or more children for less than 24 hours a day and for direct or indirect
518 compensation in place of care ordinarily provided in their home."
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572 "305.2 Group E, child care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or
573 portions thereof occupied by four or more children 2 years of age or older who receive
574 educational, supervision, child care services or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours
575 per day. See Section 429 Day Care, for special requirements for day care.
576 305.2.1 Within places of religious worship. Rooms and spaces within places of
577 religious worship providing such day care during religious functions shall be classified as part
578 of the primary occupancy.
579 305.2.2 Four or fewer children. A facility having four or fewer children receiving such
580 day care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
581 305.2.3 Four or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a
582 dwelling unit and having four or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a
583 Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
584 305.2.4 Child day care -- residential child care certificate or a license. Areas used for
585 child day care purposes with a residential child care certificate, as described in Utah
586 Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care, or a residential child care
587 license, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may
588 be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in Sections 310.3 and 310.4 or shall
589 comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section R101.2.
590 305.2.5 Child care centers. Each of the following areas may be classified as accessory
591 occupancies, if the area complies with Section 508.2:
592 1. Hourly child care center, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-60 Hourly
593 Child Care Centers;
594 2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care
595 Centers;
596 3. Out-of-school-time programs, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-70,
597 Out of School Time Child Care Programs; and
598 4. Commercial preschools, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-40,
599 Commercial Preschool Programs."
600 (13) In IBC, Table 307.1(1), footnote "d" is added to the row for Explosives, Division
601 1.4G in the column titled STORAGE - Solid Pounds (cubic feet).
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603 the words "Type-I Large and Type-II Small, see Section 308.2.5" are added after "Assisted
604 living facilities."
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615 "308.2.5 Assisted living facilities. A Type I, Large assisted living facility is classified as
616 occupancy Group I-1, Condition 1. A Type II, Small assisted living facility is classified as
617 occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2. See Section 202 for definitions."
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619 "308.3 Institutional Group I-2[
620 I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis
621 for more than four persons who are incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but
622 not be limited to the following:
623 Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large, see Section 308.3.3
624 Child care facilities
625 Foster care facilities
626 Detoxification facilities
627 Hospitals
628 Nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)
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653 "308.5.1 Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for five
654 or more but not more than 100 children under two years of age, where the rooms in which the
655 children are cared for are located on a level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of
656 these child care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as a Group E.
657 See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
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660 sentence is added at the end: "See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
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667 "310.4 Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-3 occupancies and single family
668 dwellings complying with the International Residential Code where the occupants are primarily
669 permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:
670 Assisted Living Facilities, Type-I, limited capacity, see Section 310.5.3
671 Buildings that do not contain more than two dwellings
672 Care facilities, other than child care, that provide accommodations for five or fewer
673 persons receiving care
674 Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants
675 Boarding houses (nontransient)
676 Convents
677 Dormitories
678 Fraternities and sororities
679 Monasteries
680 Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants
681 Boarding houses (transient)
682 Lodging houses (transient) with five or fewer guest rooms and 10 or fewer occupants"
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691 or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single family dwelling are permitted to comply
692 with the International Residential Code. See Section 429 for special requirements for Child
693 Day Care."
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695 Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit under all of the
696 following conditions and Section 429:
697 1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted
698 under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
699 2. Use is approved by the [
700 enacted under the authority of the Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing
701 Act, and in any of the following categories:
702 a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
703 b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
704 3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
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706 facilities. Type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity
707 facilities classified as a Residential Group R-3 occupancy or are permitted to comply with the
708 International Residential Code. See Section 202 for definitions."
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710 Small, see Section 310.5.3" are added after the words "assisted living facilities."
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712 Assisted living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy groups shall apply to
713 Assisted Living Facilities: Type II Assisted Living Facilities with two to five residents are
714 Limited Capacity Facilities classified as a Residential Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy. Type
715 I assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities classified as
716 Residential Group R-4, Condition 1 occupancies. See Section 202 for definitions."
717 Section 7. Section 15A-3-103 is amended to read:
718 15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
719 (1) IBC Section 403.5.5 is deleted.
720 (2) In IBC, Section 404.5, Exception 2.3 is added as follows:
721 "2.3 The atrium does not contain any means of egress component above the two lowest
722 stories."
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727 (5) In IBC, Section 407.3.1.1, Item 3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
728 "3. To provide makeup air for exhaust systems in accordance with Section 1020.6,
729 Exception 1, doors to toilet rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, sink closets, and similar
730 auxiliary spaces that do not contain flammable or combustible materials are permitted to have
731 louvers or an undercut of 2/3 inch (19.1 mm) maximum."
732 (6) In IBC, Section 407.4.1, Exception 3 is added as follows:
733 "3. Only one exit access with direct access to a corridor is required from an assisted
734 living facility, single resident sleeping unit that consists of a living space and one or two
735 separate sleeping rooms. For other than closets, toilet and shower rooms, occupants may not be
736 required to pass through more than one room before reaching the exit access."
737 (7) In IBC, Section 407.4.3, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the
738 title and after the words "nursing home."
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740 essential electrical system is not required in assisted living facilities."
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742 Aircraft hangars of Type I or II construction that are less than 5,000 square feet (464.5m2) in
743 area."
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745 Ambulatory care facilities licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services shall be
746 separated from adjacent tenants with a fire partition having a minimum one hour fire-resistance
747 rating. Any level below the level of exit discharge shall be separated from the level of exit
748 discharge by a horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance rating.
749 Exception: A fire barrier is not required to separate the level of exit discharge when:
750 1. Such levels are under the control of the Ambulatory Care Facility.
751 2. Any hazardous spaces are separated by horizontal assembly having a minimum one
752 hour fire-resistance rating."
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754 " 429.1 Detailed Requirements. In addition to the occupancy and construction
755 requirements in this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all Day Care in
756 accordance with Utah Administrative Code R710-8 Day Care Rules.
757 429.2 Definitions.
758 429.2.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): State Fire Marshal, his duly authorized
759 deputies, or the local fire enforcement authority code official.
760 429.2.2 Day Care Facility: Any building or structure occupied by clients of any age who
761 receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents, guardians,
762 relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.
763 429.2.3 Day Care Center: Providing care for five or more clients in a place other than
764 the home of the person cared for. This would also include Child Care Centers, Out of School
765 Time or Hourly Child Care Centers licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
766 429.2.4 Family Day Care: Providing care for clients listed in the following two groups:
767 429.2.4.1 Type 1: Services provided for five to eight clients in a home. This would also
768 include a home that is certified by the Department of Health and Human Services as
769 Residential Certificate Child Care or licensed as Family Child Care.
770 429.2.4.2 Type 2: Services provided for nine to sixteen clients in a home with sufficient
771 staffing. This would also include a home that is licensed by the Department of Health and
772 Human Services as Family Child Care.
773 429.2.5 R710-8: Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under
774 the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
775 429.3 Family Day Care.
776 429.3.1 Family Day Care units shall have on each floor occupied by clients, two
777 separate means of egress, arranged so that if one is blocked the other will be available.
778 429.3.2 Family Day Care units that are located in the basement or on the second story
779 shall be provided with two means of egress, one of which shall discharge directly to the
780 outside.
781 429.3.2.1 Residential Certificate Child Care and Licensed Family Child Care with five
782 to eight clients in a home, located on the ground level or in a basement, may use an emergency
783 escape or rescue window as allowed in IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1030.
784 429.3.3 Family Day Care units shall not be located above the second story.
785 429.3.4 In Family Day Care units, clients under the age of two shall not be located
786 above or below the first story.
787 429.3.4.1 Clients under the age of two may be housed above or below the first story
788 where there is at least one exit that leads directly to the outside and complies with IFC, Section
789 1011 or Section 1012 or Section 1027.
790 429.3.5 Family Day Care units located in split entry/split level type homes in which
791 stairs to the lower level and upper level are equal or nearly equal, may have clients housed on
792 both levels when approved by the AHJ.
793 429.3.6 Family Day Care units shall have a portable fire extinguisher on each level
794 occupied by clients, which shall have a classification of not less than 2A:10BC, and shall be
795 serviced in accordance with NFPA, Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
796 429.3.7 Family Day Care units shall have single station smoke detectors in good
797 operating condition on each level occupied by clients. Battery operated smoke detectors shall
798 be permitted if the facility demonstrates testing, maintenance, and battery replacement to insure
799 continued operation of the smoke detectors.
800 429.3.8 Rooms in Family Day Care units that are provided for clients to sleep or nap,
801 shall have at least one window or door approved for emergency escape.
802 429.3.9 Fire drills shall be conducted in Family Day Care units quarterly and shall
803 include the complete evacuation from the building of all clients and staff. At least annually, in
804 Type I Family Day Care units, the fire drill shall include the actual evacuation using the escape
805 or rescue window, if one is used as a substitute for one of the required means of egress.
806 429.4 Day Care Centers.
807 429.4.1 Day Care Centers shall comply with either I-4 requirements or E requirements
808 of the IBC, whichever is applicable for the type of Day Care Center.
809 429.4.2 Emergency Evacuation Drills shall be completed as required in IFC, Chapter 4,
810 Section 405.
811 429.4.3 Location at grade. Group E child day care centers shall be located at the level
812 of exit discharge.
813 429.4.3.1 Child day care spaces for children over the age of 24 months may be located
814 on the second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout and an
815 automatic fire alarm system.
816 429.4.4 Egress. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of more than
817 10 shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door
818 leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window
819 complying with Section 1030.
820 429.4.5 All Group E Child Day Care Centers shall comply with Utah Administrative
821 Code, R430-100 Child Care Centers, R430-60 Hourly Child Care Centers, and R430-70 Out of
822 School Time.
823 429.5 Requirements for all Day Care.
824 429.5.1 Heating equipment in spaces occupied by children shall be provided with
825 partitions, screens, or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames.
826 429.5.2 A fire escape plan shall be completed and posted in a conspicuous place. All
827 staff shall be trained on the fire escape plan and procedure."
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829 Assisted Living Facilities. Notwithstanding the allowable number of stories permitted by Table
830 504.4 Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities of type VA, construction shall be allowed on each
831 level of a two-story building when all of the following apply:
832 1. The total combined area of both stories does not exceed the total allowable area for a
833 one-story, above grade plane building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
834 installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
835 2. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
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837 areas in Assisted Living Facilities. In Type IIIB, IV, and V construction, all areas for the use
838 and care of residents required to be secured shall be located on the level of exit discharge with
839 door operations in compliance with Section [
840 Section 8. Section 15A-3-104 is amended to read:
841 15A-3-104. Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
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846 (1) In IBC, Section 703.5, the words "with signs or stenciling" are deleted.
847 (2) IBC, Section (F) 902.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F) 902.1
848 Pump and riser room size. Fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall
849 be designed with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary for the installation and to
850 provide sufficient working [
851 equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and
852 appliances, shall be [
853 inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent
854 construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly and not less
855 than the following minimum elements:
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859 provided between all other installed equipment and appliances.
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861 front of all installed equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or
862 replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the
863 function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly."
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876 "(F) 902.2 fire pump room. Fire pumps and controllers shall be provided with ready
877 access. Fire pump rooms shall be provided with doors and an unobstructed passageway large
878 enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment. The passageway shall have a
879 clear width not less than 72 inches. Openings into the room shall be clear and unobstructed,
880 with doors swinging in the outward direction from the fire pump room and the opening
881 providing a clear width of not less than 68 inches and a clear height of the door opening shall
882 not be less than 80 inches. The door shall be permitted to be locked provided that the key is
883 available at all times and located in a Key Box in accordance with Section 506 of the
884 International Fire Code.
885 (F) 902.3 Automatic sprinkler riser room. Automatic sprinkler system risers shall be
886 provided with ready access. Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with
887 doors and an unobstructed passageway large enough to allow for the removal of the largest
888 piece of equipment. The passageway shall have a clear width not less than 36 inches. Openings
889 into the room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction
890 from the riser room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 32 inches and a
891 clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches. The door shall be permitted to
892 be locked provided that the key is available at all times and located in a Key Box in accordance
893 with Section 506 of the International Fire Code.
894 (F) 902.4 Marking on access doors. Access doors for automatic sprinkler system riser
895 rooms and fire pump rooms shall be labeled with an approved sign. The lettering shall be in
896 contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm)
897 with a minimum stroke of 3/8 inch (10 mm).
898 (F) 902.5 Environment. Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms
899 shall be maintained at a temperature of not less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius).
900 Heating units shall be permanently installed.
901 (F) 902.6 Lighting. Permanently installed artificial illumination shall be provided in the
902 automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms."
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905 "(F) 903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
906 throughout the building containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following
907 conditions exist at any time.
908 1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation.
909 2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at
910 other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility."
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912 following: "2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level
913 of fire department vehicle access."
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915 following: "2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of
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921 (7) In IBC, Section (F)903.2.8, the following exceptions are added:
922 "Exceptions:
923 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
924 (townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and
925 Two-Family Dwellings.
926 2. Single story Group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000 square feet
927 that contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and constructed of
928 Type I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction.[
929 3. Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more
930 than 16 residents, provided all residents are housed on a level of exit discharge and the building
931 is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm system that is interconnected and receives
932 its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system."
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942 A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
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958 "Open Parking Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved
959 Class 1 manual standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting
960 operations to within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the
961 approved fire department vehicle access. Class 1 manual standpipe shall be accessible
962 throughout the parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected
963 within 150 feet of a hose connection."
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966 "Exception: Where subject to freezing and approved by the fire code official."
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968 manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal using an emergency
969 voice/alarm communication system that meets the requirements of Section (F) 907.5.2.2, or a
970 manual fire alarm system that initiates an approved audible and visual occupant notification
971 signal that meets the requirements of Sections (F)907.5.2.1, (F)907.5.2.1.1, [
972 907.5.2.1.2, and (F)907.5.2.3, and is installed in accordance with Section (F)907.6 shall be
973 installed in Group E occupancies. Where automatic fire sprinkler systems or smoke detectors
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1039 (13) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, Exception 2 is deleted and the remaining
1040 exceptions are renumbered.
1041 (14) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, renumbered Exception 3.2 is deleted and
1042 replaced with the following: "Exception 3.2 The fire alarm system will activate on fire
1043 sprinkler waterflow."
1044 (15) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, new sections (F) 907.2.3.1 through (F)
1045 907.2.3.7 are added as follows:
1046 "(F) 907.2.3.1 Automatic detection devices that detect smoke shall be installed
1047 throughout all corridors and spaces open to the corridor at the maximum prescribed spacing of
1048 thirty feet on center and no more than fifteen feet from the walls or smoke detectors shall be
1049 installed as required in NFPA, Standard 72, Section 17.7.
1050 (F) 907.2.3.2 Where structures are not protected or are partially protected with an
1051 automatic fire sprinkler system, approved automatic smoke detectors shall be installed in
1052 accordance with the complete coverage requirements of NFPA, Standard 72.
1053 (F) 907.2.3.3 An approved key plan drawing and operating instructions shall be posted
1054 at the main fire alarm panel which displays the location of all alarm zones and if applicable,
1055 device addresses.
1056 (F) 907.2.3.4 The main panel shall be located in a normally attended area such as the
1057 main office or lobby. Location of the main panel other than as stated above, shall require the
1058 review and authorization of the State Fire Marshal Division. Where location as required above
1059 is not possible, an electronically supervised remote annunciator from the main panel shall be
1060 located in a supervised area of the building. The remote annunciator shall visually indicate
1061 system power status, alarms for each zone, and give both visual and audible indication of
1062 trouble conditions in the system. All indicators on both the main panel and remote annunciator
1063 shall be adequately labeled.
1064 (F) 907.2.3.5 All system wiring shall be as follows:
1065 (A) The initiating device circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as defined in
1066 NFPA, Standard 72.
1067 (B) The notification appliance circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as
1068 defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
1069 (C) Signaling line circuits shall be designated and installed Class A loop as defined in
1070 NFPA, Standard 72.
1071 (F) 907.2.3.6 Fan Shutdown shall be as follows:
1072 (A) Fan shut down shall be as required in the International Mechanical Code, Chapter
1073 6, Section 606.
1074 (B) Duct detectors required by the International Mechanical Code, shall be
1075 interconnected and compatible with the fire alarm system."
1076 (16) IBC, Section (F) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies is deleted and replaced with the
1077 following:
1078 "(F) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the
1079 following areas within Group E occupancies:
1080 (1) Boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and similar rooms, or in adjacent areas where carbon
1081 monoxide is likely to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in boiler rooms
1082 and furnace rooms may cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent
1083 spaces where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better
1084 option.)
1085 (2) Home economics rooms with gas appliances.
1086 (3) School kitchens with gas appliances. (Commercial kitchens).
1087 (4) Arts rooms and other areas with a gas kiln or open flame.
1088 (5) Gas roof top units, and other carbon monoxide producing HVAC units, one per
1089 zone. (The zone shall be the area covered by the HVAC unit.)
1090 (6) In areas with gas wall units.
1091 (7) In areas with a gas water heater or boiler.
1092 (8) Areas with a forge or foundry.
1093 (9) Metal shop or auto shop areas or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely
1094 to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in metal shop or auto shop areas may
1095 cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent spaces, i.e. class rooms or
1096 corridors, where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better
1097 option.)
1098 (10) Labs with open flame.
1099 (11) HVAC units drawing outside air that could be contaminated with carbon
1100 monoxide.
1101 (12) Other areas with an open flame or fuel fired appliance.
1102 (F) 915.2.3.1 Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall be automatically transmitted to an
1103 onsite location that is staffed by school personnel.
1104 Exception: Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall not be required to be automatically
1105 transmitted to an onsite location that is staffed by school personnel in Group E occupancies
1106 with an occupant load of 30 or less."
1107 (17) A new IBC, Section (F) 915.7 is added as follows:
1108 "(F) 915.7 Carbon monoxide systems in Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide
1109 systems may be part of a fire alarm system or standalone system.
1110 (F) 915.7.1 Power and wiring.
1111 (F) 915.7.1.1 Power. Carbon monoxide detection systems shall require a primary and
1112 secondary power source.
1113 (F) 915.7.1.2 Wiring. Class "A" wiring is required when the carbon monoxide system is
1114 part of, or connected to, a fire alarm system. Standalone carbon monoxide detection systems
1115 may use Class "B" wiring. All wiring shall be Class "A" or "B."
1116 (F) 915.7.2 Equipment shut down. Equipment and appliances that are producing carbon
1117 monoxide shall shut down automatically in the zone involved upon carbon monoxide system
1118 activation.
1119 (F) 915.7.3 Notification.
1120 (F) 915.7.3.1 Local alarm. Each occupied space shall sound an audible alarm when
1121 detecting carbon monoxide at a level in excess of 70 ppm for one hour.
1122 (F) 915.7.3.2 General alarm. A blue strobe, visual alarm, is required in a normally
1123 occupied location, similar to the administrative offices, when carbon monoxide is detected in
1124 the facility in excess of 70 ppm for one hour.
1125 (F) 915.7.3.2.1 The general alarm shall require a manual reset following an alarm
1126 activation.
1127 (F) 915.7.3.3 Digital notification. Portable carbon monoxide detectors, with digital read
1128 out indicating parts per million of carbon monoxide, in a space to determine the level of hazard
1129 in a given space.
1130 (F) 915.7.4 Monitoring. System monitoring is not required. If the system is monitored,
1131 the signal should be a supervisory signal indicating carbon monoxide.
1132 (F) 915.7.5 Inspection.
1133 (F) 915.7.5.1 The carbon monoxide detection system shall be tested in the presence of a
1134 Deputy or Special Deputy of the State Fire Marshal Division. The Deputy shall require "spot
1135 testing" of the system and its components.
1136 (F) 915.7.5.2 Before requesting final inspection and approval, the installing contractor
1137 shall test each component of the system and issue a statement of compliance, in writing, to the
1138 State Fire Marshal Division that the carbon monoxide detection system has been installed in
1139 accordance with approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the manufacturer's
1140 specifications, and the appropriate installation standard.
1141 (F) 915.7.5.3 Systems shall be tagged with the State approved tag for fire alarm
1142 systems, upon final approval and shall be inspected and tagged annually by an individual
1143 certified as a Master Fire Alarm Technician, by the State Fire Marshal Division.
1144 (F) 915.7.6 Evacuation. The affected area within Group E occupancies shall be
1145 evacuated when carbon monoxide is detected at a level in excess of 70 ppm for one hour in that
1146 area."
1147 Section 9. Section 15A-3-105 is amended to read:
1148 15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
1149 [
1150
1151
1152 [
1153
1154 [
1155
1156
1157 [
1158
1159
1160 [
1161
1162
1163 [
1164
1165
1166 [
1167 [
1168 [
1169
1170 [
1171 [
1172
1173 [
1174
1175
1176 [
1177 following: " 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies,
1178 and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to
1179 individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8
1180 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum
1181 winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder
1182 tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not
1183 more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread
1184 depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
1185 [
1186 occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U,
1187 which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails
1188 shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
1189 [
1190
1191 [
1192 [
1193 [
1194
1195
1196
1197 Section 10. Section 15A-3-107 is amended to read:
1198 15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
1199 (1) In IBC, Table 1604.5, Risk Category III, in the sentence that begins "Group I-2
1200 Condition 1," a new footnote c is added as follows: "c. Type II Assisted Living Facilities that
1201 are I-2 Condition 1 occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be Risk
1202 Category II in this table."
1203 (2) In IBC, Section 1605.1, Exception 2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1204 "2. Where the allowable stress design load combinations of ASCE 7 Section 2.4 are
1205 used, flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kN/m2) or less and roof live loads
1206 of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kn/m2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads.
1207 Where flat roof snow loads exceed 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kN/m2), the snow loads
1208 may be reduced in accordance with the following in load combinations including both snow
1209 and seismic loads. S as calculated below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
1210 S = (0.20 + 0.025 (A-5))Proof, where S shall be greater than or equal to 0.20Proof.
1211 Where:
1212 S = Weight of snow to be used in combination with seismic loads.
1213 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft/1,000)
1214 Proof = Design roof snow loads, Pf or Ps, psf
1215 For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the horizontal
1216 projection without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in
1217 calculating Pf may be considered 1.0."
1218 (3) In IBC, Section 1605.1 a new exception 4 is added as follows:
1219 "4. ASCE 7-16 Section 2.3.6 Equation 6 shall be modified to 1.2D + Ev + Eh + L +f2S
1220 and 1.2D + Ev + Emh + L +f2S with f2 = (0.20 +0.025(A-5)) where the roof snow load
1221 exceeds 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kN/m2). Where A = Elevation above sea level at the
1222 location of the structure (ft/1000). f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot
1223 (1.44kN/m2) or less."
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1225
1226
1227 [
1228 [
1229
1230
1231
1232
1233
1234
1235 [
1236 [
1237 [
1238 [
1239 [
1240 [
1241
1242
1243 (4) IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.1 General.
1244 Except as modified in Sections 1608.1.1[
1245 shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not
1246 be less than that determined by Section 1607. Where the minimum live load, in accordance
1247 with Section 1607, is greater than the design roof snow load[
1248 for design, but it may not be reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting
1249 need not be considered for design roof snow loads[
1250 (5) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows: "1608.1.1 Ice dams and icicles
1251 along eaves. Section 7.4.5 of Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC Section 1608.1 is deleted
1252 and replaced with the following: 7.4.5 Ice Dams and Icicles Along Eaves. Where ground snow
1253 loads exceed 75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a uniformly distributed load of 2pf on
1254 all overhanging portions. No other loads except dead loads shall be present on the roof when
1255 this uniformly distributed load is applied. All building exits under down-slope eaves shall be
1256 protected from sliding snow and ice."
1257 [
1258
1259
1260
1261 [
1262 [
1263 IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: 7.7.2 Adjacent structures. At
1264 lower adjacent structures, the requirements of Section 7.7.1 shall be used to calculate windward
1265 and leeward drifts. The resulting drift is permitted to be truncated."
1266 [
1267 snow loads. Section 7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC, Section 1608.1 is modified as follows:
1268 (a) In paragraph 1, 7.2-8 is deleted and replaced with 7.2-9.
1269 (b) On Figure 7.2-1, remove CS and other ground snow load values in the state of
1270 Utah. Add red shaded region for the state of Utah with the following note: See note for Utah.
1271 (c) The following is added to the Note on Figure 7.2.1: See Table 7.2-9 for Utah.
1272 (d) Add Table [
| 1273 | ||||
| 1274 | ||||
| 1275 | City/Town | County | Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2) | Elevation (ft) |
| 1276 | Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886 |
| 1277 | Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423 |
| 1278 | Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669 |
| 1279 | Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581 |
| 1280 | Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508 |
| 1281 | Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318 |
| 1282 | Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138 |
| 1283 | Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604 |
| 1284 | Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030 |
| 1285 | Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964 |
| 1286 | Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060 |
| 1287 | Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531 |
| 1288 | Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368 |
| 1289 | Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620 |
| 1290 | Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029 |
| 1291 | Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064 |
| 1292 | Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062 |
| 1293 | Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131 |
| 1294 | Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334 |
| 1295 | Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630 |
| 1296 | Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007 |
| 1297 | Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558 |
| 1298 | Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541 |
| 1299 | Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286 |
| 1300 | Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338 |
| 1301 | St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585 |
| 1302 | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239 |
| 1303 | Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029 |
| 1304 | Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384 |
| 1305 | 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." | |||
1307 Seismic Weight. In ASCE 12.7.2 and 12.14.8.1 as referenced in Section 1613.1, Definition of
1308 W, Item 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1309 4. Where flat roof snow load, Pf, exceeds 30 psf (1.44 kN/m2), the snow load included
1310 in the effective seismic weight shall be calculated, in accordance with the following equation:
1311 Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf >= 0.20 Pf.
1312 WHERE:
1313 Ws = Weight of snow to be included as effective seismic weight
1314 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
1315 Pf = Design flat roof snow load, psf.
1316 For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the [
1317
1318 Importance Factor, Is, used in calculating Pf may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for
1319 Ws."
1320 Section 11. Section 15A-3-108 is amended to read:
1321 15A-3-108. Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
1322 (1) A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows: "1807.1.6.4 Empirical
1323 concrete foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height,
1324 and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with
1325 other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel
1326 structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in
1327 accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
1328 (2) A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:
| 1329 | ||||||||
| 1330 | ||||||||
| 1331 | Max. Height | Top Edge Support | Min. Thickness | Vertical Steel (2) | Horizontal Steel (3) | Steel at Openings (4) | Max. Lintel Length | Min. Lintel Length |
| 1332 | 2'(610 mm) | None | 6" | (5) | 2- #4 Bars | 2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below | 2'(610 mm) | 2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
| 1333 | 3'(914 mm) | None | 6" | #4@32" | 3- #4 Bars | 2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below | 2'(610 mm) | 2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
| 1334 | 4'(1,219 mm) | None | 6" | #4@32" | 4- #4 Bars | 2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below | 3'(914 mm) | 2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
| 1335 | 6'(1,829 mm) | Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) | 8" | #4@24" | 5- #4 Bars | 2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below | 6'(1,829 mm) | 2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
| 1336 | 8'(2,438 mm) | Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) | 8" | #4@24" | 6- #4 Bars | 2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below | 6'(1,829 mm) | 2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
| 1337 | 9'(2,743 mm) | Floor or roof Diaphragm (6) | 8" | #4@16" | 7- #4 Bars | 2- #4 Bars above 1- #4 Bar each side 1- #4 Bar below | 6'(1,829 mm) | 2" for each foot of opening width; min. 6" |
| 1338 | Over 9'(2,743 mm), Engineering required for each column | |||||||
| 1339 | Footnotes: | |||||||
| 1340 | (1) Based on 3,000 psi (20.6 Mpa) concrete and 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) reinforcing steel. | |||||||
| 1341 | (2) To be placed in the center of the wall, and extended from the footing to within three inches (76 mm) of the top of the wall; dowels of #4 bars to match vertical steel placement shall be provided in the footing, extending 24 inches (610 mm) into the foundation wall. | |||||||
| 1342 | (3) One bar shall be located in the top four inches (102 mm), one bar in the bottom four inches (102 mm) and the other bars equally spaced between. Such bar placement satisfies the requirements of Section [ 24 inches (610 mm). | |||||||
| 1343 | (4) Bars shall be placed within two inches (51 mm) of the openings and extend 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the edge of the opening; vertical bars may terminate three inches (76 mm) from the top of the concrete. | |||||||
| 1344 | (5) Dowels of #4 bar at 32 inches on center shall be provided in the footing, extending 18 inches (457 mm) into the foundation wall. | |||||||
| 1345 | (6) Diaphragm shall conform to the requirements of Section 2308. | |||||||
| 1346 | (7) Footing shall be a minimum of nine inches thick by 20 inches wide. | |||||||
| 1347 | (8) Soil backfill shall be soil classification types GW, GP, SW, or SP, per Table 1610.1. Soil shall not be submerged or saturated in groundwater." | |||||||
1349
1350 the table designated as [
1351 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1352 "F0: Concrete elements not exposed to freezing and thawing cycles [
1353 including footing [
1354 etc., that are completely buried in soil."
1355 Section 12. Section 15A-3-112 is amended to read:
1356 15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
1357 (1) In IBC [P] Table 2902.1 the following changes are made:
1358 (a) In the row for "E" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
1359 (b) In the row for "I-4" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
1360 (c) A new footnote [
1361 subject to footnote i, in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper
1362 changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
1363 (d) A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential
1364 child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative
1365 Code, R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care
1366 Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
1367 (e) A new footnote i is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE i: A building
1368 owned by a state government entity or by a political subdivision of the state that allows access
1369 to the public shall provide diaper changing facilities in accordance with footnote [
1370 1. the building is newly constructed; or
1371 2. a bathroom in the building is renovated."
1372 (f) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
1373 number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
1374 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of
1375 Public Pools."
1376 (2) In IBC, Section [P] 2902.1.1, Exception 2 is deleted and replaced with the
1377 following:
1378 "2. Where multiple-user facilities are designed to serve all genders the following shall
1379 apply:
1380 2.1 The maximum fixture count to serve all genders shall be calculated at 50 percent of
1381 the total occupant load. The maximum fixture count for the multiple-user all gender facility
1382 shall be calculated at 50 percent female and 50 percent male.
1383 2.2 The remaining 50 percent of the required restroom fixtures shall be provided as
1384 required by Table 2902.1 in separate toilet facilities."
1385 (3) In IBC, Section [P] 2902.2, Exception 6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1386 "6. Separate facilities shall not be required as prescribed in Section 2902.1.1 Exception
1387 2. Rooms having both water closets and lavatory fixtures designed for use by all genders and
1388 privacy for water closets shall be installed in accordance with Section 405.3.4 of the
1389 International Plumbing Code and Section 2903.1.4 of this code. Urinals in multiple-user all
1390 gender toilet facilities shall be located in an area visually separated from the remainder of the
1391 facility or each urinal that is provided shall be located in a stall and installed in accordance with
1392 Section 405.3.5 of the International Plumbing Code and Section 2903.1.5 of this code."
1393 [
1394 "[P]2902[
1395 Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be
1396 maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the nonsewer type
1397 shall conform to ANSI Z4.3-2016."
1398 (5) In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.4, the following sentence is added after the first
1399 sentence: "For restroom facilities designed to serve all genders, the partitions of the stalls shall
1400 extend from the floor to the ceiling."
1401 (6) In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.5, the following sentence is added at the end of the
1402 paragraph: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, urinals shall be
1403 located in a separate room or in stalls with partitions that extend from the floor to the ceiling.
1404 [
1405 [
1406 follows: "Exception: Hydraulic elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or
1407 less."
1408 [
1409 Code" at the end of the section are deleted and replaced with the words "Utah Administrative
1410 Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools."
1411 Section 13. Section 15A-3-202 is amended to read:
1412 15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
1413 (1) In IRC, Section R101.2, Exception, the words "where provided with an automatic
1414 sprinkler system complying with Section P2904" are deleted.
1415 (2) In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2
1416 Physical change for bedroom window egress. A structure whose egress window in an existing
1417 bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in
1418 effect at the time that the bedroom was finished, is not required to undergo a physical change to
1419 conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the structure or
1420 could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code,
1421 including setback and window well requirements."
1422 (3) IRC, Section R105.2, number 10, is deleted and replaced with the following: "10.
1423 Decks that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point and not requiring
1424 guardrails, that do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4."
1425 [
1426 section: "The building official shall not request proprietary information."
1427 [
1428 (5) IRC, Section 109.1.5, is [
1429 "R109.1.5 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made
1430 of the weather-resistant exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as
1431 required by Section [
1432 barrier."
1433 [
1434
1435
1436
1437 [
1438
1439
1440
1441
1442
1443
1444 [
1445 DWELLING UNIT: A habitable living unit created within the existing footprint of a primary
1446 owner-occupied single-family dwelling."
1447 (7) In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the
1448 words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building
1449 official" after the word "official."
1450 (8) In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "Approved Agency" is modified by
1451 replacing the word "and" with "or."
1452 (9) In IRC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding
1453 the words "or licensed engineer or architect" after the word "official."
1454 [
1455 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
1456 test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
1457 under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104(4)."
1458 [
1459 replaced with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential
1460 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1461 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1462 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1463 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1464 "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
1465 (12) In IRC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "DUAL SOURCE
1466 CONNECTION. A pipe that is installed so that either the nonpotable (i.e. secondary) irrigation
1467 water or the potable water is connected to a pressurized irrigation system at one time, but not
1468 both at the same time; or a pipe that is installed so that either the potable water or private well
1469 water is connected to a residence at one time, but not both at the same time. The potable water
1470 supply line shall be protected by a reduced pressure backflow preventer."
1471 [
1472 STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS). One or more devices, assembled together, that are capable of
1473 storing energy for supplying electrical energy at a future time."
1474 [
1475 after the word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and
1476 clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible;
1477 without objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1478 the sewer treatment facility."
1479 [
1480 replaced with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in
1481 amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the
1482 Utah Code, Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water
1483 Quality Act, and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1484 [
1485 as follows:
| 1486 | ||||
| 1487 | ||||
| 1488 | City/Town | County | Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2) | Elevation (ft) |
| 1489 | Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886 |
| 1490 | Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423 |
| 1491 | Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669 |
| 1492 | Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581 |
| 1493 | Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508 |
| 1494 | Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318 |
| 1495 | Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138 |
| 1496 | Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604 |
| 1497 | Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030 |
| 1498 | Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964 |
| 1499 | Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060 |
| 1500 | Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531 |
| 1501 | Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368 |
| 1502 | Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620 |
| 1503 | Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029 |
| 1504 | Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064 |
| 1505 | Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062 |
| 1506 | Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131 |
| 1507 | Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334 |
| 1508 | Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630 |
| 1509 | Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007 |
| 1510 | Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558 |
| 1511 | Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541 |
| 1512 | Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286 |
| 1513 | Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338 |
| 1514 | St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585 |
| 1515 | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239 |
| 1516 | Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029 |
| 1517 | Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384 |
| 1518 | 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." | |||
1520 Utah Snow Loads. The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the
1521 jurisdictions identified in that table. Otherwise, for other locations in Utah, see Bean, B.,
1522 Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow Load Study," Utah State University Civil and
1523 Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for
1524 ground snow load values."
1525 [
1526
1527 in place, plumbing, mechanical ducting, schedule 40 steel gas pipe, and electric service
1528 conductors including feeders, are permitted to penetrate the common wall at grade, above
1529 grade, or below grade."
1530 [
1531 Accessory dwelling units separated by walls or floor assemblies protected by not less than
1532 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent on each side of the wall or bottom of the floor
1533 assembly are exempt from the requirements of this section."
1534 [
1535
1536 [
1537 [
1538
1539 Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) which has an air tightness of 3.0 ACH (50) or greater do not
1540 require mechanical ventilation."
1541 [
1542 dwelling units" are added after the words "sleeping rooms".
1543 [
1544 replaced with the following: [
1545 Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be
1546 measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height
1547 within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1548 R311.7.5.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The
1549 tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost
1550 projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread
1551 depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1552 Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at
1553 a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall
1554 have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
1555 greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
1556 more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1557 R311.7.5.3 [
1558 shall be no greater than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not
1559 more than 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest
1560 nosing projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5
1561 mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of
1562 nosing shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the
1563 underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad)
1564 from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not
1565 permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
1566 Exceptions.
1567 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
1568 2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30
1569 inches (762 mm) or less."
1570 [
1571 [
1572 following: "R313.1 Design and installation. When installed, automatic residential fire
1573 sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and
1574 installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D."
1575 [
1576 added after the words "sleeping rooms".
1577 [
1578 added after the words "sleeping rooms".
1579 [
1580 after the word "installed": "on each level of the dwelling unit and."
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1659 installed at a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction which identifies the battery
1660 chemistry included in the ESS. This sign shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the
1661 environment involved and shall not be handwritten."
1662 (31) In IRC, Section 403.1.3.5.3, an exception is added as follows: "Exception:
1663 Vertical steel in footings shall be permitted to be located while concrete is still plastic and
1664 before it has set. Where vertical steel resists placement or the consolidation of concrete around
1665 steel is impeded, the concrete shall be vibrated to ensure full contact between the vertical steel
1666 and concrete."
1667 [
1668 When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be
1669 placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
1670 from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at
1671 all exterior walls."
1672 [
1673 and Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816
1674 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located
1675 not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
1676 interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
1677 [
1678 As an alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and
1679 masonry foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and
1680 1807.1.6 as amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
1681 [
1682 "Exception: When a geotechnical report has been provided for the property, a drainage system
1683 is not required unless the drainage system is required as a condition of the geotechnical report.
1684 The [
1685 system."
1686 (36) In IRC, Section R506.2.3, the words "10-mil (0.010 inch; 0.25 mm)" are deleted
1687 and replaced with "6-mil (0.006 inch; .152 mm)" and the words "conforming to ASTM E1745
1688 Class A requirements" are deleted.
1689 Section 14. Section 15A-3-203 is amended to read:
1690 15A-3-203. Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
1691 (1) IRC, Section 609.4.1, is deleted.
1692 (2) In IRC, Section N1101.5 (R103.2), all words after the words "herein governed." are
1693 deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation
1694 required to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1695 [
1696 deleted.
1697 [
1698 "2. Exception: A project complies if the project demonstrates compliance, using the
1699 software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
1700 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
1701 code";
1702 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
1703 code"; and
1704 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code.""
1705 [
1706 R-VALUE, a new footnote j is added as follows:
1707 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5
1708 inches or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a
1709 .31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84 AFUE
1710 (oil), and all other component requirements are met."
1711 [
1712 as follows:
1713 "N1102.2.1.1. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies. Unvented Attic
1714 and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies conforming to Section R806.5 shall be provided with
1715 an R-value of R-22 (maximum U-Factor of 0.045) in Climate Zone 3-B or an R-value of R-26
1716 (maximum U-factor of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B provided all the following
1717 conditions are met:
1718 1. The unvented attic assembly complies with the requirements of the International
1719 Residential Code, R806.5.
1720 2. The house shall attain a blower door test result < 2.5ACH 50.
1721 3. The house shall require a whole house mechanical ventilation system that does not
1722 rely solely on a negative pressure strategy (must be positive, balanced or hybrid).
1723 4. Where insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof
1724 rafters are not already covered by the R-20 depth of the air-impermeable insulation, the
1725 exposed portion of the roof rafters shall be wrapped (covered) by minimum R-3 unless directly
1726 covered by drywall/finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by minimum
1727 R-3 if a continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck.
1728 5. Indoor heating, cooling and ventilation equipment (including ductwork) shall be
1729 inside the building thermal envelope."
1730 (7) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is
1731 deleted and replaced with the word "or."
1732 [
1733 replaced with the following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify
1734 compliance to components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly
1735 scheduled inspections."
1736 [
1737 (a) In the first sentence:
1738 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
1739 dwelling";
1740 (ii) after January 1, 2019, replace the word "five" with "3.5"; and
1741 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
1742 Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
1743 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
1744 and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
1745 air changes per hour."
1746 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
1747 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
1748 shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1749 contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1750 manufacturers or other comparable training."
1751 [
1752 testing is deleted and replaced with the following:
1753 [
1754 [
1755 [
1756 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1757 least 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1758 envelope.";
1759 [
1760 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1761 least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1762 envelope."; and
1763 [
1764 leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts
1765 (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
1766 [
1767 second exception: "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified
1768 by BPI or RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed either training provided by
1769 Duct Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
1770 [
1771 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
1772 the number 3 is changed to 6, the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
1773 (b) in Subsection 2:
1774 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
1775 8 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
1776 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
1777 7 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
1778 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
1779 changed to 169.9.
1780 [
1781 [
1782 Subsections 6 and 7 are renumbered.
1783 [
1784 following: "N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1) Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy.
1785 Fans used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements
1786 of Table N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1).
1787 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
1788 used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
1789 electronically commutated motor."
1790 [
1791 with the following:
1792 "TABLE N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1)
1793 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
| 1794 | MINIMUM (CFM) | MINIMUM EFFICACY (CFM/WATT) | MAXIMUM (CFM) | |
| 1795 | ||||
| 1796 | ||||
| 1797 | ||||
| 1798 | ||||
| 1799 |
1801 the following:
1802 "TABLE N1106.4 (R406.4)
1803 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
| 1804 | ||
| 1805 | ||
| 1806 | ||
| 1807 |
1809 sentence and the following is added after the word methodologies ", complying with
1810 N1103.7.1".
1811 [
1812 Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing
1813 HVAC [
1814 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
1815 2. A recognized educational institution;
1816 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
1817 4. Other recognized industry certification."
1818 [
1819 and D2, and in townhouses in Seismic Design Category C", are deleted, and in Subparagraph 1,
1820 the last sentence is deleted.
1821 [
1822 sentence and the following is added after the word methodologies ", complying with
1823 M1401.3.1".
1824 [
1825 Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing
1826 HVAC [
1827 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
1828 2. A recognized educational institution;
1829 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
1830 4. Other recognized industry certification."
1831 [
1832 sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
1833 [
1834 [
1835 [
1836 [
1837 Section 15. Section 15A-3-204 is amended to read:
1838 15A-3-204. Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
1839 (1) In IRC, Section M1602.2, a new exception is added at the end of Item [
1840 follows: "Exception: The discharge of return air from an accessory dwelling unit into another
1841 dwelling unit, or into an accessory dwelling unit from another dwelling unit, is not prohibited."
1842 (2) A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection.
1843 Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to
1844 protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling,
1845 moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must provide access for
1846 service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
1847 (3) IRC, Section P2503.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2503.2
1848 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure
1849 detector fire protection, double check detector fire protections, and spill-resistant vacuum
1850 breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately
1851 after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross-Connection Control
1852 Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross
1853 Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern
1854 California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges
1855 shall comply with ASSE 1064."
1856 (4) In IRC, Section P2503.8, the word "devices" is deleted and replaced with the word
1857 "assemblies."
1858 Section 16. Section 15A-3-205 is amended to read:
1859 15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
1860 (1) IRC, Section P2602.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2602.1
1861 General. The water-distribution system of any building or premises where plumbing fixtures
1862 are installed shall be connected to a public water supply. Where a potable public water supply
1863 is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the
1864 source has been developed in accordance with Utah Code Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and
1865 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In
1866 addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by the local health department having
1867 jurisdiction. The source shall supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the
1868 requirements of this chapter.
1869 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having
1870 drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is
1871 within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code Section 10-8-38, or an
1872 approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule
1873 R317-4, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water
1874 Quality.
1875 Exception: Sanitary drainage piping and systems that convey only the discharge from
1876 bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry trays shall not be required to
1877 connect to a public sewer or to a private sewage disposal system provided that the piping or
1878 systems are connected to a system in accordance with Sections P2910 or P2911."
1879 (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
1880 supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
1881 water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
1882 Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural
1883 Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
1884 the local health department having jurisdiction."
1885 [
1886 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage
1887 piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet
1888 of the property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an approved private
1889 sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Rule R317,
1890 as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
1891 [
1892 deleted.
1893 [
1894 Lavatories. A lavatory shall not be set closer than 12 inches from its center to any side wall or
1895 partition. A lavatory shall be provided with a clearance of 24 inches in width and 21 inches in
1896 depth in front of the lavatory to any side wall, partition, or obstruction." Remaining item
1897 numbers are renumbered accordingly.
1898 (6) In IRC, Section P2801.6.2, the following is added at the end of the section: "When
1899 permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste
1900 stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in
1901 Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent. The trap
1902 shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044, a barrier type
1903 floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
1904 (7) A new IRC, Section P2801.6.3, is added as follows: "P2801.6.3 Pan designation. A
1905 water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge
1906 of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures,
1907 devises, or equipment."
1908 [
1909
1910 bracing. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist
1911 horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points within the
1912 upper one third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions.
1913 (9) In IRC, Section P2804.6.1, a new number 15 is added as follows: "15. Be installed
1914 in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, not to exceed 180 degrees in
1915 directional changes."
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1917 assembly testing. [
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1926
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1929
1930
1931 pressure detector fire protection double check detector fire protection and spill-resistant
1932 vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation,
1933 immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross Connection
1934 Control Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross
1935 Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern
1936 California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges
1937 shall comply with ASSE 1064.
1938 [
1939 [
1940 Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
1941 platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
1942 to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance, and to insure the safety of the backflow
1943 technician.
1944 [
1945 [
1946 The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
1947 follows:
1948 a. The assembly may not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could
1949 be submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
1950 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal
1951 line, including a sanitary sewer, a storm drain, or a vent.
1952 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
1953 approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4 of the International
1954 Plumbing Code as amended in Utah Code, Subsection 15A-3-303(1).
1955 d. The bottom of the assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the
1956 floor or ground.
1957 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1958 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1959 P2902.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
1960 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
1961 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
1962 approved for vertical installation.
1963 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or
1964 floor.
1965 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
1966 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1967 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of
1968 clearance between all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate
1969 room for testing and maintenance.
1970 P2902.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Break Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum
1971 Breaker Assembly.
1972 A pressure vacuum break assembly or a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker
1973 assembly shall be installed as follows:
1974 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or
1975 back drainage conditions.
1976 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream
1977 piping and the highest point of use.
1978 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle,
1979 and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
1980 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground, in a vault, or in a pit.
1981 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
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1983
1984 [
1985
1986 [
1987
1988 [
1989 and the following sentence is added at the end: "A water pressure booster pump may not be
1990 connected to a public water main unless allowed by Utah Administrative Code, Rule
1991 R309-540."
1992 (13) In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If
1993 installed,".
1994 [
1995 the following: "Unless the plumbing appliance or plumbing fixture has a wall-mount valve,
1996 shutoff valves shall be required on each fixture supply pipe to each plumbing appliance and to
1997 each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers."
1998 [
1999 "P2910.5 Potable water connections.
2000 [
2001
2002
2003 nonpotable water (i.e., pressurized irrigation) and installs a connection to the potable water
2004 system for backup must install a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly (RP) directly
2005 downstream of the potable water connection (Stop and Waste) and install a "dual source
2006 connection" directly downstream from the (RP) installed so that either the potable water system
2007 or the nonpotable water is connected at any time to prevent a direct Cross Connection and to
2008 protect the potable water from any potential hazard from the nonpotable water system. See
2009 Utah Code Section 19-4-112. Note: RP must be tested within 10 days of installation and
2010 annually whether the drinking water is used or not."
2011 [
2012 "P2910.9.5 Makeup water.
2013 Where an uninterrupted nonpotable water supply is required for the intended
2014 application, potable or reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the
2015 storage tank. The makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air
2016 gap not less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) above the overflow or by a reduced pressure
2017 backflow prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section 2902."
2018 [
2019 backwater valves."
2020 [
2021 backwater valves."
2022 [
2023 galvanized steel, brass" are added after the word "PE."
2024 (20) IRC, Section P3009, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2025 [
2026 [
2027
2028 soil absorption systems: Graywater recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for
2029 single-family residences shall comply with the requirements of Utah Administrative Code,
2030 R317-401, Graywater Systems. Graywater recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation
2031 for other occupancies shall comply with Utah Administrative Code, R317-3, Design
2032 Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal Systems, and Utah
2033 Administrative Code, R317-4, Onsite Wastewater Systems."
2034 [
2035 end of the paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches
2036 from the wall with an elbow pointing downward."
2037 [
2038 paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
2039 and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
2040 Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
2041 Section 17. Section 15A-3-206 is amended to read:
2042 15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36, 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.
2043 (1) In IRC, Section E3601.6.2, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An
2044 occupant of an accessory dwelling unit is not required to have access to the disconnect serving
2045 the dwelling unit in which they reside."
2046 (2) IRC, Section E3606.5, is deleted.
2047 (3) IRC, Section E3901.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2048 "E3901.4.2 Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Spaces. Receptacle outlets, if
2049 installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be installed in
2050 accordance with E3901.4.3. If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve an island or
2051 peninsular countertop or work surface, provisions shall be provided at the island or peninsula
2052 for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop or work
2053 surface.
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2056 [
2057
2058
2059
2060 [
2061 [
2062
2063
2064 [
2065 "E3901.4.3 Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or
2066 more of the following:
2067 1. On or above, but not more than 20 inches (508 mm) above a countertop or work
2068 surface.
2069 2. In a countertop using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops.
2070 3. In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surface or
2071 listed for use in countertops.
2072 Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place,
2073 appliance garages, sinks, or range tops as covered in the exception to Section E3901.4.1 or
2074 appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
2075 4. Under the countertop not more than 14" from the bottom leading edge of the
2076 countertop.
2077 (5) In IRC, Section 3902.1, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2078 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2079 (6) In IRC, Section 3902.2, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2080 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2081 (7) In IRC, Section 3902.3, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2082 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2083 (8) In IRC, Section 3902.4, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2084 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2085 (9) In IRC, Section 3902.5, after the word "125-volt" add the words "single phase 15
2086 and 20 ampere in unfinished portions of the basement shall have ground-fault
2087 circuit-interrupter protection for personnel" and delete the rest of the section.
2088 (10) In IRC, Section 3902.6, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2089 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2090 (11) In IRC, Section 3902.7, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2091 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2092 (12) In IRC, Section 3902.8, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2093 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2094 (13) In IRC, Section 3902.9, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2095 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2096 (14) IRC, Section 3902.10, is deleted.
2097 (15) In IRC, Section 3902.12, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2098 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2099 (16) In IRC, Section 3902.13, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2100 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2101 (17) IRC, Section E3902.16 is deleted.
2102 [
2103 [
2104 [
2105 [
2106
2107
2108 [
2109 (20) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by deleting the standard for "ANCE."
2110 [
2111 "34-2013" to "34-2019."
2112 [
2113 (a) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
2114 60335-2-40-2019"; and
2115 (b) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
2116 Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
2117 Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
2118 Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
2119 [
2120 (a) standard reference number "1995-2011" to "1995-2015";
2121 (b) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
2122 60335-2-40-2019"; and
2123 (c) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
2124 Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
2125 Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
2126 Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
2127 [
| 2128 | "Standard reference number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
| 2129 | USC-FCCCHR 10th Edition Manual of Cross Connection Control | Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA 90089-2531 | Table P2902.3" |
2131 "UL 9540-20: Energy Storage Systems and Equipment; R327.1, R327.2 and R327.6."
2132 [
2133 installed, the voluntary installation shall comply with Appendix F of the IRC.
2134 (b) An additional inspection of a voluntary installation described in Subsection [
2135 (22)(a) is not required.
2136 Section 18. Section 15A-3-302 is amended to read:
2137 15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
2138 [
2139
2140 [
2141 Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow
2142 prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code,
2143 Subsection 19-4-104(4) and Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."
2144 [
2145
2146
2147
2148 [
2149 replaced with the following: "Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential
2150 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
2151 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
2152 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
2153 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
2154 "Backflow")."
2155 [
2156 manufactured or field fabricated trap with a liquid seal of 4" or larger."
2157 [
2158 deleted and replaced with the following:
2159 "ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Fluids [
2160
2161 [
2162 deleted and replaced with the following:
2163 "ESSENTIALLY TOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Soil, waste, or gray water; and any
2164 fluid that is not an essentially nontoxic transfer fluid under this code."
2165 [
2166
2167 [
2168
2169 [
2170 Disposal Well. An injection well that discharges to the subsurface by way of a floor drain,
2171 septic system, French drain, dry well, or similar system that receives or has received fluid from
2172 a facility engaged in vehicular repair or maintenance activities, including an auto body repair
2173 shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, speciality repair shop, or any other
2174 facility that does any vehicular repair work. A motor vehicle waste disposal well is subject to
2175 rulemaking under Section 19-5-104 regarding underground injection."
2176 [
2177
2178
2179
2180 [
2181 replaced with the following: "Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts
2182 sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
2183 Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, and
2184 the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
2185 (8) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Dual Source Connection:
2186 "Dual Source Connection. A pipe that is installed so that either the nonpotable (i.e. secondary)
2187 irrigation water or the potable water is connected to a pressurized irrigation system at one time,
2188 but not both at the same time; or a pipe that is installed so that either the potable water or
2189 private well water is connected to a residence at one time, not both at the same time. The
2190 potable water supply line shall be protected by a reduced pressure backflow preventer."
2191 Section 19. Section 15A-3-303 is amended to read:
2192 15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
2193 (1) In IPC, Section 303.4, the following exception is added:
2194 "Exception: Third-party certification for backflow prevention assemblies will consist of
2195 any combination of two certifications, laboratory or field. Acceptable third party laboratory
2196 certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently
2197 provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies. Also see
2198 www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code,
2199 R309-105-12(4)."
2200 (2) IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
2201 (3) In IPC, Section 312.3, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
2202 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
2203 the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be
2204 tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
2205 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and
2206 can explode, causing serious injury or death.
2207 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property
2208 or for claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during
2209 testing with air or compressed gasses.
2210 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective
2211 headgear, should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being
2212 conducted.
2213 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic
2214 piping.
2215 5. No drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by
2216 accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
2217 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not
2218 exceed 15 minutes.
2219 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped
2220 air or gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
2221 (4) In IPC, Section 312.5, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
2222 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
2223 the use of water on the construction site, plastic water pipes may be permitted to be tested with
2224 air. The following procedures shall be followed:
2225 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and
2226 can explode, causing serious injury or death.
2227 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property
2228 or for claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during
2229 testing with air or compressed gasses.
2230 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective
2231 headgear, should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being
2232 conducted.
2233 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic
2234 piping.
2235 5. Water supply systems shall be pressure tested to a minimum of 50 psi but not more
2236 than 80 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test
2237 pressure.
2238 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not
2239 exceed 15 minutes.
2240 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped
2241 air or gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
2242 (5) IPC, Section 312.10.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2243 "312.10.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker,
2244 reduced pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protection, and
2245 spill-resistant vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of
2246 installation or within 10 days of being placed into service, immediately after repairs or
2247 relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross Connection Control Commission has adopted
2248 the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition.
2249 This manual is published by the University of Southern California's Foundation for
2250 Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges shall comply with ASSE
2251 1064."
2252 (6) A new IPC, Section 312.10.3, is added as follows:
2253 "312.10.3 Tester Qualifications. Testing shall be performed by a Utah Certified
2254 Backflow [
2255 R309-305."
2256 Section 20. Section 15A-3-304 is amended to read:
2257 15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
2258 (1) In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made:
2259 (a) In row number "3", for in the field for "OTHER", a new footnote h is added.
2260 (b) In row number "5", for "Adult day care and child day care" occupancy, in the field
2261 for "OTHER", a new footnote h is added.
2262 (c) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
2263 number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
2264 accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302 Design, Construction and Operation of
2265 Public Pools."
2266 (d) A new footnote g is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: g: When provided, in public
2267 toilet facilities, there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms
2268 and female toilet rooms. Diaper changing facilities shall meet the requirements of ASTM
2269 F2285-04 (2010) Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Diaper Changing
2270 Tables for Commercial Use."
2271 (e) A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential
2272 child care facilities shall comply with the additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative
2273 Code, R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care
2274 Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
2275 (2) In IPC, Section 405.3.4, the following sentence is added after the first sentence:
2276 "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, the partitions of the stalls shall
2277 extend from the floor to the ceiling."
2278 (3) In IPC, Section 405.3.5, the following sentence is added at the end of the first
2279 paragraph: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, the partitions of the
2280 stalls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling."
2281 (4) A new IPC, Section 406.3, is added as follows: "406.3 Automatic clothes washer
2282 safe pans. Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be installed in
2283 accordance with Section 504.7."
2284 [
2285 All public toilet rooms shall be equipped with at least one floor drain."
2286 [
2287 waste disposal wells. New and existing motor vehicle waste disposal wells are prohibited. A
2288 motor vehicle waste disposal well associated with a single family residence is not subject to
2289 this prohibition."
2290 [
2291 Section 21. Section 15A-3-306 is amended to read:
2292 15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
2293 (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual
2294 water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of
2295 potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in
2296 accordance with Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and 73-3-25, as administered by the
2297 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the
2298 water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall
2299 supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter."
2300 (2) IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are
2301 deleted.
2302 [
2303
2304 [
2305
2306 [
2307
2308 [
2309
2310 [
2311 metering faucets for food service establishments. Self closing or manually operated metering
2312 faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the
2313 faucet."
2314 [
2315 pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by
2316 Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
2317 [
2318 (6) A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 [
2319
2320
2321
2322 pressure booster pump shall not be connected to a public water main unless allowed by Utah
2323 Administrative Code, Rule R309-540."
2324 (7) In IPC, Section 608.1, the words "and pollution" are added after the word
2325 "contamination."
2326 (8) In IPC, Section 608.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
2327 "608.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
2328 An assembly shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a
2329 permanent platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices
2330 or structures to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance and to insure the safety of the
2331 backflow technician.
2332 608.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
2333 608.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly.
2334 A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
2335 follows:
2336 a. The assembly shall not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could
2337 be submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
2338 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal
2339 line, including a sanitary sewer, storm drain, or vent.
2340 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position, unless the assembly is listed
2341 or approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
2342 d. The bottom of each assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the
2343 ground or the floor.
2344 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
2345 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2346 608.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
2347 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
2348 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position unless the assembly is listed
2349 or approved for vertical installation.
2350 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or the
2351 floor.
2352 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
2353 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2354 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of
2355 clearance around all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate
2356 room for testing and maintenance.
2357 608.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum
2358 Breaker Assembly.
2359 A pressure vacuum breaker assembly and spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker
2360 assembly shall be installed as follows:
2361 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or
2362 back drainage conditions.
2363 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream
2364 piping and the highest point of use.
2365 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle,
2366 and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2367 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit.
2368 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
2369 (9) In IPC, Section 608.3, the word "and" before the word "contamination" is deleted
2370 and replaced with a comma and the words " or pollution" are added after the word
2371 "contamination" in the first sentence.
2372 (10) In IPC, Section 608.6, the words "with the potential to create a condition of either
2373 contamination or pollution or" are added after the word "substances."
2374 (11) In IPC, Section 608.7, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:
2375 "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be protected
2376 by an air gap in accordance with Section 608.14.1."
2377 (12) IPC, Section 608.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.8 Stop and
2378 Waste Valves installed below grade. Combination stop-and-waste valves shall be permitted to
2379 be installed underground or below grade. Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain the riser into
2380 the ground are considered to be stop-and-waste valves and shall be permitted. A
2381 stop-and-waste valve shall be installed in accordance with a manufacturer's recommended
2382 installation instructions."
2383 (13) IPC, Section 608.14.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.14.3
2384 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Backflow preventers with
2385 intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3. These
2386 devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers, without chemical treatment,
2387 where subject to continuous pressure conditions, and humidifiers in accordance with Section
2388 608.17.10. The relief opening shall discharge by air gap and shall be prevented from being
2389 submerged."
2390 (14) IPC, Section 608.14.4, is deleted.
2391 (15) IPC, Section 608.16.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.16.3
2392 Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Connections to
2393 residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, and humidifiers shall be protected by a
2394 backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
2395 (16) IPC, Section 608.16.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.16.4
2396 Protection by a vacuum breaker. Openings and outlets shall be protected by atmospheric-type
2397 or pressure-type vacuum breakers. Vacuum breakers shall not be installed under exhaust hoods
2398 or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors. Fill valves shall be set in
2399 accordance with Section [
2400 of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the
2401 flood level rim of the fixture or device. Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be installed at the
2402 highest point, but not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture,
2403 receptor, or device served. No valves shall be installed downstream of the atmospheric
2404 vacuum breaker. The atmospheric vacuum breaker shall not be installed where it may be
2405 subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. Pressure
2406 Vacuum Breaker - The critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of
2407 12 inches (304 mm) above the flood level of the fixture [
2408 piping and the highest point of use."
2409 (17) In IPC, Section 608.16.4.2, the following is added after the first sentence:
2410 "Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates where freezing
2411 temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow
2412 preventer shall be used."
2413 (18) In IPC, Section 608.17.1.2, the words "or ASSE 1024" are deleted.
2414 (19) IPC, Section 608.17.2, is deleted and replaced as follows: " 608.17.2 Connections
2415 to boilers. The potable supply to a boiler shall be protected by an air gap or a reduced pressure
2416 principle backflow preventer, complying with ASSE 1013, CSA B64.4 or AWWA C511.
2417 Exception: The potable supply to a residential boiler without chemical treatment may
2418 be equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with
2419 ASSE 1012, ASSE 1081.1, or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3."
2420 (20) In IPC, Section 608.17.4.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: All
2421 class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of strictly glycerine (C.P. or
2422 U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against backflow with a
2423 double check valve assembly or double check valve detector assembly. Such systems shall
2424 include written certification of the chemical additives at the time of original installation and
2425 service or maintenance."
2426 (21) IPC, Section 608.17.7, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.17.7
2427 Chemical dispensers. Where chemical dispensers connect to the water distribution system, the
2428 water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.14.1,
2429 Section 608.14.2, Section 608.14.5, Section 608.14.6 or Section 608.14.8. Installation shall be
2430 in accordance with Section 608.1.2. Chemical dispensers shall connect to a separate dedicated
2431 water supply line, and not [
2432 (22) IPC, Section 608.17.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.17.8
2433 Portable cleaning equipment. Where the portable cleaning equipment connects to the water
2434 distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance
2435 with Section 608.14.1 or Section 608.14.2."
2436 (23) A new IPC, Section 608.17.11, is added as follows: " 608.17.11 Automatic and
2437 coin operated car washes. The water supply to an automatic or coin operated car wash shall be
2438 protected in accordance with [
2439 (24) IPC, Section 608.18, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.18
2440 Protection of individual water supplies. See Section 602.3 for requirements."
2441 Section 22. Section 15A-3-309 is amended to read:
2442 15A-3-309. Amendments to Chapter 9 of IPC.
2443 (1) In IPC, Section [
2444 inches (304.8mm)" is inserted.
2445 (2) In IPC, a new Section [
2446
2447 through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the wall with an elbow pointing
2448 downward."
2449 (3) In IPC, Section 905.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:
2450 "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain, floor sink,
2451 and bath tub installations when installed in accordance with Sections 702.2, 905.2 and 905.3
2452 and provided with a wall clean out."
2453 Section 23. Section 15A-3-310 is amended to read:
2454 15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
2455 (1) In IPC, a new Section 1002.4.1.6 is added as follows: "1002.4.1.6 Deep Seal Trap."
2456 (2) In IPC, Section 1003.3.8, the word "gravity" is inserted before the word "grease."
2457 Section 24. Section 15A-3-313 is amended to read:
2458 15A-3-313. Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC.
2459 (1) A new IPC, Section 1301.4.1, is added as follows:
2460 "1301.4.1 Recording.
2461 The existence of a nonpotable water system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership
2462 for the property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the documentation for
2463 the recording required under this section is completed by the property owner."
2464 (2) IPC, Section 1301.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2465 "1301.5 Potable water connections.
2466 Where a potable water system is connected to a nonpotable water system, the potable
2467 water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
2468 assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 608."
2469 (3) In IPC, a new Section 1301.5.1 is added as follows: "1301.5.1 Potable water
2470 connections. A system that utilizes nonpotable water (i.e., pressurized irrigation) and installs a
2471 connection to the potable water system for backup must install a Reduced Pressure Principle
2472 Assembly (RP) directly downstream of the potable water connection (Stop and Waste) and
2473 install a dual source connection directly downstream from the (RP) installed so that either the
2474 potable water system or the nonpotable water is connected at any time to prevent a direct Cross
2475 Connection and to protect the potable water from any potential hazard from the nonpotable
2476 water system. See Utah Code Section 19-4-112. Note: RP must be tested within 10 days of
2477 installation and annually whether the drinking water is used or not."
2478 (4) IPC, Section 1301.9.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2479 " 1301.9.4 Makeup water.
2480 Where an uninterrupted supply is required for the intended application, potable or
2481 reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the storage tank. The
2482 makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow
2483 prevention assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 608. A full-open valve
2484 located on the makeup water supply line to the storage tank shall be provided. Inlets to the
2485 storage tank shall be controlled by fill valves or other automatic supply valves installed to
2486 prevent the tank from overflowing and to prevent the water level from dropping below a
2487 predetermined point. Where makeup water is provided, the water level shall not be permitted
2488 to drop below the source water inlet or the intake of any attached pump."
2489 [
2490 "1302.12.4 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
2491 Testing of a backflow preventer shall be conducted in accordance with Sections
2492 312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
2493 [
2494 "1303.15.6 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
2495 Testing of a backflow prevention assembly shall be conducted in accordance with
2496 Sections 312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
2497 [
2498 "1304.4.2 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
2499 Testing of a backflow preventer or backwater valve shall be conducted in accordance
2500 with Sections 312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
2501 Section 25. Section 15A-3-315 is amended to read:
2502 15A-3-315. Amendments to Chapter 15 of IPC.
2503 (1) In IPC, Chapter 15, the following reference standards are deleted: ASSE
2504 5013-2015, ASSE 50152015, ASSE 5020-2015, ASSE 5047-2015, ASSE 5048-2015, ASSE
2505 5052-98, ASSE 5056-2015, CSA B64.10-17, and CSA B64.10.1-17.
2506 (2) In IPC, Chapter 15, the following referenced standard is added:
| 2507 | "Standard reference number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
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2509 Section 26. Section 15A-3-402 is amended to read:
2510 15A-3-402. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IMC.
2511 (1) In IMC, Table 403.3.1.1, note h is deleted and replaced with the following:
2512 "h. 1. A nail salon shall provide each manicure station where a nail technician files or
2513 shapes an acrylic nail, as defined by rule by the Division of Professional Licensing, in
2514 accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, with:
2515 a. a source capture system equipped with, at minimum, a MERV 8 particulate filter and
2516 an activated carbon filter that is capable of filtering and recirculating air to inside space at a
2517 rate not less than 50 cfm per station; or
2518 b. a source capture system capable of exhausting not less than 50 cfm per station.
2519 c. A nail salon that complies with Note h. la or h. lb is not required to comply with the
2520 labeling, listing, or testing requirements described in International Mechanical Code sections
2521 301.7 or 301.8.
2522 2. For a source capture system described in paragraph 1, the source capture system
2523 inlets for exhausting or recirculating air shall be located in accordance with Section 502.20.
2524 3. Where one or more exhausting source capture systems described in paragraph 1
2525 operate continuously during occupancy, the source capture system exhaust rate shall be
2526 permitted to be applied to the exhaust flow rate required by Table 403.3.1.1 for the nail salon.
2527 4. The requirements of this note apply to:
2528 a. an existing nail salon that remodels the nail salon after July 1, 2017;
2529 b. a new nail salon that begins construction after July 1, 2017; and
2530 c. all nail salons beginning on July 1, 2020."
2531 (2) In IMC, Section 502.20 is deleted and rewritten as follows:
2532 "502.20 Manicure stations. A nail salon that files or shapes an acrylic nail shall provide
2533 each manicure station with a source capture system in accordance with Table 403.3.1.1, note h.
2534 For a manicure table that does not have factory-installed source capture system inlets for
2535 recirculating or exhausting air, a nail salon shall provide the manicure table with inlets for
2536 recirculating or exhausting air located not more than 12 inches (305 mm) horizontally and
2537 vertically from the point of any acrylic chemical application.
2538 Exception: Section 502.20 applies to a manicure station in:
2539 a. an existing nail salon that remodels the nail salon after July 1, 2017;
2540 b. a new nail salon that begins construction after July 1, 2017; and
2541 c. all nail salons beginning on July 1, 2020."
2542 (3) In IMC, Section 908.1, the following words are added at the end of the last
2543 sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
2544 (4) In IMC, Section 918.1, the following words are added after "1995": "or UL/CSA
2545 60335-2-40."
2546 (5) In IMC, Section 918.2, the following words are added at the end of the sentence:
2547 "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
2548 (6) In IMC, Section 1101.2, the words "471 or 1995" are deleted and replaced with
2549 "471, 1995, or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
2550 (7) In IMC, Section 1101.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the
2551 paragraph: "High probability systems utilizing A2L refrigerants shall comply with ASHRAE
2552 15."
2553 [
2554 [
2555 [
2556 [
2557 to CSA:
| 2558 | "Standard reference number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
| 2559 | CSA: CSA C22.2 60335-2-40-2019 | Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers - 3rd Edition | M1403.1, M1412.1, M1413.1" |
2561 to UL:
| 2562 | "Standard reference number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
| 2563 | UL: 60335-2-40-2019 | Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers - 3rd Edition | M1403.1, M1412.1, M1413.1" |
2565 15A-3-601. General provisions.
2566 The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:
2567 (1) The IRC provisions are adopted as the residential electrical standards applicable to
2568 residential installations under the IRC. All other installations shall comply with the adopted
2569 NEC.
2570 (2) In NEC, Section 210.8(A), the words "through 250-volt" are deleted.
2571 (3) In NEC, Section 210.8(A)(5), the word "Basements" is deleted and replaced with
2572 "Unfinished portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms."
2573 (4) In NEC, Section 210.8(F), is deleted.
2574 (5) NEC, Sections 210.52(C)(2) and (3) are deleted and replaced with the following:
2575 "210.52(C)(2) Island and peninsular countertops and Work Surfaces. Receptacle
2576 outlets, if installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be
2577 installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(3). If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve an
2578 island or peninsular countertop or work surface, provisions shall be provided at the island or
2579 peninsula for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop
2580 or work surface.
2581 210.2(C)(3) Receptacle outlet location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or
2582 more of the following:
2583 (1) On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 inches) above a countertop or work
2584 surface.
2585 (2) In a countertop using receptacle assemblies listed for use in countertops.
2586 (3) In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surfaces
2587 or listed for use in countertops.
2588 Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place,
2589 appliance garages, sinks, or range tops as covered in the exception to 210.52(C)(1), occupying
2590 assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
2591 Exception: In dwelling units designed to be accessible to persons with disabilities,
2592 receptacles shall be permitted to be installed not more than 300 mm (12 inches) below the
2593 countertop or work surface. Receptacles installed below a countertop or work surface shall not
2594 be located where the countertop or work surface extends more than 150 mm (6 inches) beyond
2595 its support or base.
2596 (6) NEC, Section 210.12, is deleted.
2597 [
2598 [
2599 [
2600 "314.27(C) Boxes at Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fan Outlets. Outlet boxes or outlet box
2601 systems used as the sole support of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan shall be listed, shall be
2602 marked by their manufacturer as suitable for this purpose, and shall not support
2603 ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 32 kg (70 lb). For outlet boxes or outlet
2604 box systems designed to support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 16 kg
2605 (35 lb), the required marking shall include the maximum weight to be supported."
2606 [
2607 "406.9(C) Bathtub and Shower Space. Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over
2608 a bathtub or shower stall."
2609 Section 28. Section 15A-3-701 is amended to read:
2610 15A-3-701. General provisions.
2611 The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide:
2612 [
2613 [
2614 Automatic receptacle control. Automatic receptacle control to be optional and decided by
2615 property owner."
2616 (2) In IECC, Section R103.2, all words after the words "herein governed." are deleted
2617 and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation required
2618 to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
2619 (3) In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
2620 (4) In IECC, Section R401.2, a new number 4 is added as follows:
2621 "4. Compliance may be shown by demonstrating a result, using the software
2622 RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
2623 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
2624 code";
2625 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
2626 code"; and
2627 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code"."
2628 (5) In IECC, Table R402.2, in the column entitled MASS WALL R-VALUE, a new
2629 footnote j is added as follows:
2630 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5
2631 inches or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a
2632 .31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is, for gas, 90 AFUE, or, for oil,
2633 84 AFUE, and all other component requirements are met."
2634 (6) In IECC, Section R402.2.1, a new section is added as follows: "R402.2.1.1.
2635 Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed
2636 rafter assemblies conforming to Section R806.5 shall be provided with an R-value of R-22
2637 (maximum U-Factor of 0.045) in Climate Zone 3-B or an R-value of R-26 (maximum U-factor
2638 of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B provided all the following conditions are met:
2639 1. The unvented attic assembly complies with the requirements of the International
2640 Residential Code, Section R806.5.
2641 2. The house shall attain a blower door test result < 2.5ACH 50.
2642 3. The house shall require a whole house mechanical ventilation system that does not
2643 rely solely on a negative pressure strategy (must be positive, balanced or hybrid).
2644 4. Where insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof
2645 rafters are not already covered by the R-20 depth of the air-impermeable insulation, the
2646 exposed portion of the roof rafters shall be wrapped (covered) by minimum R-3 unless directly
2647 covered by drywall/finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by minimum
2648 R-3 if a continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck.
2649 5. Indoor heating, cooling and ventilation equipment (including ductwork) shall be
2650 inside the building thermal envelope.
2651 (7) In IECC, Section R402.4.1, in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted and
2652 replaced with the word "or".
2653 [
2654 following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify compliance to
2655 components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly scheduled
2656 inspections."
2657 [
2658 (a) In the first sentence:
2659 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
2660 dwelling";
2661 (ii) after January 1, 2019, replace the word "five" with "3.5"; and
2662 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
2663 Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
2664 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
2665 and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
2666 air changes per hour."
2667 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
2668 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
2669 shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
2670 contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
2671 manufacturers or other comparable training."
2672 [
2673 deleted and replaced with the following:
2674 [
2675 [
2676 [
2677 "Exception: The total leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least
2678 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope.";
2679 [
2680 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
2681 least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
2682 envelope."; and
2683 [
2684 leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts
2685 (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
2686 [
2687 "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing:
2688 1. Parties certified by BPI or RESNET.
2689 2. Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test equipment
2690 manufacturers or other comparable training."
2691 [
2692 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
2693 the number 3 is changed to 6, and the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
2694 (b) in Subsection 2:
2695 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
2696 8 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
2697 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
2698 7 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
2699 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
2700 changed to 169.9.
2701 [
2702 [
2703 are renumbered.
2704 [
2705 "R403.6.1 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to provide
2706 whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
2707 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
2708 used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
2709 electronically commutated motor."
2710 [
2711 following:
2712 "TABLE R403.6.1
2713 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
| 2714 | MINIMUM (CFM) | MINIMUM EFFICACY (CFM/WATT) | MAXIMUM (CFM) | |
| 2715 | ||||
| 2716 | ||||
| 2717 | ||||
| 2718 | ||||
| 2719 |
2721 the following:
2722 "TABLE [
2723 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
| 2724 | ||
| 2725 | ||
| 2726 | ||
| 2727 |
2729 individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing HVAC training from
2730 one of the following:
2731 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
2732 2. A recognized educational institution;
2733 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
2734 4. Other recognized industry certification."
2735 Section 29. Section 15A-3-801 is amended to read:
2736 15A-3-801. General provisions.
2737 The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:
2738 (1) In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL. See
2739 Code Official."
2740 (2) In Section 202, the definition for "code official" is deleted and replaced with the
2741 following:
2742 "CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority having jurisdiction
2743 (AHJ) charged with the administration and enforcement of this code."
2744 (3) In Section 202, the definition for existing buildings is deleted and replaced with the
2745 following:
2746 "EXISTING BUILDING. A building that is not a dangerous building and that was
2747 either lawfully erected under a prior adopted code, or deemed a legal non-conforming building
2748 by the code official."
2749 (4) In Section 301.3, the exception is deleted.
2750 (5) In Section 305.4.2, number 7 is added after number 6 as follows: "7. When a
2751 change of occupancy in a building or portion of a building results in a Group R-2 occupancy,
2752 not less than 20% of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type-B dwelling or sleeping units.
2753 These dwelling or sleeping units may be located on any floor of the building provided with an
2754 accessible route. Two percent, but not less than one unit, of the dwelling or sleeping units shall
2755 be Type-A dwelling units."
2756 (6) Section 503.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2757 "503.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
2758 reroofing.
2759 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
2760 roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
2761 Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
2762 appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
2763 installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
2764 compliance of such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
2765 (7) In Section 705.1, Exception number 3, the following is added at the end of the
2766 exception:
2767 "This exception does not apply if the existing facility is undergoing a change of
2768 occupancy classification."
2769 (8) Section 706.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2770 "706.3.1 Bracing for unreinforced masonry bearing wall parapets and other appendages.
2771 Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a
2772 building assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of
2773 unreinforced masonry or appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
2774 etc., the work shall include installation of bracing to resist the reduced International Building
2775 Code level seismic forces as specified in Section 303 of this code unless an evaluation
2776 demonstrates compliance of such items."
2777 (9) Section 906.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2778 "906.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
2779 reroofing.
2780 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
2781 roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
2782 Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
2783 appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
2784 installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
2785 compliance with such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
2786 (10) (a) Section 1006.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
2787 "1006.3 Seismic Loads. Where a change of occupancy results in a building being
2788 assigned to a higher risk category, or when a change of occupancy results in a design occupant
2789 load increase of 100% or more, the building shall satisfy the requirements of Section 1613 of
2790 the International Building Code using full seismic forces."
2791 (b) Section 1006.3, exceptions 1 through 3 remain unchanged.
2792 (c) In Section 1006.3, add a new exception [
2793 "[
2794 occupancy category does not change."
2795 (11) In Section 1012.7.3, exception 2 is deleted.
2796 Section 30. Section 15A-3-1001 is amended to read:
2797 15A-3-1001. General provisions.
2798 (1) In ISPSC, Section 202, the following definition is added for private residential
2799 swimming pool: "PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. A swimming pool, spa
2800 pool, or wading pool used only by an individual, family, or living unit members and guests, but
2801 not serving any type of multiple unit housing complex of four or more living units."
2802 (2) In ISPSC, Section 202, the definition for Residential Swimming Pool (Residential
2803 Pool) is deleted and replaced with the following: "See the definition for Private Residential
2804 Swimming Pool."
2805 (3) In ISPSC, Section 320.1, the following changes are made:
2806 (a) the words "or storm" are deleted;
2807 (b) the words "onsite waste water" are added before the word "disposal"; and
2808 (c) the words "or shall be disposed of by other means approved by the state or local
2809 authority" are deleted.