This document includes Senate Committee Amendments incorporated into the bill on Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 8:55 PM by lpoole.
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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill modifies State Construction Code.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 ▸ amends the State Construction Code to:
13 • align with updated standards in the International Residential Code (IRC); and
14 • modify provisions of the IRC;
15 ▸ creates a mass timber construction loan program; and
16 ▸ makes technical changes.
17 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
18 None
19 Other Special Clauses:
20 This bill provides a special effective date.
21 This bill provides a coordination clause.
22 Utah Code Sections Affected:
23 AMENDS:
24 15A-1-104, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 197
25 15A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapters 160, 209
26 15A-3-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
27 15A-3-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
28 15A-3-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
29 15A-3-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
30 15A-3-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
31 15A-3-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
32 15A-3-401, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
33 15A-3-701, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
34 15A-3-801, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
35 15A-5-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 95
36 58-55-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 223
37 Utah Code Sections Affected By Coordination Clause:
38 15A-3-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
39 15A-3-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
40 15A-5-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 95
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42 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
43 Section 1. Section 15A-1-104 is amended to read:
44 15A-1-104. Permit approval required -- Certificate of occupancy valid.
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59 (1) As used in this section:
60 (a) "Completed noncompliant structure" means a structure that was constructed and
61 completed without:
62 (i) obtaining a building permit;
63 (ii) passing inspections; or
64 (iii) obtaining a certificate of occupancy as required by Section 15A-1-204.
65 (b) "Compliance agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section 15A-1-202.
66 (c) "Project"means the same as that term is defined in Section 15A-1-209.
67 (2) A compliance agency for a political subdivision may not reject a permit, or
68 withhold approval of a project whenever approval is required, for failure to comply with the
69 applicable provisions of this title unless the compliance agency:
70 (a) cites with specificity the applicable provision with which the project has failed to
71 comply; and
72 (b) describes how the project has failed to comply.
73 (3) A municipality may not withhold a permit or project approval for a project because
74 of a completed noncompliant structure on the same property provided that the completed
75 noncompliant structure:
76 (a) has been completed for five years or more;
77 (b) does not pose a health, life, or safety concern;
78 (c) is unrelated to, independent from, and not affected by the project; and
79 (d) is outside the scope of work under the permit for the project.
80 (4) A municipality may require additional permitting, engineering, or inspections for a
81 completed noncompliant structure if it:
82 (a) has been completed for ten years or less; or
83 (b) poses a health, life, or safety concern.
84 (5) If a compliance agency or a representative of a compliance agency issues a
85 certificate of occupancy, the compliance agency may not withdraw the certificate of occupancy
86 or exert additional jurisdiction over the elements of the project for which the certificate was
87 issued unless additional changes or modifications requiring a building permit are made to
88 elements of the project after the certificate was issued.
89 Section 2. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
90 15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
91 recognized code authority.
92 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
93 incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, Statewide
94 Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, and Chapter 4, Local
95 Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are the construction standards to
96 be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair, and in the regulation of
97 building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the state:
98 (a) the 2021 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices C and J,
99 issued by the International Code Council;
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101 Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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117 Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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122 International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
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124 Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association;
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126 a historic property, as defined in Section 9-8a-302, the U.S. Department of the Interior
127 Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings;
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130 Pool and Spa Code, issued by the International Code Council.
131 (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
132 Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
133 issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
134 Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, as a construction code that may be adopted by
135 a local compliance agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to
136 the codes listed in this section.
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138 (a) the owner of the historic property receives a government tax subsidy based on the
139 property's status as a historic property;
140 (b) the historic property is wholly or partially funded by public money; or
141 (c) the historic property is owned by a government entity.
142 Section 3. Section 15A-3-105 is amended to read:
143 15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
144 (1) In IBC, Section 1010.2.4, number (2), the following is added at the end of the
145 sentence: "Blended assisted living facilities shall comply with Section 1010.2.14.1."
146 (2) A new IBC Section 1010.2.14.1 is added as follows: "1010.2.14.1 Blended assisted
147 living facilities. In occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2 or Group I-2, a Type-II assisted living
148 facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services for residents with
149 Alzheimers or dementia, and having a controlled egress locking system to prevent operation
150 from the egress side shall be permitted to also house residents without a clinical need for their
151 containment where all of the following provisions are met:
152 (a) locks in the means of egress comply with all IBC requirements for controlled egress
153 doors;
154 (b) all residents without a clinical need for their containment shall have the keys,
155 codes, or other means necessary to exit the facility, in a manner that is determined by the
156 facility operator and communicated to the resident or their legal representative;
157 (c) residents or their legal representative acknowledge in writing that they understand
158 and agree to living in a facility where egress is controlled; and
159 (d) the number of residents housed in a smoke compartment with controlled egress
160 shall not be greater than 30."
161 (3) In IBC, Section 1011.5.2, exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: "
162 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U
163 occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling
164 units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the
165 minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the
166 walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches
167 (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm)
168 shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches
169 (254 mm)."
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171 occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U,
172 which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails
173 shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
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175 Section 4. Section 15A-3-202 is amended to read:
176 15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
177 (1) In IRC, Section R101.2, Exception, the words "where provided with an automatic
178 sprinkler system complying with Section P2904" are deleted.
179 (2) In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2
180 Physical change for bedroom window egress. A structure whose egress window in an existing
181 bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in
182 effect at the time that the bedroom was finished, is not required to undergo a physical change to
183 conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the structure or
184 could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code,
185 including setback and window well requirements."
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189 (3) In IRC Section R105.2, under Building, the following changes are made:
190 (a) Number 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: "3. Retaining walls retaining
191 less than 4 feet (1219mm) of unbalanced fill, unless supporting a surcharge or requiring design
192 per Section R404.4."
193 (b) Number 10 is deleted and replaced with the following: "10. Decks that are not more
194 than 30 inches (762mm) above grade at any point and not requiring guardrails, that do not
195 serve exit door required by Section R311.4."
196 (4) In IRC, Section R105.2 a new exception is added: "11. Grade level, non-connected
197 conex boxes, less than 350 square feet, used for storage only."
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199 section: "The building official shall not request proprietary information."
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201 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made of the
202 weather-resistant exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as
203 required by Section R703.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
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205 DWELLING UNIT: A habitable living unit created within the existing footprint of a primary
206 owner-occupied single-family dwelling."
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208 words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building
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213 adding the words "or licensed engineer or architect" after the word "official."
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215 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
216 test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
217 under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104(4)."
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219 replaced with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential
220 connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
221 contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
222 gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
223 with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
224 "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
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226 CONNECTION. A pipe that is installed so that either the nonpotable (i.e. secondary) irrigation
227 water or the potable water is connected to a pressurized irrigation system at one time, but not
228 both at the same time; or a pipe that is installed so that either the potable water or private well
229 water is connected to a residence at one time, but not both at the same time. The potable water
230 supply line shall be protected by a reduced pressure backflow preventer."
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232 STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS). One or more devices, assembled together, that are capable of
233 storing energy for supplying electrical energy at a future time."
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235 after the word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and
236 clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible;
237 without objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
238 the sewer treatment facility."
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240 replaced with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in
241 amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the
242 Utah Code, Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water
243 Quality Act, and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
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| 247 | City/Town | County | Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2) | Elevation (ft) |
| 248 | Beaver | Beaver | 35 | 5886 |
| 249 | Brigham City | Box Elder | 42 | 4423 |
| 250 | Castle Dale | Emery | 32 | 5669 |
| 251 | Coalville | Summit | 57 | 5581 |
| 252 | Duchesne | Duchesne | 39 | 5508 |
| 253 | Farmington | Davis | 35 | 4318 |
| 254 | Fillmore | Millard | 30 | 5138 |
| 255 | Heber City | Wasatch | 60 | 5604 |
| 256 | Junction | Piute | 27 | 6030 |
| 257 | Kanab | Kane | 25 | 4964 |
| 258 | Loa | Wayne | 37 | 7060 |
| 259 | Logan | Cache | 43 | 4531 |
| 260 | Manila | Daggett | 26 | 6368 |
| 261 | Manti | Sanpete | 37 | 5620 |
| 262 | Moab | Grand | 21 | 4029 |
| 263 | Monticello | San Juan | 67 | 7064 |
| 264 | Morgan | Morgan | 52 | 5062 |
| 265 | Nephi | Juab | 39 | 5131 |
| 266 | Ogden | Weber | 37 | 4334 |
| 267 | Panguitch | Garfield | 41 | 6630 |
| 268 | Parowan | Iron | 32 | 6007 |
| 269 | Price | Carbon | 31 | 5558 |
| 270 | Provo | Utah | 31 | 4541 |
| 271 | Randolph | Rich | 50 | 6286 |
| 272 | Richfield | Sevier | 27 | 5338 |
| 273 | St. George | Washington | 21 | 2585 |
| 274 | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake | 28 | 4239 |
| 275 | Tooele | Tooele | 35 | 5029 |
| 276 | Vernal | Uintah | 39 | 5384 |
| 277 | 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." | |||
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279 Utah Snow Loads. The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the
280 jurisdictions identified in that table. Otherwise, for other locations in Utah, see Bean, B.,
281 Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow Load Study," Utah State University Civil and
282 Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for
283 ground snow load values."
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285 paragraph: "When an access/maintenance agreement or easement is in place, plumbing,
286 mechanical ducting, schedule 40 steel gas pipe, and electric service conductors including
287 feeders, are permitted to penetrate the common wall at grade, above grade, or below grade."
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289 Accessory dwelling units separated by walls or floor assemblies protected by not less than
290 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent on each side of the wall or bottom of the floor
291 assembly are exempt from the requirements of this section."
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295 Dwelling units tested in accordance with Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) which has an air
296 tightness of 3.0 ACH (50) or greater do not require mechanical ventilation."
297 (24) In IRC, Section R310.1, all words in the last sentence after "or to a yard or court",
298 are deleted, and Exception 3 of this Section is deleted.
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300 units" are added after the words "sleeping rooms".
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302 the following: "R311.7.45.1 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.5.1 Riser height. The maximum
303 riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading
304 edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not
305 exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
306 R311.7.5.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The
307 tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost
308 projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread
309 depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
310 Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at
311 a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall
312 have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
313 greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
314 more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
315 R311.7.5.3 Nosing. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no
316 greater than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 1
317 1/4 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing
318 projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
319 between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of
320 nosing shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the
321 underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad)
322 from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not
323 permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
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325 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
326 2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30
327 inches (762 mm) or less."
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330 following: "R313.1 Design and installation. When installed, automatic residential fire
331 sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and
332 installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D."
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338 after the word "installed": "on each level of the dwelling unit and."
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340 "R328.12 Signage. A sign located on the exterior of the dwelling shall be installed at a
341 location approved by the authority having jurisdiction which identifies the battery chemistry
342 included in the ESS. This sign shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment
343 involved and shall not be handwritten."
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345 Vertical steel in footings shall be permitted to be located while concrete is still plastic and
346 before it has set. Where vertical steel resists placement or the consolidation of concrete around
347 steel is impeded, the concrete shall be vibrated to ensure full contact between the vertical steel
348 and concrete."
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350 When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be
351 placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
352 from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at
353 all exterior walls."
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355 and Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816
356 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located
357 not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
358 interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
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360 As an alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and
361 masonry foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and
362 1807.1.6 as amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
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364 "Exception: When a geotechnical report has been provided for the property, a drainage system
365 is not required unless the drainage system is required as a condition of the geotechnical report.
366 The geotechnical report shall make a recommendation regarding a drainage system."
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368 deleted and replaced with "6-mil (0.006 inch; 0.152 mm)" and the words "conforming to
369 ASTM E1745 Class A requirements" are deleted.
370 The following section is affected by a coordination clause at the end of this bill.
371 Section 5. Section 15A-3-203 is amended to read:
372 15A-3-203. Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
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374 (2) In IRC, Section N1101.4 (R102.1.1), a new section N1101.4.1 (R102.1.1) is added
375 as follows: "N1101.4.1 National Green Building Standard. Buildings complying with ICC
376 700-2020 National Green Building Standard and achieving the Gold rating level for the energy
377 efficiency category shall be deemed to exceed the energy efficiency required by this code. The
378 building shall also meet the requirements identified in table N1105.2 and the building thermal
379 envelope efficiency is greater than or equal to levels of efficiency and solar heat gain
380 coefficients (SHGC) in Tables N1102.2.2 and N1102.1.3 of the 2009 IRC."
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382 governed." are deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all
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384 building permits shall include only those items specified in Subsection 10-5-132(8) of the Utah
385 Municipal Code."
386 (4) In IRC, Section N1101.10.3 (R303.1.3) the following changes are made:
387 (a) The following is added at the end of the first sentence "or EN
388 14351-1:2006+A1:2010."
389 (b) The word "accredited" is replaced with "approved" in the third sentence.
390 (c) The following sentence is added after the third sentence: "A conversion factor of
391 5.678 shall be used to convert from U values expressed in SI units: ()/53678=."
392 (d) After "NFRC 200" the following words are added: "or EN
393 14351-1:2006+A1:2010," and in the sentence the word "accredited" is replaced with the word
394 "approved."
395 (e) The following new sentence shall be inserted immediately prior to the last sentence:
396 "Total Energy Transmittance values may be substituted for SHGC, and Luminous
397 Transmission values may be substituted for VT."
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414 (6) In IRC, Section N1101.13 (R401.2), in the first sentence, the words "Section
415 N1101.13.5 and" are deleted.
416 (7) In IRC, Section N1101.13.5 (R401.2.5) is deleted.
417 (8) In IRC, Section N1101.14 (R401.3) Number 7, the words "and the compliance path
418 used" are deleted.
419 (9) In IRC, Table N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2):
420 (a) in the column titled Fenestration U-Factor the following changes are made:
421 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
422 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.30 and replace it with
423 0.32; and
424 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
425 (b) in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration SHGC", the following change is made: in
426 the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
427 (c) in the column titled "Ceiling U-Factor" the following changes are made:
428 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.026 and replace it with 0.030;
429 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.024 and replace it with
430 0.026; and
431 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.024 and replace it with 0.026;
432 (d) in the column titled "Wood Frame Wall U Factor", the following changes are made:
433 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.060 and replace it with 0.060;
434 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.045 and replace it with
435 0.060; and
436 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.045 and replace it with 0.060;
437 (e) in the column titled "Basement wall U-Factor" the following changes are made:
438 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5" and Marine 4" delete 0.050 and replace it with
439 0.075; and
440 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.50 and replace it with 0.065; and
441 (f) in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall U-Factor" the following changes are made:
442 (i) in the row titled Climate "Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.055 and replace it with
443 0.078; and
444 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.55 and replace it with 0.065.
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446 (a) in the column titled "Wood Frame Walls R-Value" a new footnote indicator "j" is
447 added and at the bottom of the footnotes the following footnote "j" is added: "j. In climate
448 zone 3B and 5B, an R-15, and in climate zone 6, an R-20 shall be acceptable where
449 air-impermeable insulation is installed in the cavity space, exterior continuous insulation, or
450 some combination thereof; and the tested house air leakage is a maximum of 2.0 ACH50"; and
451 (b) add a new footnote "k" as follows: "k. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with
452 a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through
453 8 when overall window glazing has 0.30 U -factor or lower, minimum heating equipment
454 efficiency is for gas 95 AFUE,or for oil, 84 AFUE, and all other components requirements are
455 met."
456 (11) In IRC, Table N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3) the following changes are made:
457 (a) in the column titled "Fenestration U-Factor" the following changes are made:
458 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
459 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.30 and replace it with
460 0.32; and
461 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
462 (b) in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration SHGC" the following change is made: in
463 the row titled "Climate Zone 3" deleted 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
464 (c) in the Column R-Value the following changes are made:
465 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3"delete 49 and replace it with 38;
466 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 60 and replace it with 49;
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468 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 60 and replace it with 49;
469 (d) in the Column titled "Wood Frame Wall R-Value" the following changes are made:
470 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete all values and replace with 20+ Oci or
471 13+5ci or 015ci;
472 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with
473 21+Oci or 15+5ci or 0+15ci; and
474 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete all values and replace with 21+Oci or
475 15+5ci or 0+15ci;
476 (e) in the column titled "Basement Wall R Value" the following changes are made:
477 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with
478 15+Oci or 0+11ci or 11+5ci; and
479 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete all values and replace with 19+Oci or
480 0+13ci or 11+5ci;
481 (f) in the column titled "Slab R Value and Depth" the following changes are made:
482 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 10ci. 2ft and replace it with NR; and
483 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 & Marine 4" delete 4 ft and replace it with 2 ft;
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485 (g) in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall R-Value" the following changes are made:
486 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with
487 15+ Oci or 0 + 11ci or 11 +5ci; and
488 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete all values and replace with 19 + Oci or 0
489 + 13ci or 0 + 11 + 5 ci.
490 (12) In IRC, a new subsection N1102.1.5.1 (R402.1.5.1) is added as follows:
491 "1102.1.5.1 (R402.1.5.1) RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code. Compliance with
492 section N1102.1.5 (R402.1.5) may be satisfied using the software RESCheck 2012 Utah
493 Energy Conservation Code, which shall satisfy the R-value and U-factor requirements of
494 N1102.1, N1102.2, and N1102.3, provided the following conditions are met:
495 (a) in "Climate Zone 5 and 6" the software result shall show 5% better than code; and
496 (b) in "Climate Zone 3", the software result shall show 5% better than code when
497 software inputs for window U-factor .65 and window SHGC=0.40, notwithstanding actual
498 windows installed shall conform to requirements of Tables N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) and
499 N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3)."
500 (13) In IRC, Sections N1102.2.1 (R402.2.1), a new Section N1102.2.1.1 is added as
501 follows:
502 "N1102.2.1.1. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies. Unvented attic
503 and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies conforming to Section R806.5 shall be provided with
504 an R-value of R-22 (maximum U-Factor of 0.045) in Climate Zone 3-B or an R-value of R-26
505 (maximum U-factor of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B shall be permitted provided all the
506 following conditions are met:
507 1. The unvented attic assembly complies with the requirements of the International
508 Residential Code, R806.5.
509 2. The house shall attain a blower door test result < 2.5ACH 50.
510 3. The house shall require a whole house mechanical ventilation system that does not
511 rely solely on a negative pressure strategy (must be positive, balanced or hybrid).
512 4. Where insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof
513 rafters are not already covered by the R-20 depth of the air-impermeable insulation, the
514 exposed portion of the roof rafters shall be wrapped (covered) by minimum R-3 unless directly
515 covered by drywall/finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by minimum
516 R-3 if a continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck.
517 5. Indoor heating, cooling and ventilation equipment (including ductwork) shall be
518 inside the building thermal envelope."
519 [
520 words "cut at a 45 degree" and the following is added after the words "exterior wall": "or (ii)
521 lowered from top of slab 4" when a 4" thermal break material such as, but not limited to, felt or
522 asphalt impregnated fiber board, with a minimum thickness of 1/4" is installed at the upper 4"
523 of slab".
524 (15) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is
525 deleted and replaced with the word "or."
526 [
527 replaced with the following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify
528 compliance to components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly
529 scheduled inspections."
530 [
531 "COMPONENT, the following changes are made:
532 (a) In the row "Rim Joists" the word "exterior" in the first sentence is deleted, and the
533 second sentence is deleted.
534 (b) In the row "Electrical/phone box on the exterior walls" the last sentence is deleted
535 and replaced with: "Alternatively, close cell foam, caulking or gaskets may be used, or air
536 sealed boxes may be installed."
537 (18) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2), the following changes are made:
538 (a) In the [
539 [
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542 [
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544 (b) The following sentence is [
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546
547 [
548 [
549 sentence: "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI
550 or RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door
551 Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
552 (c) In the first Exception the second sentence is deleted.
553 [
554 (19) [
555
556 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following:
557 "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
558 least 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
559 envelope.";
560 [
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565
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567 [
568
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581 (20) IRC Section N1103.3.3.1 (R403.3.3.1) is deleted.
582 [
583
584 (a) A second Exception is added as follows: "A duct leakage test shall not be required
585 for any system designed such that no air handlers or ducts are located within unconditioned
586 attics."
587 (b) The following is added at the end of the section: "The following parties shall be
588 approved to conduct testing:
589 (i) Parties certified by BPT or RESNET;
590 (ii) Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test
591 equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
592 [
593
594 (22) In IRC, Section N1103.3.6 (R403.3.6) the following changes are made:
595 (a) In Subsection 1:
596 (i) the number 4.0 is changed to 6.0;
597 (ii) the number 113.3 is changed to 170;
598 (iii) the number 3.0 is changed to 5.0; and
599 (iv) the number 85 is changed to 141;
600 (b) in Subsection 2:
601 (i) the number 4.0 is changed to 5.0; and
602 (ii) the number113.3 is changed to 141;
603 (c) Subsection 3 is deleted.
604 (23) In IRC, Section N1103.3.7 (R403.3.7) the words "or plenums" are deleted.
605 (24) In IRC, Section N1103.5.1.1 (R403.5.1.1) the words "Where installed" are added
606 at the beginning of the first sentence.
607 (25) In IRC, Section N1103.5.2 (R403.5.2) the following change is made:
608 (a) Subsections 5 and 6 are deleted and Subsection 7 is renumbered to 5.
609 [
610 replaced with the following: [
611 mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to provide whole-house mechanical
612 ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table [
613 (R403.6.2).
614 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
615 used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
616 electronically commutated motor."
617 [
618 deleted and replaced with the following:
619 "TABLE [
620 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
| 621 | AIR FLOW RATE MINIMUM (CFM) | MINIMUM EFFICACY (CFM/WATT) | AIR FLOW RATE MAXIMUM (CFM) | |
| 622 | ||||
| 623 | ||||
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| 625 | Bathroom, utility room | |||
| 626 | Bathroom, utility room |
628 [
629 [
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635 [
636 first sentence and the following is added after the word "methodologies "[
637 N1103.7.1(R403.7.1)".
638 [
639 Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing
640 HVAC training from one of the following:
641 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
642 2. A recognized educational institution;
643 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
644 4. Other recognized industry certification."
645 [
646
647
648 [
649 less than 90 percent of the lamps in".
650 (32) IRC, Section N1104.1.1 (R404.1.1) is deleted.
651 (33) IRC, Section N1104.2 (R404.2) is deleted.
652 (34) IRC, Section N1104.3 (R404.3) is deleted.
653 (35) In IRC, section N1105.2 (R405.2) the following changes are made:
654 (a) In Subsection 3, the words "approved by the code official" are deleted; and
655 (b) In Subsection 3, the following words are added at the end of the sentence: "when
656 applicable and readily available".
657 (36) In IRC, Section N1106.3 (R406.3) "Building thermal envelope" is deleted, and
658 replaced with "Building thermal envelope and on-site renewables. The proposed total building
659 thermal envelope UA, which is the sum of U-factor times assembly area, shall be less than or
660 equal to the building thermal envelope UA using the prescriptive U-factors from Table
661 N1102.1.2 multiplied by 1.15 in accordance with Equation 11-4. The area-weighted maximum
662 fenestration SHGC permitted in Climate Zones 0 through 3 shall be:0.30.UAProposed design
663 =1.15xUAPrescriptive reference design (Equation 11-4)."
664 (37) In IRC, Section N1106.3.1 (R406.3.1) is deleted.
665 (38) In IRC, Section N1106.3.2 (R403.3.2) is deleted.
666 (39) In IRC, Section N1106.4 (R406.4) the following changes are made:
667 (a) In the first sentence, the words "in accordance with Equation 11-5" are deleted and
668 replaced with: "permitted to be calculated using the minimum total air exchange rate for the
669 rated home (Qtot) and for the index adjustment factor in accordance with Equation 11.5.";
670 (b) In equation 11-5, the words "Ventilation rate, CFM" are deleted and replaced with:
671 "Qtot"; and
672 (c) In the last sentence the number "5" is deleted and replaced with "15".
673 (40) In IRC N1106.5, in the column titled "ENERGY RATING INDEX" of Table
674 R406.5, the following changes are made:
675 (a) In the row for "Climate Zone 3", "51" is deleted and replaced with "65";
676 (b) In the row for "Climate Zone 5", "55" is deleted and replaced with "69"; and
677 (c) In the row for "Climate Zone 6", "54" is deleted and replaced with "68".
678 (41) In IRC, Section N1108 (R408) is deleted.
679 (42) In IRC, Section M1401.3 the word "approved" is deleted in the first sentence and
680 the following is added after the word methodologies ", complying with M1401.3.1".
681 [
682 Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing
683 HVAC training from one of the following:
684 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
685 2. A recognized educational institution;
686 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
687 4. Other recognized industry certification."
688 [
689 sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
690 [
691 [
692 [
693 [
694 Section 6. Section 15A-3-204 is amended to read:
695 15A-3-204. Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
696 (1) In IRC, Section M1602.2, a new exception is added at the end of Item 8 as follows:
697 "Exception: The discharge of return air from an accessory dwelling unit into another dwelling
698 unit, or into an accessory dwelling unit from another dwelling unit, is not prohibited."
699 (2) A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection.
700 Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to
701 protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling,
702 moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must provide access for
703 service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
704 [
705
706
707
708
709
710
711
712
713 (3) In IRC, Section 2503.5.1, #2 Air Test is deleted and replaced with the following:
714 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit the use
715 of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be tested
716 with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
717 (a) Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective
718 headgear, should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being
719 conducted.
720 (b) Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the
721 plastic piping.
722 (c) No drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by
723 accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
724 (d) The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not
725 exceed 15 minutes.
726 (e) At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all
727 trapped air or gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with
728 caution."
729 (4) In IRC, Section P2503.8, the word "devices" is deleted and replaced with the word
730 "assemblies."
731 (5) IRC, Section P2503.8.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2503.2
732 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure
733 detector fire protection, double check detector fire protections, and spill-resistant vacuum
734 breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately
735 after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross-Connection Control
736 Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross
737 Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern
738 California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges
739 shall comply with ASSE 1064."
740 The following section is affected by a coordination clause at the end of this bill.
741 Section 7. Section 15A-3-205 is amended to read:
742 15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
743 (1) IRC, Section P2602.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2602.1
744 General. The water-distribution system of any building or premises where plumbing fixtures
745 are installed shall be connected to a public water supply. Where a potable public water supply
746 is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the
747 source has been developed in accordance with Utah Code Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and
748 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In
749 addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by the local health department having
750 jurisdiction. The source shall supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the
751 requirements of this chapter.
752 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having
753 drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is
754 within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code Section 10-8-38, or an
755 approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule
756 R317-4, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water
757 Quality.
758 Exception: Sanitary drainage piping and systems that convey only the discharge from
759 bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry trays shall not be required to
760 connect to a public sewer or to a private sewage disposal system provided that the piping or
761 systems are connected to a system in accordance with Sections P2910 or P2911."
762 (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
763 supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
764 water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
765 Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural
766 Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
767 the local health department having jurisdiction."
768 (3) A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required. Every
769 building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall
770 be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the
771 property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an approved private sewage
772 disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code,
773 Chapter 4, Rule R317, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division
774 of Water Quality."
775 (4) In IRC, Section P2705, Item 5, the words "lavatory" and "lavatories" are deleted.
776 (5) In IRC, Section P2705, a new Item 9 is added as follows: "9. Lavatories. A lavatory
777 shall not be set closer than 12 inches from its center to any side wall or partition. A lavatory
778 shall be provided with a clearance of 24 inches in width and 21 inches in depth in front of the
779 lavatory to any side wall, partition, or obstruction." Remaining item numbers are renumbered
780 accordingly.
781 (6) In IRC, Section P2801.6.2, the following is added at the end of the section: "When
782 permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste
783 stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in
784 Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent. The trap
785 shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044, a barrier type
786 floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
787 (7) A new IRC, Section P2801.6.3, is added as follows: "P2801.6.3 Pan designation. A
788 water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge
789 of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures,
790 devises, or equipment."
791 (8) IRC, Section P2801.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2801.8 Water
792 heater seismic bracing. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped
793 to resist horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points
794 within the upper one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions.
795 (9) In IRC, Section P2804.6.1, a new number 15 is added as follows: "15. Be installed
796 in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, not to exceed 180 degrees in
797 directional changes."
798 (10) A new IRC, Section P2902.1.1, is added as follows: "P2902.1.1 Backflow
799 assembly testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced
800 pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protection, and spill-resistant
801 vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation,
802 immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross Connection
803 Control Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross
804 Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern
805 California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges
806 shall comply with ASSE 1064.
807 (11) In IRC, Section P2902.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
808 "P2902.[
809 Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
810 platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
811 to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance, and to insure the safety of the backflow
812 technician.
813 P2902.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
814 P2902.[
815 The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
816 follows:
817 a. The assembly may not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could
818 be submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
819 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal
820 line, including a sanitary sewer, a storm drain, or a vent.
821 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
822 approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4 of the International
823 Plumbing Code as amended in Utah Code, Subsection 15A-3-303(1).
824 d. The bottom of the assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the
825 floor or ground.
826 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
827 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
828 P2902.[
829 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
830 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
831 approved for vertical installation.
832 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or
833 floor.
834 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
835 obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
836 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of
837 clearance between all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate
838 room for testing and maintenance.
839 P2902.[
840 Vacuum Breaker Assembly.
841 A pressure vacuum break assembly or a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker
842 assembly shall be installed as follows:
843 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or
844 back drainage conditions.
845 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream
846 piping and the highest point of use.
847 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle,
848 and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
849 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground, in a vault, or in a pit.
850 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
851 (12) In IRC, Table 2903.2, the following changes are made in the column titled
852 "MAXIMUM FLOW RATE OR QUANTITY":
853 (a) In the row titled "Lavatory faucet" the text is deleted and replaced with "1.5 gpm at
854 60 psi".
855 (b) In the row titled "Shower head" the text is deleted and replaced with "2 gpm at 80
856 psi".
857 (13) In IRC, Section P2903.3, the words "public water main or an" are deleted and the
858 following sentence is added at the end: "A water pressure booster pump may not be connected
859 to a public water main unless allowed by Utah Administrative Code, Rule R309-540."
860 (14) In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If
861 installed,".
862 (15) In IRC, Section P2903.9.3, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the
863 following: "Unless the plumbing appliance or plumbing fixture has a wall-mount valve, shutoff
864 valves shall be required on each fixture supply pipe to each plumbing appliance and to each
865 plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers."
866 (16) IRC, Section P2910.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
867 "P2910.5 Potable water connections.
868 A system that utilizes nonpotable water (i.e., pressurized irrigation) and installs a
869 connection to the potable water system for backup must install a Reduced Pressure Principle
870 Assembly (RP) directly downstream of the potable water connection (Stop and Waste) and
871 install a "dual source connection" directly downstream from the (RP) installed so that either the
872 potable water system or the nonpotable water is connected at any time to prevent a direct Cross
873 Connection and to protect the potable water from any potential hazard from the nonpotable
874 water system. See Utah Code Section 19-4-112. Note: RP must be tested within 10 days of
875 installation and annually whether the drinking water is used or not."
876 (17) IRC, Section P2910.9.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
877 "P2910.9.5 Makeup water.
878 Where an uninterrupted nonpotable water supply is required for the intended
879 application, potable or reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the
880 storage tank. The makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air
881 gap not less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) above the overflow or by a reduced pressure
882 backflow prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section 2902."
883 (18) In IRC, Section P2911.12.4, the following words are deleted: "and backwater
884 valves."
885 (19) In IRC, Section P2912.15.6, the following words are deleted: "and backwater
886 valves."
887 (20) In IRC, Section P3007.3.3.1, the words "stainless steel, cast iron, galvanized steel,
888 brass" are added after the word "PE."
889 (21) IRC, Section P3009, is deleted and replaced with the following:
890 "P3009 Graywater soil absorption systems: Graywater recycling systems utilized for
891 subsurface irrigation for single-family residences shall comply with the requirements of Utah
892 Administrative Code, R317-401, Graywater Systems. Graywater recycling systems utilized for
893 subsurface irrigation for other occupancies shall comply with Utah Administrative Code,
894 R317-3, Design Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal Systems,
895 and Utah Administrative Code, R317-4, Onsite Wastewater Systems."
896 (22) In IRC, Section P3101.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the
897 paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the
898 wall with an elbow pointing downward."
899 (23) In IRC, Section P3104.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the
900 paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
901 and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
902 Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
903 (24) In IRC, Section E3401.2 the second sentence is modified by adding the words
904 "townhouses", after the word "dwellings" and the word "their" before the word "accessory" and
905 the following is added after "NFPA 70", "such as, but not limited to the following equipment:
906 (a) fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment;
907 (b) motors;
908 (c) generators;
909 (d) transformers;
910 (e) phase converters;
911 (f) stationary standby batteries;
912 (g) elevators;
913 (h) dumbwaiters;
914 (i) platform lifts;
915 (j) stairway chairlifts;
916 (k) electric vehicle power transfer systems;
917 (l) electric welders;
918 (m) audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment;
919 (n) information technology equipment;
920 (o) solar photovoltaic (PV) systems;
921 (p) optional standby systems;
922 (q) interconnected electric power production sources;
923 (r) energy storage systems; and
924 (s) energy management systems.
925 Section 8. Section 15A-3-206 is amended to read:
926 15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36, 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.
927 (1) In IRC, Section E3601.6.2, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An
928 occupant of an accessory dwelling unit is not required to have access to the disconnect serving
929 the dwelling unit in which they reside."
930 (2) IRC, Section E3606.5, is deleted.
931 (3) IRC, Section E3901.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
932 "E3901.4.2 Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Spaces. Receptacle outlets, if
933 installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be installed in
934 accordance with E3901.4.3. If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve an island or
935 peninsular countertop or work surface, provisions shall be provided at the island or peninsula
936 for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop or work
937 surface.
938 (4) IRC, Section E3901.4.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
939 "E3901.4.3 Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or
940 more of the following:
941 1. On or above, but not more than 20 inches (508 mm) above a countertop or work
942 surface.
943 2. In a countertop using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops.
944 3. In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surface or
945 listed for use in countertops.
946 Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place,
947 appliance garages, sinks, or range tops as covered in the exception to Section E3901.4.1 or
948 appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
949 4. Under the countertop not more than 14 inches from the bottom leading edge of the
950 countertop."
951 (5) In IRC, Section 3902.1, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
952 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
953 (6) In IRC, Section 3902.2, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
954 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
955 (7) In IRC, Section 3902.3, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
956 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
957 (8) In IRC, Section 3902.4, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
958 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
959 (9) In IRC, Section 3902.5, after the word "125-volt" add the words "single phase 15
960 and 20 ampere in unfinished portions of the basement shall have ground-fault
961 circuit-interrupter protection for personnel" and delete the rest of the section.
962 (10) In IRC, Section 3902.6, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
963 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
964 (11) In IRC, Section 3902.7, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
965 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
966 (12) In IRC, Section 3902.8, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
967 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
968 (13) In IRC, Section 3902.9, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
969 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
970 (14) IRC, Section 3902.10, is deleted.
971 (15) In IRC, Section 3902.12, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
972 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
973 (16) In IRC, Section 3902.13, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
974 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
975 (17) IRC, Section E3902.16 is deleted.
976 (18) IRC Section E3902.17 is deleted.
977 (19) IRC, Section E3902.18 is deleted.
977a Ŝ→ (20) IRC, Section 4002.11, is deleted and replaced with the following: "4002.11 Bathtub
977b and Shower Space. Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or
977c shower stall." ←Ŝ
978 Ŝ→ [
979 Ŝ→ [
979a "34-2013"
980 to "34-2019."
981 Ŝ→ [
982 (a) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
983 60335-2-40-2019"; and
984 (b) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
985 Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
986 Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
987 Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
988 Ŝ→ [
989 (a) standard reference number "1995-2011" to "1995-2015";
990 (b) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
991 60335-2-40-2019"; and
992 (c) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
993 Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
994 Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
995 Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
996 Ŝ→ [
996a section 4.4.4
997 is added follows: "4.4.4. Air Source Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners. For Heat Pumps and
998 Air Conditioners with the more recent Manufacturers Equipment Performance Ratings (HSPF2
999 or SEER2) available, and HSPF and SEER are not available, these ratings shall be converted to
1000 HSPF and SEER values by dividing HSPF2 or SEER2 by the conversion factors in Table
1001 4.4.4.1(1). If the type of equipment is not determined, the conversion shall default to the
1002 Ducted Split System factors. All calculations, including Equation 4.1-1a shall use HSPF or
1003 SEER values as made available by the Manufacturer or converted as specified in this section.
1004 (a) (i) (A) Table 4.4.4.1(1) SEER2 and HSPF2 Conversion Factors3.
| 1005 | Equipment Type | SEER2/SEER | EER/EER4 | HSPF/HSPF |
| 1006 | Ductless Systems | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| 1007 | Ducted Split System | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.85 |
| 1008 | Ducted Package System | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.84 |
| 1009 | Small Duct High Velocity System | 1.00 | not applicable | 0.85 |
| 1010 | Ducted Space-Constrained Air Conditioner | 0.97 | not applicable | not applicable |
| 1011 | Ducted Space-Constrained Heat Pump | not applicable | 0.85 |
| 1013 | "Standard reference number | Title | Referenced in code section number |
| 1014 | 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" |
1016 "UL 9540-20: Energy Storage Systems and Equipment; R328.1, R328.2, and R328.6."
1017 [
1018 installed, the voluntary installation shall comply with Appendix F of the IRC.
1019 (b) An additional inspection of a voluntary installation described in Subsection
1020 [
1021 Section 9. Section 15A-3-401 is amended to read:
1022 15A-3-401. General provisions.
1023 (1) The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be
1024 applicable statewide.
1025 (2) In IMC, Section 505.4, a new subsection 505.4.1 is added as follows: "505.4.1
1026 Makeup Air. Makeup air is not required in residential dwelling units where gas, liquid, or solid
1027 fuel-burning appliances located within a units air barrier are all direct-vent or use a mechanical
1028 draft venting system."
1029 (3) In IMC, Section 1004.2, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the
1030 following: " In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by
1031 the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor
1032 Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in
1033 private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units. Boilers shall be
1034 installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed
1035 by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."
1036 [
1037 "boilers".
1038 [
1039 section: "or other methods approved for the application."
1040 Section 10. Section 15A-3-701 is amended to read:
1041 15A-3-701. General provisions.
1042 The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide:
1043 (1) IECC, Section C405.11, is deleted and replaced with the following: "C405.11
1044 Automatic receptacle control. Automatic receptacle control to be optional and decided by
1045 property owner."
1046 (2) In IECC, Section R102.1.1, a new section R102.1.1 is added as follows: "R102.1.1
1047 National Green Building Standard complying with ICC 700-2020 National Green Building
1048 Standard and achieving the Gold rating level for the energy efficiency category shall be deemed
1049 to exceed the energy efficiency required by this code. The building shall also meet the
1050 requirements identified in table N1105.2 and the building thermal envelope efficiency is
1051 greater than or equal to levels of efficiency and solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC) in Tables
1052 N1102.2.2 and N1102.1.3 of the 2009 IRC."
1053 [
1054 deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation
1055 required [
1056 include only those items specified in 10-5-132(8) of the Utah Municipal Code."
1057 [
1058 (a) The following is added at the end of the first sentence "or EN
1059 14351-1:2006+A1:2010."
1060 (b) The word "accredited" is replaced with "approved" in the third sentence.
1061 (c) The following sentence is added after the third sentence: "A conversion factor of
1062 5.678 shall be used to convert from U values expressed in SI units: ()/53678=."
1063 (d) After "NFRC 200" the following words are added: "or EN
1064 14351-1:2006+A1:2010", and in the sentence the word "accredited" is replaced with the word
1065 "approved".
1066 (e) The following new sentence shall be inserted immediately prior to the last sentence:
1067 "Total Energy Transmittance values may be substituted for SHGC, and Luminous
1068 Transmission values may be substituted for VT."
1069 (5) In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
1070 [
1071 sentence, the words "Section R401.13.5 and" are deleted.
1072 [
1073
1074 [
1075
1076 [
1077
1078 [
1079 [
1080
1081 [
1082
1083
1084
1085 (7) In IECC, Section R401.2.5 is deleted.
1086 (8) In IECC, Section R401.3 Number 7, the words "and the compliance path used" are
1087 deleted.
1088 (9) In IECC Table R402.1.2, the following changes are made:
1089 (a) in the column titled "Fenestration U-Factor" the following changes are made:
1090 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
1091 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.30 and replace it with
1092 0.32; and
1093 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
1094 (b) in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration SHGC", the following change is made: in
1095 the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
1096 (c) in the column titled "Climate U-Factor" the following changes are made:
1097 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.026 and replace it with 0.030;
1098 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.024 and replace it with
1099 0.026; and
1100 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.024 and replace it with 0.026;
1101 (d) in the column titled "Wood Frame Wall U Factor", the following changes are made:
1102 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.060 and replace it with 0.060;
1103 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.045 and replace it with
1104 0.060; and
1105 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.045 and replace it with 0.060;
1106 (e) in the column titled "Basement wall U-Factor" the following changes are made:
1107 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.050 and replace it with
1108 0.075; and
1109 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.50 and replace it with0.065; and
1110 (f) in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall U-Factor" the following changes are made:
1111 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.055 and replace it with
1112 0.078; and
1113 (ii) in the row titled Climate Zone 6 delete 0.55 and replace it with 0.065.
1114 (10) In IECC, Table R402.1.3 the following changes are made:
1115 (a) in the column titled "Fenestration U-Factor" the following changes are made:
1116 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
1117 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.30 and replace it with
1118 0.32; and
1119 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
1120 (b) in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration" SHGC the following change is made: in
1121 the row titled Climate Zone 3" deleted 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
1122 (c) in the Column R-Value the following changes are made:
1123 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 49 and replace it with 38;
1124 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 60 and replace it with 49;
1125 and
1126 (iii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 60 and replace it with 49;
1127 (d) in the Column titled "Wood Frame Wall R-Value" the following changes are made:
1128 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete all values and replace with "20+ Oci or
1129 13+5ci or 0+15ci";
1130 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with
1131 21+Oci or 15+5ci or 0+15ci"; and
1132 (iii) in the row titled Climate Zone 6 delete all values and replace with "21+Oci or
1133 "15+5ci or 0+15ci";
1134 (e) in the column titled "Basement Wall R-Value" the following changes are made:
1135 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with
1136 "15+Oci or 0+11ci or 11+5ci"; and
1137 (ii) in the row titled Climate Zone 6 delete all values and replace with "19+Oci or
1138 0+13ci or 11+5ci";
1139 (f) in the column titled "Slab R-Value and Depth" the following changes are made:
1140 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete "10ci. 2ft" and replace it with "NR"; and
1141 (ii) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 & Marine 4" delete "4 ft" and replace it with "2
1142 ft";
1143 (g) in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall R-Value" the following changes are made:
1144 (i) in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with
1145 "15+ Oci or 0 + 11ci or 11 +5ci"; and
1146 (ii) in the row titled Climate Zone 6 delete all values and replace with "19 + Oci or 0 +
1147 13ci or 0 + 11 + 5 ci"; and
1148 (h) in IECC, Table R402.2, in the column titled "MASS WALL R-VALUE", a new
1149 footnote "j" is added as follows: "j Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum
1150 average wall thickness of 5 inches or greater shall be permitted in "Zones 5 through 8" when
1151 overall window glazing has a .31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is
1152 90 AFUE (gas) or 84 AFUE (oil), and all other component requirements are met."
1153 [
1154 RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code. Compliance with section N1102.1.5
1155 (R402.1.5) may be satisfied using the software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation
1156 Code, which shall satisfy the R-value and U-factor requirements of N1102.1, N1102.2, and
1157 N1102.3, provided the following conditions are met:
1158 (a) In Climate Zone 5 and 6 the software result shall show 5% better than code; and
1159 (b) In Climate Zone 3, the software result shall show 5% better than code when
1160 software inputs for window U-factor = 0.65 and window SHGC = 0.40, notwithstanding actual
1161 windows installed shall conform to requirements of Tables N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) and
1162 N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3)."
1163 (12) In IECC, Section R402.2.1, a new section is added as follows: "R402.2.1.1.
1164 Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed
1165 rafter assemblies conforming to Section R806.5 shall be provided with an R-value of R-22
1166 (maximum U-Factor of 0.045) in Climate Zone 3-B or an R-value of R-26 (maximum U-factor
1167 of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B shall be permitted provided all the following
1168 conditions are met:
1169 1. The unvented attic assembly complies with the requirements of the International
1170 Residential Code, Section R806.5.
1171 2. The house shall attain a blower door test result < 2.5ACH 50.
1172 3. The house shall require a whole house mechanical ventilation system that does not
1173 rely solely on a negative pressure strategy (must be positive, balanced or hybrid).
1174 4. Where insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof
1175 rafters are not already covered by the R-20 depth of the air-impermeable insulation, the
1176 exposed portion of the roof rafters shall be wrapped (covered) by minimum R-3 unless directly
1177 covered by drywall/finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by minimum
1178 R-3 if a continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck."
1179 5. Indoor heating, cooling and ventilation equipment (including ductwork) shall be
1180 inside the building thermal envelope.
1181 [
1182 with Air-Impermeable Insulation. Where IECC Table R402.1.2 requires R-20 for wood framed
1183 walls in climate zones 3-B and 5-B or R-20+5CI for climate zone 6-B, an air-impermeable
1184 insulation installed in the wall cavity with R-value of R-15 for climate zones 3-B and 5-B or
1185 R-20 for climate zone 6-B shall be deemed equivalent to the provisions in IECC Table
1186 R402.1.2, provided the home attains a blower door test < 2.5ACH."
1187 (14) In IECC, Section R402.2.9.1 the numeral "(i)" is added before the words "cut at a
1188 45 degree" and the following is added after the words "exterior wall:": "or (ii) lowered from
1189 top of slab 4" when a 4" thermal break material such as, but not limited to, felt or asphalt
1190 impregnated fiber board, with a minimum thickness of 1/4" is installed at the upper 4" of slab."
1191 (15) In IECC, Section R402.4.1, in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted and
1192 replaced with the word "or".
1193 [
1194 sentences are deleted and replaced with the following: "Where [
1195 official, the builder [
1196
1197 R1102.4.1 for items which are not readily visible during regularly scheduled inspections."
1198 [
1199 following changes are made:
1200 (a) In the row "Rim Joists" the word "exterior" in the first sentence is deleted, and the
1201 second sentence is deleted.
1202 (b) In the row "Electrical/phone box on the exterior walls" the last sentence is deleted
1203 and replaced with: "Alternatively, close cell foam, caulking or gaskets may be used, or air
1204 sealed boxes may be installed."
1205 (18) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.2, the following changes are made:
1206 (a) In the [
1207 [
1208
1209 [
1210 [
1211
1212 (b) The following sentence is [
1213
1214
1215 [
1216 [
1217 shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1218 contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1219 manufacturers or other comparable training."
1220 (c) In the first Exception the second sentence is deleted.
1221 [
1222
1223 [
1224
1225
1226 [
1227
1228
1229
1230 [
1231
1232
1233 [
1234 [
1235 [
1236 [
1237
1238 [
1239 [
1240
1241 [
1242 [
1243
1244 [
1245
1246 [
1247
1248 (19) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.3 the following changes are made:
1249 (a) in the first sentence, the words 5.0 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 0, 1 and 2,
1250 and 3.0 are deleted and replaced with 4.0., and the words in Climate Zone 3 through 8 are
1251 deleted;
1252 (b) in the first sentence of the Exception, 0.28 is replaced with 5.0 air changes per hour
1253 or 0.30; and
1254 (c) in Number 2 the words of "conditioned floor area" are inserted before the words "or
1255 smaller."
1256 (20) IECC, Section R402.6 is deleted.
1257 (21) In IECC, Section R403.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Ducts
1258 located outside conditioned space. Supply and return ducts in attics shall be insulated to a
1259 minimum of R-8 where 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter and greater and R-6 where less than 3
1260 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter. Supply and return ducts in other portions of the building shall be
1261 insulated to a minimum of R-6 where 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter or greater and R-4.2
1262 where less than 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter. Exception: Ducts or portions thereof located
1263 completely inside the building thermal envelope."
1264 (22) In IECC, Section R403.3.3, is deleted.
1265 (23) In IECC, Section R403.3.3.1 is deleted.
1266 [
1267 changes are made:
1268 (a) A second Exception is added as follows: "A duct leakage test shall not be required
1269 for any system designed such that no air handlers or ducts are located within unconditioned
1270 attics."
1271 (b) The following is added at the end of the section: "The following parties shall be
1272 approved to conduct testing:
1273 (i) Parties certified by BPT or RESNET
1274 (ii) Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test
1275 equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
1276 [
1277
1278 (25) In IECC, Section N1103.3.6 (R403.3.6) the following changes are made:
1279 (a) in Subsection 1:
1280 (i) the number 4.0 is changed to 6.0;
1281 (ii) the number 113.3 is changed to 170;
1282 (iii) the number 3.0 is changed to 5.0; and
1283 (iv) the number 85 is changed to 141;
1284 (b) in Subsection 2:
1285 (i) the number 4.0 is changed to 5.0; and
1286 (ii) the number113.3 is changed to 141; and
1287 (c) Subsection 3 is deleted.
1288 (26) In IECC, Section N1103.3.7 (R403.3.7) the words "or plenums" are deleted.
1289 (27) In IECC, Section N1103.5.1.1 (R403.5.1.1) the words "Where installed" are added
1290 at the beginning of the first sentence.
1291 [
1292 following: [
1293 Fans used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements
1294 of Table [
1295 "Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment
1296 is used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
1297 electronically commutated motor."
1298 [
1299 with the following:
1300 "TABLE [
1301 "MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY"
| 1302 | AIR FLOW RATE MINIMUM (CFM) | MINIMUM EFFICACY (CFM/WATT) | AIR FLOW RATE MAXIMUM (CFM) | |
| 1303 | ||||
| 1304 | ||||
| 1305 | ||||
| 1306 | Bathroom, utility room | |||
| 1307 | Bathroom, utility room |
1309 [
1310 [
| 1311 | ||
| 1312 | ||
| 1313 | ||
| 1314 |
1316 (31) In IECC, Section R403.7 the word "approved" is deleted in the first sentence and
1317 the following is added after the word "methodologies": "complying with R403.7.1."
1318 (32) A new IECC, Section R403.7.1, is added as follows: "R403.7.1 Qualifications. An
1319 individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing HVAC training from
1320 one of the following:
1321 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
1322 2. A recognized educational institution;
1323 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
1324 4. Other recognized industry certification."
1325 (33) In IECC, Section R404.1, the word "All" is replaced with "Not less than 90
1326 percent of the lamps in."
1327 (34) IECC, Section R404.1.1 is deleted.
1328 (35) IECC, Section R404.2is deleted.
1329 (36) IECC, Section R404.3 is deleted.
1330 (37) In IECC, Section R405.2 the following changes are made:
1331 (a) in Subsection 3 the words "approved by the code official" are deleted; and
1332 (b) in Subsection 3 the following words are added at the end of the sentence: "when
1333 applicable and readily available."
1334 (38) in IECC, Section R406.3 "Building thermal envelope" is deleted, and replaced
1335 with the following: "Building thermal envelope and on-site renewables. The proposed total
1336 building thermal envelope UA, which is the sum of U-factor times assembly area, shall be less
1337 than or equal to the building thermal envelope UA using the prescriptive U-factors From Table
1338 N1102.1.2 multiplied by 1.15 in accordance with Equation 11-4. The area-weighted maximum
1339 fenestration SHGC permitted in Climate Zones 0 through 3 shall be 0.30.UAProposed design =
1340 1.15 x UAPrescriptive reference design (Equation 11-4) "
1341 (39) in IECC, Section R406.3.1 is deleted.
1342 (40) in IECC, Section R406.3.2 is deleted.
1343 (41) in IECC, Section R406.4 the following changes are made:
1344 (a) in the first sentence, the words "in accordance with Equation 11-5" are deleted and
1345 replaced with: "permitted to be calculated using the minimum total air exchange Rate for the
1346 rated home (Qtot) and for the index adjustment factor in accordance with Equation 11.5.";
1347 (b) in equation 11-5, the words "Ventilation rate, CFM" are deleted and replaced with:
1348 "Qtot"; and
1349 (c) in the last sentence the number "5" is deleted and replaced with "15".
1350 (42) In IECC, Section R406.5 in the column titled ENERGY RATING INDEX of
1351 Table R406.5, the following changes are made:
1352 (a) in the row for Climate Zone 3, "51" is deleted and replaced with "65";
1353 (b) in the row for Climate Zone 5, "55" is deleted and replaced with "69"; and
1354 (c) in the row for Climate Zone 6 "54" is deleted and replaced with "68".
1355 (43) In IECC, Section R408 is deleted.
1356 (44) In IECC, Chapter 6, the standard for ANSI/RESNET/ICC 201-2019 section 4.4.4
1357 is added as follows: "4.4.4. Air Source Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners. For Heat Pumps and
1358 Air Conditioners with the more recent Manufacturers Equipment Performance Ratings (HSPF2
1359 or SEER2) available, and HSPF and SEER are not available, these ratings shall be converted to
1360 HSPF and SEER values by dividing HSPF2 or SEER2 by the conversion factors in Table
1361 4.4.4.1(1). If the type of equipment is not determined, the conversion shall default to the
1362 Ducted Split System factors. All calculations, including Equation 4.1-1a shall use HSPF or
1363 SEER values as made available by the Manufacturer or converted as specified in this section.
1364 Table 4.4.4.1(1) SEER2 and HSPF2 Conversion "
| 1365 | Equipment Type | SEER2/SEER | EER2/EER4 | HSPF2/HSPF |
| 1366 | Ductless Systems | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| 1367 | Ducted Split System | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.85 |
| 1368 | Ducted Packaged System | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.84 |
| 1369 | Small Duct High Velocity System | 1.00 | Not Applicable | 0.85 |
| 1370 | Ducted Space-Constrained Air Conditioner | 0.97 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 1371 | Ducted Space-Constrained Heat Pump | 0.99 | Not Applicable | 0.85" |
1372 Section 11. Section 15A-3-801 is amended to read:
1373 15A-3-801. General provisions.
1374 The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:
1375 (1) In IEBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the
1376 words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building
1377 official after the word official."
1378 (2) In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL. See
1379 Code Official."
1380 [
1381 the following:
1382 "CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority having jurisdiction
1383 (AHJ) charged with the administration and enforcement of this code."
1384 [
1385 with the following:
1386 "EXISTING BUILDING. A building that is not a dangerous building and that was
1387 either lawfully erected under a prior adopted code, or deemed a legal non-conforming building
1388 by the code official."
1389 [
1390 in the last sentence: "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to
1391 the building official."
1392 (6) In Section 301.3, the exception is deleted.
1393 [
1394
1395
1396
1397
1398
1399 [
1400 "503.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
1401 reroofing.
1402 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
1403 roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
1404 Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
1405 appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
1406 installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
1407 compliance of such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
1408 [
1409
1410 [
1411
1412 (8) Section 706.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1413 "706.3.1 Bracing for unreinforced masonry bearing wall parapets and other appendages.
1414 Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a
1415 building assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of
1416 unreinforced masonry or appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
1417 etc., the work shall include installation of bracing to resist the reduced International Building
1418 Code level seismic forces as specified in Section 303 of this code unless an evaluation
1419 demonstrates compliance of such items."
1420 (9) Section 906.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1421 "906.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
1422 reroofing.
1423 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
1424 roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
1425 Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
1426 appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
1427 installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
1428 compliance with such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
1429 (10) (a) Section 1006.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1430 "1006.3 Seismic Loads. Where a change of occupancy results in a building being
1431 assigned to a higher risk category, or when a change of occupancy results in a design occupant
1432 load increase of 100% or more, the building shall satisfy the requirements of Section 1613 of
1433 the International Building Code using full seismic forces."
1434 (b) Section 1006.3, exceptions 1 through 3 remain unchanged.
1435 (c) In Section 1006.3, add a new exception 5 as follows:
1436 " 5. Where the design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the
1437 occupancy category does not change."
1438 (11) In Section [
1439 The following section is affected by a coordination clause at the end of this bill.
1440 Section 12. Section 15A-5-103 is amended to read:
1441 15A-5-103. Nationally recognized codes incorporated by reference.
1442 The following codes are incorporated by reference into the State Fire Code:
1443 (1) the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, excluding appendices, as issued by the
1444 International Code Council, Inc., except as amended by Part 2, Statewide Amendments and
1445 Additions to International Fire Code Incorporated as Part of State Fire Code;
1446 (2) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, Chapter 38, Marijuana Growing,
1447 Processing, and Extraction Facilities, 2018 edition;
1448 (3) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, [
1449 2024 edition; and
1450 (4) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code,
1451 [
1452 Section 13. Section 58-55-102 is amended to read:
1453 58-55-102. Definitions.
1454 In addition to the definitions in Section 58-1-102, as used in this chapter:
1455 (1) (a) "Alarm business" or "alarm company" means a person engaged in the sale,
1456 installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement, servicing, or monitoring of an alarm
1457 system, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b).
1458 (b) "Alarm business" or "alarm company" does not include:
1459 (i) a person engaged in the manufacture or sale of alarm systems unless:
1460 (A) that person is also engaged in the installation, maintenance, alteration, repair,
1461 replacement, servicing, or monitoring of alarm systems;
1462 (B) the manufacture or sale occurs at a location other than a place of business
1463 established by the person engaged in the manufacture or sale; or
1464 (C) the manufacture or sale involves site visits at the place or intended place of
1465 installation of an alarm system; or
1466 (ii) an owner of an alarm system, or an employee of the owner of an alarm system who
1467 is engaged in installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement, servicing, or monitoring
1468 of the alarm system owned by that owner.
1469 (2) "Alarm company agent":
1470 (a) except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), means any individual employed within this
1471 state by an alarm business; and
1472 (b) does not include an individual who:
1473 (i) is not engaged in the sale, installation, maintenance, alteration, repair, replacement,
1474 servicing, or monitoring of an alarm system; and
1475 (ii) does not, during the normal course of the individual's employment with an alarm
1476 business, use or have access to sensitive alarm system information.
1477 (3) "Alarm company officer" means:
1478 (a) a governing person, as defined in Section 48-3a-102, of an alarm company;
1479 (b) an individual appointed as an officer of an alarm company that is a corporation in
1480 accordance with Section 16-10a-830;
1481 (c) a general partner, as defined in Section 48-2e-102, of an alarm company; or
1482 (d) a partner, as defined in Section 48-1d-102, of an alarm company.
1483 (4) "Alarm company owner" means:
1484 (a) a shareholder, as defined in Section 16-10a-102, who owns directly, or indirectly
1485 through an entity controlled by the individual, 5% or more of the outstanding shares of an
1486 alarm company that:
1487 (i) is a corporation; and
1488 (ii) is not publicly listed or traded; or
1489 (b) an individual who owns directly, or indirectly through an entity controlled by the
1490 individual, 5% or more of the equity of an alarm company that is not a corporation.
1491 (5) "Alarm company proprietor" means the sole proprietor of an alarm company that is
1492 registered as a sole proprietorship with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
1493 (6) "Alarm company trustee" means an individual with control of or power of
1494 administration over property held in trust.
1495 (7) (a) "Alarm system" means equipment and devices assembled for the purpose of:
1496 (i) detecting and signaling unauthorized intrusion or entry into or onto certain
1497 premises; or
1498 (ii) signaling a robbery or attempted robbery on protected premises.
1499 (b) "Alarm system" includes a battery-charged suspended-wire system or fence that is
1500 part of and interfaces with an alarm system for the purposes of detecting and deterring
1501 unauthorized intrusion or entry into or onto certain premises.
1502 (8) "Apprentice electrician" means a person licensed under this chapter as an
1503 apprentice electrician who is learning the electrical trade under the immediate supervision of a
1504 master electrician, residential master electrician, a journeyman electrician, or a residential
1505 journeyman electrician.
1506 (9) "Apprentice plumber" means a person licensed under this chapter as an apprentice
1507 plumber who is learning the plumbing trade under the immediate supervision of a master
1508 plumber, residential master plumber, journeyman plumber, or a residential journeyman
1509 plumber.
1510 (10) "Approved continuing education" means instruction provided through courses
1511 under a program established under Subsection 58-55-302.5(2).
1512 (11) (a) "Approved prelicensure course provider" means a provider that is the
1513 Associated General Contractors of Utah, the Utah Chapter of the Associated Builders and
1514 Contractors, or the Utah Home Builders Association, and that meets the requirements
1515 established by rule by the commission with the concurrence of the director, to teach the
1516 25-hour course described in Subsection 58-55-302(1)(e)(iii).
1517 (b) "Approved prelicensure course provider" may only include a provider that, in
1518 addition to any other locations, offers the 25-hour course described in Subsection
1519 58-55-302(1)(e)(iii) at least six times each year in one or more counties other than Salt Lake
1520 County, Utah County, Davis County, or Weber County.
1521 (12) "Board" means the Electrician Licensing Board, Alarm System Security and
1522 Licensing Board, or Plumbers Licensing Board created in Section 58-55-201.
1523 (13) "Combustion system" means an assembly consisting of:
1524 (a) piping and components with a means for conveying, either continuously or
1525 intermittently, natural gas from the outlet of the natural gas provider's meter to the burner of the
1526 appliance;
1527 (b) the electric control and combustion air supply and venting systems, including air
1528 ducts; and
1529 (c) components intended to achieve control of quantity, flow, and pressure.
1530 (14) "Commission" means the Construction Services Commission created under
1531 Section 58-55-103.
1532 (15) "Construction trade" means any trade or occupation involving:
1533 (a) (i) construction, alteration, remodeling, repairing, wrecking or demolition, addition
1534 to, or improvement of any building, highway, road, railroad, dam, bridge, structure, excavation
1535 or other project, development, or improvement to other than personal property; and
1536 (ii) constructing, remodeling, or repairing a manufactured home or mobile home as
1537 defined in Section 15A-1-302; or
1538 (b) installation or repair of a residential or commercial natural gas appliance or
1539 combustion system.
1540 (16) "Construction trades instructor" means a person licensed under this chapter to
1541 teach one or more construction trades in both a classroom and project environment, where a
1542 project is intended for sale to or use by the public and is completed under the direction of the
1543 instructor, who has no economic interest in the project.
1544 (17) (a) "Contractor" means any person who for compensation other than wages as an
1545 employee undertakes any work in the construction, plumbing, or electrical trade for which
1546 licensure is required under this chapter and includes:
1547 (i) a person who builds any structure on the person's own property for the purpose of
1548 sale or who builds any structure intended for public use on the person's own property;
1549 (ii) any person who represents that the person is a contractor, or will perform a service
1550 described in this Subsection (17)by advertising on a website or social media, or any other
1551 means;
1552 (iii) any person engaged as a maintenance person, other than an employee, who
1553 regularly engages in activities set forth under the definition of "construction trade";
1554 (iv) any person engaged in, or offering to engage in, any construction trade for which
1555 licensure is required under this chapter; or
1556 (v) a construction manager, construction consultant, construction assistant, or any other
1557 person who, for a fee:
1558 (A) performs or offers to perform construction consulting;
1559 (B) performs or offers to perform management of construction subcontractors;
1560 (C) provides or offers to provide a list of subcontractors or suppliers; or
1561 (D) provides or offers to provide management or counseling services on a construction
1562 project.
1563 (b) "Contractor" does not include:
1564 (i) an alarm company or alarm company agent; or
1565 (ii) a material supplier who provides consulting to customers regarding the design and
1566 installation of the material supplier's products.
1567 (18) (a) "Electrical trade" means the performance of any electrical work involved in the
1568 installation, construction, alteration, change, repair, removal, or maintenance of facilities,
1569 buildings, or appendages or appurtenances.
1570 (b) "Electrical trade" does not include:
1571 (i) transporting or handling electrical materials;
1572 (ii) preparing clearance for raceways for wiring;
1573 (iii) work commonly done by unskilled labor on any installations under the exclusive
1574 control of electrical utilities;
1575 (iv) work involving cable-type wiring that does not pose a shock or fire-initiation
1576 hazard; or
1577 (v) work involving class two or class three power-limited circuits as defined in the
1578 National Electrical Code.
1579 (19) "Elevator" means the same as that term is defined in Section 34A-7-202, except
1580 that for purposes of this chapter it does not mean a stair chair, a vertical platform lift, or an
1581 incline platform lift.
1582 (20) "Elevator contractor" means a sole proprietor, firm, or corporation licensed under
1583 this chapter that is engaged in the business of erecting, constructing, installing, altering,
1584 servicing, repairing, or maintaining an elevator.
1585 (21) "Elevator mechanic" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter as an
1586 elevator mechanic and who is engaged in erecting, constructing, installing, altering, servicing,
1587 repairing, or maintaining an elevator under the immediate supervision of an elevator contractor.
1588 (22) "Employee" means an individual as defined by the division by rule giving
1589 consideration to the definition adopted by the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of
1590 Workforce Services.
1591 (23) "Engage in a construction trade" means to:
1592 (a) engage in, represent oneself to be engaged in, or advertise oneself as being engaged
1593 in a construction trade; or
1594 (b) use the name "contractor" or "builder" or in any other way lead a reasonable person
1595 to believe one is or will act as a contractor.
1596 (24) (a) "Financial responsibility" means a demonstration of a current and expected
1597 future condition of financial solvency evidencing a reasonable expectation to the division and
1598 the board that an applicant or licensee can successfully engage in business as a contractor
1599 without jeopardy to the public health, safety, and welfare.
1600 (b) Financial responsibility may be determined by an evaluation of the total history
1601 concerning the licensee or applicant including past, present, and expected condition and record
1602 of financial solvency and business conduct.
1603 (25) "Gas appliance" means any device that uses natural gas to produce light, heat,
1604 power, steam, hot water, refrigeration, or air conditioning.
1605 (26) (a) "General building contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1606 general building contractor qualified by education, training, experience, and knowledge to
1607 perform or superintend construction of structures for the support, shelter, and enclosure of
1608 persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind or any of the components of that
1609 construction except plumbing, electrical work, mechanical work, work related to the operating
1610 integrity of an elevator, and manufactured housing installation, for which the general building
1611 contractor shall employ the services of a contractor licensed in the particular specialty, except
1612 that a general building contractor engaged in the construction of single-family and multifamily
1613 residences up to four units may perform the mechanical work and hire a licensed plumber or
1614 electrician as an employee.
1615 (b) The division may by rule exclude general building contractors from engaging in the
1616 performance of other construction specialties in which there is represented a substantial risk to
1617 the public health, safety, and welfare, and for which a license is required unless that general
1618 building contractor holds a valid license in that specialty classification.
1619 (27) (a) "General electrical contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1620 general electrical contractor qualified by education, training, experience, and knowledge to
1621 perform the fabrication, construction, and installation of generators, transformers, conduits,
1622 raceways, panels, switch gear, electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, or apparatus that uses
1623 electrical energy.
1624 (b) The scope of work of a general electrical contractor may be further defined by rules
1625 made by the commission, with the concurrence of the director, in accordance with Title 63G,
1626 Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
1627 (28) (a) "General engineering contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter as
1628 a general engineering contractor qualified by education, training, experience, and knowledge to
1629 perform or superintend construction of fixed works or components of fixed works requiring
1630 specialized engineering knowledge and skill in any of the following:
1631 (i) irrigation;
1632 (ii) drainage;
1633 (iii) water power;
1634 (iv) water supply;
1635 (v) flood control;
1636 (vi) an inland waterway;
1637 (vii) a harbor;
1638 (viii) a railroad;
1639 (ix) a highway;
1640 (x) a tunnel;
1641 (xi) an airport;
1642 (xii) an airport runway;
1643 (xiii) a sewer;
1644 (xiv) a bridge;
1645 (xv) a refinery;
1646 (xvi) a pipeline;
1647 (xvii) a chemical plant;
1648 (xviii) an industrial plant;
1649 (xix) a pier;
1650 (xx) a foundation;
1651 (xxi) a power plant; [
1652 (xxii) a utility plant or installation[
1653 (xxiii) underground electric utility conduit.
1654 (b) A general engineering contractor may not perform or superintend:
1655 (i) construction of a structure built primarily for the support, shelter, and enclosure of
1656 persons, animals, and chattels; or
1657 (ii) performance of:
1658 (A) plumbing work;
1659 (B) electrical work beyond underground electric utility conduit; or
1660 (C) mechanical work.
1661 (29) (a) "General plumbing contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1662 general plumbing contractor qualified by education, training, experience, and knowledge to
1663 perform the fabrication or installation of material and fixtures to create and maintain sanitary
1664 conditions in a building by providing permanent means for a supply of safe and pure water, a
1665 means for the timely and complete removal from the premises of all used or contaminated
1666 water, fluid and semi-fluid organic wastes and other impurities incidental to life and the
1667 occupation of such premises, and a safe and adequate supply of gases for lighting, heating, and
1668 industrial purposes.
1669 (b) The scope of work of a general plumbing contractor may be further defined by rules
1670 made by the commission, with the concurrence of the director, in accordance with Title 63G,
1671 Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
1672 (30) "Immediate supervision" means reasonable direction, oversight, inspection, and
1673 evaluation of the work of a person:
1674 (a) as the division specifies in rule;
1675 (b) by, as applicable, a qualified electrician or plumber;
1676 (c) as part of a planned program of training; and
1677 (d) to ensure that the end result complies with applicable standards.
1678 (31) "Individual" means a natural person.
1679 (32) "Journeyman electrician" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1680 journeyman electrician having the qualifications, training, experience, and knowledge to wire,
1681 install, and repair electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, power, and other purposes.
1682 (33) "Journeyman plumber" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1683 journeyman plumber having the qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge
1684 to engage in the plumbing trade.
1685 (34) "Master electrician" means a person licensed under this chapter as a master
1686 electrician having the qualifications, training, experience, and knowledge to properly plan,
1687 layout, and supervise the wiring, installation, and repair of electrical apparatus and equipment
1688 for light, heat, power, and other purposes.
1689 (35) "Master plumber" means a person licensed under this chapter as a master plumber
1690 having the qualifications, training, experience, and knowledge to properly plan and layout
1691 projects and supervise persons in the plumbing trade.
1692 (36) "Person" means a natural person, sole proprietorship, joint venture, corporation,
1693 limited liability company, association, or organization of any type.
1694 (37) (a) "Plumbing trade" means the performance of any mechanical work pertaining to
1695 the installation, alteration, change, repair, removal, maintenance, or use in buildings, or within
1696 three feet beyond the outside walls of buildings, of pipes, fixtures, and fittings for the:
1697 (i) delivery of the water supply;
1698 (ii) discharge of liquid and water carried waste;
1699 (iii) building drainage system within the walls of the building; and
1700 (iv) delivery of gases for lighting, heating, and industrial purposes.
1701 (b) "Plumbing trade" includes work pertaining to the water supply, distribution pipes,
1702 fixtures and fixture traps, soil, waste and vent pipes, the building drain and roof drains, and the
1703 safe and adequate supply of gases, together with their devices, appurtenances, and connections
1704 where installed within the outside walls of the building.
1705 (38) "Ratio of apprentices" means the number of licensed plumber apprentices or
1706 licensed electrician apprentices that are allowed to be under the immediate supervision of a
1707 licensed supervisor as established by the provisions of this chapter and by rules made by the
1708 commission, with the concurrence of the director, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3,
1709 Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
1710 (39) "Residential and small commercial contractor" means a person licensed under this
1711 chapter as a residential and small commercial contractor qualified by education, training,
1712 experience, and knowledge to perform or superintend the construction of single-family
1713 residences, multifamily residences up to four units, and commercial construction of not more
1714 than three stories above ground and not more than 20,000 square feet, or any of the components
1715 of that construction except plumbing, electrical work, mechanical work, and manufactured
1716 housing installation, for which the residential and small commercial contractor shall employ
1717 the services of a contractor licensed in the particular specialty, except that a residential and
1718 small commercial contractor engaged in the construction of single-family and multifamily
1719 residences up to four units may perform the mechanical work and hire a licensed plumber or
1720 electrician as an employee.
1721 (40) "Residential building," as it relates to the license classification of residential
1722 journeyman plumber and residential master plumber, means a single or multiple family
1723 dwelling of up to four units.
1724 (41) (a) "Residential electrical contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter
1725 as a residential electrical contractor qualified by education, training, experience, and
1726 knowledge to perform the fabrication, construction, and installation of services, disconnecting
1727 means, grounding devices, panels, conductors, load centers, lighting and plug circuits,
1728 appliances, and fixtures in a residential unit.
1729 (b) The scope of work of a residential electrical contractor may be further defined by
1730 rules made by the commission, with the concurrence of the director, in accordance with Title
1731 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
1732 (42) "Residential journeyman electrician" means a person licensed under this chapter
1733 as a residential journeyman electrician having the qualifications, training, experience, and
1734 knowledge to wire, install, and repair electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, power,
1735 and other purposes on buildings using primarily nonmetallic sheath cable.
1736 (43) "Residential journeyman plumber" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1737 residential journeyman plumber having the qualifications, training, experience, and knowledge
1738 to engage in the plumbing trade as limited to the plumbing of residential buildings.
1739 (44) "Residential master electrician" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1740 residential master electrician having the qualifications, training, experience, and knowledge to
1741 properly plan, layout, and supervise the wiring, installation, and repair of electrical apparatus
1742 and equipment for light, heat, power, and other purposes on residential projects.
1743 (45) "Residential master plumber" means a person licensed under this chapter as a
1744 residential master plumber having the qualifications, training, experience, and knowledge to
1745 properly plan and layout projects and supervise persons in the plumbing trade as limited to the
1746 plumbing of residential buildings.
1747 (46) (a) "Residential plumbing contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter
1748 as a residential plumbing contractor qualified by education, training, experience, and
1749 knowledge to perform the fabrication or installation of material and fixtures to create and
1750 maintain sanitary conditions in residential buildings by providing permanent means for a
1751 supply of safe and pure water, a means for the timely and complete removal from the premises
1752 of all used or contaminated water, fluid and semi-fluid organic wastes and other impurities
1753 incidental to life and the occupation of such premises, and a safe and adequate supply of gases
1754 for lighting, heating, and residential purposes.
1755 (b) The scope of work of a residential plumbing contractor may be further defined by
1756 rules made by the commission, with the concurrence of the director, in accordance with Title
1757 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
1758 (47) "Residential project," as it relates to an electrician or electrical contractor, means
1759 buildings primarily wired with nonmetallic sheathed cable, in accordance with standard rules
1760 and regulations governing this work, including the National Electrical Code, and in which the
1761 voltage does not exceed 250 volts line to line and 125 volts to ground.
1762 (48) "Responsible management personnel" means:
1763 (a) a qualifying agent;
1764 (b) an operations manager; or
1765 (c) a site manager.
1766 (49) "Sensitive alarm system information" means:
1767 (a) a pass code or other code used in the operation of an alarm system;
1768 (b) information on the location of alarm system components at the premises of a
1769 customer of the alarm business providing the alarm system;
1770 (c) information that would allow the circumvention, bypass, deactivation, or other
1771 compromise of an alarm system of a customer of the alarm business providing the alarm
1772 system; and
1773 (d) any other similar information that the division by rule determines to be information
1774 that an individual employed by an alarm business should use or have access to only if the
1775 individual is licensed as provided in this chapter.
1776 (50) (a) "Specialty contractor" means a person licensed under this chapter under a
1777 specialty contractor classification established by rule, who is qualified by education, training,
1778 experience, and knowledge to perform those construction trades and crafts requiring
1779 specialized skill, the regulation of which are determined by the division to be in the best
1780 interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
1781 (b) A specialty contractor may perform work in crafts or trades other than those in
1782 which the specialty contractor is licensed if they are incidental to the performance of the
1783 specialty contractor's licensed craft or trade.
1784 (51) "Unincorporated entity" means an entity that is not:
1785 (a) an individual;
1786 (b) a corporation; or
1787 (c) publicly traded.
1788 (52) "Unlawful conduct" means the same as that term is defined in Sections 58-1-501
1789 and 58-55-501.
1790 (53) "Unprofessional conduct" means the same as that term is defined in Sections
1791 58-1-501 and 58-55-502 and as may be further defined by rule.
1792 (54) "Wages" means amounts due to an employee for labor or services whether the
1793 amount is fixed or ascertained on a time, task, piece, commission, or other basis for calculating
1794 the amount.
1795 Section 14. Effective date.
1796 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
1797 Section 15. Coordinating H.B. 518 with H.B. 64.
1798 If H.B. 518, State Construction Code Modifications, and H.B. 64, State Construction
1799 and Fire Codes Amendments, both pass and become law, the Legislature intends that, on July
1800 1, 2024, the amendments to:
1801 (1) Section 15A-3-203 in H.B. 518 supersede the amendments to Section 15A-3-203 in
1802 H.B. 64;
1803 (2) Section 15A-3-205 in H.B. 518 supersede the amendments to Section 15A-3-205 in
1804 H.B. 64; and
1805 (3) Section 15A-5-103 in H.B. 518 supersede the amendments to Section 15A-5-103 in
1806 H.B. 64.