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Utah Code Annotated - Title 15A - State Construction and Fire Codes Act
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Utah Code Annotated - Title 15A - Chapter 1 - General Chapter
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-101 Titles.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-101(1): This title is known as the "State Construction and Fire Codes Act."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-101(2): This chapter is known as "General Chapter."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102 Definitions.
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As used in this title:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(1): 53-7-203 "Board" means the Utah Fire Prevention Board created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(2): 58-1-103; Part 4, State Fire Code Administration Act; Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act "Division" means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(2)(a): Part 4, State Fire Code Administration Act
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(2)(b): Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(3): Chapter 2, Adoption of State Construction Code; Chapter 2a, Tall Wood Buildings of Mass Timber Construction Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; Chapter 6, Additional Construction Requirements "State Construction Code" means the State Construction Code adopted by:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(3)(a): Chapter 2, Adoption of State Construction Code
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(3)(b): Chapter 2a, Tall Wood Buildings of Mass Timber Construction Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(3)(c): Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(3)(d): Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(3)(e): Chapter 6, Additional Construction Requirements
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(4): Chapter 5, State Fire Code Act "State Fire Code" means the State Fire Code adopted by
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-102(5): "Utah Code" means the Utah Code Annotated (1953), as amended.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-103 Formatting powers.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-103(1): 15A-1-205 As part of the division's compliance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-103(2): Part 4, State Fire Code Administration Act; Title 53, Chapter 7, Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act Consistent with


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104 Permit approval required -- Certificate of occupancy valid.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(1): 15A-1-204; 15A-1-202; 15A-1-209 As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(1)(a): 15A-1-204 "Completed noncompliant structure" means a structure that was constructed and completed without:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(1)(a)(i): obtaining a building permit;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(1)(a)(ii): passing inspections; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(1)(a)(iii): 15A-1-204 obtaining a certificate of occupancy as required by Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(1)(b): 15A-1-202 "Compliance agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(1)(c): 15A-1-209 "Project" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(2): A compliance agency for a political subdivision may not reject a permit, or withhold approval of a project whenever approval is required, for failure to comply with the applicable provisions of this title unless the compliance agency:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(2)(a): cites with specificity the applicable provision with which the project has failed to comply; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(2)(b): describes how the project has failed to comply.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(3): A municipality may not withhold a permit or project approval for a project because of a completed noncompliant structure on the same property provided that the completed noncompliant structure:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(3)(a): has been completed for five years or more;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(3)(b): does not pose a health, life, or safety concern;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(3)(c): is unrelated to, independent from, and not affected by the project; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(3)(d): is outside the scope of work under the permit for the project.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(4): A municipality may require additional permitting, engineering, or inspections for a completed noncompliant structure if it:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(4)(a): has been completed for ten years or less; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(4)(b): poses a health, life, or safety concern.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-104(5): If a compliance agency or a representative of a compliance agency issues a certificate of occupancy, the compliance agency may not withdraw the certificate of occupancy or exert additional jurisdiction over the elements of the project for which the certificate was issued unless additional changes or modifications requiring a building permit are made to elements of the project after the certificate was issued.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105 Third-party inspection firms.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1): 15A-1-102 As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(a): "Building permit applicant" means a person who applies to a local regulator for a building permit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(b): "Inspection" means a physical examination of all aspects of a structure to ensure compliance with the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(c): 15A-1-102 "Local regulator" means the same as that terms is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(d): "Third-party inspection firm" means an entity that is:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(d)(i): licensed under Title 58, Chapter 56, Building Inspector and Factory Built Housing Licensing;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(d)(ii): independent, but may include a building inspector for an adjacent city or county; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(d)(iii): included on the local regulator's third-party inspection firm list.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(e): "Third-party inspection firm list" means a list of:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(e)(i): for a first, second, third, or fourth class county, or a municipality located within a first, second, third, or fourth class county, three or more third-party inspection firms approved by the local regulator; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(1)(e)(ii): for a fifth or sixth class county, or a municipality located within a fifth or sixth class county, one or more third-party inspection firms approved by the local regulator.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(2): 10-6-160; 17-36-55
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(2)(a): 10-6-160; 17-36-55 Subject to the provisions of this section and Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(2)(b): If a building permit applicant wishes to engage a third-party inspection firm in accordance with Subsection (2)(a), the building permit applicant shall first notify the local regulator of the third-party inspection firm the building permit applicant intends to engage.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(2)(c): Upon completing the inspection, the third-party inspection firm shall submit the inspection report to the local regulator.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(2)(d): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(2)(d)(i): The local regulator shall pay the cost of the inspection to the third-party inspection firm after the local regulator receives the third-party inspection report indicating the third-party inspection firm completed the inspection.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(2)(d)(ii): This section does not require a local regulator to pay for an inspection that exceeds the scope of work identified under the original request for inspection.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(3): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(3)(a): The local regulator shall issue a certificate of occupancy to the building permit applicant if the third-party inspection firm:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(3)(a)(i): completes the inspection; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(3)(a)(ii): submits the inspection report to the local regulator.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(3)(b): The local regulator shall promptly issue the certificate of occupancy or letter of completion after the third-party inspection firm submits the final inspection report to the local regulator as described in Subsection (3)(a)(ii).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-105(4): A local regulator is not liable for any inspection performed by a third-party inspection firm.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-201 Title.
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This part is known as the "State Construction Code Administration Act."

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(1): "Agricultural use" means a use that relates to the tilling of soil and raising of crops, or keeping or raising domestic animals.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(2): 15A-1-204
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(2)(a): 15A-1-204 "Approved code" means a code, including the standards and specifications contained in the code, approved by the division under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(2)(b): "Approved code" does not include the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(3): "Building" means a structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy and any improvements attached to it.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(4): 15A-1-105 "Building permit applicant" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(5): "Code" means:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(5)(a): the State Construction Code; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(5)(b): an approved code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(6): 15A-1-203 "Commission" means the Uniform Building Code Commission created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(7): 15A-1-105 "Compliance agency" means:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(7)(a): an agency of the state or any of its political subdivisions which issues permits for construction regulated under the codes;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(7)(b): any other agency of the state or its political subdivisions specifically empowered to enforce compliance with the codes;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(7)(c): 15A-1-105 a third-party inspection firm as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(7)(d): any other state agency which chooses to enforce codes adopted under this chapter by authority given the agency under a title other than this part and Part 3, Factory Built Housing and Modular Units Administration Act.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8): 15A-1-204 "Construction code" means standards and specifications published by a nationally recognized code authority for use in circumstances described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(a): a building code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(b): an electrical code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(c): a residential one and two family dwelling code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(d): a plumbing code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(e): a mechanical code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(f): a fuel gas code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(g): an energy conservation code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(h): a swimming pool and spa code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(i): a manufactured housing installation standard code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(8)(j): Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205, issued by the International Code Council, except as specifically modified by provisions of this title governing modular units.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(9): 38-1a-102 "Construction project" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(10): "Executive director" means the executive director of the Department of Commerce.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(11): "Legislative action" includes legislation that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(11)(a): adopts a new State Construction Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(11)(b): amends the State Construction Code; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(11)(c): repeals one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(12): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(12)(a): "Local regulator" means a political subdivision of the state that is empowered to engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, installation, inspection, or other activities subject to the codes.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(12)(b): "Local regulator" may include the local regulator's designee.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(13): "Membrane-covered frame structure" means a nonpressurized building with a structure composed of a rigid framework to support a tensioned membrane that provides a weather barrier.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(14): "Not for human occupancy" means use of a structure for purposes other than protection or comfort of human beings, but allows people to enter the structure for:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(14)(a): maintenance or repair; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(14)(b): the care of livestock, crops, or equipment intended for agricultural use which are kept there.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(15): "Opinion" means a written, nonbinding, and advisory statement issued by the commission concerning an interpretation of the meaning of the codes or the application of the codes in a specific circumstance issued in response to a specific request by a party to the issue.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(16): "Remote yurt" means a membrane-covered frame structure that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(16)(a): is no larger than 710 square feet;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(16)(b): is not used as a permanent residence;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(16)(c): is located in an unincorporated county area that is not zoned for residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural use;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(16)(d): does not have plumbing or electricity;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(16)(e): is set back at least 300 feet from any river, stream, lake, or other body of water; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(16)(f): is registered with the local health department.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-202(17): "State regulator" means an agency of the state which is empowered to engage in the regulation of construction, alteration, remodeling, building, repair, and other activities subject to the codes adopted pursuant to this chapter.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203 Uniform Building Code Commission -- Unified Code Analysis Council.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(1): There is created a Uniform Building Code Commission to advise the division with respect to the division's responsibilities in administering the codes.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2): The commission shall consist of 13 members as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(a): one member shall be a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor licensed by the state;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(b): one member shall be a licensed building inspector nominated by the Utah League of Cities and Towns;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(c): one member shall be a licensed professional engineer;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(d): one member shall be a licensed architect;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(e): one member shall be:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(e)(i): a licensed architect who specializes in residential architecture; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(e)(ii): a residential home designer;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(f): one member shall be a member of an association of building owners;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(g): one member shall be a fire official;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(h): four members shall be contractors licensed by the state, of which:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(h)(i): two shall be general contractors, one of which shall specialize in residential construction;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(h)(ii): one shall be an electrical contractor; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(h)(iii): one shall be a plumbing contractor;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(i): one member shall be from the general public and have no affiliation with the construction industry or real estate development industry; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(2)(j): one member shall be from the Division of Facilities Construction and Management of the Department of Government Operations.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(3): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(3)(a): The executive director shall appoint each commission member after submitting a nomination to the governor for confirmation or rejection.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(3)(b): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(3)(b)(i): If the governor rejects a nominee, the executive director shall submit an alternative nominee until the governor confirms the nomination.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(3)(b)(ii): An appointment is effective after the governor confirms the nomination.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(4): (4)(b); (4)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(4)(a): (4)(b) Except as required by Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(4)(b): (4)(a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(5): When a vacancy occurs in the commission membership for any reason, the executive director shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(6): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(6)(a): A commission member may not serve more than two full terms.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(6)(b): A commission member who ceases to serve may not again serve on the commission until after the expiration of two years after the day on which service ceased.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(7): A majority of the commission members constitute a quorum and may act on behalf of the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(8): 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107; 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107 A commission member may not receive compensation or benefits for the commission member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(8)(a): 63A-3-106 Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(8)(b): 63A-3-107 Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(8)(c): 63A-3-106; 63A-3-107 rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(9): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(9)(a): The commission shall annually designate one of the commission's members to serve as chair of the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(9)(b): The division shall provide a secretary to facilitate the function of the commission and to record the commission's actions and recommendations.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(10): 15A-1-204; 15A-1-207; 15A-1-209 The commission shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(10)(a): 15A-1-204 in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(10)(b): 15A-1-207 act as an appeals board as provided in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(10)(c): establish advisory peer committees on either a standing or ad hoc basis to advise the commission with respect to matters related to a code, including a committee to advise the commission regarding health matters related to a plumbing code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(10)(d): 15A-1-209 assist the division in overseeing code-related training in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(11): (10)(c); Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(11)(a): (10)(c) In a manner consistent with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(11)(b): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act The commission and Utah Fire Prevention Board shall jointly, by rule made in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(11)(b)(i): the appointment of members to the Unified Code Analysis Council; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-203(11)(b)(ii): procedures followed by the Unified Code Analysis Council.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204 Adoption of State Construction Code -- Amendments by commission -- Approved codes -- Exemptions.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(a): The State Construction Code is the construction codes adopted with any modifications in accordance with this section that the state and each political subdivision of the state shall follow.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b): A person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the State Construction Code when:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(i): new construction is involved; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(ii): the owner of an existing building, or the owner's agent, is voluntarily engaged in:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(ii)(A): the repair, renovation, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation, conservation, or reconstruction of the building; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(ii)(B): changing the character or use of the building in a manner that increases the occupancy loads, other demands, or safety risks of the building.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(c): On and after July 1, 2010, the State Construction Code is the State Construction Code in effect on July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(c)(i): a new State Construction Code is adopted; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(c)(ii): one or more provisions of the State Construction Code are amended or repealed in accordance with this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(d): A provision of the State Construction Code may be applicable:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(d)(i): to the entire state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(d)(ii): within a county, city, or town.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2): (2)(a); (6)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(a): The Legislature shall adopt a State Construction Code by enacting legislation that adopts a nationally recognized construction code with any modifications.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(b): (2)(a) Legislation described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(c): (6) Subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(c)(i): adopting a new State Construction Code in its entirety; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(c)(ii): amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(3): (3)(b); (4); (4)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(3)(a): (3)(b); (4) Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(3)(b): (4) For the provisions of a nationally recognized construction code that apply only to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures, the commission shall prepare a report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4): (3); 68-3-14; (4)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(a): (3); 68-3-14 In accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(a)(i): states whether the commission recommends the Legislature adopt the update with any modifications; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(a)(ii): describes the costs and benefits of each recommended change in the update or in any modification.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(b): (4)(a) After the Business and Labor Interim Committee receives the report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(b)(i): study the recommendations; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(b)(ii): if the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative action to the Legislature, prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5): (4); 68-3-14; (5)(a)(i)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(a): (4); 68-3-14; (5)(a)(i)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(a)(i): (4); 68-3-14 The commission shall, by no later than September 1 of each year in which the commission is not required to submit a report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(a)(ii): (5)(a)(i) As part of a recommendation described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b): The commission may recommend legislative action related to the State Construction Code:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(i): on the commission's own initiative;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(ii): upon the recommendation of the division; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii): upon the receipt of a request by one of the following that the commission recommend legislative action related to the State Construction Code:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(A): a local regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(B): a state regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(C): a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(D): the Construction Services Commission;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(E): the Electrician Licensing Board;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(F): the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(G): a recognized construction-related association.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(c): If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (6); (6); 15A-1-205; 68-3-14; (6)(b)(ii); (6)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(a): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the commission may, in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(a)(i): cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(a)(ii): place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(b): (6) If the commission amends the State Construction Code in accordance with this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(b)(i): the text of the amendment to the State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(b)(ii): an analysis that includes the specific reasons and justifications for the commission's findings.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(c): (6); 15A-1-205; 68-3-14; (6)(b)(ii) If the State Construction Code is amended under this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(c)(i): 15A-1-205 publish the amendment to the State Construction Code in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(c)(ii): 68-3-14; (6)(b)(ii) prepare and submit, in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(d): (6) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at the next annual general session, an amendment to the State Construction Code under this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7): (7)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(a): The division, in consultation with the commission, may approve, without adopting, one or more approved codes, including a specific edition of a construction code, for use by a compliance agency.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b): (7)(a) If the code adopted by a compliance agency is an approved code described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b)(i): adopt an ordinance requiring removal, demolition, or repair of a building;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b)(ii): adopt, by ordinance or rule, a dangerous building code; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b)(iii): adopt, by ordinance or rule, a building rehabilitation code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(8): (6); (7); (9); (10) Except as provided in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9): A state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(a): enforce a federal law or regulation;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(b): adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement if the rule, ordinance, or requirement applies only to a facility or construction owned or used by a state entity or a political subdivision of the state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(c): enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(c)(i): that the state executive branch entity or political subdivision adopted or made effective before July 1, 2015; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(c)(ii): for which the state executive branch entity or political subdivision can demonstrate, with substantial evidence, that the rule, ordinance, or requirement is necessary to protect an individual from a condition likely to cause imminent injury or death.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(10): The Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Environmental Quality may enforce a rule or requirement adopted before January 1, 2015.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11): (11)(b); 59-12-104(20); (11)(a); (11)(a); Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture, Industrial, or Critical Infrastructure Materials Protection Areas; (11)(a); Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(a): (11)(b); 59-12-104(20) Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b): (11)(a); (11)(a); Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture, Industrial, or Critical Infrastructure Materials Protection Areas; (11)(a); Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(i): (11)(a); (11)(a) Unless exempted by a provision other than Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(ii): Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture, Industrial, or Critical Infrastructure Materials Protection Areas; (11)(a); Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions Unless located in whole or in part in an agricultural protection area created under
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(ii)(A): within the boundaries of a city or town, and less than five contiguous acres; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(ii)(B): Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions within a subdivision for which the county has approved a subdivision plat under
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12): (12)(a); 15A-5-104; 19-5-125; Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(a): A remote yurt is exempt from the State Construction Code including the permit requirements of the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b): (12)(a); 15A-5-104; 19-5-125; Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act Notwithstanding Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b)(i): the State Construction Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b)(ii): 15A-5-104 notwithstanding Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b)(iii): 19-5-125; Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act notwithstanding Section


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204 Adoption of State Construction Code -- Amendments by commission -- Approved codes -- Exemptions.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(a): The State Construction Code is the construction codes adopted with any modifications in accordance with this section that the state and each political subdivision of the state shall follow.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b): A person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the State Construction Code when:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(i): new construction is involved; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(ii): the owner of an existing building, or the owner's agent, is voluntarily engaged in:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(ii)(A): the repair, renovation, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation, conservation, or reconstruction of the building; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(b)(ii)(B): changing the character or use of the building in a manner that increases the occupancy loads, other demands, or safety risks of the building.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(c): On and after July 1, 2010, the State Construction Code is the State Construction Code in effect on July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(c)(i): a new State Construction Code is adopted; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(c)(ii): one or more provisions of the State Construction Code are amended or repealed in accordance with this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(d): A provision of the State Construction Code may be applicable:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(d)(i): to the entire state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(1)(d)(ii): within a county, city, or town.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(a): The Legislature shall adopt a State Construction Code by enacting legislation that adopts a nationally recognized construction code with any modifications.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(b): Legislation described in Subsection (2)(a) shall state that the legislation takes effect on the July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the legislation.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(c): Subject to Subsection (6), a State Construction Code adopted by the Legislature is the State Construction Code until, in accordance with this section, the Legislature adopts a new State Construction Code by:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(c)(i): adopting a new State Construction Code in its entirety; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(2)(c)(ii): amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(3): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(3)(a): Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), for each update of a nationally recognized construction code, the commission shall prepare a report described in Subsection (4).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(3)(b): For the provisions of a nationally recognized construction code that apply only to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures, the commission shall prepare a report described in Subsection (4) in 2022 and, thereafter, for every second update of the nationally recognized construction code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4): 68-3-14
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(a): 68-3-14 In accordance with Subsection (3), on or before September 1 of the year after the year designated in the title of a nationally recognized construction code, the commission shall prepare and submit, in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(a)(i): states whether the commission recommends the Legislature adopt the update with any modifications; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(a)(ii): describes the costs and benefits of each recommended change in the update or in any modification.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(b): After the Business and Labor Interim Committee receives the report described in Subsection (4)(a), the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(b)(i): study the recommendations; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(4)(b)(ii): if the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative action to the Legislature, prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5): 68-3-14
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(a): 68-3-14
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(a)(i): 68-3-14 The commission shall, by no later than September 1 of each year in which the commission is not required to submit a report described in Subsection (4), submit, in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(a)(ii): As part of a recommendation described in Subsection (5)(a)(i), the commission shall describe the costs and benefits of each proposed amendment or repeal.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b): The commission may recommend legislative action related to the State Construction Code:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(i): on the commission's own initiative;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(ii): upon the recommendation of the division; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii): upon the receipt of a request by one of the following that the commission recommend legislative action related to the State Construction Code:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(A): a local regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(B): a state regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(C): a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(D): the Construction Services Commission;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(E): the Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(b)(iii)(F): a recognized construction-related association.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(5)(c): If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6): 15A-1-205; 68-3-14
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(a): Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the commission may, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend the State Construction Code if the commission determines that waiting for legislative action in the next general legislative session would:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(a)(i): cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(a)(ii): place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(b): If the commission amends the State Construction Code in accordance with this Subsection (6), the commission shall file with the division:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(b)(i): the text of the amendment to the State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(b)(ii): an analysis that includes the specific reasons and justifications for the commission's findings.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(c): 15A-1-205; 68-3-14 If the State Construction Code is amended under this Subsection (6), the division shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(c)(i): 15A-1-205 publish the amendment to the State Construction Code in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(c)(ii): 68-3-14 prepare and submit, in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(6)(d): If not formally adopted by the Legislature at the next annual general session, an amendment to the State Construction Code under this Subsection (6) is repealed on the July 1 immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the amendment.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(a): The division, in consultation with the commission, may approve, without adopting, one or more approved codes, including a specific edition of a construction code, for use by a compliance agency.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b): If the code adopted by a compliance agency is an approved code described in Subsection (7)(a), the compliance agency may:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b)(i): adopt an ordinance requiring removal, demolition, or repair of a building;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b)(ii): adopt, by ordinance or rule, a dangerous building code; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(7)(b)(iii): adopt, by ordinance or rule, a building rehabilitation code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(8): Except as provided in Subsections (6), (7), (9), and (10), or as expressly provided in state law, a state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may not, after December 1, 2016, adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement that applies to a subject specifically addressed by, and that is more restrictive than, the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9): A state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(a): enforce a federal law or regulation;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(b): adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement if the rule, ordinance, or requirement applies only to a facility or construction owned or used by a state entity or a political subdivision of the state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(c): enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(c)(i): that the state executive branch entity or political subdivision adopted or made effective before July 1, 2015; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(9)(c)(ii): for which the state executive branch entity or political subdivision can demonstrate, with substantial evidence, that the rule, ordinance, or requirement is necessary to protect an individual from a condition likely to cause imminent injury or death.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(10): The Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Environmental Quality may enforce a rule or requirement adopted before January 1, 2015.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11): 59-12-104
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(a): 59-12-104 Except as provided in Subsection (11)(b), a structure used solely in conjunction with agriculture use, and not for human occupancy, or a structure that is no more than 1,500 square feet and used solely for the type of sales described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(i): Unless exempted by a provision other than Subsection (11)(a), a plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permit may be required when that work is included in a structure described in Subsection (11)(a).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(ii): Unless located in whole or in part in an agricultural protection area created under Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture, Industrial, or Critical Infrastructure Materials Protection Areas, a structure described in Subsection (11)(a) is not exempt from a permit requirement if the structure is located on land that is:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(ii)(A): within the boundaries of a city or town, and less than five contiguous acres; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(11)(b)(ii)(B): within a subdivision for which the county has approved a subdivision plat under Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions, and less than two contiguous acres.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12): 15A-5-104; 19-5-125
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(a): A remote yurt is exempt from the State Construction Code including the permit requirements of the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b): 15A-5-104; 19-5-125 Notwithstanding Subsection (12)(a), a county may by ordinance require remote yurts to comply with the State Construction Code, if the ordinance requires the remote yurts to comply with all of the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b)(i): the State Construction Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b)(ii): 15A-5-104 notwithstanding Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-204(12)(b)(iii): 19-5-125 notwithstanding Section


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205 Division duties -- Relationship of division to other entities.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(1): 15A-1-204; 15A-1-302; 15A-1-302; 15A-1-304
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(1)(a): 15A-1-204 The division shall administer the codes adopted or approved under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(1)(b): Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(a), the division has no responsibility to:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(1)(b)(i): conduct inspections to determine compliance with the codes;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(1)(b)(ii): issue permits; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(1)(b)(iii): assess building permit fees.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(1)(c): 15A-1-302; 15A-1-302; 15A-1-304 Notwithstanding any other provision, the division, the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, the state regulator, any approved third party inspection agency as defined by Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(2): 15A-1-206 As part of the administration of the codes, the division shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(2)(a): 15A-1-206 comply with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(2)(b): schedule appropriate hearings;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(2)(c): maintain and publish for reference:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(2)(c)(i): the current State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(2)(c)(ii): any approved code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(2)(d): publish the opinions of the commission with respect to interpretation and application of the codes.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(3): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(3)(a): As part of the administration of the codes, the division shall license inspectors, including approved third party inspectors.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-205(3)(b): The Division of Facilities Construction and Management may access a list of all licensed inspectors, including approved third party inspectors, on the division's website.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206 Code amendment process.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1): 15A-1-204 The division, in consultation with the commission, shall establish by rule the procedure under which a request that the commission recommend legislative action is to be:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1)(a): filed with the division;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1)(b): reviewed by the commission; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1)(c): 15A-1-204 addressed by the commission in the commission's report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee required by Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2): 15A-1-204 The division shall accept a request that the commission recommend legislative action in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(a): a local regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(b): a state regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(c): a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(d): the Construction Services Commission;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(e): the Electrician Licensing Board;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(f): the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(g): a recognized construction-related association.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3): (3); (3); (3)(c); 15A-1-204
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3)(a): If one or more requests are received in accordance with this section, the division shall hold at least one public hearing before the commission concerning the requests.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3)(b): (3) The commission shall conduct a public hearing under this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3)(c): (3); (3)(c); 15A-1-204 After a public hearing described in this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(4): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act In making rules required by this chapter, the division shall comply with


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206 Code amendment process.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1): 15A-1-204 The division, in consultation with the commission, shall establish by rule the procedure under which a request that the commission recommend legislative action is to be:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1)(a): filed with the division;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1)(b): reviewed by the commission; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(1)(c): 15A-1-204 addressed by the commission in the commission's report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee required by Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2): 15A-1-204 The division shall accept a request that the commission recommend legislative action in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(a): a local regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(b): a state regulator;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(c): a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(d): the Construction Services Commission;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(e): the Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(2)(f): a recognized construction-related association.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3): 15A-1-204
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3)(a): If one or more requests are received in accordance with this section, the division shall hold at least one public hearing before the commission concerning the requests.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3)(b): The commission shall conduct a public hearing under this Subsection (3) in accordance with the rules of the commission, which may provide for coordinating the public hearing with a meeting of the commission.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(3)(c): 15A-1-204 After a public hearing described in this Subsection (3), the commission shall prepare a written report of its recommendations made on the basis of the public hearing.  The commission shall include the information in the written report prepared under this Subsection (3)(c) in the commission's report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-206(4): In making rules required by this chapter, the division shall comply with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207 Compliance with codes -- Responsibility for inspections -- Appeals.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(1): The compliance agency having jurisdiction over the project and the applicable codes has the responsibility for inspection of construction projects and enforcement of compliance with the codes.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(2): A compliance agency shall furnish in writing to the division a finding by the compliance agency that a licensed contractor, electrician, or plumber has materially violated a code in a manner to jeopardize the public health, safety, and welfare and failed to comply with corrective orders of the compliance agency.  A compliance agency shall conduct a primary investigation to determine that, in fact, there has been a material violation of a code jeopardizing the public interest and provide the report of investigation to the division.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(3): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(3)(a): A compliance agency shall establish a method of appeal by which a person disputing the application and interpretation of a code may appeal and receive a timely review of the disputed issues in accordance with the codes.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(3)(b): If a compliance agency refuses to establish a method of appeal, the commission shall act as the appeals board and conduct a hearing within 45 days.  The findings of the commission are binding.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(4): An appeals board established under this section may not:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(4)(a): interpret the administrative provisions of a code; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-207(4)(b): waive a requirement of a code.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208 Standards for specialized buildings.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(1): Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 1, Human Services Programs and Facilities; Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 2, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection; Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing; Title 64, Chapter 13, Department of Corrections - State Prison This chapter may not be implied to repeal or otherwise affect the authority granted to a state agency to make or administer standards for specialized buildings, as provided in:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(1)(a): Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 1, Human Services Programs and Facilities
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(1)(b): Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 2, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(1)(c): Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(1)(d): Title 64, Chapter 13, Department of Corrections - State Prison
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(1)(e): another statute that grants a state agency authority to make or administer other special standards.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(2): If a special standard conflicts with a code, the special standard prevails.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-208(3): (1) This chapter does not apply to the administration of the statutes described in Subsection


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209 Building permit requirements -- Geologic, fault hazard, or geotechnical report.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(1): 38-1a-102 As used in this section, "project" means a "construction project" as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(2): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(2)(a): The division shall develop a standardized building permit numbering system for use by any compliance agency in the state that issues a permit for construction.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(2)(b): The standardized building permit numbering system described under Subsection (2)(a) shall include a combination of alpha or numeric characters arranged in a format acceptable to the compliance agency.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(2)(c): A compliance agency issuing a permit for construction shall use the standardized building permit numbering system described under Subsection (2)(a).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(2)(d): A compliance agency may not use a numbering system other than the system described under Subsection (2)(a) to define a building permit number.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(a): In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division shall adopt a standardized building permit form by rule.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b): The standardized building permit form created under this Subsection (3) shall include fields for indicating the following information:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(i): the name and address of the owner of each parcel of property on which the project will occur;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(ii): the name and address of the contractor for the project;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(iii): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(iii)(A): the address of the project; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(iii)(B): a general description of the project;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(iv): the county in which the property on which the project will occur is located;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(v): the tax parcel identification number of each parcel of the property; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(b)(vi): whether the permit applicant is an original contractor or owner-builder.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(c): The standardized building permit form created under this Subsection (3) may include any other information the division considers useful.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(d): A compliance agency shall issue a permit for construction only on a standardized building permit form approved by the division.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(e): A permit for construction issued by a compliance agency under Subsection (3)(d) shall print the standardized building permit number assigned under Subsection (2) in the upper right-hand corner of the building permit form in at least 12-point font.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(f): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(f)(i): Except as provided in Subsection (3)(f)(ii), a compliance agency may not issue a permit for construction if the information required by Subsection (3)(b) is not completed on the building permit form.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(f)(ii): If a compliance agency does not issue a separate permit for different aspects of the same project, the compliance agency may issue a permit for construction without the information required by Subsection (3)(b)(vi).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(3)(g): A compliance agency may require additional information for the issuance of a permit for construction.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(4): A local regulator issuing a single-family residential building permit application shall include in the application or attach to the building permit the following notice prominently placed in at least 14-point font: "Decisions relative to this application are subject to review by the chief executive officer of the municipal or county entity issuing the single-family residential building permit and appeal under the International Residential Code as adopted by the Legislature."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5): 15A-1-204
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(a): A compliance agency shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(a)(i): charge a 1% surcharge on a building permit the compliance agency issues; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(a)(ii): transmit 85% of the amount collected to the division to be used by the division in accordance with Subsection (5)(c).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(b): The portion of the surcharge transmitted to the division shall be deposited as a dedicated credit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(c): 15A-1-204
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(c)(i): 15A-1-204 The division shall use 30% of the money received under Subsection (5)(a)(ii) to provide education to building inspectors regarding the codes and code amendments under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(c)(ii): The division shall use 10% of the money received under Subsection (5)(a)(ii) to provide education to individuals licensed in construction trades or related professions through a construction trade association or a related professional association.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(c)(iii): The division shall transmit 60% of the money received under Subsection (5)(a)(ii) to the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman created in Title 13, Chapter 43, Property Rights Ombudsman Act, to provide education and training regarding:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(c)(iii)(A): the drafting and application of  land use laws and regulations; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(5)(c)(iii)(B): land use dispute resolution.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6): 79-3-202; 79-3-202
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(a): 79-3-202
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(a)(i): A compliance agency that receives a geologic report, fault hazard report, or geotechnical report as part of a building permitting process or another infrastructure permitting process shall submit the final report to the Utah Geological Survey within 90 days after the day the compliance agency receives the report.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(a)(ii): 79-3-202 When submitting a report, the compliance agency shall indicate what portion of the report is confidential. The Utah Geological Survey shall keep confidential those portions of the report that the compliance agency indicates are confidential in accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(b): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(b)(i): If submitting a physical copy of a report, a compliance agency shall mail or deliver the physical copy of the report to the address shown on the Utah Geological Survey website.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(b)(ii): The Utah Geological Survey shall return the physical copy of a report to the compliance agency submitting the report after the Utah Geological Survey completes digital scanning of the report.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(c): If submitting a digital copy of a report, a compliance agency shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(c)(i): submit the digital copy in a form approved by the Utah Geological Survey; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(c)(ii): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(c)(ii)(A): submit the digital copy through an online process approved by the Utah Geological Survey;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(c)(ii)(B): email the digital copy to an email address provided on the Utah Geological Survey's public website; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(c)(ii)(C): mail or deliver the digital copy to the address described in Subsection (6)(b).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(d): 79-3-202 A compliance agency may include in a contract related to a geologic report, fault hazard report, or geotechnical report, a statement that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(d)(i): the compliance agency shall share a copy of the report with the Utah Geological Survey in accordance with this Subsection (6); and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(d)(ii): 79-3-202 the Utah Geological Survey may use information in the report as provided in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(e): A compliance agency may not be held liable for the use or reliance on a geologic report, fault hazard report, or geotechnical report shared with the Utah Geological Survey by:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(e)(i): the Utah Geological Survey; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-209(6)(e)(ii): a person who obtains information from the Utah Geological Survey that is based on the geologic report, fault hazard report, or geotechnical report.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210 Review of building inspection.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(1): As used in this section, "International Residential Code" means the International Residential Code as adopted under the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(2): (3) Subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(3): (2) Upon request by a person seeking a single-family residential building permit, a chief executive officer of the municipality or county issuing the single-family residential building permit, or the chief executive officer's designee, shall, with reasonable diligence, review an inspection described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(4): A review described in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(4)(a): is separate and unrelated to an appeal under the International Residential Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(4)(b): may not be used to review a matter that may be brought by appeal under the International Residential Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(4)(c): may not result in the waiver or modification of an International Residential Code requirement or standard;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(4)(d): may not conflict with an appeal, or the result of an appeal, under the International Residential Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(4)(e): does not prohibit a person from bringing an appeal under the International Residential Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-210(5): A person who seeks a review described in this section may not be prohibited by preclusion, estoppel, or otherwise from raising an issue or bringing a claim in an appeal under the International Residential Code on the grounds that the person raised the issue or brought the claim in the review described in this section.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-301 Title.
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This part is known as "Factory Built Housing and Modular Units Administration Act."

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302 Definitions.
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As used in this part:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(1): 15A-1-202 "Compliance agency" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(2): "Construction documents" means the same as that term is defined by Modular Building Institute Standards 1200.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(3): "Decal" means a form of certification, created by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management and issued by a third party inspection agency, to be permanently attached to a module, panelized system, or modular building unit indicating that the module, panelized system, or modular building unit has been constructed to meet or exceed applicable building code requirements.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(4): "Factory built housing" means a manufactured home or mobile home.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(5): "Factory built housing set-up contractor" means an individual licensed by the division to set up or install factory built housing on a temporary or permanent basis.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(6): "HUD Code" means the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5401 et seq.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(7): 15A-1-202 "Local regulator" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(8): "Manufactured home" means a transportable factory built housing unit constructed on or after June 15, 1976, according to the HUD Code, in one or more sections, that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(8)(a): in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or when erected on site, is 400 or more square feet; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(8)(b): is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, and electrical systems.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(9): "Manufacturing plant" means the same as that term is defined by Modular Building Institute Standards 1200.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(10): "Mobile home" means a transportable factory built housing unit built before June 15, 1976, in accordance with a state mobile home code which existed prior to the HUD Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(11): "Modular manufacturer" means the entity responsible for manufacturing a panelized system or module.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(12): "Modular unit" or "modular building unit" means a structure:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(12)(a): constructed from one or more modules or panelized systems that is manufactured in accordance with the State Construction Code and transported to a location;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(12)(b): the purpose of which is for human habitation, occupancy, or use; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(12)(c): is not a factory-built house, manufactured home, or mobile home.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(13): "Module" means a three-dimensional, volumetric section of a modular building unit designed and approved to be transported as a single section, independent of other sections, to a location for onsite construction.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(14): "Offsite construction" means a modular building unit that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(14)(a): is designed and constructed in compliance with this part;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(14)(b): is wholly or in substantial part fabricated in a manufacturing plant for installation at an onsite location; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(14)(c): has been manufactured in such a manner that all parts or processes cannot be inspected at the end site location without disassembly, potentially resulting in damage or destruction to the modular building unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(15): "Onsite construction" means:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(15)(a): the preparation of a location where a modular building unit will be installed, including preparation of site foundation, construction of any necessary supporting structure, and preparation to connect the modular building unit to necessary utilities; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(15)(b): assembly and installation of one or more modules or panelized systems in accordance with construction documents into a modular building unit, including completion of any site-related construction and connecting the modular building unit to necessary utilities.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(16): "Panelized system" means a closed wall, roof, or floor component that is constructed at a manufacturing plant or by a modular manufacturer in a manner that prevents the construction from being fully inspected at an onsite location without disassembly, damage, or destruction.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(17): 15A-1-202 "State regulator" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(18): "Third party inspection agency" means an entity approved by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to be qualified to inspect a module or panelized system for compliance with the construction documents, compliance control, and applicable code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(19): 15A-1-307; 15A-1-307 "Third party inspector" means a person who:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(19)(a): is qualified to inspect a modular building unit for compliance with construction documents, compliance control, and applicable building code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(19)(b): works under the direction of a third party inspection agency;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(19)(c): 15A-1-307 has been licensed by the division under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(19)(d): 15A-1-307 is approved by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to conduct third party inspections, as described in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(20): "Unregistered modular unit" means a modular unit that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(20)(a): has not been inspected as required by this title; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-302(20)(b): does not have a required decal.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303 Factory built housing units.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(1): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(1)(a): A manufactured home constructed, sold, or setup in the state shall be constructed in accordance with the HUD Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(1)(b): A manufactured home setup in the state shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of the State Construction Code applicable to manufactured housing installation.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(1)(c): A local regulator subdivision has the authority and responsibility to issue a building permit for the modification or setup of a manufactured home within that political subdivision.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(1)(d): A local regulator shall conduct the inspection of a modification to or the setup of a manufactured home and give an approval within the political subdivision in which the modification or setup takes place.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(1)(e): A manufactured home constructed on or after June 15, 1976, shall be identifiable by the manufacturer's data plate bearing the date the unit was manufactured and a HUD label attached to the exterior of the home certifying the home was manufactured to HUD standards.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(2): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(2)(a): A mobile home sold or setup in the state shall be constructed in accordance with the portions of the State Construction Code applicable to a mobile home at the time the mobile home was constructed.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(2)(b): A mobile home setup in the state shall be installed in accordance with the portions of the State Construction Code applicable to manufactured housing installation.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(2)(c): A local regulator has the authority and responsibility to issue a building permit for the setup of a mobile home within that political subdivision.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-303(2)(d): A local regulator shall conduct the inspection of a modification to or the setup of a mobile home and give the approvals given by the local regulator within the political subdivision in which the modification or setup takes place.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304 Modular units.
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Modular unit construction, installation, issuance of permits for construction or installation, and setup shall be in accordance with the following:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(1): Construction, installation, and setup of a modular unit, module, or panelized system shall be in accordance with the State Construction Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2): A local regulator has the responsibility and exclusive authority to:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(a): review and approve the elements of construction documents related to onsite construction;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(b): issue a permit for construction of a modular building unit or a modular building unit site modification;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(c): perform an inspection of onsite construction of a modular building unit or modular building unit site modification;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(d): verify that a module or panelized system is installed in accordance with:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(d)(i): the modular unit's construction documents;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(d)(ii): the State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(d)(iii): applicable state and local requirements;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(e): verify that a decal has been permanently affixed to a modular building unit;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(f): subject to Subsection (3), establish and assess fees related to the construction and installation of modular units;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(g): upon discovery of visible damage to a module or panelized system, or discovery of evidence that would cause a reasonable inspector to believe that a modular building unit may not be in compliance with the State Construction Code or construction documents:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(g)(i): inform the Division of Facilities Construction and Management; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(g)(ii): proceed in accordance with the guidance in Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(h): approve any proposed alteration or change to a set of construction documents so long as the alteration or change complies with the requirements of this chapter;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(i): inspect any alteration to a modular unit or panelized system that occurred after installation;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(j): notwithstanding any other provision of state law, the construction code and standards, agency rule, or local ordinance:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(j)(i): prevent the use or occupancy of a modular building unit that, in the opinion of the local regulator, contains a serious defect or presents an imminent safety hazard; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(j)(ii): report the prevention of use or occupancy of a modular building unit to the Division of Facilities Construction and Management and the division; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(2)(k): perform all other duties and responsibilities set forth in the Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205 not otherwise listed in this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(3): Fees related to the construction and installation of modular building units may include building permit fees, inspection fees, impact fees, and administrative fees.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(4): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(4)(a): In addition to any immunity and protections set forth in the Utah Governmental Immunity Act, a municipality shall not be liable for a claim arising solely from the offsite construction of a module, panelized system, or modular building unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(4)(b): A local regulator may provide written notice with the certificate of occupancy that explains the municipality's limitations of liability pursuant to this section and the Utah Governmental Immunity Act.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(5): An inspection of the construction, modification of, or setup of a modular unit shall conform with this chapter.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(6): A local regulator has the responsibility to issue an approval for the political subdivision in which a modular unit is to be setup or is setup.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(7): Nothing in this section precludes:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(7)(a): a local regulator from contracting with a qualified third party to act as its designee for the inspection or plan review provided in this section; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304(7)(b): the state from entering into an interstate compact for third party inspection of the construction of a modular unit.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1 Unregistered modular units.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(1): Except as provided in Subsection (7), the Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall determine whether an unregistered modular unit is compliant with this chapter.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2): Upon discovery of an unregistered modular unit, the Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(a): inform the local regulator, which shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(a)(i): issue an order to the owner of the unregistered modular unit to cease use or occupancy of the unregistered modular unit until a third party inspector determines the unregistered modular unit has come into compliance; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(a)(ii): determine if the unregistered modular unit is considered compliant, as described in Subsection (7); and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(b): require the owner of the unregistered modular unit to:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(b)(i): produce documentation of the modular unit's compliance with this chapter:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(b)(i)(A): if the unregistered modular unit is only missing a decal or had a decal but the decal is no longer visible; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(b)(i)(B): if the unregistered modular unit is considered compliant under Subsection (7); or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(2)(b)(ii): arrange for a third party inspector to inspect the unregistered modular unit, as described in Subsection (4).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(3): Upon receiving and verifying the documentation described in Subsection (2)(b)(i)(A), the Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall issue the owner of an unregistered modular unit a decal to be affixed to the unregistered modular unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(a): Upon inspection of an unregistered modular unit, a third party inspector shall determine when and where the unregistered modular unit was manufactured.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(b): If the unregistered modular unit was manufactured in another state by a modular manufacturer approved by a regulator in that state at the time the unregistered modular unit was manufactured, the third party inspector shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(b)(i): conduct a review of the original construction documents and the requirements of the state in which the unregistered modular unit was manufactured as of the time of manufacturing to determine the degree to which the unregistered modular unit's manufacture and installation is compliant with the requirements of this chapter;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(b)(ii): in accordance with Subsection (5), conduct an inspection of the unregistered modular unit; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(b)(iii): determine whether the unregistered modular unit is compliant with:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(b)(iii)(A): the requirements for a modular building described in this chapter; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(b)(iii)(B): the building codes that were in effect at the time the unregistered modular building was manufactured.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(c): If the unregistered modular unit was manufactured in another state by a modular manufacturer that was not approved by that state, or if the date of manufacture of the unregistered modular unit cannot be determined, the third party inspector shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(c)(i): in accordance with Subsection (5), conduct an inspection of the unregistered modular unit; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(c)(ii): determine whether the unregistered modular unit is compliant with the requirements for a modular building described in this chapter.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(4)(d): If the third party inspector cannot determine where or when the unregistered modular unit was manufactured, or if original construction documents for the unregistered modular unit cannot be located or verified, the third party inspector shall inspect the unregistered modular unit for compliance with this chapter, including requiring disassembly of the unregistered modular unit if necessary.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(5): If the third party inspector is able to review and verify the original construction documents for the unregistered modular unit, and the original construction documents for the unregistered modular unit are sufficient to determine whether the construction of the unregistered modular unit complies with this chapter, the third party inspector may not require disassembly of the modular unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(6): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(6)(a): If the third party inspector determines the unregistered modular unit is compliant with the requirements for modular units in this chapter:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(6)(a)(i): the third party inspector shall report the finding to:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(6)(a)(i)(A): the Division of Facilities Construction and Management; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(6)(a)(i)(B): the local regulator; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(6)(a)(ii): affix a decal to the unregistered modular unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(6)(b): The report described in Subsection (6)(a)(i) shall include a description of any changes made to the unregistered modular unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-304.1(7): If an unregistered modular unit installed before May 4, 2024, has a certificate of occupancy from a local regulator, the unregistered modular unit is considered compliant with the requirements for a modular unit described in this chapter so long as the unregistered modular unit remains in the jurisdiction of the local regulator that issued the certificate of occupancy.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305 Modification of factory built housing units and modular units.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(1): A modification to a factory built housing unit shall be made in accordance with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(1)(a): Modification to a manufactured home or mobile home before installation or setup of the unit for habitation shall be made in accordance with the HUD Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(1)(b): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(1)(b)(i): Modification to a manufactured home or mobile home after installation or setup of the unit for habitation shall be made in accordance with the HUD Code if the modification does not include the addition of any space to the existing unit or the attachment of any structure to the existing unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(1)(b)(ii): If a modification to a manufactured home or mobile home after installation or setup for the unit for habitation includes the addition of any space to the existing unit or the attachment of any structure to the unit, the modification shall be made as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(1)(b)(ii)(A): modifications to the existing unit shall be in accordance with the HUD Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(1)(b)(ii)(B): additional structure outside of the existing unit shall be in accordance with this chapter.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-305(2): A modification to a modular housing unit shall be made in accordance with this chapter.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306 Factory built housing and modular units -- Division responsibility -- Unlawful conduct.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(1): The division:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(1)(a): shall maintain current information on the HUD Code and the portions of the State Construction Code relevant to manufactured housing installation and will provide at reasonable cost the information to compliance agencies, local regulators, or state regulators requesting such information;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(1)(b): shall provide qualified personnel to advise compliance agencies, local regulators, and state regulators regarding the standards for construction and setup, construction and setup inspection, and additions or modifications to factory built housing;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(1)(c): is designated as the state administrative agency for purposes of the HUD Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(1)(d): may inspect factory built housing units in the state during the construction process to determine compliance of the manufacturer with this chapter for those units to be installed within the state, and upon a finding of substantive deficiency, issue a corrective order to the manufacturer and provide a copy of the order to the local regulator in the state's political subdivision where the unit is to be installed;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(1)(e): shall have rights of entry and inspection as specified under the HUD Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(1)(f): shall implement by rule a continuing education requirement for manufactured housing installation contractors.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(2): The division may assess civil penalties payable to the state for violation of the HUD Code in an amount identical to those set forth in Section 611 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5410.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306(3): The state may impose criminal sanctions for violations of the HUD Code identical to those set forth in Section 611 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5410, provided that if the criminal sanction is a fine, the fine shall be payable to the state.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1 Division of Facilities Construction and Management duties for modular building units.
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The Division of Facilities Construction and Management:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(1): shall maintain current information on the HUD Code and the portions of the State Construction Code relevant to modular building unit installation and provide at reasonable cost the information to compliance agencies or local regulators requesting the information;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(2): shall provide qualified personnel to advise compliance agencies and local regulators regarding the standards for:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(2)(a): construction and installation of modular building units;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(2)(b): construction and setup inspection of modular building units; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(2)(c): additions or modifications to modular building units;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(3): may inspect modular building units during the construction or manufacturing process to determine compliance of a modular manufacturer with this title for modular building units to be installed within the state;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(4): upon a finding of substantive deficiency at a modular manufacturer, through inspection or based on a report from an approved third party inspection agency, may:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(4)(a): suspend the manufacturer's construction of modular units to be sold or installed in the state;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(4)(b): issue a corrective order to the manufacturer; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(4)(c): require an increase in third party inspections until the Division of Facilities Construction and Management is satisfied that the deficiency is resolved;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(5): shall, if an action is taken pursuant to Subsection (4), provide notice of its action and a copy of the corrective order to the local regulator in the political subdivision where a modular unit is to be installed;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(6): shall have rights of entry and inspection as specified under the HUD Code and Modular Building Institute Standard 1200 and Standard 1205, as applicable;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(7): 15A-1-307 shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to implement this section and Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-306.1(8): shall have the authority to set and collect fees associated with the provision of decals to support the administration of the modular building unit program.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307 Third party review - Inspection agencies.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(1): By no later than July 1, 2024, the Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall maintain a list of third party inspection agencies that have been approved by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to conduct:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(1)(a): review of construction documents; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(1)(b): an inspection of a module or panelized system.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(2): An approved third party inspection agency:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(2)(a): shall demonstrate knowledge of applicable sections of the Utah Code and State Construction Code and other applicable laws and rules;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(2)(b): shall be independent in judgment and not have any actual or potential conflict of interest;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(2)(c): is not affiliated with or influenced or controlled by any producer, supplier, vendor, developer, builder, or related fields applicable to the construction of modular units in any manner that might affect its capacity to render its conclusions and inspections without bias;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(2)(d): shall carry insurance in the amount set by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to cover liabilities and losses arising or relating to possible errors and omissions from its operations, reviews, and inspections; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(2)(e): shall perform all duties set forth in the Modular Building Institute Standard 1205, Chapter 4, as amended.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(3): An approved third party inspector:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(3)(a): shall demonstrate knowledge of applicable sections of the Utah Code and State Construction Code and other applicable laws and rules;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(3)(b): shall be independent in judgment and not have any actual or potential conflict of interest;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(3)(c): is not affiliated with or influenced or controlled by any producer, supplier, vendor, developer, builder, or related fields applicable to the construction of modular units in any manner that might affect its capacity to render its conclusions and inspections without bias;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(3)(d): shall carry insurance in the amount set by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management to cover liabilities and losses arising or relating to possible errors and omissions from its operations, reviews, and inspections; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(3)(e): shall perform all duties set forth in the Modular Building Institute Standard 1205, Chapter 4, as amended.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(4): A third party inspector at an approved third party agency shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(4)(a): be licensed and certified as a combination building inspector under Title 58, Occupations and Professions;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(4)(b): meet the requirements for a third party inspector under the Modular Building Institute Standard 1205, Chapter 4; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(4)(c): be knowledgeable regarding the construction and installation of modular units.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(5): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(5)(a): A modular manufacturer shall contract with one or more third party agencies or third party inspectors to perform offsite construction documents review and inspection.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-307(5)(b): A contract described in Subsection (5)(a) does not constitute an actual or implied conflict of interest.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308 Manufacturing plants -- Quality assurance inspections.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(1): The Division of Facilities Construction and Management shall approve a modular manufacturer before modular building units produced by or sold by the modular manufacturer may be used for human occupancy within the state.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(2): A modular manufacturer, or an employee of a modular manufacturer, shall meet each requirement of Modular Building Institute 1200 Standard, Chapter 5 and 1205 Standard, Chapters 4 and 5.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(3): The quality assurance and control plan, as required in Modular Building Institute 1200 Standard, Chapter 5, and further defined per Modular Building Institute 1205 Standard, Chapter 5, shall include a conflict of interest form developed by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(4): Quality assurance personnel at the manufacturing plant shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(4)(a): demonstrate to the Division of Facilities Construction and Management and an applicable third party inspection agency that the quality assurance personnel have adequate knowledge of the product, factory operations, and the codes and standards for the product being manufactured;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(4)(b): demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management the ability of the quality assurance personnel to perform required duties, as outlined by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management by rule; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(4)(c): inspect each module and panelized system for quality control.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(5): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(5)(a): After local building permit issuance, a modular manufacturer, third party agency, or third party inspector may not amend a construction document without approval from a local regulator.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-308(5)(b): A local regulator shall approve an amendment to a construction document unless it violates a site-specific provision of municipal code or affects the safety or the habitability of a modular unit.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-309 Decal.
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A decal issued by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management and affixed by a third party inspection agency in compliance with this part shall warrant that the modular building unit has been inspected in accordance with this part and the modular building unit is:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-309(1): fit for human occupancy; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-309(2): manufactured in accordance with applicable codes and the construction documents.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-401 Title.
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This part is known as the "State Fire Code Administration Act."

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-402 Definitions.
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As used in this part:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-402(1): 53-7-103 "Division" means the State Fire Marshal Division created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-402(2): "Legislative action" includes legislation that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-402(2)(a): adopts a State Fire Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-402(2)(b): amends a State Fire Code; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-402(2)(c): repeals one or more provisions of a State Fire Code.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403 Adoption of State Fire Code.
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.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(a): The State Fire Code is:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(a)(i): a code promulgated by a nationally recognized code authority that is adopted by the Legislature under this section with any modifications; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(a)(ii): a code to which cities, counties, fire protection districts, and the state shall adhere in safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(b): On and after July 1, 2010, the State Fire Code is the State Fire Code in effect on July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(b)(i): a new State Fire Code is adopted; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(b)(ii): one or more provisions of the State Fire Code are amended or repealed in accordance with this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(c): A provision of the State Fire Code may be applicable:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(c)(i): to the entire state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(1)(c)(ii): within a city, county, or fire protection district.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(2): (2)(a); (6)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(2)(a): The Legislature shall adopt a State Fire Code by enacting legislation that adopts a nationally recognized fire code with any modifications.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(2)(b): (2)(a) Legislation described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(2)(c): (6) Subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(2)(c)(i): adopting a new State Fire Code in its entirety; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(2)(c)(ii): amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(3): (3)(b); (4); (4); (4)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(3)(a): (3)(b); (4) Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(3)(b): (4); (4) For the provisions of a nationally recognized fire code that apply only to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures, the board shall:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(3)(b)(i): (4) prepare a report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(3)(b)(ii): (4) not prepare a report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(4): (3); 68-3-14; (4)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(4)(a): (3); 68-3-14 In accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(4)(a)(i): states whether the board recommends the Legislature adopt the update with any modifications; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(4)(a)(ii): describes the costs and benefits of each recommended change in the update or in any modification.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(4)(b): (4)(a) After the Business and Labor Interim Committee receives the report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(4)(b)(i): study the recommendations; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(4)(b)(ii): if the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative action to the Legislature, prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5): (4); 68-3-14; (5)(a)(i); (5)(b); (5)(a)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(a): (4); 68-3-14; (5)(a)(i)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(a)(i): (4); 68-3-14 The board shall, by no later than September 1 of each year in which the board is not required to submit a report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(a)(ii): (5)(a)(i) As part of a recommendation described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(b): The board may recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(b)(i): on its own initiative; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(b)(ii): upon the receipt of a request by a city, county, or fire protection district that the board recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(c): (5)(b) Within 45 days after the day on which the board receives a request under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(d): The board shall conduct a hearing under this section in accordance with the rules of the board.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(e): (5)(a) The board shall decide whether to include the request in the report described in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(f): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(f)(i): Within 15 days after the day on which the board conducts a hearing, the board shall direct the division to notify the entity that made the request of the board's decision regarding the request.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(f)(ii): The division shall provide the notice:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(f)(ii)(A): in writing; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(f)(ii)(B): in a form prescribed by the board.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(5)(g): If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session that, if passed by the Legislature, would amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; (6); 68-3-14; (6)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6)(a): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the board may, in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6)(a)(i): cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6)(a)(ii): place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6)(b): (6); 68-3-14 If the board amends a State Fire Code in accordance with this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6)(b)(i): publish the State Fire Code with the amendment; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6)(b)(ii): 68-3-14 prepare and submit, in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(6)(c): (6) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at the next annual general session, an amendment to a State Fire Code adopted under this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7): (7)(b); (7)(c); (7)(c); (10); (11); (7)(c)(ii); 15A-5-203; 15A-5-203; 68-3-14; (4); (7)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(a): (7)(b); (7)(c) Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(a)(i): in order to meet a public safety need of the political subdivision; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(a)(ii): (7)(c) subject to the requirements of Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(b): (7)(c); (10); (11) Except as provided in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c): (7)(c)(ii); 15A-5-203; 15A-5-203
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c)(i): (7)(c)(ii); 15A-5-203 Except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c)(i)(A): the appendices of the International Fire Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c)(i)(B): 15A-5-203 a fire sprinkler ordinance in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c)(ii): 15A-5-203 If a political subdivision adopts International Fire Code Appendix B, the political subdivision may not require:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c)(ii)(A): a subdivision of structures built in accordance with the International Residential Code to have a fire flow rate that is greater than 2000 gallons per minute;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c)(ii)(B): an individual structure built in accordance with the International Residential Code to have a fire flow rate that is greater than 2000 gallons per minute; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(c)(ii)(C): 15A-5-203 a one- or two-family dwelling or a town home to have a fire sprinkler system, except in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(7)(d): 68-3-14; (4); (7) The board shall submit, in accordance with Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(8): (9); (10); (11) Except as provided in Subsections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(8)(a): is more restrictive than the State Fire Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(8)(b): applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(9): A state government entity may adopt a rule or requirement regarding a residential occupancy that is regulated by:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(9)(a): the State Fire Prevention Board; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(9)(b): the Department of Health and Human Services
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(10): A state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(10)(a): enforce a federal law or regulation;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(10)(b): adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement if the rule, ordinance, or requirement applies only to a facility or construction owned or used by a state entity or a political subdivision of the state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(10)(c): enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(10)(c)(i): that the state executive branch entity or political subdivision adopted or made effective before July 1, 2015; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(10)(c)(ii): for which the state executive branch entity or political subdivision can demonstrate, with substantial evidence, that the rule, ordinance, or requirement is necessary to protect an individual from a condition likely to cause imminent injury or death.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-1-403(11): The Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Environmental Quality may enforce a rule or requirement adopted before January 1, 2015.


Utah Code Annotated - Title 15A - Chapter 2 - Adoption of State Construction Code
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-101 Title -- Adoption of code.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-101(1): This chapter is known as the "Adoption of State Construction Code."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-101(2): Chapter 1, Part 2, State Construction Code Administration Act; Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code; Chapter 6, Additional Construction Requirements In accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-101(2)(a): this chapter;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-101(2)(b): Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-101(2)(c): Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-101(2)(d): Chapter 6, Additional Construction Requirements


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter,Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(1): "HUD Code" means the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, as issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and published in 24 C.F.R.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(2): 15A-2-103 "IBC" means the edition of the International Building Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(3): 15A-2-103 "IEBC" means the edition of the International Existing Building Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(4): 15A-2-103 "IECC" means the edition of the International Energy Conservation Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(5): 15A-2-103 "IFGC" means the edition of the International Fuel Gas Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(6): 15A-2-103 "IMC" means the edition of the International Mechanical Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(7): 15A-2-103 "IPC" means the edition of the International Plumbing Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(8): 15A-2-103 "IRC" means the edition of the International Residential Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(9): 15A-2-103 "ISPSC" means the edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(10): 15A-2-103 "NEC" means the edition of the National Electrical Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-102(11): 15A-2-103 "UWUI" means the edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted under Section


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103 Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally recognized code authority.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1): 15A-2-104; 15A-2-104; 15A-2-104; 9-8a-302 Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, and Chapter 4, Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are the construction standards to be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair, and in the regulation of building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the state:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(a): the 2021 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices C and J, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(b): the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(c): Appendix AQ of the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(d): the 2021 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(e): the 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(f): the 2021 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(g): the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code, issued by the National Fire Protection Association;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(h): the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(i): the 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code, issued by the International Code Council;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(j): 15A-2-104 subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(k): 15A-2-104 subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(l): 15A-2-104 subject to Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(m): 9-8a-302 subject to Subsection (3), for standards and guidelines pertaining to plaster on a historic property, as defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(n): the residential provisions of the 2021 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(1)(o): Modular Building Institute Standards 1200 and 1205, issued by the International Code Council, except as modified by provisions of this title governing modular units.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(2): Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code, issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, as a construction code that may be adopted by a local compliance agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to the codes listed in this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(3): The standards and guidelines described in Subsection (1)(n) apply only if:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(3)(a): the owner of the historic property receives a government tax subsidy based on the property's status as a historic property;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(3)(b): the historic property is wholly or partially funded by public money; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-103(3)(c): the historic property is owned by a government entity.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104 Installation standards for manufactured housing.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(1): Chapter 3, Part 8, Statewide Amendments to International Existing Building Code The following are the installation standards for manufactured housing for new installations or for existing manufactured or mobile homes that are subject to relocation, building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation in the state:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(1)(a): The manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is the primary standard.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(1)(b): If the manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is not available or is incomplete, the following standards apply:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(1)(b)(i): Appendix E of the 2021 edition of the IRC, as issued by the International Code Council for installations defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(1)(b)(ii): if an installation is beyond the scope of the 2021 edition of the IRC as defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E, the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(1)(c): A manufacturer, dealer, or homeowner is permitted to design for unusual installation of a manufactured home not provided for in the manufacturer's standard installation instruction, Appendix E of the 2021 edition of the IRC, or the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225, if the design is approved in writing by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Utah.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(1)(d): Chapter 3, Part 8, Statewide Amendments to International Existing Building Code For a mobile home built before June 15, 1976, the mobile home shall also comply with the additional installation and safety requirements specified in
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-104(2): Chapter 3, Part 2, Statewide Amendments to International Residential Code; Chapter 3, Part 2, Statewide Amendments to International Residential Code Pursuant to the HUD Code Section 604(d), a manufactured home may be installed in the state that does not meet the local snow load requirements as specified in


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105 Scope of application.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(1): 15A-2-103; 15A-1-207 To the extent that a construction code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(1)(a): that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(1)(b): a compliance agency may establish provisions to establish a local administrative function or a method of appeal.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2): (1); (2); 15A-1-403; Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing; 15A-1-204
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(a): (1) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(a)(i): that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(a)(ii): the state agency or local government has authority over that provision of the construction code.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(b): (2); 15A-1-403; Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing; 15A-1-204 Provisions excluded under this Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(b)(i): the International Property Maintenance Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(b)(ii): the International Private Sewage Disposal Code, authority over which is reserved to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environmental Quality;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(b)(iii): 15A-1-403 the International Fire Code, authority over which is reserved to the board, pursuant to Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(b)(iv): Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing a day care provision that is in conflict with
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(2)(b)(v): 15A-1-204 a wildland urban interface provision that goes beyond the authority under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-2-105(3): 15A-2-103(1); Chapter 1, Part 2, State Construction Code Administration Act If a construction code adopted under Subsection


Utah Code Annotated - Title 15A - Chapter 3 - Statewide Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-101 General provision.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102 Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
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ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE I. A residential facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services that provides a protected living arrangement, assistance with activities of daily living, and social care to two or more ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the assistance of another person.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(1): IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(2): In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: " 110.3.13, Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope.  An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant exterior wall envelope as required by Section 1404.2, and flashing as required by Section 1404.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(3): IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.  Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(4): In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER.  A building or portion of a building licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services where procedures are performed that may render patients incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours.  See Utah Administrative Code R432-13."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(5): In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building official" after the word "official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(6): In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Agency" is modified by deleting the words "where such agency has been approved by the building official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(7): In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Fabricator" is modified by adding the words "or approved by the state of Utah or a licensed engineer" after the word "code."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(8): In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding the words "or licensed engineer" after the word "official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(9): In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Assisted Living Facility, Residential Treatment and Support: "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. A residential facility that provides a group living environment for four or more residents licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical assistance of another person.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(10): In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Child Care Facility: "CHILD CARE FACILITY. A facility where care and supervision is provided for four or more children for less than 24 hours a day and for direct or indirect compensation in place of care ordinarily provided in their home."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(11): In IBC, Section 202, the definition for " [A] Record Drawings" is modified by deleting the words "a fire alarm system" and replacing them with "any fire protection system."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(12): In IBC, Section 304.1, the words "and technical colleges who also educate high school students as part of their student body" are added after the words "Educational occupancies for students above the 12th grade including higher education laboratories."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(13): In IBC, Section 305, Sections 305.2 through 305.2.3 are deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(14): In IBC, Table 307.1(1), footnote "d" is added to the row for Explosives, Division 1.4G in the column titled STORAGE - Solid Pounds (cubic feet).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(15): In IBC, Section 308.2, in the list of items under "This group shall include," the words "Type-I Large and Type-II Small, see Section 308.2.5" are added after "Assisted living facilities."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(16): In IBC, Section 308.2.4, all of the words after the first International Residential Code are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(17): A new IBC, Section 308.2.5, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(18): IBC, Section 308.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(19): In IBC, Section 308.3.2, the number "five" is deleted and replaced with the number "four" in each location.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(20): A new IBC, Section 308.3.3, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(21): In IBC, Section 308.5, the words "more than five" are deleted and replaced with the words "five or more in each location."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(22): IBC, Section 308.5.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(23): In IBC, Sections 308.5.3 and 308.5.4, the words "five or fewer" are deleted and replaced with the words "four or fewer" in each location and the following sentence is added at the end: "See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(24): IBC, Section 310.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(25): IBC, Section 310.4.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(26): A new IBC Section 310.4.3 is added as follows: " 310.4.3 Child Care.  Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit under all of the following conditions and Section 429:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(27): A new IBC, Section 310.4.4, is added as follows: "310.4.4 Assisted living facilities. Type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity facilities classified as a Residential Group R-3 occupancy or are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. See Section 202 for definitions."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(28): In IBC, Section 310.5, the words "Type II Limited Capacity and Type I Small, see Section 310.5.3" are added after the words "assisted living facilities."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-102(29): A new IBC, Section 310.5.3, is added as follows: "310.5.3 Group R-4 Assisted living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy groups shall apply to Assisted Living Facilities: Type II Assisted Living Facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity Facilities classified as a Residential Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy. Type I assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities classified as Residential Group R-4, Condition 1 occupancies. See Section 202 for definitions."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-103 Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104 Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(14): In
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(15): In
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(15)(A): The initiating device circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(15)(B): The notification appliance circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(15)(C): Signaling line circuits shall be designated and installed Class A loop as defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(15)(C)(A): Fan shut down shall be as required in the International Mechanical Code,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(15)(C)(B): Duct detectors required by the International Mechanical Code, shall be interconnected and compatible with the fire alarm system."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(1): Boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and similar rooms, or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in boiler rooms and furnace rooms may cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent spaces where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better option.)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(2): Home economics rooms with gas appliances.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(3): School kitchens with gas appliances. (Commercial kitchens).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(4): Arts rooms and other areas with a gas kiln or open flame.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(5): Gas roof top units, and other carbon monoxide producing HVAC units, one per zone. (The zone shall be the area covered by the HVAC unit.)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(6): In areas with gas wall units.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(7): In areas with a gas water heater or boiler.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(8): Areas with a forge or foundry.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(9): Metal shop or auto shop areas or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in metal shop or auto shop areas may cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent spaces, i.e. class rooms or corridors, where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better option.)
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(10): Labs with open flame.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(11): HVAC units drawing outside air that could be contaminated with carbon monoxide.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-104(16)(12): Other areas with an open flame or fuel fired appliance.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105 Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(1): In IBC, Section 1010.2.4, number (2), the following is added at the end of the sentence: "Blended assisted living facilities shall comply with Section 1010.2.14.1."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(2): A new IBC Section 1010.2.14.1 is added as follows: "1010.2.14.1 Blended assisted living facilities. In occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2 or Group I-2, a Type-II assisted living facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, and having a controlled egress locking system to prevent operation from the egress side shall be permitted to also house residents without a clinical need for their containment where all of the following provisions are met:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(2)(a): locks in the means of egress comply with all IBC requirements for controlled egress doors;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(2)(b): all residents without a clinical need for their containment shall have the keys, codes, or other means necessary to exit the facility, in a manner that is determined by the facility operator and communicated to the resident or their legal representative;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(2)(c): residents or their legal representative acknowledge in writing that they understand and agree to living in a facility where egress is controlled; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(2)(d): the number of residents housed in a smoke compartment with controlled egress shall not be greater than 30."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(3): In IBC, Section 1011.5.2, exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: " 3.  In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm).  The minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm).  A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(4): In IBC, Section 1011.11, a new exception 6 is added as follows: " 6.  In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-105(5): IBC, Section 1025, is deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-106 Amendments to Chapters 13 through 15 of IBC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-107 Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
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"2.  Where the allowable stress design load combinations of ASCE 7 Section 2.4 are used, flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kN/m2) or less and roof live loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kN/m2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads exceed 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kN/m2), the snow loads may be reduced in accordance with the following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. S as calculated below, shall be combined with seismic loads.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-107(1): In IBC, Table 1604.5, Risk Category III, in the sentence that begins "Group I-2 Condition 1," a new footnote c is added as follows: "c.  Type II Assisted Living Facilities that are I-2 Condition 1 occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be Risk Category II in this table."
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-107(7)(a): In paragraph 1, 7.2-8 is deleted and replaced with 7.2-9.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-107(7)(b): On Figure 7.2-1, remove CS and other ground snow load values in the state of Utah. Add red shaded region for the state of Utah with the following note: See note for Utah.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-107(7)(c): The following is added to the Note on Figure 7.2.1: See Table 7.2-9 for Utah.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-107(7)(d): Add Table 7.2-9 as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-107(8): A new


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-108 Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
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"F0: Concrete elements not exposed to freezing and thawing cycles including footing elements, such as footings, tie beams, piles, and pile caps, etc., that are completely buried in soil."Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-108(1): A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows: "1807.1.6.4 Empirical concrete foundation design.  Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height, and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-108(2): A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-109 Amendments to Chapters 20 through 22 of IBC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-110 Amendments to Chapters 23 through 25 of IBC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-111 Amendments to Chapters 26 through 28 of IBC
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112 Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
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1.  the building is newly constructed; orUtah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(1): In IBC [P] Table 2902.1 the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(1)(a): In the row for "E" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(1)(b): In the row for "I-4" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(1)(c): A new footnote g is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: g.  When provided, subject to footnote i,  in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(1)(d): A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative Code, R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(1)(e): A new footnote i is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE i: A building owned by a state government entity or by a political subdivision of the state that allows access to the public shall provide diaper changing facilities in accordance with footnote g if:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(1)(f): Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(2): In IBC, Section [P] 2902.1.1, Exception 2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(3): In IBC, Section [P] 2902.2, Exception 6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(4): A new IBC, Section [P]2902.8, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(5): In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.4, the following sentence is added after the first sentence: "For restroom facilities designed to serve all genders, the partitions of the stalls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-112(6): In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.5, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, urinals shall be located in a separate room or in stalls with partitions that extend from the floor to the ceiling."
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-113 Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
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"The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-113(1): In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard "ICC A117.1-17: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities" is deleted and replaced with "ICC A117.1-09: Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-113(2): In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard ICCA117.1-09, Section 606.2, Exception 1, is modified to include the following sentence at the end of the exception:


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201 General provision.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(1): The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IRC to be applicable statewide.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(2): Part 1, Statewide Amendments to International Building Code; Part 3, Statewide Amendments to International Plumbing Code; Part 4, Statewide Amendments to International Mechanical Code; Part 5, Statewide Amendments to International Fuel Gas Code; Part 6, Statewide Amendments to National Electrical Code; Part 7, Statewide Amendments to International Energy Conservation Code The statewide amendments to the following which may be applied to detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings shall be applicable to the corresponding provisions of the IRC:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(2)(a): Part 1, Statewide Amendments to International Building Code IBC under
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(2)(b): Part 3, Statewide Amendments to International Plumbing Code IPC under
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(2)(c): Part 4, Statewide Amendments to International Mechanical Code IMC under
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(2)(d): Part 5, Statewide Amendments to International Fuel Gas Code IFGC under
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(2)(e): Part 6, Statewide Amendments to National Electrical Code NEC under
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-201(2)(f): Part 7, Statewide Amendments to International Energy Conservation Code IECC under


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202 Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
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R311.7.5.2 Tread depth.  The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm).  The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge.  The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).  Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower.  Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point.  Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(1): In IRC, Section R101.2, Exception, the words "where provided with an automatic sprinkler system complying with Section P2904" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(2): In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2 Physical change for bedroom window egress.  A structure whose egress window in an existing bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in effect at the time that the bedroom was finished, is not required to undergo a physical change to conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the structure or could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code, including setback and window well requirements."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(3): In IRC Section R105.2, under Building, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(3)(a): Number 3 is deleted and replaced with the following: "3. Retaining walls retaining less than 4 feet (1219mm) of unbalanced fill, unless supporting a surcharge or requiring design per Section R404.4."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(3)(b): Number 10 is deleted and replaced with the following: "10. Decks that are not more than 30 inches (762mm) above grade at any point and not requiring guardrails, that do not serve exit door required by Section R311.4."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(4): In IRC, Section R105.2, a new exception is added: "11. Grade level, non-connected conex boxes, less than 350 square feet, used for storage only."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(5): In IRC, Section R108.3, the following sentence is added at the end of the section: "The building official shall not request proprietary information."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(6): IRC, Section 109.1.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R109.1.5 Other inspections. In addition to the inspections listed in R109.1.1 through R109.1.4, the building official shall have the authority to inspect the proper installation of insulation. R109.1.5.1 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as required by Section R703.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier.R109.1.5.2 Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of such construction after lathing or gypsum board or gypsum panel products are in place, but before any plaster is applied, or before board or panel joints and fasteners are taped and finished."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(7): In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT: A habitable living unit created within the existing footprint of a primary owner-occupied single-family dwelling."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(8): In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building official" after the word "official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(9): In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "Approved Agency" is modified by replacing the word "and" with "or."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(10): In IRC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding the words "or licensed engineer or architect" after the word "official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(11): 19-4-104 In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "CERTIFIED BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code, Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(12): In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION.  Any physical connection or potential connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other, with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see "Backflow, Water Distribution")."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(13): In IRC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "DUAL SOURCE CONNECTION. A pipe that is installed so that either the nonpotable (i.e. secondary) irrigation water or the potable water is connected to a pressurized irrigation system at one time, but not both at the same time; or a pipe that is installed so that either the potable water or private well water is connected to a residence at one time, but not both at the same time. The potable water supply line shall be protected by a reduced pressure backflow preventer."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(14): In IRC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS). One or more devices, assembled together, that are capable of storing energy for supplying electrical energy at a future time."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(15): In IRC, Section 202, in the definition for gray water a comma is inserted after the word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible; without objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of the sewer treatment facility."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(16): In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Potable Water" is deleted and replaced with the following: "POTABLE WATER.  Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code, Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(17): IRC, Figure R301.2 (3), is deleted and replaced with R301.2 (3) as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(18): IRC, Section R301.6, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R301.6 Utah Snow Loads.  The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the jurisdictions identified in that table.  Otherwise, 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."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(19): In IRC, Section R302.2, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "When an access/maintenance agreement or easement is in place, plumbing, mechanical ducting, schedule 40 steel gas pipe, and electric service conductors including feeders, are permitted to penetrate the common wall at grade, above grade, or below grade."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(20): In IRC, Section R302.3, a new exception 3 is added as follows: "3. Accessory dwelling units separated by walls or floor assemblies protected by not less than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent on each side of the wall or bottom of the floor assembly are exempt from the requirements of this section."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(21): In IRC, Section R302.5.1, the last sentence is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(22): IRC, Section R302.13, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(23): In IRC, Section R303.4, the following exception is added: "Exception: Dwelling units tested in accordance with Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) which has an air tightness of 3.0 ACH (50) or greater do not require mechanical ventilation."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(24): In IRC, Section R310.1, all words in the last sentence after "or to a yard or court", are deleted, and Exception 3 of this section is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(25): In IRC, Section R310.7, in the exception, the words "or accessory dwelling units" are added after the words "sleeping rooms".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(26): IRC, Sections R311.7.45 through R311.7.5.3, are deleted and replaced with the following: "R311.7.45.1 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.5.1 Riser height.  The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm).  The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads.  The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(27): IRC, Section R312.2, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(28): IRC, Sections R313.1 through R313.2.1, are deleted and replaced with the following: "R313.1 Design and installation.  When installed, automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(29): In IRC, Section R314.2.2, the words "accessory dwelling units," are added after the words "Where alterations, repairs."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(30): In IRC, Section R315.2.2, the words "accessory dwelling units," are added after the words "Where alterations, repairs."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(31): In IRC, Section 315.3, the following words are added to the first sentence after the word "installed": "on each level of the dwelling unit and."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(32): A new IRC, Section R328.12, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(33): In IRC, Section 403.1.3.5.3, an exception is added as follows: "Exception: Vertical steel in footings shall be permitted to be located while concrete is still plastic and before it has set. Where vertical steel resists placement or the consolidation of concrete around steel is impeded, the concrete shall be vibrated to ensure full contact between the vertical steel and concrete."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(34): In IRC, Section R403.1.6, a new Exception 3 is added as follows: "3.  When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(35): In IRC, Section R403.1.6.1, a new exception is added at the end of Item 2 and Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(36): In IRC, Section R404.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: As an alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and masonry foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and 1807.1.6 as amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(37): In IRC, Section R405.1, a second exception is added as follows: "Exception: When a geotechnical report has been provided for the property, a drainage system is not required unless the drainage system is required as a condition of the geotechnical report. The geotechnical report shall make a recommendation regarding a drainage system."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-202(38): In IRC, Section R506.2.3, the words "10-mil (0.010 inch; 0.25 mm)" are deleted and replaced with "6-mil (0.006 inch; 0.152 mm)" and the words "conforming to ASTM E1745 Class A requirements" are deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203 Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(1): IRC, Section R609.4.1, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(2): In IRC, Section N1101.4 (R102.1.1), a new section N1101.4.1 (R102.1.1) is added as follows: "N1101.4.1 National Green Building Standard. Buildings complying with ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard and achieving the Gold rating level for the energy efficiency category shall be deemed to exceed the energy efficiency required by this code. The building shall also meet the requirements identified in table N1105.2 and the building thermal envelope efficiency is greater than or equal to levels of efficiency and solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC) in Tables N1102.2.2 and N1102.1.3 of the 2009 IRC."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(3): 10-5-132 In IRC, Section N1101.5 (R103.2), all words after the words "herein governed." are deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation required for building permits shall include only those items specified in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(4): In IRC, Section N1101.10.3 (R303.1.3) the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(4)(a): The following is added at the end of the first sentence "or EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(4)(b): The word "accredited" is replaced with "approved" in the third sentence.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(4)(c): The following sentence is added after the third sentence:  "A conversion factor of 5.678 shall be used to convert from U values expressed in SI units: ()/53678=."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(4)(d): After "NFRC 200" the following words are added: "or EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010," and in the sentence the word "accredited" is replaced with the word "approved."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(4)(e): The following new sentence shall be inserted immediately prior to the last sentence: "Total Energy Transmittance values may be substituted for SHGC, and Luminous Transmission values may be substituted for VT."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(5): In IRC, Section N1101.12 (R303.3), all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(6): In IRC, Section N1101.13 (R401.2), in the first sentence, the words "Section N1101.13.5 and" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(7): In IRC, Section N1101.13.5 (R401.2.5) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(8): In IRC, Section N1101.14 (R401.3) Number 7, the words "and the compliance path used" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9): In IRC, Table N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2):
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(a): in the column titled Fenestration U-Factor the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(a)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(a)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(a)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(b): in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration SHGC", the following change is made: in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(c): in the column titled "Ceiling U-Factor" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(c)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.026 and replace it with 0.030;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(c)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.024 and replace it with 0.026; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(c)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.024 and replace it with 0.026;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(d): in the column titled "Wood Frame Wall U Factor", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(d)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.060 and replace it with 0.060;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(d)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.045 and replace it with 0.060; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(d)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.045 and replace it with 0.060;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(e): in the column titled "Basement Wall U-Factor" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(e)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.050 and replace it with 0.075; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(e)(ii): in the row titled  "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.50 and replace it with 0.065; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(f): in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall U-Factor" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(f)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.055 and replace it with 0.078; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(9)(f)(ii): in the row titled  "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.55 and replace it with 0.065.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(10): In IRC, Table N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3), the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(10)(a): in the column titled "Wood Frame Walls R-Value" a new footnote indicator "j" is added and at the bottom of the footnotes the following footnote "j" is added: "j. In climate zone 3B and 5B, an R-15, and in climate zone 6, an R-20 shall be acceptable where air-impermeable insulation is installed in the cavity space, exterior continuous insulation, or some combination thereof; and the tested house air leakage is a maximum of 2.0 ACH50"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(10)(b): add a new footnote "k" as follows: "k. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has 0.30 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is for gas 95 AFUE, or for oil, 84 AFUE, and all other components requirements are met."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11): In IRC, Table N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3) the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(a): in the column titled "Fenestration U-Factor" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(a)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(a)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(a)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(b): in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration SHGC" the following change is made: in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(c): in the Column R-Value the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(c)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 49 and replace it with 38;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(c)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4" delete 60 and replace it with 49; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(c)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete 60 and replace it with 49;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(d): in the Column titled "Wood Frame Wall R-Value" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(d)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete all values and replace with 20+Oci or 13+5ci or 015ci;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(d)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with 21+Oci or 15+5ci or 0+15ci; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(d)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete all values and replace with 21+Oci or 15+5ci or 0+15ci;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(e): in the column titled "Basement Wall R Value" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(e)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with 15+Oci or 0+11ci or 11+5ci; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(e)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete all values and replace with 19+Oci or 0+13ci or 11+5ci;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(f): in the column titled "Slab R Value and Depth" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(f)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 10ci. 2 ft and replace it with NR; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(f)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 & Marine 4" delete 4 ft and replace it with 2 ft; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(g): in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall R-Value" the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(g)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4" delete all values and replace with 15+Oci or 0+11ci or 11+5ci; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(11)(g)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6" delete all values and replace with 19+Oci or 0+13ci or 0+11+5ci.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(12): In IRC, a new subsection N1102.1.5.1 (R402.1.5.1) is added as follows: "1102.1.5.1 (R402.1.5.1) RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code. Compliance with section N1102.1.5 (R402.1.5) may be satisfied using the software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, which shall satisfy the R-value and U-factor requirements of N1102.1, N1102.2, and N1102.3, provided the following conditions are met:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(12)(a): in "Climate Zone 5 and 6" the software result shall show 5% better than code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(12)(b): in "Climate Zone 3", the software result shall show 5% better than code when software inputs for window U-factor .65 and window SHGC=0.40,  notwithstanding actual windows installed shall conform to requirements of Tables N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) and N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3)."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(13): In IRC, Sections N1102.2.1 (R402.2.1), a new Section N1102.2.1.1 is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(14): In IRC, Section N1102.2.9.1 (R402.2.9.1) the numeral (i) is added before the words "cut at a 45 degree" and the following is added after the words "exterior wall": "or (ii) lowered from top of slab 4" when a 4" thermal break material such as, but not limited to, felt or asphalt impregnated fiber board, with a minimum thickness of 1/4" is installed at the upper 4" of slab".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(15): In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted and replaced with the word "or."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(16): In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.1 (R402.4.1.1), the last sentence is deleted and replaced with the following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify compliance to components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly scheduled inspections."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(17): In IRC, Table N1102.4.1.1 (R402.4.1.1) in the column titled "COMPONENT, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(17)(a): In the row "Rim Joists" the word "exterior" in the first sentence is deleted, and the second sentence is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(17)(b): In the row "Electrical/phone box on the exterior walls" the last sentence is deleted and replaced with: "Alternatively, close cell foam, caulking or gaskets may be used, or air sealed boxes may be installed."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(18): In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2), the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(18)(a): In the fourth sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(18)(b): The following sentence is added after the fourth sentence: "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(18)(c): In the first Exception the second sentence is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(19): IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(19)(a): on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following: "Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope.";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(20): IRC Section N1103.3.3.1 (R403.3.3.1) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(21): In IRC, Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5), the the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(21)(a): a second Exception is added as follows: "A duct leakage test shall not be required for any system designed such that no air handlers or ducts are located within unconditioned attics."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(21)(b): the following is added at the end of the section: "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(21)(b)(i): Parties certified by BPT or RESNET;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(21)(b)(ii): Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22): In IRC, Section N1103.3.6 (R403.3.6) the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(a): in Subsection 1:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(a)(i): the number 4.0 is changed to 6.0;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(a)(ii): the number 113.3 is changed to 170;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(a)(iii): the number 3.0 is changed to 5.0; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(a)(iv): the number 85 is changed to 141;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(b): in Subsection 2:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(b)(i): the number 4.0 is changed to 5.0; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(b)(ii): the number 113.3 is changed to 141; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(22)(c): Subsection 3 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(23): In IRC, Section N1103.3.7 (R403.3.7) the words "or plenums" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(24): In IRC, Section N1103.5.1.1 (R403.5.1.1) the words "Where installed" are added at the beginning of the first sentence.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(25): In IRC, Section N1103.5.2 (R403.5.2) the following change is made, Subsections 5 and 6 are deleted and Subsection 7 is renumbered to 5.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(26): IRC, Section N1103.6.2 (R403.6.2), is deleted and replaced with the following: "N1103.6.2 (R403.6.2) Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table N1103.6.2 (R403.6.2).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(27): In IRC, Section N1103.6.2 (R403.6.2), the table is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(28): IRC, Section N1103.6.3 (R403.6.3) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(29): In IRC, Section N1103.7 (R403.7) the word "approved" is deleted in the first sentence and the following is added after the word "methodologies": "complying with N1103.7.1 (R403.7.1)".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(30): A new IRC, Section N1103.7.1 (R403.7.1) is added as follows: "N1103.7.1 Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing HVAC training from one of the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(31): In IRC, Section N1104.1 (R404.1), the word "All" is replaced with "Not less than 90 percent of the lamps in".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(32): IRC, Section N1104.1.1 (R404.1.1) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(33): IRC, Section N1104.2 (R404.2) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(34): IRC, Section N1104.3 (R404.3) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(35): In IRC, section N1105.2 (R405.2) the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(35)(a): In Subsection 3, the words "approved by the code official" are deleted; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(35)(b): In Subsection 3, the following words are added at the end of the sentence: "when applicable and readily available".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(36): In IRC, Section N1106.3 (R406.3) "Building thermal envelope" is deleted, and replaced with "Building thermal envelope and on-site renewables. The proposed total building thermal envelope UA, which is the sum of U-factor times assembly area, shall be less than or equal to the building thermal envelope UA using the prescriptive U-factors from Table N1102.1.2 multiplied by 1.15 in accordance with Equation 11-4. The area-weighted maximum fenestration SHGC permitted in Climate Zones 0 through 3 shall be: 0.30.UAProposed design =1.15xUAPrescriptive reference design (Equation 11-4)."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(37): In IRC, Section N1106.3.1 (R406.3.1) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(38): In IRC, Section N1106.3.2 (R403.3.2) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(39): In IRC, Section N1106.4 (R406.4) the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(39)(a): In the first sentence, the words "in accordance with Equation 11-5" are deleted and replaced with: "permitted to be calculated using the minimum total air exchange rate for the rated home (Qtot) and for the index adjustment factor in accordance with Equation 11.5.";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(39)(b): In equation 11-5, the words "Ventilation rate, CFM" are deleted and replaced with: "Qtot"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(39)(c): In the last sentence the number "5" is deleted and replaced with "15".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(40): In IRC N1106.5, in the column titled "ENERGY RATING INDEX" of Table R406.5, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(40)(a): In the row for "Climate Zone 3", "51" is deleted and replaced with "65";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(40)(b): In the row for "Climate Zone 5", "55" is deleted and replaced with "69"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(40)(c): In the row for "Climate Zone 6", "54" is deleted and replaced with "68".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(41): In IRC, Section N1108 (R408) is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(42): In IRC, Section M1401.3 the word "approved" is deleted in the first sentence and the following is added after the word methodologies ", complying with M1401.3.1".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(43): A new IRC, Section M1401.3.1, is added as follows: "M1401.3.1 Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing HVAC training from one of the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(44): In IRC, Section M1402.1, the following is added at the end of the second sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(45): In IRC, Section M1403.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(46): IRC, Section M1411.9, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(47): In IRC, Section M1412.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-203(48): In IRC, Section M1413.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204 Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(1): In IRC, Section M1602.2, a new exception is added at the end of Item 7 as follows: "Exception: The discharge of return air from an accessory dwelling unit into another dwelling unit, or into an accessory dwelling unit from another dwelling unit, is not prohibited."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(2): A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection.  Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow.  If an added structure is used, it must provide access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(3): In IRC, Section 2503.5.1, #2 Air Test is deleted and replaced with the following: "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(3)(a): Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective headgear, should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being conducted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(3)(b): Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic piping.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(3)(c): No drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(3)(d): The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not exceed 15 minutes.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(3)(e): At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped air or gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(4): In IRC, Section P2503.8, the word "devices" is deleted and replaced with the word "assemblies."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-204(5): IRC, Section P2503.8.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2503.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protections, and spill-resistant vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross-Connection Control Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.  Test gauges shall comply with ASSE 1064."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205 Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
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Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code SectionUtah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(1): 73-3-1; 73-3-3; 73-3-25; 10-8-38 IRC, Section P2602.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2602.1 General. The water-distribution system of any building or premises where plumbing fixtures are installed shall be connected to a public water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in accordance with Utah Code Sections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(2): 73-3-1; 73-3-25 A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water supply.  Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with Utah Code, Sections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(3): 10-8-38 A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required.  Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(4): In IRC, Section P2705, Item 5, the words "lavatory" and "lavatories" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(5): In IRC, Section P2705, a new Item 9 is added as follows: "9. Lavatories. A lavatory shall not be set closer than 12 inches from its center to any side wall or partition. A lavatory shall be provided with a clearance of 24 inches in width and 21 inches in depth in front of the lavatory to any side wall, partition, or obstruction." Remaining item numbers are renumbered accordingly.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(6): In IRC, Section P2801.6.2, the following is added at the end of the section: "When permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent. The trap shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044, a barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(7): A new IRC, Section P2801.6.3, is added as follows: "P2801.6.3 Pan designation. A water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures, devises, or equipment."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(8): IRC, Section P2801.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2801.8 Water heater seismic bracing. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(9): In IRC, Section P2804.6.1, a new number 15 is added as follows: "15. Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, not to exceed 180 degrees in directional changes."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(10): A new IRC, Section P2902.1.1, is added as follows: "P2902.1.1 Backflow assembly testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protection, and spill-resistant vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross Connection Control Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges shall comply with ASSE 1064.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(11): 15A-3-303 In IRC, Section P2902.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(12): In IRC, Table 2903.2, the following changes are made in the column titled "MAXIMUM FLOW RATE OR QUANTITY":
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(12)(a): In the row titled "Lavatory faucet" the text is deleted and replaced with "1.5 gpm at 60 psi".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(12)(b): In the row titled "Shower head" the text is deleted and replaced with "2 gpm at 80 psi".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(13): In IRC, Section P2903.3, the words "public water main or an" are deleted and the following sentence is added at the end: "A water pressure booster pump may not be connected to a public water main unless allowed by Utah Administrative Code, Rule R309-540."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(14): In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If installed,".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(15): In IRC, Section P2903.9.3, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the following: "Unless the plumbing appliance or plumbing fixture has a wall-mount valve, shutoff valves shall be required on each fixture supply pipe to each plumbing appliance and to each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(16): 19-4-112 IRC, Section P2910.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(17): IRC, Section P2910.9.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(18): In IRC, Section P2911.12.4, the following words are deleted: "and backwater valves."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(19): In IRC, Section P2912.15.6, the following words are deleted: "and backwater valves."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(20): In IRC, Section P3007.3.3.1, the words "stainless steel, cast iron, galvanized steel, brass" are added after the word "PE."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(21): IRC, Section P3009, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(22): In IRC, Section P3101.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the wall with an elbow pointing downward."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(23): In IRC, Section P3104.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3.  A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24): In IRC, Section E3401.2, the second sentence is modified by adding the words "townhouses", after the word "dwellings" and the word "their" before the word "accessory" and the following is added after "NFPA 70", "such as, but not limited to the following equipment:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(a): fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(b): motors;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(c): generators;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(d): transformers;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(e): phase converters;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(f): stationary standby batteries;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(g): elevators;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(h): dumbwaiters;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(i): platform lifts;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(j): stairway chairlifts;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(k): electric vehicle power transfer systems;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(l): electric welders;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(m): audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(n): information technology equipment;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(o): solar photovoltaic (PV) systems;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(p): optional standby systems;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(q): interconnected electric power production sources;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(r): energy storage systems; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-205(24)(s): energy management systems."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206 Amendments to Chapters 36, 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.
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"E3901.4.2 Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Spaces. Receptacle outlets, if installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be installed in accordance with E3901.4.3. If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, provisions shall be provided at the island or peninsula for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop or work surface.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(1): In IRC, Section E3601.6.2, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An occupant of an accessory dwelling unit is not required to have access to the disconnect serving the dwelling unit in which they reside."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(2): IRC, Section E3606.5, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(3): IRC, Section E3601.7 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(4): IRC, Section E3901.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(5): IRC, Section E3901.4.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(6): In IRC, Section 3902.1, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(7): In IRC, Section 3902.2, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(8): In IRC, Section 3902.3, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(9): In IRC, Section 3902.4, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(10): In IRC, Section 3902.5, after the word "125-volt" add the words "single phase 15 and 20 ampere in unfinished portions of the basement shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel" and delete the rest of the section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(11): In IRC, Section 3902.6, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(12): In IRC, Section 3902.7, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(13): In IRC, Section 3902.8, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(14): In IRC, Section 3902.9, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(15): IRC, Section 3902.10, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(16): In IRC, Section 3902.12, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(17): In IRC, Section 3902.13, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20 ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(18): IRC, Section 3902.15, Crawl space lighting outlets, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(19): IRC, Section 3902.16, Equipment requiring servicing, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(20): IRC Section 3902.17, Outdoor outlets, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(21): IRC, Section 3902.19, Location of arc-fault circuit interrupters, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(22): IRC, Section E3902.20, Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(23): IRC, Section E3902.21, Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection for branch circuit extensions or modification, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(24): IRC, Section 4002.11, is deleted and replaced with the following: "4002.11 Bathtub and Shower Space. Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(25): IRC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(26): In IRC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(27): In IRC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(27)(a): standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA 60335-2-40-2019"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(27)(b): title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(28): In IRC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(28)(a): standard reference number "1995-2011" to "1995-2015";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(28)(b): standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA 60335-2-40-2019"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(28)(c): title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(29): In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for ANSI/RESNET/ICC 201-2019 Section 4.4.4 is added as follows: "4.4.4. Air Source Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners. For Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners with the more recent Manufacturers Equipment Performance Ratings (HSPF2 or SEER2) available, and HSPF and SEER are not available, these ratings shall be converted to HSPF and SEER values by dividing HSPF2 or SEER2 by the conversion factors in Table 4.4.4.1(1).  If the type of equipment is not determined, the conversion shall default to the Ducted Split System factors.  All calculations, including Equation 4.1-1a shall use HSPF or SEER values as made available by the Manufacturer or converted as specified in this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(30): IRC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(31): IRC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(32): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(32)(a): When passive radon controls or portions thereof are voluntarily installed, the voluntary installation shall comply with Appendix F of the IRC.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-206(32)(b): An additional inspection of a voluntary installation described in Subsection (27)(a) is not required.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-301 General provision.
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The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IPC to be applicable statewide.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302 Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
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"ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC TRANSFER FLUID.  Fluids, including propylene glycol and mineral oil."Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(1): 19-4-104(4) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Utah Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester.  A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code, Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(2): In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced with the following: "Cross Connection.  Any physical connection or potential connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other, with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see "Backflow")."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(3): In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Deep Seal Trap.  A manufactured or field fabricated trap with a liquid seal of 4" or larger."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(4): In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluid" is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(5): In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Toxic Transfer Fluid" is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(6): 19-5-104 In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Motor Vehicle Waste Disposal Well. An injection well that discharges to the subsurface by way of a floor drain, septic system, French drain, dry well, or similar system that receives or has received fluid from a facility engaged in vehicular repair or maintenance activities, including an auto body repair shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, speciality repair shop, or any other facility that does any vehicular repair work. A motor vehicle waste disposal well is subject to rulemaking under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(7): Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act; Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Potable Water" is deleted and replaced with the following: "Potable Water.  Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-302(8): In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Dual Source Connection: "Dual Source Connection. A pipe that is installed so that either the nonpotable (i.e. secondary) irrigation water or the potable water is connected to a pressurized irrigation system at one time, but not both at the same time; or a pipe that is installed so that either the potable water or private well water is connected to a residence at one time, not both at the same time. The potable water supply line shall be protected by a reduced pressure backflow preventer."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-303 Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
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"Exception: Third-party certification for backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any combination of two certifications, laboratory or field.  Acceptable third party laboratory certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR.  USC-FCCCHR currently provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies.  Also see www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code, R309-105-12(4)."Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-303(1): In IPC, Section 303.4, the following exception is added:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-303(2): IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-303(3): In IPC, Section 312.3, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-303(4): In IPC, Section 312.5, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-303(5): IPC, Section 312.10.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-303(6): A new IPC, Section 312.10.3, is added as follows:  "312.10.3 Tester Qualifications.  Testing shall be performed by a Utah Certified Backflow Assembly Tester in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304 Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(1): In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(1)(a): In row number "3", for in the field for "OTHER", a new footnote h is added.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(1)(b): In row number "5", for "Adult day care and child day care" occupancy, in the field for "OTHER", a new footnote h is added.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(1)(c): Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302 Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(1)(d): A new footnote g is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: g:  When provided, in public toilet facilities, there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms. Diaper changing facilities shall meet the requirements of ASTM F2285-04 (2010) Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Diaper Changing Tables for Commercial Use."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(1)(e): A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential child care facilities shall comply with the additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative Code, R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(2): In IPC, Section 405.3.4, the following sentence is added after the first sentence: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, the partitions of the stalls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(3): In IPC, Section 405.3.5, the following sentence is added at the end of the first paragraph: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, the partitions of the stalls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(4): A new IPC, Section 406.3, is added as follows: "406.3 Automatic clothes washer safe pans.  Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be installed in accordance with Section 504.7."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(5): A new IPC, Section 413.5, is added as follows: "413.5 Public toilet rooms.  All public toilet rooms shall be equipped with at least one floor drain."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(6): A new IPC, Section 413.6, is added as follows: "Prohibition of motor vehicle waste disposal wells. New and existing motor vehicle waste disposal wells are prohibited. A motor vehicle waste disposal well associated with a single family residence is not subject to this prohibition."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-304(7): IPC, Section 423.3, is deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-305 Amendments to Chapter 5 of IPC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-305(1): IPC, Section 502.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "502.4 Seismic supports. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion.  Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions. "
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-305(2): In IPC, Section 504.6, a new number 15 is added as follows: "15. Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, not to exceed 180 degrees in directional change."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-305(3): In IPC, Section 504.7.2, the following is added at the end of the section: "When permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste stack, or branch drain.  The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in Section 907.1.  The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent.  The trap shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044, a barrier type floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-305(4): A new IPC, Section 504.7.3, is added as follows: "504.7.3 Pan Designation.  A water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures, devises, or equipment."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306 Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
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"608.1.1 General Installation Criteria.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(1): 73-3-1; 73-3-3; 73-3-25 IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual water supply.  Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in accordance with Utah Code, Sections
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(2): IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(3): In IPC, Table 604.4, the following changes are made in the column titled "MAXIMUM FLOW RATE OR QUANTITY":
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(3)(a): In the row titled "Lavatory, private" the text is deleted and replaced with "1.5 gpm at 60 psi".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(3)(b): In the row titled "Shower head" the text is deleted and replaced with "2 gpm at 80 psi".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(3)(c): In the row titled "Urinal" the text is deleted and replaced with "0.5 gallon per flushing cycle".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(4): A new IPC, Section 604.4.1, is added as follows: "604.4.1 Manually operated metering faucets for food service establishments.  Self closing or manually operated metering faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(5): IPC, Section 606.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "606.5 Water pressure booster systems.  Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(6): In IPC, Section 606.5.1, the words "public water main or" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(7): A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 Water pressure booster pumps connected to a public water main. A water pressure booster pump shall not be connected to a public water main unless allowed by Utah Administrative Code, Rule R309-540."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(8): In IPC, Section 608.1, the words "and pollution" are added after the word "contamination."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(9): In IPC, Section 608.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(10): In IPC, Section 608.3, the word "and" before the word "contamination" is deleted and replaced with a comma and the words " or pollution" are added after the word "contamination" in the first sentence.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(11): In IPC, Section 608.6, the words "with the potential to create a condition of either contamination or pollution or" are added after the word "substances."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(12): In IPC, Section 608.7, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be protected by an air gap in accordance with Section 608.14.1."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(13): IPC, Section 608.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.8 Stop and Waste Valves installed below grade.  Combination stop-and-waste valves shall be permitted to be installed underground or below grade.  Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain the riser into the ground are considered to be stop-and-waste valves and shall be permitted. A stop-and-waste valve shall be installed in accordance with a manufacturer's recommended installation instructions."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(14): IPC, Section 608.14.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.14.3 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent.  Backflow preventers with intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3.  These devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers, without chemical treatment, where subject to continuous pressure conditions, and humidifiers in accordance with Section 608.17.10.  The relief opening shall discharge by air gap and shall be prevented from being submerged."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(15): IPC, Section 608.14.4, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(16): IPC, Section 608.16.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.16.3 Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent.  Connections to residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, and humidifiers shall be protected by a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(17): IPC, Section 608.16.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.16.4 Protection by a vacuum breaker.  Openings and outlets shall be protected by atmospheric-type or pressure-type vacuum breakers.  Vacuum breakers shall not be installed under exhaust hoods or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors.  Fill valves shall be set in accordance with Section 415.3.1.  Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers - The critical level of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device.  Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be installed at the highest point, but not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture, receptor, or device served.  No valves shall be installed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. The atmospheric vacuum breaker shall not be installed where it may be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time. Pressure Vacuum Breaker - The critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) above the flood level of the fixture device and above all downstream piping and the highest point of use."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(18): In IPC, Section 608.16.4.2, the following is added after the first sentence: "Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable.  In climates where freezing temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow preventer shall be used."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(19): In IPC, Section 608.17.1.2, the words "or ASSE 1024" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(20): IPC, Section 608.17.2, is deleted and replaced as follows: " 608.17.2 Connections to boilers.  The potable supply to a boiler shall be protected by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, complying with ASSE 1013, CSA B64.4 or AWWA C511.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(21): In IPC, Section 608.17.4.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: All class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of strictly glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against backflow with a double check valve assembly or double check valve detector assembly.  Such systems shall include written certification of the chemical additives at the time of original installation and service or maintenance."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(22): IPC, Section 608.17.7, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.17.7 Chemical dispensers.  Where chemical dispensers connect to the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.14.1, Section 608.14.2, Section 608.14.5, Section 608.14.6 or Section  608.14.8. Installation shall be in accordance with Section 608.1.2. Chemical dispensers shall connect to a separate dedicated water supply line, and not downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(23): IPC, Section 608.17.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.17.8 Portable cleaning equipment.  Where the portable cleaning equipment connects to the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.14.1 or Section 608.14.2."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(24): A new IPC, Section 608.17.11, is added as follows: " 608.17.11 Automatic and coin operated car washes.  The water supply to an automatic or coin operated car wash shall be protected in accordance with Section 608.14.2."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-306(25): IPC, Section 608.18, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.18 Protection of individual water supplies.  See Section 602.3 for requirements."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-307 Amendments to Chapter 7 of IPC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-307(1): 10-8-38 IPC, Section 701.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "701.2 Sewer required.  Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-307(2): A new IPC Section 701.8 is added as follows: "701.8 Drainage piping in food service areas. Exposed soil or waste piping shall not be installed above any working, storage, or eating surfaces in food service establishments."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-307(3): In IPC, Section 712.3.3.1, the following words are added after the word "PE": "stainless steel, cast iron, galvanized steel, brass,".


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-308 Amendments to Chapter 8 of IPC.
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In IPC, Section 802.1.1, the last sentence is deleted.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-309 Amendments to Chapter 9 of IPC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-309(1): In IPC, Section 903.1.1, when the number of inches is to be specified, "12 inches (304.8mm)" is inserted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-309(2): In IPC, a new Section 903.7 is added as follows: "903.7 Extension through a wall. Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the wall with an elbow pointing downward."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-309(3): In IPC, Section 905.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain, floor sink, and bath tub installations when installed in accordance with Sections 702.2, 905.2 and 905.3 and provided with a wall clean out."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-310 Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-310(1): In IPC, a new Section 1002.4.1.6 is added as follows: "1002.4.1.6 Deep Seal Trap."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-310(2): In IPC, Section 1003.3.8, the word "gravity" is inserted before the word "grease."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-311 Amendments to Chapter 11 of IPC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-311(1): A new IPC, Section 1106.1.1, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-311(2): IPC, Section 1109, is deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-312 Amendments to Chapter 12 of IPC.
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IPC, Chapter 12, is not amended.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313 Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC.
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"1301.4.1 Recording.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313(1): A new IPC, Section 1301.4.1, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313(2): IPC, Section 1301.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313(3): 19-4-112 In IPC, a new Section 1301.5.1 is added as follows: "1301.5.1 Potable water connections. A system that utilizes nonpotable water (i.e., pressurized irrigation) and installs a connection to the potable water system for backup must install a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly (RP) directly downstream of the potable water connection (Stop and Waste) and install a dual source connection directly downstream from the (RP) installed so that either the potable water system or the nonpotable water is connected at any time to prevent a direct Cross Connection and to protect the potable water from any potential hazard from the nonpotable water system. See Utah Code Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313(4): IPC, Section 1301.9.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313(5): IPC, Section 1302.12.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313(6): IPC, Section 1303.15.6, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-313(7): IPC, Section 1304.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-314 Amendments to Chapter 14 of IPC.
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IPC, Chapter 14, is deleted and replaced with the following:

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-315 Amendments to Chapter 15 of IPC.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-315(1): In IPC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-315(2): In IPC,


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-401 General provisions.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-401(1): The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IMC to be applicable statewide.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-401(2): In IMC, Section 505.4, a new subsection 505.4.1 is added as follows: "505.4.1 Makeup Air.  Makeup air is not required in residential dwelling units where gas, liquid, or solid fuel-burning appliances located within a units air barrier are all direct-vent or use a mechanical draft venting system."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-401(3): In IMC, Section 1004.2, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with the following: " In accordance with Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety, and requirements made by rule by the Labor Commission, boilers and pressure vessels in Utah are regulated by the Utah Labor Commission, Division of Boiler, Elevator and Coal Mine Safety, except those located in private residences or in apartment houses of less than five family units.  Boilers shall be installed in accordance with their listing and labeling, with minimum clearances as prescribed by the manufacturer's installation instructions and the state boiler code, whichever is greater."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-401(4): In IMC, Section 1004.3.1, the word "unlisted" is inserted before the word "boilers".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-401(5): In IMC, Section 1209.3, the following words are added at the end of the section: "or other methods approved for the application."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402 Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IMC.
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"h. 1. A nail salon shall provide each manicure station where a nail technician files or shapes an acrylic nail, as defined by rule by the Division of Professional Licensing, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, with:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(1): In IMC, Table 403.3.1.1, note "h" is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(2): IMC, Section 502.20 is deleted and rewritten as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(3): In IMC, Section 908.1, the following words are added at the end of the last sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(4): In IMC, Section 918.1, the following words are added after "1995": "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(5): In IMC, Section 918.2, the following words are added at the end of the sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(6): In IMC, Section 1101.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph: "High probability systems utilizing A2L refrigerants shall comply with ASHRAE 15."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(7): IMC, Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following referenced standard to CSA:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-402(8): IMC, Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following referenced standard to UL:


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-501 General provisions.
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The following are adopted as an amendment to the IFGC to be applicable statewide:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-501(1): In IFGC, Section 404.9, a new Section 404.9.1, is added as follows: "404.9.1 Meter protection.  Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow.  If an added structure is used, it must still provide access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-501(2): IFGC, Section 409.5.3, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-501(3): In IFGC, Section 502.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with "Plastic vents for Category IV appliances shall not be required to be listed and labeled where such vents comply with all of the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-501(4): In IFGC, Section 503.4.1, in the last sentence after "appliance manufacturer" insert: "where the appliance vent gas temperatures do not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit,".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-501(5): In IFGC, Section 503.6.11.1, the following exception is added:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-501(6): Title 34A, Chapter 7, Safety In IFGC, Section 631.2, the following sentence is inserted before the first sentence: " In accordance with


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601 General provisions.
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The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(1): The IRC provisions are adopted as the residential electrical standards applicable to residential installations under the IRC.  All other installations shall comply with the adopted NEC.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(2): In NEC, Section 210.8(A), the words "through 250-volt" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(3): In NEC, Section 210.8(A)(5), the word "Basements" is deleted and replaced with "Unfinished portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(4): NEC, Section 210.8(F), is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(5): NEC, Sections 210.52(C)(2) and (3) are deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(5)(a): On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 inches) above a countertop or work surface.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(5)(b): In a countertop using receptacle assemblies listed for use in countertops.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(5)(c): In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surfaces or listed for use in countertops.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(6): NEC, Section 210.12, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(7): NEC, Section 210.65, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(8): NEC, Section 230.67, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(9): NEC, Section 230.71, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(10): NEC, Section 314.27(C), is deleted and replaced with the following: "314.27(C) Boxes at Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fan Outlets. Outlet boxes or outlet box systems used as the sole support of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan shall be listed, shall be marked by their manufacturer as suitable for this purpose, and shall not support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 32 kg (70 lb). For outlet boxes or outlet box systems designed to support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb), the required marking shall include the maximum weight to be supported."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-601(11): NEC, Section 406.9(C), is deleted and replaced with the following: "406.9(C) Bathtub and Shower Space. Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701 General provisions.
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The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(1): IECC, Section C405.11, is deleted and replaced with the following: "C405.11 Automatic receptacle control. Automatic receptacle control to be optional and decided by property owner."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(2): In IECC, Section R102.1.1, a new section R102.1.1 is added as follows: "R102.1.1 National Green Building Standard complying with ICC 700-2020  National Green Building Standard and achieving the Gold rating level for the energy efficiency category shall be deemed to exceed the energy efficiency required by this code. The building shall also meet the requirements identified in table N1105.2 and the building thermal envelope efficiency is greater than or equal to levels of efficiency and solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC) in Tables N1102.2.2 and N1102.1.3 of  the 2009 IRC."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(3): 10-5-132(8) In IECC, Section R103.2, all words after the words "herein governed." are deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation required for building permits shall include only those items specified in
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(4): In IECC, Section R303.1.3, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(4)(a): The following is added at the end of the first sentence: "or EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(4)(b): The word "accredited" is replaced with "approved" in the third sentence.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(4)(c): The following sentence is added after the third sentence:  "A conversion factor of 5.678 shall be used to convert from U values expressed in SI units: ()/53678=."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(4)(d): After "NFRC 200" the following words are added: "or EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010", and in the sentence the word "accredited" is replaced with the word "approved".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(4)(e): The following new sentence shall be inserted immediately prior to the last sentence: "Total Energy Transmittance values may be substituted for SHGC, and Luminous Transmission values may be substituted for VT."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(5): In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(6): In IECC, Section R401.2, in the first sentence, the words "Section R401.13.5 and" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(7): In IECC, Section R401.2.5 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(8): In IECC, Section R401.3 Number 7, the words "and the compliance path used" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9): In IECC Table R402.1.2, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(a): in the column titled "Fenestration U-Factor", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(a)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3", delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(a)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4", delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(a)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6", delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(b): in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration SHGC", the following change is made: in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(c): in the column titled "Climate U-Factor", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(c)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3", delete 0.026 and replace it with 0.030;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(c)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4", delete 0.024 and replace it with 0.026; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(c)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6", delete 0.024 and replace it with 0.026;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(d): in the column titled "Wood Frame Wall U Factor", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(d)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3", delete 0.060 and replace it with 0.060;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(d)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4", delete 0.045 and replace it with 0.060; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(d)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6", delete 0.045 and replace it with 0.060;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(e): in the column titled "Basement wall U-Factor", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(e)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4", delete 0.050 and replace it with 0.075; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(e)(ii): in the row titled  "Climate Zone 6", delete 0.50 and replace it with 0.065; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(f): in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall U-Factor", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(f)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4", delete 0.055 and replace it with 0.078; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(9)(f)(ii): in the row titled  "Climate Zone 6", delete 0.55 and replace it with 0.065.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10): In IECC, Table R402.1.3, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(a): in the column titled "Fenestration U-Factor", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(a)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3", delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(a)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4", delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(a)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6", delete 0.30 and replace it with 0.32;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(b): in the column titled "Glazed Fenestration SHGC", the following change is made: in the row titled "Climate Zone 3" delete 0.25 and replace it with 0.35;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(c): in the column R-Value the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(c)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3", delete 49 and replace it with 38;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(c)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 and Marine 4", delete 60 and replace it with 49; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(c)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6", delete 60 and replace it with 49;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(d): in the column titled "Wood Frame Wall R-Value", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(d)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3", delete all values and replace with "20+Oci or 13+5ci or 0+15ci";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(d)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4", delete all values and replace with "21+Oci or 15+5ci or 0+15ci"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(d)(iii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 6", delete all values and replace with "21+Oci or 15+5ci or 0+15ci";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(e): in the column titled "Basement Wall R-Value", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(e)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4", delete all values and replace with "15+Oci or 0+11ci or 11+5ci"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(e)(ii): in the row titled  "Climate Zone 6", delete all values and replace with "19+Oci or 0+13ci or 11+5ci";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(f): in the column titled "Slab R-Value and Depth", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(f)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 3", delete "10ci. 2ft" and replace it with "NR"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(f)(ii): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5  & Marine 4", delete "4 ft" and replace it with "2 ft";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(g): in the column titled "Crawl Space Wall R-Value", the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(g)(i): in the row titled "Climate Zone 5 or Marine 4", delete all values and replace with "15+Oci or 0+11ci  or 11+5ci"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(g)(ii): in the row titled  "Climate Zone 6", delete all values and replace with "19+Oci or 0+13ci or 0+11+5ci"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(10)(h): in IECC, Table R402.2, in the column titled "MASS WALL R-VALUE", a new footnote "j" is added as follows: "j  Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5 inches or greater shall be permitted in "Zones 5 through 8" when overall window glazing has a .31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84 AFUE (oil), and all other component requirements are met."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(11): In IECC, a new subsection R402.1.5.1 is added as follows:  "R402.1.5.1 RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code. Compliance with section N1102.1.5 (R402.1.5) may be satisfied using the software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, which shall satisfy the R-value and U-factor requirements of N1102.1, N1102.2, and N1102.3, provided the following conditions are met:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(11)(a): In Climate Zone 5 and 6 the software result shall show 5% better than code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(11)(b): In Climate Zone 3, the software result shall show 5% better than code when software inputs for window U-factor = 0.65 and window SHGC = 0.40, notwithstanding actual windows installed shall conform to requirements of Tables N1102.1.2 (R402.1.2) and N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3)."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(12): In IECC, Section R402.2.1, a new section is added as follows: "R402.2.1.1. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies conforming to Section R806.5 shall be provided with an R-value of R-22 (maximum U-Factor of 0.045) in Climate Zone 3-B or an R-value of R-26 (maximum U-factor of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B shall be permitted provided all the following conditions are met:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(13): A new IECC, Section R402.2.1.3 is added as follows: "R402.2.1.3 Walls with Air-Impermeable Insulation. Where IECC Table R402.1.2 requires R-20 for wood framed walls in climate zones 3-B and 5-B or R-20+5CI for climate zone 6-B, an air-impermeable insulation installed in the wall cavity with R-value of R-15 for climate zones 3-B and 5-B or R-20 for climate zone 6-B shall be deemed equivalent to the provisions in IECC Table R402.1.2, provided the home attains a blower door test
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(14): In IECC, Section R402.2.9.1, the numeral "(i)" is added before the words "cut at a 45 degree" and the following is added after the words "exterior wall:": "or (ii) lowered from top of slab 4" when a 4" thermal break material such as, but not limited to, felt or asphalt impregnated fiber board, with a minimum thickness of 1/4" is installed at the upper 4" of slab."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(15): In IECC, Section R402.4.1, in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted and replaced with the word "or".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(16): In IECC, Section R402.4.1.1, the second and the last sentences are deleted and replaced with the following: "Where required by the code official, the builder shall certify compliance with criteria indicated in Table R1102.4.1 for items which are not readily visible during regularly scheduled inspections."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(17): In IECC, Table R402.4.1.1 in the column titled "COMPONENT",  the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(17)(a): in the row "Rim Joists" the word "exterior" in the first sentence is deleted, and the second sentence is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(17)(b): In the row "Electrical/phone box on the exterior walls" the last sentence is deleted and replaced with: "Alternatively, close cell foam, caulking or gaskets may be used, or air sealed boxes may be installed."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(18): In IECC, Section R402.4.1.2, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(18)(a): In the fourth sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(18)(b): The following sentence is added after the fourth sentence:"The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(18)(c): In the first Exception the second sentence is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(19): In IECC, Section R402.4.1.3 the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(19)(a): in the first sentence, the words 5.0 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 0, 1 and 2, and 3.0 are deleted and replaced with 4.0., and the words in Climate Zone 3 through 8 are deleted;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(19)(b): in the first sentence of the Exception, 0.28 is replaced with 5.0 air changes per hour or 0.30; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(19)(c): in Number 2, the words of "conditioned floor area" are inserted before the words "or smaller."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(20): In IECC, Section R402.6 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(21): In IECC, Section R403.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Ducts located outside conditioned space. Supply and return ducts in attics shall be insulated to a minimum of R-8 where 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter and greater and R-6 where less than 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter. Supply and return ducts in other portions of the building shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6 where 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter or greater and R-4.2 where less than 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter. Exception: Ducts or portions thereof located completely inside the building thermal envelope."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(22): In IECC, Section R403.3.3, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(23): In IECC, Section R403.3.3.1 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(24): In IECC, Section R403.3.5, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(24)(a): a second Exception is added as follows: "A duct leakage test shall not be required for any system designed such that no air handlers or ducts are located within unconditioned attics."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(24)(b): the following is added at the end of the section: "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(24)(b)(i): Parties certified by BPT or RESNET
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(24)(b)(ii): Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25): In IECC, Section N1103.3.6 (R403.3.6) the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(a): in Subsection 1:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(a)(i): the number 4.0 is changed to 6.0;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(a)(ii): the number 113.3 is changed to 170;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(a)(iii): the number 3.0 is changed to 5.0; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(a)(iv): the number 85 is changed to 141;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(b): in Subsection 2:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(b)(i): the number 4.0 is changed to 5.0; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(b)(ii): the number 113.3 is changed to 141; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(25)(c): Subsection 3 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(26): In IECC, Section N1103.3.7 (R403.3.7) the words "or plenums" are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(27): In IECC, Section N1103.5.1.1 (R403.5.1.1) the words "Where installed" are added at the beginning of the first sentence.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(28): IECC, Section R403.6.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R403.6.2 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.2."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(29): In IECC, Section R403.6.2, the table is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(30): In IECC, Section R403.6.3 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(31): In IECC, Section R403.7, the word "approved" is deleted in the first sentence and the following is added after the word "methodologies": "complying with R403.7.1."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(32): A new IECC, Section R403.7.1, is added as follows: "R403.7.1 Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing HVAC training from one of the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(33): In IECC, Section R404.1, the word "All" is replaced with "Not less than 90 percent of  the lamps in."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(34): In IECC, Section R404.1.1 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(35): In IECC, Section R404.2 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(36): In IECC, Section R404.3 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(37): In IECC, Section R405.2 the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(37)(a): in Subsection 3, the words "approved by the code official" are deleted; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(37)(b): in Subsection 3, the following words are added at the end of the sentence: "when applicable and readily available."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(38): In IECC, Section R406.3 "Building thermal envelope" is deleted, and replaced with the following: "Building thermal envelope and on-site renewables. The proposed total building thermal envelope UA, which is the sum of U-factor times assembly area, shall be less than or equal to the building thermal envelope UA using the prescriptive U-factors From Table N1102.1.2 multiplied by 1.15 in accordance with Equation 11-4. The area-weighted maximum fenestration SHGC permitted in Climate Zones 0 through 3 shall be 0.30.UAProposed design = 1.15 x UAPrescriptive reference design (Equation 11-4)."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(39): In IECC, Section R406.3.1 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(40): In IECC, Section R406.3.2 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(41): In IECC, Section R406.4 the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(41)(a): in the first sentence, the words "in accordance with Equation 11-5" are deleted and replaced with: "permitted to be calculated using the minimum total air exchange Rate for the rated home (Qtot) and for the index adjustment factor in accordance with Equation 11.5.";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(41)(b): in equation 11-5, the words "Ventilation rate, CFM" are deleted and replaced with: "Qtot"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(41)(c): in the last sentence, the number "5" is deleted and replaced with "15".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(42): In IECC, Section R406.5 in the column titled ENERGY RATING INDEX of Table R406.5, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(42)(a): in the row for Climate Zone 3, "51" is deleted and replaced with "65";
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(42)(b): in the row for Climate Zone 5, "55" is deleted and replaced with "69"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(42)(c): in the row for Climate Zone 6, "54" is deleted and replaced with "68".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(43): In IECC, Section R408 is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(43)(a): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(43)(a)(i): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-701(43)(a)(i)(A): In IECC, Chapter 6, the standard for ANSI/RESNET/ICC 201-2019 section 4.4.4 is added as follows: "4.4.4. Air Source Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners. For Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners with the more recent Manufacturers Equipment Performance Ratings (HSPF2 or SEER2) available, and HSPF and SEER are not available, these ratings shall be converted to HSPF and SEER values by dividing HSPF2 or SEER2 by the conversion factors in Table 4.4.4.1(1).  If the type of equipment is not determined, the conversion shall default to the Ducted Split System factors.  All calculations, including Equation 4.1-1a shall use HSPF or SEER values as made available by the Manufacturer or converted as specified in this section. Table 4.4.4.1(1) SEER2 and HSPF2 Conversion"


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801 General provisions.
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The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(1): In IEBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building official" after the word official.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(2): In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL.  See Code official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(3): In Section 202, the definition for "Code official" is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(4): In Section 202, the definition for "Existing buildings" is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(5): In IEBC, Section 302.3, the following is added after the words "code official" in the last sentence: "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(6): In Section 301.3, the exception is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(7): Section 503.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(8): Section 706.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(9): Section 906.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(10): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(10)(a): Section 1006.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(10)(b): In Section 1006.3, exceptions 1 through 4 remain unchanged.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(10)(c): In Section 1006.3, add a new exception 5 as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-801(11): In Section 1011.7.3, exception 2 is deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901 General provisions.
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Mobile homes built before June 15, 1976, that are subject to relocation, building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation shall comply with the following:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(1): Related to exits and egress windows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(1)(a): Egress windows.  The home has at least one egress window in each bedroom, or a window that meets the minimum specifications of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Manufactured Homes Construction and Safety Standards (MHCSS) program as set forth in 24 C.F.R. Parts 3280 and 3282, MHCSS 3280.106 and 3280.404 for manufactured homes.  These standards require the window to be at least 22 inches in the horizontal or vertical position in its least dimension and at least five square feet in area.  The bottom of the window opening shall be no more than 36 inches above the floor, and the locks and latches and any window screen or storm window devices that need to be operated to permit exiting shall not be located more than 54 inches above the finished floor.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(1)(b): Exits.  The home is required to have two exterior exit doors, located remotely from each other, as required in MHCSS 3280.105.  This standard requires that a single-section home have the doors no less than 12 feet, center-to-center, from each other, and a multisection home have the doors no less than 20 feet, center-to-center, from each other, when measured in a straight line, regardless of the length of the path of travel between the doors.  One of the required exit doors must be accessible from the doorway of each bedroom and no more than 35 feet away from any bedroom doorway.  An exterior swing door shall have a 28-inch-wide by 74-inch-high clear opening and sliding glass doors shall have a 28-inch-wide by 72-inch-high clear opening.  Each exterior door other than screen/storm doors shall have a key-operated lock that has a passage latch; locks shall not require the use of a key or special tool for operation from the inside of the home.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(2): Related to flame spread:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(2)(a): Walls, ceilings, and doors.  Walls and ceilings adjacent to or enclosing a furnace or water heater shall have an interior finish with a flame-spread rating not exceeding 25.  Sealants and other trim materials two inches or less in width used to finish adjacent surfaces within these spaces are exempt from this provision, provided all joints are supported by framing members or materials with a flame spread rating of 25 or less.  Combustible doors providing interior or exterior access to furnace and water heater spaces shall be covered with materials of limited combustibility (i.e., 5/16-inch gypsum board, etc.), with the surface allowed to be interrupted for louvers ventilating the space.  However, the louvers shall not be of materials of greater combustibility than the door itself (i.e., plastic louvers on a wooden door).  Reference MHCSS 3280.203.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(2)(b): Exposed interior finishes.  Exposed interior finishes adjacent to the cooking range (surfaces include vertical surfaces between the range top and overhead cabinets, the ceiling, or both) shall have a flame-spread rating not exceeding 50, as required by MHCSS 3280.203.  Backsplashes not exceeding six inches in height are exempted.  Ranges shall have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than 24 inches to the bottom of combustible cabinets, as required by MHCSS 3280.204(e).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(3): Related to smoke detectors:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(3)(a): Location.  A smoke detector shall be installed on any ceiling or wall in the hallway or space communicating with each bedroom area between the living area and the first bedroom door, unless a door separates the living area from that bedroom area, in which case the detector shall be installed on the living-area side, as close to the door as practicable, as required by MHCSS 3280.208.  Homes with bedroom areas separated by any one or combination of common-use areas such as a kitchen, dining room, living room, or family room (but not a bathroom or utility room) shall be required to have one detector for each bedroom area.  When located in the hallways, the detector shall be between the return air intake and the living areas.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(3)(b): Switches and electrical connections.  Smoke detectors shall have no switches in the circuit to the detector between the overcurrent protection device protecting the branch circuit and the detector.  The detector shall be attached to an electrical outlet box and connected by a permanent wiring method to a general electrical circuit.  The detector shall not be placed on the same branch circuit or any circuit protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(4): Related to solid-fuel-burning stoves/fireplaces:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(4)(a): Solid-fuel-burning fireplaces and fireplace stoves.  Solid-fuel-burning, factory-built fireplaces and fireplace stoves may be used in manufactured homes, provided that they are listed for use in manufactured homes and installed according to their listing/manufacturer's instructions and the minimum requirements of MHCSS 3280.709(g).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(4)(b): Equipment.  A solid-fuel-burning fireplace or fireplace stove shall be equipped with an integral door or shutters designed to close the fire chamber opening and shall include complete means for venting through the roof, a combustion air inlet, a hearth extension, and means to securely attach the unit to the manufactured home structure.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(4)(b)(i): Chimney.  A listed, factory-built chimney designed to be attached directly to the fireplace/fireplace stove and equipped with, in accordance with the listing, a termination device and spark arrester shall be required.  The chimney shall extend at least three feet above the part of the roof through which it passes and at least two feet above the highest elevation of any part of the manufactured home that is within 10 feet of the chimney.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(4)(b)(ii): Air-intake assembly and combustion-air inlet.  An air-intake assembly shall be installed in accordance with the terms of listings and the manufacturer's instruction.  A combustion-air inlet shall conduct the air directly into the fire chamber and shall be designed to prevent material from the hearth from dropping on the area beneath the manufactured home.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(4)(b)(iii): Hearth.  The hearth extension shall be of noncombustible material that is a minimum of 3/8-inch thick and shall extend a minimum of 16 inches in front and eight inches beyond each side of the fireplace/fireplace stove opening.  The hearth shall also extend over the entire surface beneath a fireplace stove and beneath an elevated and overhanging fireplace.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(5): Related to electrical wiring systems:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(5)(a): Testing.  All electrical systems shall be tested for continuity, in accordance with MHCSS 3280.810, to ensure that metallic parts are properly bonded; tested for operation, to demonstrate that all equipment is connected and in working order; and given a polarity check, to determine that connections are proper.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(5)(b): 5.2 Protection.  The electrical system shall be properly protected for the required amperage load.  If the unit wiring employs aluminum conductors, all receptacles and switches rated at 20 amperes or less that are directly connected to the aluminum conductors shall be marked CO/ALA.  Exterior receptacles, other than heat tape receptacles, shall be of the ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) type.  Conductors of dissimilar metals (copper/aluminum or copper-clad aluminum) must be connected in accordance with NEC, Section 110-14.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(6): Related to replacement furnaces and water heaters:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(6)(a): Listing.  Replacement furnaces or water heaters shall be listed for use in a manufactured home.  Vents, roof jacks, and chimneys necessary for the installation shall be listed for use with the furnace or water heater.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(6)(b): Securement and accessibility.  The furnace and water heater shall be secured in place to avoid displacement.  Every furnace and water heater shall be accessible for servicing, for replacement, or both as required by MHCSS 3280.709(a).
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(6)(c): Installation.  Furnaces and water heaters shall be installed to provide complete separation of the combustion system from the interior atmosphere of the manufactured home, as required by MHCSS.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(6)(c)(i): Separation.  The required separation may be achieved by the installation of a direct-vent system (sealed combustion system) furnace or water heater or the installation of furnace and water heater venting and combustion systems from the interior atmosphere of the home.  There shall be no doors, grills, removable access panels, or other openings into the enclosure from the inside of the manufactured home.  All openings for ducts, piping, wiring, etc., shall be sealed.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-901(6)(c)(ii): Water heater.  The floor area in the area of the water heater shall be free from damage from moisture to ensure that the floor will support the weight of the water heater.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-1001 General provisions.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-1001(1): In ISPSC, Section 202, the following definition is added for private residential swimming pool: "PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. A swimming pool, spa pool, or wading pool used only by an individual, family, or living unit members and guests, but not serving any type of multiple unit housing complex of four or more living units."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-1001(2): In ISPSC, Section 202, the definition for Residential Swimming Pool (Residential Pool) is deleted and replaced with the following: "See the definition for Private Residential Swimming Pool."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-1001(3): In ISPSC, Section 320.1, the following changes are made:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-1001(3)(a): the words "or storm" are deleted;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-1001(3)(b): the words "onsite waste water" are added before the word "disposal"; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-3-1001(3)(c): the words "or shall be disposed of by other means approved by the state or local authority" are deleted.


Utah Code Annotated - Title 15A - Chapter 4 - Local Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-101 General provision.
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The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IBC to be applicable to the specified jurisdiction.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-105 Amendments to IBC applicable to Park City Corporation or Park City Fire District.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-105(1): The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IBC for the Park City Corporation, in IBC, Section 3409.2, exception 3, is modified to read as follows: "3.  Designated as historic under a state or local historic preservation program."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-105(2): The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IBC for the Park City Corporation and Park City Fire District:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-105(2)(a): IBC, Section (F)903.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)903.2 Where required.  Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the location described in this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-105(2)(b): In IBC, Table 1505.1, new footnotes d and e are added as follows: "d.  Wood roof covering assemblies are prohibited in R-3 occupancies in areas with a combined rating of more than 11 using Tables 1505.1.1 and 1505.1.2 with a score of 9 for weather factors.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-106 Amendments to IBC applicable to Salt Lake City.
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The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IBC for Salt Lake City, in IBC, Section 1008.1.9.7, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: In International Airport areas designated as Group "A" Occupancies where national security interests are present, the use of panic hardware with delayed egress is allowed when all provisions of Section 1008.1.9.7 are met and under item #4 1 second is changed to 2 seconds."

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-107 Amendments to IBC applicable to Sandy City.
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The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IBC for Sandy City:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-107(1): 15A-5-203 A new
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-107(2): A new IBC, Appendix N, is added and adopted as follows: "Appendix N BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-107(3): In Section 504 of the IWUIC Class I IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION a new Section 504.1.1 is added as follows: "504.1.1 General.  Subsections 504.5, 504.6, and 504.7 shall only be required on the exposure side of the structure, as determined by the fire code official, where defensible space is less than 50 feet as defined in Section 603 of the 2006 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-107(4): In Section 505 of the IWUIC Class 2 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION Subsections 505.5 and 505.7 are deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-201 General provision.
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The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IRC to be applicable to specified jurisdiction.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-206 Amendments to IRC applicable to Park City Corporation or Park City Fire District.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-206(1): The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IRC for the Park City Corporation, Appendix P, of the 2006 IRC is adopted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-206(2): The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IRC for Park City Corporation and Park City Fire District:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-206(2)(a): IRC, Section R905.7, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R905.7 Wood shingles.  The installation of wood shingles shall comply with the provisions of this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-206(2)(b): IRC, Section R905.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R905.8 Wood Shakes.  The installation of wood shakes shall comply with the provisions of this section. Wood roof covering is prohibited in areas with a combined rating of more than 11 using the following tables with a score of 9 for weather factors.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-206(2)(c): Appendix K is adopted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-207 Amendments to IRC applicable to Sandy City.
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The following amendment is adopted as an amendment to the IRC for Sandy City, a new IRC, Section R324, is added as follows: "Section R324 IGNITION RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-301 General provision.
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The amendments in this part are adopted as amendments to the IPC to be applicable to specified jurisdiction.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-303 Amendments to IPC applicable to South Jordan.
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The following amendments are adopted as amendments to the IPC for South Jordan:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-303(1): IPC, Section 312.10.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "312.10.2 Testing.  Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check-valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, hose connection backflow preventers, and spill-proof vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually.  The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with one of the following standards: ASSE 5013, ASSE 5015, ASSE 5020, ASSE 5047, ASSE 5048, ASSE 5052, ASSE 5056, CSA-B64.10, or CSA-B64.10.1.  Assemblies, other than the reduced pressure principle assembly, protecting lawn irrigation systems that fail the annual test shall be replaced with a reduced pressure principle assembly."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-303(2): IPC, Section 608.16.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.  The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-401 General provision.
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No local amendments to the IMC are adopted.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-501 General provision.
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No local amendments to the IFGC are adopted.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-601 General provision.
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No local amendments to the NEC are adopted.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-4-701 General provision.
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No local amendments to the IECC are adopted.

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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-101 Title -- Adoption of code.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(1): "Appreciable depth" means a depth greater than 1/4 inch.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(2): "AHJ" means "authority having jurisdiction," which is:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(2)(a): the State Fire Marshal;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(2)(b): an authorized deputy of the State Fire Marshal; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(2)(c): the local fire enforcement authority.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(3): 53-7-103 "Division" means the State Fire Marshal Division created in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(4): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(4)(a): "Dwelling Unit" means one or more rooms arranged for the use of one or more individuals living together, as in a single housekeeping unit normally having cooking, living, sanitary, and sleeping facilities.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(4)(b): "Dwelling unit" includes a hotel room, dormitory room, apartment, condominium, sleeping room in a nursing home, or similar living unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(5): "Fire jurisdiction" means a contiguous geographic area for which there is a single authority having jurisdiction.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(6): 15A-5-103 "IFC" means the edition of the International Fire Code adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(7): 15A-5-103 "NFPA" means the edition of the National Fire Protection Association adopted under Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(8): "Premixed" means the state of an antifreeze and water solution that results from the solution being prepared by the manufacturer with a quality control procedure that ensures that the antifreeze and water solution does not separate.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-102(9): "UL" means Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-103 Nationally recognized codes incorporated by reference.
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The following codes are incorporated by reference into the State Fire Code:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-103(1): the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, excluding appendices, as issued by the International Code Council, Inc., except as amended by Part 2, Statewide Amendments and Additions to International Fire Code Incorporated as Part of State Fire Code;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-103(2): National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, Chapter 38, Marijuana Growing, Processing, and Extraction Facilities, 2018 edition;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-103(3): National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2024 edition; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-103(4): National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2024 edition.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-104 Exemptions from State Fire Code.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-104(1): 15A-1-202 As used in this section, "remote yurt" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-104(2): 15A-1-204(12) A remote yurt is exempt from the State Fire Code unless otherwise provided by ordinance in accordance with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-104(3): An owner of a remote yurt shall ensure that a fire extinguisher is in the remote yurt.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-201 General provisions.
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The amendments and additions in this part to the IFC are adopted for application statewide.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202 Amendments and additions to IFC related to administration, permits, definitions, and general and emergency planning.
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"102.5 Application of residential code.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(1): 13-43-205; 10-9a-701; 17-27a-701 For IFC, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(1)(a): IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.5, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(1)(b): IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.9, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(1)(c): IFC, Chapter 1, Section 106.1, Submittals, is amended to add the following after the last sentence:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(1)(d): IFC, Chapter 1, Section 105.5.18, Flammable and combustible liquids, is amended to add the following section: "12. The owner of an underground tank that is out of service for longer than one year shall receive a Temporary Closure Notice from the Department of Environmental Quality and a copy shall be given to the AHJ."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(1)(e): 13-43-205; 10-9a-701; 17-27a-701 In IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.5, a new subsection 3. is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(1)(f): In IFC, Chapter 1, Section 111, a new Section 111.5, Notice of right to appeal, is added as follows: "At the time a fire code official makes an order, decision, or determination that relates to the application or interpretation of this chapter, the fire code official shall inform the person affected by the order, decision, or determination of the person's right to appeal under this section. Upon request, the fire code official shall provide a person affected by an order, decision, or determination that relates to the application or interpretation of this chapter a written notice that describes the person's right to appeal under this section."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2): For IFC, Chapter 2, Definitions:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(a): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services where procedures are performed that may render patients incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours. See Utah Administrative Code, R432-13, Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center Construction Rule."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(b): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, APPROVED is modified by adding the words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or licensed architect and submitted to the fire code official" after the word "official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(c): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, the following definition is added for Assisted Living Facility, Residential Treatment and Support: "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. A residential facility that provides a group living environment for four or more residents licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical assistance of another person.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(d): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, the definition for Child Care Facility is added as follows: "CHILD CARE FACILITY: A facility where care and supervision is provided for four or more children for less than 24 hours a day and for direct or indirect compensation in place of care ordinarily provided in their home."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(e): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, the definition for Independent Third-Party is added as follows: "INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY. An engineer or architect licensed in the State of Utah, who is not affiliated with the jurisdiction or the project owner, developer, architect, or engineer, and is agreeable to all parties. The independent third-party will provide unbiased assessments, opinions, or services based on their expertise and professional standards in their respective fields."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(f): IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Educational Group E, Group E, day care facilities, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(g): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Institutional Group I-1, is amended as follows: In the list of items under "This group shall include," the words "Type-I Large and Type-II Small, see the International Building Code, Section 308.2.5" are added after "Assisted living facilities."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(h): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Institutional Group I-1, Five or fewer persons receiving custodial care is amended as follows: On line four after "International Residential Code" the rest of the section is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(i): IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Institutional Group I-2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(j): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Institutional Group I-2, a new section is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(k): IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Institutional Group I-4, day care facilities, Classification as Group E, Five or fewer persons receiving care, and Five or fewer occupants receiving care in a dwelling unit are deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(l): IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(m): IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-3, Care facilities within a dwelling, is deleted and replaced with the following: "Care Facilities within a Dwelling. Care facilities, other than child care, for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single family dwelling are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code. See the International Building Code, Section 429, for special requirements for Child Day Care."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(n): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-3, a new section is added as follows: "Child Care. Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit when all of the following conditions are met:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(o): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-3, a new section is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(p): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-4, the words "Type II Limited Capacity and Type I Small, see R-4 Assisted Living Facility Occupancy Groups" are added after the words "Assisted Living Facilities."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202(2)(q): In IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-4, a new section is added as follows: "Group R-4 - Assisted Living Facility Occupancy Groups. The following occupancy groups shall apply to Assisted Living Facilities:


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5 Amendments and additions to Chapters 3 and 4 of IFC.
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1.1.  If the existing or historical hazardous environmental conditions exist in a municipality, the legislative body of the municipality may prohibit the ignition or use of an ignition source in:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(1): For IFC, Chapter 3, General Requirements:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(1)(a): IFC, Chapter 3, Section 304.1.2, Vegetation, is amended as follows: Delete line six and replace it with: "Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-1300, Minimum Standards for County Wildland Fire Ordinance".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(1)(b): IFC, Chapter 3, Section 310.8, Hazardous environmental conditions, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "1. When the fire code official determines that existing or historical hazardous environmental conditions necessitate controlled use of any ignition source, including fireworks, lighters, matches, sky lanterns, and smoking materials, any of the following may occur:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(1)(c): IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.1.1, Abandoned premises, is amended as follows: On line 10 delete the words "International Property Maintenance Code and the".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(1)(d): IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.5, Placards, is amended as follows: On line three delete the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2): IFC, Chapter 4, Emergency Planning and Preparedness:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(a): In IFC, Chapter 4, the following new Sections are added:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(b): In IFC, Chapter 4, Section 401.3.3, Delayed notification, a new exception is added:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(c): IFC, Chapter 4, Section 403.9.2.1, College and university buildings, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(c)(i): College and university buildings, including fraternity and sorority houses, shall prepare an approved fire safety and evacuation plan, in accordance with Section 404.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(c)(ii): Group R-2 college and university buildings, including fraternity and sorority houses, shall comply with Sections 403.9.2.1.1 and 403.9.2.1.2."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(d): IFC, Chapter 4, Section 405.3, Table 405.3, is amended to add the following footnotes:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(d)(i): "c.  Secondary schools in Group E occupancies shall have an emergency evacuation drill conducted at least every two months, to a total of four emergency evacuation drills during the nine-month school year. The first emergency evacuation drill shall be conducted within 10 school days after the beginning of classes. The third emergency evacuation drill, weather permitting, shall be conducted 10 school days after the beginning of the next calendar year. The second and fourth emergency evacuation drills may be substituted by a security or safety drill to include shelter in place, earthquake drill, or lock down for violence. If inclement weather causes a secondary school to miss the 10-day deadline for the third emergency evacuation drill, the secondary school shall perform the third emergency evacuation drill as soon as practicable after the missed deadline."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(d)(ii): "d.  In Group E occupancies, excluding secondary schools, if the AHJ approves, the monthly required emergency evacuation drill can be substituted by a security or safety drill to include shelter in place, earthquake drill, or lock down for violence. The routine emergency evacuation drill must be conducted at least every other drill."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(d)(iii): "e.  A-3 occupancies in academic buildings of institutions of higher learning are required to have one emergency evacuation drill per year, provided the following conditions are met:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(d)(iii)(A): The building has a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 907.2.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-202.5(2)(d)(iii)(B): The rooms classified as assembly shall have fire safety floor plans as required in Subsection 404.2.2(4) posted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203 Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire safety, building, and site requirements.
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"507.1.2  Pre-existing subdivision lots.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1): 65A-8-203 For IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a): 65A-8-203 In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 501.5, Access grade and fire flow, is added as follows: "An authority having jurisdiction over a structure built in accordance with the requirements of the International Residential Code as adopted in the State Construction Code, may require an automatic fire sprinkler system for the structure only by ordinance and only if any of the following conditions exist:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(i): 65A-8-203 the structure:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(i)(A): is located in an urban-wildland interface area as provided in the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted as a construction code under the State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(i)(B): 65A-8-203 does not meet the requirements described in Utah Code, Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(ii): the structure is in an area where a public water distribution system with fire hydrants does not exist as required in Utah Administrative Code, R309-550-5, Water Main Design;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(iii): the only fire apparatus access road has a grade greater than 10% for more than 500 continual feet;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(iv): the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit exceeds 10,000 square feet; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(v): the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit is double the average of the total floor area of all floor levels of unsprinkled homes in the subdivision that are no larger than 10,000 square feet.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi): Exception: A single family dwelling does not require a fire sprinkler system if the dwelling:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi)(A): is located outside the wildland urban interface;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi)(B): is built in a one-lot subdivision; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi)(C): has 50 feet of defensible space on all sides that limits the propensity of fire spreading from the dwelling to another property."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(b): In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 506.1, Where Required, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official, after consultation with the building owner, may require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. For each fire jurisdiction that has at least one building with a required key box, the fire jurisdiction shall adopt an ordinance, resolution, or other operating rule or policy that creates a process to ensure that each key to each key box is properly accounted for and secure."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(c): In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.1, Isolated one- and two-family dwellings, is added as follows: "Fire flow may be reduced for an isolated one- and two-family dwelling when the authority having jurisdiction over the dwelling determines that the development of a full fire-flow requirement is impractical."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(d): In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.2, Pre-existing subdivision lots, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(e): In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 507.5.1, here required, a new exception is added: "3. One interior and one detached accessory dwelling unit on a single residential lot."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(f): IFC, Chapter 5, Section 510.1, Emergency responder communication coverage in new buildings, is amended by adding: "When required by the fire code official," at the beginning of the first paragraph.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2): 26B-7-401 For IFC, Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2)(a): IFC, Chapter 6, Section 604.6.1, Elevator key location, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Firefighter service keys shall be kept in a "Supra-Stor-a-key" elevator key box or similar box with corresponding key system that is adjacent to the elevator for immediate use by the fire department. The key box shall contain one key for each elevator, one key for lobby control, and any other keys necessary for emergency service. The elevator key box shall be accessed using a 6049 numbered key."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2)(b): IFC, Chapter 6, Section 606.1, General, is amended as follows: On line three, after the word "Code", add the words "and NFPA 96".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2)(c): 26B-7-401 IFC, Chapter 6, Section 607.2, a new exception 5 is added as follows: "5. A Type 1 hood is not required for a cooking appliance in a microenterprise home kitchen, as that term is defined in Utah Code, Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(3): IFC, Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Section 705.2, is deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203 Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire safety, building, and site requirements.
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"507.1.2  Pre-existing subdivision lots.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1): 65A-8-203; 53G-9-205.1 For IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a): 65A-8-203 In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 501.5, Access grade and fire flow, is added as follows: "An authority having jurisdiction over a structure built in accordance with the requirements of the International Residential Code as adopted in the State Construction Code, may require an automatic fire sprinkler system for the structure only by ordinance and only if any of the following conditions exist:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(i): 65A-8-203 the structure:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(i)(A): is located in an urban-wildland interface area as provided in the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted as a construction code under the State Construction Code; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(i)(B): 65A-8-203 does not meet the requirements described in Utah Code, Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(ii): the structure is in an area where a public water distribution system with fire hydrants does not exist as required in Utah Administrative Code, R309-550-5, Water Main Design;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(iii): the only fire apparatus access road has a grade greater than 10% for more than 500 continual feet;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(iv): the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit exceeds 10,000 square feet; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(v): the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit is double the average of the total floor area of all floor levels of unsprinkled homes in the subdivision that are no larger than 10,000 square feet.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi): Exception: A single family dwelling does not require a fire sprinkler system if the dwelling:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi)(A): is located outside the wildland urban interface;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi)(B): is built in a one-lot subdivision; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(a)(vi)(C): has 50 feet of defensible space on all sides that limits the propensity of fire spreading from the dwelling to another property."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(b): In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 506.1, Where Required, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official, after consultation with the building owner, may require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. For each fire jurisdiction that has at least one building with a required key box, the fire jurisdiction shall adopt an ordinance, resolution, or other operating rule or policy that creates a process to ensure that each key to each key box is properly accounted for and secure."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(c): In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.1, Isolated one- and two-family dwellings, is added as follows: "Fire flow may be reduced for an isolated one- and two-family dwelling when the authority having jurisdiction over the dwelling determines that the development of a full fire-flow requirement is impractical."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(d): In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.2, Pre-existing subdivision lots, is added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(e): In IFC, Chapter 5, Section 507.5.1, here required, a new exception is added: "3. One interior and one detached accessory dwelling unit on a single residential lot."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(1)(f): 53G-9-205.1 IFC, Chapter 5, Section 510.1, Emergency responder communication coverage in new buildings, is amended by adding: "When required by the fire code official, unless the new building is a public school as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2): 26B-7-401; 26B-7-416 For IFC, Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2)(a): IFC, Chapter 6, Section 604.6.1, Elevator key location, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Firefighter service keys shall be kept in a "Supra-Stor-a-key" elevator key box or similar box with corresponding key system that is adjacent to the elevator for immediate use by the fire department. The key box shall contain one key for each elevator, one key for lobby control, and any other keys necessary for emergency service. The elevator key box shall be accessed using a 6049 numbered key."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2)(b): IFC, Chapter 6, Section 606.1, General, is amended as follows: On line three, after the word "Code", add the words "and NFPA 96".
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(2)(c): 26B-7-401; 26B-7-416 IFC, Chapter 6, Section 607.2, a new exception 5 is added as follows: "5. A Type 1 hood is not required for a cooking appliance in a microenterprise home kitchen, as that term is defined in Utah Code, Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-203(3): IFC, Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection Features, Section 702.5, is deleted.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204 Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire protection and life safety systems.
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For IFC,Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(1): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(2): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(3): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(4): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(5): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(6): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(7): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(8): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(9): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(10): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(11): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(12): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(13): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(14): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(15): In IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(16): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(16)(a): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act 907.2.3 Group E is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal using an emergency voice/alarm communication system that meets the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2, or a manual fire alarm system that initiates an approved audible and visual occupant notification signal that meets the requirements of Sections 907.5.2.1, 907.5.2.1.1, 907.5.2.1.2, and 907.5.2.3, and is installed in accordance with Section 907.6, and with rules made by the Utah Fire Prevention Board in accordance with
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(16)(b): Exception 2, delete entirely and the remaining exceptions are renumbered.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(16)(c): Exception number 4.2, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "The fire alarm system will activate on sprinkler water flow."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(16)(d): New Sections 907.2.3.1 through 907.2.3.7 are added as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(17): In IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(18): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(19): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-204(20): In IFC,


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205 Amendments and additions to IFC related to means of egress and special processes and uses.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205(1): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205(2): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205(3): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205(4): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205(5): IFC,


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5 Amendments to Chapters 11 and 12 of IFC.
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"1103.5.1 Group A-2.  An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used."Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1): 53G-9-205.1 For IFC, Chapter 11, Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1)(a): 53G-9-205.1 IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.2, Emergency Responder Communication Coverage in Existing Buildings, is amended as follows: On line two after the title, the following is added: "When required by the fire code official, unless the existing building is a public school as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1)(b): IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.5.1, Group A-2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1)(c): IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.6, Standpipes, is deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1)(d): IFC, Chapter 11, 1103.7, Fire Alarm Systems, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "1103.7, Fire Alarm Systems. The following shall have an approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-4, Buildings Under the Jurisdiction of the Utah Fire Prevention Board:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1)(e): IFC, Chapter 11, 1103.7.1 Group E, 1103.7.2 Group I-1, 1103.7.3 Group I-2, 1103.7.4 Group I-3, 1103.7.5 Group R-1, 1103.7.5.1 Group R-1 hotel and motel manual fire alarm system, 1103.7.5.1.1 Group R-1 hotel and motel automatic smoke detection system, 1103.7.5.2 Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses manual fire alarm system, 1103.7.5.2.1 Group R-1 boarding and rooming houses automatic smoke detection system, 1103.7.6 Group R-2 are deleted.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1)(f): IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.5.4, High-rise buildings, is amended as follows: On line two, delete "not been adopted" and replace with "been adopted."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(1)(g): IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.9, Carbon monoxide alarms, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(2): For IFC, Chapter 12, Energy Systems:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(2)(a): Delete the section title "1205.2.1 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings" and replace with the section title "1205.2.1 Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 and buildings constructed in accordance with IRC."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(2)(b): Section 1205.2.1, Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3 buildings, Exception 1 is deleted, Exception 2 is renumbered to 1 and a second exception is added as follows: "2. Reduction in pathways and clear access width are permitted where a rational approach has been used and the reduction is warranted and approved by the Fire Code Official."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(2)(c): Section 1205.3.1 Perimeter pathways, and 1205.3.2 Interior pathways, are deleted and rewritten as follows: "1204.3.1 Perimeter pathways. There shall be a minimum three foot wide (914 mm) clear perimeter around the edges of the roof. The solar installation shall be designed to provide designated pathways. The pathways shall meet the following requirements:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.5(2)(d): Section 1205.3.3, Smoke ventilation, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "1205.3.2, Smoke ventilation. The solar installation shall be designed to meet the following requirements:


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.6 Amendments and additions to Chapter 33 of IFC.
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"3311.1 Required access.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.6(1): 10-9a-604.5 IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-205.6(2): IFC,


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206 Amendments and additions to IFC related to hazardous materials, explosives, fireworks, and flammable and combustible liquids.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(1): For IFC, Hazardous Materials - General Provisions,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(2): Title 53, Chapter 7, Utah Fire Prevention and Safety Act; 53-7-220; 53-7-225; Title 11, Chapter 3, County and Municipal Fireworks Act IFC, Explosives and Fireworks, IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(3): For IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(3)(a): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(3)(b): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(3)(c): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4): For IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4)(a): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4)(b): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4)(c): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4)(d): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4)(e): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4)(f): IFC,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-206(4)(g): IFC,


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-208 Blasting permits.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-208(1): An operational permit is required for the use of any quantity of explosives or explosive materials for the purpose of blasting.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-208(2): The State Fire Marshal Division shall issue blasting permits:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-208(2)(a): for those locations where the local fire department that has jurisdiction of the location of the blast does not have a procedure in place for issuing blasting permits; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-208(2)(b): for multiple blasting activities that are part of one project and that involve conducting blasts in the jurisdictions of more than one fire department.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-208(3): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act The State Fire Marshal Division shall adopt rules pursuant to


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-301 General provisions.
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The amendments and additions in this part to the NFPA are adopted for application statewide.

Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-302 Amendments and additions to NFPA related to National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
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For NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019 edition:Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-302(1): NFPA 72,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-302(2): Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act NFPA 72,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-302(3): NFPA 72,


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-303 Amendments and additions to NFPA related to manufacture, transportation, storage, and retail sales of fireworks.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-303(1): For purposes of this section and subject to Subsection (2), the Utah Fire Prevention Board shall adopt standards by rule for the retail sales of consumer fireworks, and in doing so, shall consider the applicable provisions of the most 2023 edition of NFPA 1124, Chapter 7, Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-303(2): NFPA 1124 Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-303(2)(a): In NFPA 1124, Chapter 7, Section 7.2, Special Limits for Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, Subsection 7.2.8 is added as follows: "Display of division 1.4G common state approved explosives inside of buildings protected throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system shall not exceed 25% of the area of the retail sales floor or exceed 600 square feet, whichever is less."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-303(2)(b): In NFPA 1124, Chapter 7, Section 7.2, Special Limits for Retail Sales of Consumer Fireworks, Subsection 7.2.9 is added as follows: "Rack storage of division 1.4G common state approved explosives inside of buildings is prohibited."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-303(2)(c): NFPA 1124, Chapter 7, Section 7.3.1, Exempt Amounts, Subsection 7.3.1.1, is deleted and rewritten as follows: "Display of division 1.4G common state approved explosives inside of buildings not protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system shall not exceed 125 pounds of pyrotechnic composition."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-303(2)(d): NFPA 1124, Chapter 7, Section 7.3.15.2, Height of Sales Displays, Subsection 7.3.15.2.2, is amended as follows: On line three delete "12 ft. (3.66m)" and replace it with "6 ft.".


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304 Amendments and additions to NFPA related to Automatic Fire Sprinklers Systems.
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"16.9.11.5, System Subdivision - Floor/Zone Control Valves.Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(1): NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2019 edition.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(1)(a): NFPA 13,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(1)(b): NFPA 13,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(1)(c): NFPA 13,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(1)(d): NFPA 13,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(2): NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2019 edition.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(2)(a): NFPA 13D,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(2)(b): NFPA 13D,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(3): NFPA, Standard 13R, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2019 edition.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(3)(a): NFPA 13R,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(3)(b): NFPA 13R,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(3)(c): NFPA 13R,
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(4): NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2020 edition.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-5-304(5): NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2019 edition.


Utah Code Annotated - Title 15A - Chapter 6 - Additional Construction Requirements
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-101 Title.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-101(1): This chapter is known as "Additional Construction Requirements."
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-101(2): This part is known as "Nitrogen Oxide Emission Limits for Natural Gas-Fired Water Heaters."


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102 Nitrogen Oxide emission limits for natural gas-fired water heaters.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1): 13-14-102 As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(a): "BTU" means British Thermal Unit.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(b): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(b)(i): "Heat input" means the heat of combustion released by fuel burned in a water heater based on the heating value of the fuel.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(b)(ii): "Heat input" does not include the enthalpy of a water heater's incoming combustion air.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(c): "Heat output" means the enthalpy of a water heater's working fluid output.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(d): "Natural gas-fired water heater" means a device that heats water:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(d)(i): using natural gas combustion;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(d)(ii): for use external to the device at a pressure that is less than or equal to 160 pounds per square inch gage; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(d)(iii): to a thermostatically controlled temperature less than or equal to:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(d)(iii)(A): 210 degrees Fahrenheit; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(d)(iii)(B): 99 degrees Celsius.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(e): "ppm" means parts of Nitrogen Oxide per million parts of water heater air output.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(1)(f): 13-14-102 "Recreational vehicle" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2): (6) On and after July 1, 2018, a person may not sell or install a natural gas-fired water heater with an emission rate greater than the following limits:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(a): (6) except as provided in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(a)(i): 10 nanograms per Joule of heat output; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(a)(ii): 15 ppm, corrected to 3% oxygen;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(b): for a water heater that has a heat input of greater than 75,000 BTU per hour and less than 2,000,000 BTU per hour that is not installed in a mobile home, a limit of:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(b)(i): 14 nanograms per Joule of heat output; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(b)(ii): 20 ppm, corrected to 3% oxygen;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(c): for a water heater installed in a mobile home, a limit of:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(c)(i): 40 nanograms per Joule of heat output; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(c)(ii): 55 ppm, corrected to 3% oxygen;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(d): for a pool or spa water heater with a heat input that is less than or equal to 400,000 BTU per hour, a limit of:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(d)(i): 40 nanograms per Joule of heat output; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(d)(ii): 55 ppm, corrected to 3% oxygen; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(e): for a pool or spa water heater with a heat input of greater than 400,000 BTU per hour and less than 2,000,000 BTU per hour, a limit of:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(e)(i): 14 nanograms per Joule of heat output; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(2)(e)(ii): 20 ppm, corrected to 3% oxygen.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(3): A water heater manufacturer shall use California South Coast Air Quality Management District Method 100.1 to calculate the emissions rate of a water heater subject to this section.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(4): A water heater manufacturer shall display on a water heater subject to this section, as a permanent label, the model number and the Nitrogen Oxide emission rate of the water heater.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(5): The requirements of this section do not apply to:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(5)(a): a water heater using a fuel other than natural gas;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(5)(b): a water heater used in a recreational vehicle;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(5)(c): a water heater manufactured in the state for sale and shipment outside of the state; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(5)(d): a water heater manufactured before July 1, 2018.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(6): (2)(a); (2)(a) A person may sell or install a natural gas-fired water heater with an emission rate greater than the limits established in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(6)(a): the water heater is replacing a water heater of equal BTUs per hour;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(6)(b): (2)(a) there is not available for purchase in the United States a water heater that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(6)(b)(i): has an input of equal BTUs per hour as the water heater being replaced; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(6)(b)(ii): (2)(a) meets the limits established in Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-102(6)(c): the purpose of the water heater is to heat water and provide space heating.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201 Polyurethane insulated concrete forms.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(1): (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a governing body in the state that issues a building permit may not:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(1)(a): (2) deny issuing a building permit to a project solely because the project uses polyurethane insulated concrete form block that complies with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(1)(b): require a project to surface flame retardants on polyurethane insulated concrete form block that has a flame spread that is less than or equal to 25.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(2): A project may use polyurethane insulated concrete form block if:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(2)(a): the polyurethane insulated concrete form block is manufactured using expanded polyurethane foam that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(2)(a)(i): has a flame spread index that is less than or equal to 50;
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(2)(a)(ii): has a smoke index that is less than 350; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(2)(a)(iii): is capable of withstanding fluid pressure created by fresh concrete; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-201(2)(b): the project is designed and stamped by a structural engineer licensed in the state.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202 Non-polyurethane insulating concrete forms.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202(1): (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a governing body in the state that issues a building permit may not:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202(1)(a): (2) deny issuing a building permit to a project solely because the project uses non- polyurethane insulating concrete form block that complies with Subsection
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202(1)(b): require a project to apply additional flame retardants to the surface of non- polyurethane insulating concrete form block that has a flame spread that is less than or equal to 25.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202(2): Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act; Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act A project may use non-polyurethane insulating concrete form block if:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202(2)(a): Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act the non-polyurethane insulating concrete form block is manufactured using foam plastic insulation that complies with applicable requirements in
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202(2)(b): Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act the non-polyurethane insulating concrete form block complies with any other requirements applicable to insulating concrete forms in
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-202(2)(c): the project is designed and stamped by a structural engineer who is licensed in the state.


Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301 Tower crane operation.
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Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1): 10-9a-539; 10-9a-539; 10-9a-539; 10-9a-539 As used in this section:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(a): 10-9a-539 "Affected land" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(b): 10-9a-539 "Airspace approval" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(c): "Jib" means the part of a tower crane that:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(c)(i): extends horizontally or almost horizontally from the main vertical component of the tower crane; and
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(c)(ii): carries the live load.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(d): 10-9a-539 "Live load" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(e): "Minimum hook height" means the distance that, measured from the lowest point of a hook suspended from a jib, is:
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(e)(i): 50 feet above the ground level of affected land; or
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(e)(ii): 20 feet above a building on affected land.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(1)(f): 10-9a-539 "Tower crane" means the same as that term is defined in Section
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(2): An operator of a tower crane shall operate the tower crane in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer of the tower crane.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(3): 
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(3)(a): A live load may travel over affected land at the minimum hook height with airspace approval.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(3)(b): A jib, but not a live load, may travel over the affected land at the minimum hook height without airspace approval.
Utah Code Annotated § 15A-6-301(4): The functioning of a tower crane in accordance with Subsection (3) does not constitute a trespass on affected land.