Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 32 Third Substitute (2018GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Schultz, M.

Final action

Governor Signed 3/19/2018

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Gary R. Herbert

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• adds the definition of an "injection well" to the International Plumbing Code;
• adds a section regarding the prohibition of motor vehicle waste disposal wells to the International Plumbing Code;
• amends the International Residential Code;
• incorporates by reference the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code;
• amends incorporated provisions of the National Electrical Code; and
• makes technical changes.

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Bill text

UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Mike Schultz
Senate Sponsor: 
Curtis S. Bramble
LONG TITLE
Committee Note:
The Business and Labor Interim Committee recommended this bill.
General Description:
This bill amends the State Construction and Fire Codes Act.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ adds the definition of an "injection well" to the International Plumbing Code;
▸ adds a section regarding the prohibition of motor vehicle waste disposal wells to the
International Plumbing Code;
▸ amends the International Residential Code;
▸ incorporates by reference the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code;
▸ amends incorporated provisions of the National Electrical Code; and
▸ makes technical changes.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
15A-2-103
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
15A-3-206
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 236
15A-3-302
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
15A-3-304
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
15A-3-601
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
15A-2-103
 is amended to read:
15A-2-103.
Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
recognized code authority.
(1) 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, Part 3,
Statewide Amendments to International Plumbing 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:
(a) the 2015 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendix J, issued
by the International Code Council;
(b) the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International
Code Council;
(c) the 2015 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the International
Code Council;
(d) the 2015 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the International
Code Council;
(e) the 2015 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, issued by the International
Code Council;
(f) the [
] 
 edition of the National Electrical Code, issued by the National Fire
Protection Association;
(g) the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, issued by the
International Code Council;
(h) the 2015 edition of the International Existing Building Code, issued by the
International Code Council;
(i) subject to Subsection 
15A-2-104
(2), the HUD Code;
(j) subject to Subsection 
15A-2-104
(1), Appendix E of the 2015 edition of the
International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council; and
(k) subject to Subsection 
15A-2-104
(1), the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
(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, 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.
Section 2. Section 
15A-3-206
 is amended to read:
15A-3-206.
 Amendments to Chapters 39 and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.
(1) In IRC, Section E3705.4.5, the following words are added after the word
"assemblies": "with ungrounded conductors 10 AWG and smaller".
[
(1)
] 
(2)
 In IRC, Section E3901.9, the following exception is added:
"Exception: Receptacles or other outlets adjacent to the exterior walls of the garage, outlets
adjacent to an exterior wall of the garage, or outlets in a storage room with entry from the
garage may be connected to the garage branch circuit."
[
(2)
] 
(3)
 IRC, Section E3902.16 is deleted.
[
(3)
] 
(4)
 In Section E3902.17:
(a) following the word "Exception" the number "1." is added; and
(b) at the end of the section, the following sentences are added:
"2. This section does not apply for a simple move or an extension of a branch circuit or an
outlet which does not significantly increase the existing electrical load. This exception does
not include changes involving remodeling or additions to a residence."
[
(4)
] 
(5)
 IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
"Standard reference
number
Title
Referenced in code
section number
USC-FCCCHR 10th
Edition Manual of
Cross Connection
Control
Foundation for Cross-Connection Control
and Hydraulic Research University of
Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300
Los Angeles CA 90089-2531
Table P2902.3"
[
(5)
] 
(6)
 (a) When passive radon controls or portions thereof are voluntarily installed,
the voluntary installation shall comply with Appendix F of the IRC.
(b) An additional inspection of a voluntary installation described in Subsection [
(5)
]
(6)
(a) is not required.
Section 3. Section 
15A-3-302
 is amended to read:
15A-3-302.
Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
(1) A new IPC, Section 101.2.1, is added as follows: "For clarification, the
International Private Sewage Disposal Code is not part of the plumbing code even though it is
in the same printed volume."
(2) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Backflow Backpressure, Low Head" is
deleted.
(3) In IPC, Section 202, 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
19-4-104
(4)."
(4) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Contamination (High
Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to the
public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or
waste."
(5) 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")."
(6) 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."
(7) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluid" is
deleted and replaced with the following:
"ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1,
including propylene glycol; and mineral oil."
(8) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Toxic Transfer Fluid" is deleted
and replaced with the following:
"ESSENTIALLY TOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Soil, waste, or gray water; and any fluid that is
not an essentially nontoxic transfer fluid under this code."
(9) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "High Hazard. See
Contamination."
(10) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Injection well. A bored,
drilled, or driven shaft whose depth is greater than the largest surface dimension; or a dug hole
whose depth is greater than the largest surface dimension; or an improved sinkhole; or a
subsurface fluid distribution system the primary purpose for which is the subsurface
emplacement of fluids. An injection well is subject to any Water Quality Board rule made
under Section 
19-5-104
 regarding underground injection. An injection well associated with a
single family residence is not subject to any Water Quality Board rule made under Section
19-5-104
 regarding underground injection."
[
(10)
] 
(11)
 In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Low Hazard. See
Pollution."
[
(11)
] 
(12)
 In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Pollution (Low
Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree that does not create a
hazard to the public health but that does adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic
qualities of such potable water for domestic use."
[
(12)
] 
(13)
 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,
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."
Section 4. Section 
15A-3-304
 is amended to read:
15A-3-304.
Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
(1) In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made:
(a) The title for Table 403.1 is deleted and replaced with the following: "Table 403.1,
Minimum Number of Required Plumbing Fixtures
a, h
";
(b) In row number "3", for "E" occupancy, in the field for "OTHER", a new footnote g
is added.
(c) In row number "5", for "I-4 Adult day care and child day care" occupancy, in the
field for "OTHER", a new footnote g is added.
(d) A new footnote f is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: f. 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."
(e) A new footnote g is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE g: Non-residential
child care facilities shall comply with the additional requirements for sinks in administrative
rule made by the Department of Health."
(2) 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."
(3) A new IPC, Section 412.5, is added as follows: "412.5 Public toilet rooms. All
public toilet rooms in A & E occupancies and M occupancies with restrooms having multiple
water closets or urinals shall be equipped with at least one floor drain."
(4) A new IPC, Section 412.6, is added as follows: "412.6 Prohibition of Motor
Vehicle Waste Disposal Wells. Injection wells, including floor drains, septic systems, French
drains, dry wells, etc., that discharge to the subsurface are prohibited if vehicular service or
maintenance activities involving vehicular fluids and associated fluids occur within the
catchment area of the injection well."
[
(4)
] 
(5)
 IPC, Section 423.3, is deleted.
Section 5. Section 
15A-3-601
 is amended to read:
15A-3-601.
General provisions.
The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:
(1) The IRC provisions are adopted as the residential electrical standards applicable to
residential
 installations [
applicable
] under the IRC. All other installations shall comply with
the adopted NEC.
[
(2) NEC, Section 240.87(B), is modified to add the following as an additional
approved equivalent means:
]
[
"6. An instantaneous trip function set at or below the available fault current."
]
(2) In NEC, Section 210.8(B), the words "and three phase receptacles rated 150 volts to
ground or less, 100 amperes or less" are deleted.
(3) NEC, Section 210.71, is deleted.
(4) In NEC, Section 240.67, the words "January 1, 2020" are deleted and replaced with
"upon adoption of the 2020 NEC".
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