Rep. Norm Thurston — Voting Record

Bill

Number

H.B. 64 (2024GS)

Sponsor

Rep. Peterson, T.

Final action

Governor Signed 2/16/2024

Outcome

Became law — signed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox

Summary

What it does

• This bill:
• amends the statewide amendments to the International Building Code;
• amends the statewide amendments to the International Residential Code;
• amends the statewide amendments to the International Mechanical Code;
• amends the statewide amendments to the National Electrical Code;
• amends the statewide amendments to the International Existing Building Code;
• adopts the 2024 edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code; and
• amends statewide amendments to the International Fire Code.

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Bill text

STATE CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE CODES AMENDMENTS
GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Chief Sponsor: Thomas W. Peterson
Senate Sponsor: 
Curtis S. Bramble
LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies the State Construction Code and the State Fire Code.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
▸ amends the statewide amendments to the International Building Code;
▸ amends the statewide amendments to the International Residential Code;
▸ amends the statewide amendments to the International Mechanical Code;
▸ amends the statewide amendments to the National Electrical Code;
▸ amends the statewide amendments to the International Existing Building Code;
▸ adopts the 2024 edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code; and
▸ amends statewide amendments to the International Fire Code.
Money Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
This bill provides a special effective date.
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
15A-3-102
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapters 209, 327
15A-3-113
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199
15A-3-202
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-3-203
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-3-204
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-3-205
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-3-206
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-3-402
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-3-601
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-3-801
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 209
15A-5-103
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapter 95
15A-5-202
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapters 95, 327
15A-5-203
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2023, Chapters 95, 327
63I-2-215
, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Fifth Special Session, Chapter 4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 
15A-3-102
 is amended to read:
15A-3-102.
Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
(1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
(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."
(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."
(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."
(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."
(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."
(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."
(8) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding
the words "or licensed engineer" after the word "official."
(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.
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.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE II. A residential facility licensed by the
Department of Health and Human Services that provides an array of coordinated supportive
personal and health care services to two or more residents who are:
(i) Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
(ii) Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility,
or to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LIMITED CAPACITY. A Type I or Type II assisted
living facility having two to five residents.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, SMALL. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
having six to sixteen residents.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LARGE. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
having more than sixteen residents."
(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."
(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."
(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."
[
(12)
] 
(13)
 In IBC, Section 305, Sections 305.2 through 305.2.3 are deleted and
replaced with the following:
"305.2 Group E, child care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or
portions thereof occupied by four or more children 2 years of age or older who receive
educational, supervision, child care services or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours
per day. See Section 429 Day Care, for special requirements for day care.
305.2.1 Within places of religious worship. Rooms and spaces within places of
religious worship providing such day care during religious functions shall be classified as part
of the primary occupancy.
305.2.2 Four or fewer children. A facility having four or fewer children receiving such
day care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
305.2.3 Four or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a
dwelling unit and having four or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a
Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
305.2.4 Child day care -- residential child care certificate or a license. Areas used for
child day care purposes with a residential child care certificate, as described in Utah
Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care, or a residential child care
license, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may
be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in Sections 310.3 and 310.4 or shall
comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section R101.2.
305.2.5 Child care centers. Each of the following areas may be classified as accessory
occupancies, if the area complies with Section 508.2:
1. Hourly child care center, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-60 Hourly
Child Care Centers;
2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care
Centers;
3. Out-of-school-time programs, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-70,
Out of School Time Child Care Programs; and
4. Commercial preschools, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-40,
Commercial Preschool Programs."
[
(13)
] 
(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).
[
(14)
] 
(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."
[
(15)
] 
(16)
 In IBC, Section 308.2.4, all of the words after the first International
Residential Code are deleted.
[
(16)
] 
(17)
 A new IBC, Section 308.2.5
,
 is added as follows:
"308.2.5 Assisted living facilities. A Type I, Large assisted living facility is classified as
occupancy Group I-1, Condition 1. A Type II, Small assisted living facility is classified as
occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2. See Section 202 for definitions."
[
(17)
] 
(18)
 IBC, Section 308.3
,
 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"308.3 Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings
and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than four persons who are
incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large, see Section 308.3.3
Child care facilities
Foster care facilities
Detoxification facilities
Hospitals
Nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)
Psychiatric hospitals"
[
(18)
] 
(19)
 In IBC, Section 308.3.2, the number "five" is deleted and replaced with the
number "four" in each location.
[
(19)
] 
(20)
 A new IBC, Section 308.3.3
,
 is added as follows:
"308.3.3 Assisted living facilities. A Type-II, Large assisted living facility is classified
as occupancy Group I-2, Condition 1. See Section 202 for definitions."
[
(20)
] 
(21)
 In IBC, Section 308.5, the words "more than five" are deleted and replaced
with the words "five or more in each location."
[
(21)
] 
(22)
 IBC, Section 308.5.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"308.5.1 Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for five
or more but not more than 100 children under two years of age, where the rooms in which the
children are cared for are located on a level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of
these child care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as a Group E.
See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
[
(22)
] 
(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."
[
(23)
] 
(24)
 IBC, Section 310.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"310.4 Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-3 occupancies and single family
dwellings complying with the International Residential Code where the occupants are primarily
permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:
Assisted Living Facilities, Type-I, limited capacity, see Section 310.5.3
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwellings
Care facilities, other than child care, that provide accommodations for five or fewer
persons receiving care
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (nontransient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Monasteries
Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (transient)
Lodging houses (transient) with five or fewer guest rooms and 10 or fewer occupants"
[
(24)
] 
(25)
 IBC, Section 310.4.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"310.4.1 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 Section 429 for special requirements for Child
Day Care."
[
(25)
] 
(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:
1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted
under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
2. Use is approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, as enacted under
the authority of the Utah Code, Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing, and in any
of the following categories:
a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
[
(26)
] 
(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."
[
(27)
] 
(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."
[
(28)
] 
(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."
Section 2. Section 
15A-3-113
 is amended to read:
15A-3-113.
Amendments to Chapters 32 through 35 of IBC.
[
(1) In IBC, Chapter 35, the referenced standard for NFPA 70-17 is deleted and
replaced with NFPA 70-20.
]
[
(2)
] 
(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."
(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:
"The minimum clear floor space shall be centered on the sink assembly."
Section 3. Section 
15A-3-202
 is amended to read:
15A-3-202.
Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
(1) In IRC, Section R101.2, Exception, the words "where provided with an automatic
sprinkler system complying with Section P2904" are deleted.
(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."
(3) 
In
 IRC, Section R105.2, number 10, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"10. Decks that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point and not
requiring guardrails, that do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4."
(4) In IRC, Section R108.3, the following sentence is added at the end of the section:
"The building official shall not request proprietary information."
[
(5) IRC, Section 109.1.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R109.1.5
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."
]
[
(6)
] 
(5) 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."
(6)
 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."
(7) 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."
(8) In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "Approved Agency" is modified by
replacing the word "and" with "or."
(9) In IRC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding
the words "or licensed engineer or architect" after the word "official."
(10) 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 
19-4-104
(4)."
(11) 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")."
(12) 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."
(13) 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."
(14) 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."
(15) 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."
(16) IRC, Figure R301.2 (3), is deleted and replaced with R301.2 (3) as follows:
"TABLE R301.2 (3)
GROUND SNOW LOADS FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS IN UTAH
City/Town
County
Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2)
Elevation (ft)
Beaver
Beaver
Brigham City
Box Elder
Castle Dale
Emery
Coalville
Summit
Duchesne
Duchesne
Farmington
Davis
Fillmore
Millard
Heber City
Wasatch
Junction
Piute
Kanab
Kane
Loa
Wayne
Logan
Cache
Manila
Daggett
Manti
Sanpete
Moab
Grand
Monticello
San Juan
Morgan
Morgan
Nephi
Juab
Ogden
Weber
Panguitch
Garfield
Parowan
Iron
Price
Carbon
Provo
Utah
Randolph
Rich
Richfield
Sevier
St. George
Washington
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Tooele
Tooele
Vernal
Uintah
Note: To convert lb/ft2 to kN/m2, multiply by 0.0479. To convert feet to meters, multiply
by 0.3048.
1. Statutory requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction are not included in this state
ground snow load table.
2. For locations where there is substantial change in altitude over the city/town, the load
applies at and below the cited elevation, with a tolerance of 100 ft (30 m).
3. For other locations in Utah, see Bean, B., Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow
Load Study," Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty
Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow load values."
(17) 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."
(18) 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."
(19) 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."
(20) In IRC, Section R302.5.1, the last sentence is deleted.
(21) IRC, Section R302.13, is deleted.
(22) 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."
(23) In IRC, Section R310.7, in the exception, the words "or accessory dwelling units"
are added after the words "sleeping rooms".
(24) 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).
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).
R311.7.5.3 Nosing. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no
greater than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not more than 1
1/4 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing
projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)
between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of
nosing shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the
underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad)
from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not
permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
Exceptions.
1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30
inches (762 mm) or less."
(25) IRC, Section R312.2, is deleted.
(26) 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."
(27) In IRC, Section R314.2.2, the words "[
or
] accessory dwelling units
,
" are added
after the words [
"sleeping rooms".
] 
"Where alterations, repairs."
(28) In IRC, Section R315.2.2, the words "[
or
] accessory dwelling units
,
" are added
after the words [
"sleeping rooms".
] 
"Where alterations, repairs."
(29) 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."
(30) A new IRC, Section R328.12, is added as follows:
"R328.12 Signage. A sign located on the exterior of the dwelling shall be installed at a
location approved by the authority having jurisdiction which identifies the battery chemistry
included in the ESS. This sign shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment
involved and shall not be handwritten."
(31) 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."
(32) 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."
(33) 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."
(34) 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."
(35) 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."
(36) 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.
Section 4. Section 
15A-3-203
 is amended to read:
15A-3-203.
Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
(1) IRC, Section 609.4.1, is deleted.
(2) 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 to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
(3) In IRC, Section N1101.12 (R303.3), all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
(4) In IRC, Section N1101.13 (R401.2), [
add
] Exception 
is added
 as follows:
"2. Exception: A project complies if the project demonstrates compliance, using the
software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
(a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
code";
(b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
code"; and
(c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code.""
(5) In IRC, Table [
N1102.2
] 
N1102.1.2
 (R402.1.2), 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."
(6) In IRC, Table N1102.1.3 (R402.1.3), in the column title WOOD FRAME WALL
R-VALUE, a new footnote "j" is added as follows: "j. In climate zone 3 and 5, an R-15, and in
climate zone 6, an R-20 shall be acceptable where air-impermeable insulation is installed in the
cavity space."
[
(6)
] 
(7)
 In IRC, Sections N1102.2.1 (R402.2.1), a new Section N1102.2.1.1 is added
as follows:
"N1102.2.1.1. 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 provided all the following
conditions are met:
1. The unvented attic assembly complies with the requirements of the International
Residential Code, R806.5.
2. The house shall attain a blower door test result < 2.5ACH 50.
3. The house shall require a whole house mechanical ventilation system that does not
rely solely on a negative pressure strategy (must be positive, balanced or hybrid).
4. Where insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof
rafters are not already covered by the R-20 depth of the air-impermeable insulation, the
exposed portion of the roof rafters shall be wrapped (covered) by minimum R-3 unless directly
covered by drywall/finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by minimum
R-3 if a continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck.
5. Indoor heating, cooling and ventilation equipment (including ductwork) shall be
inside the building thermal envelope."
[
(7)
] 
(8)
 In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is
deleted and replaced with the word "or."
[
(8)
] 
(9)
 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."
[
(9)
] 
(10)
 In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2), the following changes are made:
(a) In the first sentence:
(i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
dwelling";
(ii) after January 1, 2019, replace the word "five" with "3.5"; and
(iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
(b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
air changes per hour."
(c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
(d) The following sentence is inserted after the third 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."
[
(10)
] 
(11)
 In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), the exception for duct air leakage
testing is deleted and replaced with the following:
(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.";
(b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following:
"Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
envelope."; and
(c) on or after January 1, 2021, with the following: "Exception: The duct air leakage
test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts (measured by
length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
[
(11)
] 
(12)
 In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), the following is added after the
second exception: "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified
by BPI or RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed either training provided by
Duct Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
[
(12)
] 
(13)
 In IRC, Section N1103.3.4 (R403.3.4):
(a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
the number 3 is changed to 6, the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
(b) in Subsection 2:
(i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
8 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
(ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
7 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
(iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
changed to 169.9.
[
(13)
] 
(14)
 In IRC, Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5), the words "or plenums" are deleted.
[
(14)
] 
(15)
 In IRC, Section N1103.5.3 (R403.5.3), Subsection 5 is deleted and
Subsections 6 and 7 are renumbered.
[
(15)
] 
(16)
 IRC, Section N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1), is deleted and replaced with the
following: "N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1) Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy.
Fans used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements
of Table N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1).
Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
electronically commutated motor."
[
(16)
] 
(17)
 In IRC, Section N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1), the table is deleted and replaced
with the following:
"TABLE N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1)
MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
FAN LOCATION
AIR FLOW RATE
MINIMUM (CFM)
MINIMUM
EFFICACY
(CFM/WATT)
AIR FLOW RATE
MAXIMUM (CFM)
HRV or ERV
Any
1.2 cfm/watt
Any
Range hoods
Any
2.8 cfm/watt
Any
In-line fan
Any
2.8 cfm/watt
Any
Bathroom, utility room
1.4 cfm/watt
<90
Bathroom, utility room
2.8 cfm/watt
Any"
[
(17)
] 
(18)
 In IRC, Section N1106.4 (R406.4), the table is deleted and replaced with
the following:
"TABLE N1106.4 (R406.4)
MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
CLIMATE ZONE
ENERGY RATING INDEX
68"
[
(18)
] 
(19)
 In IRC, Section N1103.7
,
 the word "approved" is deleted in the first
sentence and the following is added after the word methodologies ", complying with
N1103.7.1[
".
]
."
[
(19)
] 
(20)
 A new IRC, Section N1103.7.1 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:
1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
2. A recognized educational institution;
3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
4. Other recognized industry certification."
[
(20)
] 
(21)
 In IRC, Section M1307.2, the words "In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1,
and D2, and in townhouses in Seismic Design Category C", are deleted, and in Subparagraph 1,
the last sentence is deleted.
[
(21)
] 
(22)
 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".
[
(22)
] 
(23)
 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:
1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
2. A recognized educational institution;
3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
4. Other recognized industry certification."
[
(23)
] 
(24)
 In IRC, Section M1402.1, the following is added at the end of the second
sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
[
(24)
] 
(25)
 In IRC, Section M1403.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
[
(25)
] 
(26)
 IRC, Section M1411.9, is deleted.
[
(26)
] 
(27)
 In IRC, Section M1412.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
[
(27)
] 
(28)
 In IRC, Section M1413.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
Section 5. Section 
15A-3-204
 is amended to read:
15A-3-204.
Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
(1) In IRC, Section M1602.2, a new exception is added at the end of Item [
] 
 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."
(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."
(3) IRC, Section P2503.2, 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."
(4) In IRC, Section P2503.8, the word "devices" is deleted and replaced with the word
"assemblies."
Section 6. Section 
15A-3-205
 is amended to read:
15A-3-205.
Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
(1) 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 
73-3-1
, 
73-3-3
, and
73-3-25
, as administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In
addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by the local health department having
jurisdiction. The source shall supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the
requirements of this chapter.
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 
10-8-38
, or an
approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule
R317-4, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water
Quality.
Exception: Sanitary drainage piping and systems that convey only the discharge from
bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry trays shall not be required to
connect to a public sewer or to a private sewage disposal system provided that the piping or
systems are connected to a system in accordance with Sections P2910 or P2911."
(2) 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 
73-3-1
 and 
73-3-25
, as administered by the Department of Natural
Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
the local health department having jurisdiction."
(3) 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 
10-8-38
; or an approved private sewage
disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code,
Chapter 4, Rule R317, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division
of Water Quality."
(4) In IRC, Section P2705, Item 5, the words "lavatory" and "lavatories" are deleted.
(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.
(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."
(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."
(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.
(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."
(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.
(11) In IRC, Section P2902.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
"P2902.1.2 General Installation Criteria.
Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance, and to insure the safety of the backflow
technician.
[
P2902.1.2
] 
P2902.1.3
 Specific Installation Criteria.
[
P2902.1.2
] 
P2902.1.3.1
 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly.
The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
follows:
a. The assembly may not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could
be submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal
line, including a sanitary sewer, a storm drain, or a vent.
c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4 of the International
Plumbing Code as amended in Utah Code, Subsection 
15A-3-303
(1).
d. The bottom of the assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the
floor or ground.
e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
[
P2902.1.2.2
] 
P2902.1.3.2
 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
approved for vertical installation.
b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or
floor.
c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of
clearance between all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate
room for testing and maintenance.
[
P2902.1.2.3
] 
P2902.1.3.3
 Pressure Vacuum Break Assembly and Spill Resistant
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly.
A pressure vacuum break assembly or a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker
assembly shall be installed as follows:
a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or
back drainage conditions.
b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream
piping and the highest point of use.
c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle,
and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground, in a vault, or in a pit.
e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
(12) In IRC, Table 2903.2, the following changes are made in the column titled
"MAXIMUM FLOW RATE OR QUANTITY":
(a) In the row titled "Lavatory faucet" the text is deleted and replaced with "1.5 gpm at
60 psi".
(b) In the row titled "Shower head" the text is deleted and replaced with "2 gpm at 80
psi".
(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."
(14) In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If
installed,".
(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."
(16) IRC, Section P2910.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"P2910.5 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 
19-4-112
. Note: RP must be tested within 10 days of
installation and annually whether the drinking water is used or not."
(17) IRC, Section P2910.9.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"P2910.9.5 Makeup water.
Where an uninterrupted nonpotable water supply is required for the intended
application, potable or reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the
storage tank. The makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air
gap not less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) above the overflow or by a reduced pressure
backflow prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section 2902."
(18) In IRC, Section P2911.12.4, the following words are deleted: "and backwater
valves."
(19) In IRC, Section P2912.15.6, the following words are deleted: "and backwater
valves."
(20) In IRC, Section P3007.3.3.1, the words "stainless steel, cast iron, galvanized steel,
brass" are added after the word "PE."
(21) IRC, Section P3009, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"P3009 Graywater soil absorption systems: Graywater recycling systems utilized for
subsurface irrigation for single-family residences shall comply with the requirements of Utah
Administrative Code, R317-401, Graywater Systems. Graywater recycling systems utilized for
subsurface irrigation for other occupancies shall comply with Utah Administrative Code,
R317-3, Design Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal Systems,
and Utah Administrative Code, R317-4, Onsite Wastewater Systems."
(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."
(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."
Section 7. Section 
15A-3-206
 is amended to read:
15A-3-206.
Amendments to Chapters 36, 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.
(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."
(2) IRC, Section E3606.5, is deleted.
(3) IRC, Section E3601.7 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"3601.7 Maximum number of disconnects. The service disconnecting means shall
consist of not more than six switches or six sets of circuit breakers mounted in a single
enclosure or in a group of separate enclosures."
[
(3)
] 
(4)
 IRC, Section E3901.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"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.
[
(4)
] 
(5)
 IRC, Section E3901.4.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"E3901.4.3 Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or
more of the following:
1. On or above, but not more than 20 inches (508 mm) above a countertop or work
surface.
2. In a countertop using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops.
3. In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surface or
listed for use in countertops.
Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place,
appliance garages, sinks, or range tops as covered in the exception to Section E3901.4.1 or
appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
4. Under the countertop not more than 14 inches from the bottom leading edge of the
countertop."
[
(5)
] 
(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."
[
(6)
] 
(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."
[
(7)
] 
(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."
[
(8)
] 
(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."
[
(9)
] 
(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.
[
(10)
] 
(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."
[
(11)
] 
(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."
[
(12)
] 
(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."
[
(13)
] 
(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."
[
(14)
] 
(15)
 IRC, Section 3902.10, is deleted.
[
(15)
] 
(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."
[
(16)
] 
(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."
(18) IRC, Section 3902.15, Crawl space lighting outlets, is deleted.
[
(17)
] 
(19)
 IRC, Section [
E3902.16
] 
3902.16, Equipment requiring servicing,
 is
deleted.
[
(18)
] 
(20)
 IRC Section [
E3902.17
] 
3902.17, Outdoor outlets,
 is deleted.
[
(19) IRC, Section E3902.18 is deleted.
]
(21) IRC, Section 3902.19, Location of arc-fault circuit interrupters, is deleted.
(22) IRC, Section E3902.20, Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection, is deleted.
(23) IRC, Section E3902.21, Arc-fault circuit-interrupter protection for branch circuit
extensions or modification, is deleted.
[
(20)
] 
(24)
 IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by deleting the standard for "ANCE."
[
(21)
] 
(25)
 In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for ASHRAE is amended by changing
"34-2013" to "34-2019."
[
(22)
] 
(26)
 In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for CSA, is amended by changing the:
(a) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
60335-2-40-2019"; and
(b) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
[
(23)
] 
(27)
 In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for UL, is amended by changing the:
(a) standard reference number "1995-2011" to "1995-2015";
(b) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
60335-2-40-2019"; and
(c) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
[
(24)
] 
(28)
 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"
[
(25)
] 
(29)
 [
In
] IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference
standard: "UL 9540-20: Energy Storage Systems and Equipment; R328.1, R328.2, and
R328.6."
[
(26)
] 
(30)
 (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
[
(22)(a)
] 
(26)(a)
 is not required.
Section 8. Section 
15A-3-402
 is amended to read:
15A-3-402.
Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IMC.
(1) In IMC, Table 403.3.1.1, note 
"
h
"
 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"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:
a. a source capture system equipped with, at minimum, a MERV 8 particulate filter and
an activated carbon filter that is capable of filtering and recirculating air to inside space at a
rate not less than 50 cfm per station; or
b. a source capture system capable of exhausting not less than 50 cfm per station.
c. A nail salon that complies with Note h. la or h. lb is not required to comply with the
labeling, listing, or testing requirements described in International Mechanical Code sections
301.7 or 301.8.
2. For a source capture system described in paragraph 1, the source capture system
inlets for exhausting or recirculating air shall be located in accordance with Section 502.20.
3. Where one or more exhausting source capture systems described in paragraph 1
operate continuously during occupancy, the source capture system exhaust rate shall be
permitted to be applied to the exhaust flow rate required by Table 403.3.1.1 for the nail salon.
4. The requirements of this note apply to:
a. an existing nail salon that remodels the nail salon after July 1, 2017;
b. a new nail salon that begins construction after July 1, 2017; and
c. all nail salons beginning on July 1, 2020."
(2) [
In
] IMC, Section 502.20 is deleted and rewritten as follows:
"502.20 Manicure stations. A nail salon that files or shapes an acrylic nail shall provide
each manicure station with a source capture system in accordance with Table 403.3.1.1, note h.
For a manicure table that does not have factory-installed source capture system inlets for
recirculating or exhausting air, a nail salon shall provide the manicure table with inlets for
recirculating or exhausting air located not more than 12 inches (305 mm) horizontally and
vertically from the point of any acrylic chemical application.
Exception: Section 502.20 applies to a manicure station in:
a. an existing nail salon that remodels the nail salon after July 1, 2017;
b. a new nail salon that begins construction after July 1, 2017; and
c. all nail salons beginning on July 1, 2020."
(3) In IMC, Section 908.1, the following words are added at the end of the last
sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
(4) In IMC, Section 918.1, the following words are added after "1995": "or UL/CSA
60335-2-40."
(5) In IMC, Section 918.2, the following words are added at the end of the sentence:
"or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
[
(6) In IMC, Section 1101.2, the words "471 or 1995" are deleted and replaced with
"471, 1995, or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
]
[
(7)
] 
(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."
[
(8)
] 
(7)
 [
In
] IMC, Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following referenced standard
to CSA:
"Standard reference
number
Title
Referenced in code
section number
CSA: CSA C22.2
60335-2-40-2019
Standard for Household and Similar
Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40:
Particular Requirements for Electrical
Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and
Dehumidifiers - 3rd Edition
M1403.1, M1412.1,
M1413.1"
[
(9)
] 
(8)
 [
In
] IMC, Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following referenced standard
to UL:
"Standard reference
number
Title
Referenced in code
section number
UL: 60335-2-40-2019
Standard for Household and Similar
Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40:
Particular Requirements for Electrical
Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and
Dehumidifiers - 3rd Edition
M1403.1, M1412.1,
M1413.1"
Section 9. 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 under the IRC. All other installations shall comply with the adopted
NEC.
(2) In NEC, Section 210.8(A), the words "through 250-volt" are deleted.
(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."
(4) [
In
] NEC, Section 210.8(F), is deleted.
(5) NEC, Sections 210.52(C)(2) and (3) are deleted and replaced with the following:
"210.52(C)(2) Island and peninsular countertops and Work Surfaces. Receptacle
outlets, if installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be
installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(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.
210.2(C)(3) Receptacle outlet location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or
more of the following:
[
(1)
] 
(a)
 On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 inches) above a countertop or
work surface.
[
(2)
] 
(b)
 In a countertop using receptacle assemblies listed for use in countertops.
[
(3)
] 
(c)
 In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work
surfaces or listed for use in countertops.
Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place,
appliance garages, sinks, or range tops as covered in the exception to 210.52(C)(1), occupying
assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
Exception: In dwelling units designed to be accessible to persons with disabilities,
receptacles shall be permitted to be installed not more than 300 mm (12 inches) below the
countertop or work surface. Receptacles installed below a countertop or work surface shall not
be located where the countertop or work surface extends more than 150 mm (6 inches) beyond
its support or base.
"
(6) NEC, Section 210.12, is deleted.
(7) NEC, Section 210.65, is deleted.
(8) [
In
] NEC, Section 230.67, is deleted.
(9) NEC, Section 230.71, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"230.71 Maximum Number of Disconnects.
(A) General. The service disconnecting means for each service permitted by 230.2, or
for each set of service-entrance conductors permitted by 230.40, Exception No. 1, 3, 4, or 5
shall consist of not more than six switches or sets of circuit breakers, or a combination of not
more than six switches and sets of circuit breakers, mounted in a single enclosure, in a group of
separate enclosures, or in or on a switchboard or in switchgear. There shall be not more than
six sets of disconnects per service grouped in any one location. For the purpose of this section,
disconnecting means installed as part of listed equipment and used solely for the following
shall not be considered a service disconnecting means:
(1) Power monitoring equipment;
(2) Surge-protective device(s);
(3) Control circuit of the ground-fault protection system; or
(4) Power-operable service disconnecting.
(B) Single-Pole Units. Two or three single-pole switches or breakers, capable of
individual operation, shall be permitted on multiwire circuits, one pole for each ungrounded
conductor, as one multipole disconnect, provided they are equipped with identified handle ties
or a master handle to disconnect all conductors of the service with no more than six operations
of the hand.
(C) Beginning on July 1, 2027, Section 230.71(B) is no longer in effect.
[
(9)
] 
(10)
 [
In
] 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."
[
(10)
] 
(11)
 [
In
] 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."
Section 10. Section 
15A-3-801
 is amended to read:
15A-3-801.
General provisions.
The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:
(1) In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL. See
Code [
Official
] 
official
."
(2) In Section 202, the definition for "[
code
] 
Code
 official" is deleted and replaced
with the following:
"CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority having jurisdiction
(AHJ) charged with the administration and enforcement of this code."
(3) In Section 202, the definition for [
existing
] 
"Existing
 buildings
"
 is deleted and
replaced with the following:
"EXISTING BUILDING. A building that is not a dangerous building and that was
either lawfully erected under a prior adopted code, or deemed a legal non-conforming building
by the code official."
(4) In Section 301.3, the exception is deleted.
[
(5) In Section 305.4.2, number 7 is added after number 6 as follows: "7. When a
change of occupancy in a building or portion of a building results in a Group R-2 occupancy,
not less than 20% of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type-B dwelling or sleeping units.
These dwelling or sleeping units may be located on any floor of the building provided with an
accessible route. Two percent, but not less than one unit, of the dwelling or sleeping units shall
be Type-A dwelling units."
]
[
(6)
] 
(5)
 Section 503.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"503.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
reroofing.
Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
compliance of such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
[
(7) In Section 705.1, Exception number 3, the following is added at the end of the
exception:
]
[
"This exception does not apply if the existing facility is undergoing a change of
occupancy classification."
]
[
(8)
] 
(6)
 Section 706.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"706.3.1 Bracing for unreinforced masonry bearing wall parapets and other appendages.
Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a
building assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of
unreinforced masonry or appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
etc., the work shall include installation of bracing to resist the reduced International Building
Code level seismic forces as specified in Section 303 of this code unless an evaluation
demonstrates compliance of such items."
[
(9)
] 
(7)
 Section 906.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"906.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
reroofing.
Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
compliance with such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
[
(10)
] 
(8)
 (a) Section 1006.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
"1006.3 Seismic [
Loads
] 
loads
. Where a change of occupancy results in a building
being assigned to a higher risk category, or when a change of occupancy results in a design
occupant load increase of 100% or more, the building shall satisfy the requirements of Section
1613 of the International Building Code using full seismic forces."
(b) 
In
 Section 1006.3, exceptions 1 through [
] 
 remain unchanged.
(c) In Section 1006.3, add a new exception 5 as follows:
[
"
] 
"
5. Where the design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the
occupancy category does not change."
[
(11)
] 
(9)
 In Section [
1012.7.3
] 
1011.7.3
, exception 2 is deleted.
Section 11. Section 
15A-5-103
 is amended to read:
15A-5-103.
Nationally recognized codes incorporated by reference.
The following codes are incorporated by reference into the State Fire Code:
(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;
(2) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 1, Chapter 38, Marijuana Growing,
Processing, and Extraction Facilities, 2018 edition;
(3) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2021
edition; and
(4) National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code,
[
] 
 edition.
Section 12. Section 
15A-5-202
 is amended to read:
15A-5-202.
Amendments and additions to IFC related to administration, permits,
definitions, and general and emergency planning.
(1) For IFC, Chapter 1, Scope and Administration:
(a) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.5, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
"102.5 Application of residential code.
If a structure is designed and constructed in accordance with the International
Residential Code, the provisions of this code apply only as follows:
1. The construction and design provisions of this code apply only to premises
identification, fire apparatus access, fire hydrants and water supplies, and construction permits
required by Section 105.7.
2. This code does not [
supercede
] 
supersede
 the land use, subdivision, or development
standards established by a local jurisdiction.
3. The administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions of this code apply."
(b) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.9, is deleted and rewritten as follows:
"102.9 Matters not provided for.
Requirements that are essential for the public safety of an existing or proposed activity,
building or structure, or for the safety of the occupants thereof, which are not specifically
provided for by this code, shall be determined by the fire code official on an emergency basis
if:
(a) the facts known to the fire code official show that an immediate and significant
danger to the public health, safety, or welfare exists; and
(b) the threat requires immediate action by the fire code official.
102.9.1 Limitation of emergency order.
In issuing its emergency order, the fire code official shall:
(a) limit the order to require only the action necessary to prevent or avoid the danger to
the public health, safety, or welfare; and
(b) give immediate notice to the persons who are required to comply with the order, that
includes a brief statement of the reasons for the fire code official's order.
101.9.2 Right to appeal emergency order.
If the emergency order issued under this section will result in the continued
infringement or impairment of any legal right or interest of any party, the party shall have a
right to appeal the fire code official's order in accordance with IFC, Chapter 1, Section 109."
(c) IFC, Chapter 1, Section 106.1, Submittals, is amended to add the following after the
last sentence:
"Fire sprinkler system layout shall be prepared and submitted by a person certified by
the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies at level III or IV in
Water-Based System Layout. Fire alarm system layout shall be prepared and submitted by a
person certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies at level
III or IV in Fire Alarm Systems."
(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."
(e) In IFC, Chapter 1, Section 102.5, a new subsection 3. is added as follows:
"3. For development regulated by a local jurisdiction's land use authority, the fire code
official's interpretation of this code is subject to the advisory opinion process described in Utah
Code, Section 
13-43-205
, and to a land use appeal authority appointed under Utah Code,
Section 
10-9a-701
 or 
17-27a-701
."
(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."
(2) For IFC, Chapter 2, Definitions:
(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."
(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."
[
(b)
] 
(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.
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.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE II. A residential facility licensed by the
Department of Health and Human Services that provides an array of coordinated supportive
personal and health care services to two or more residents who are:
A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility, or
to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person.
Subcategories are:
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LIMITED CAPACITY: A Type I or Type II assisted
living facility having two to five residents.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, SMALL: A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
having six to sixteen residents.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LARGE: A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
having more than sixteen residents."
[
(c)
] 
(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."
(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."
[
(d)
] 
(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:
"Group E, Child Care Facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or
portions thereof occupied by four or more children 2 years of age or older who receive
educational, supervision, child care services or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours
per day. See Section 429, Day Care, for special requirements for day care.
Within Places of Religious Worship. Rooms and spaces within places of religious
worship providing such day care during religious functions shall be classified as part of the
primary occupancy.
Four or Fewer Children. A facility having four or fewer children receiving such day
care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
Four or Fewer Children in a Dwelling Unit. A facility such as the above within a
dwelling unit and having four or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a
Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
Child Day Care - Residential Child Care Certificate or a License. Areas used for child
day care purposes with a residential child care certificate, as described in Utah Administrative
Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care, or a residential child care license, as
described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may be located
in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in the International Building Code, Sections
310.3 and 310.4, or shall comply with the International Residential Code, Section R101.2.
Child Care Centers. Each of the following areas may be classified as accessory
occupancies, if the area complies with the International Building Code, Section 508.2:
1. Hourly child care center, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-60,
Hourly Child Care Centers;
2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care
Centers;
3. Out-of-school-time programs, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-70,
Out of School Time Child Care Programs; and
4. Commercial preschools, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-40,
Commercial Preschool Programs."
[
(e)
] 
(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."
[
(f)
] 
(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.
[
(g)
] 
(i)
 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATION, Institutional Group I-2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and
structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than four persons who are
incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large, see Section 308.3.3
Child care facilities
Foster care facilities
Detoxification facilities
Hospitals
Nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)
Psychiatric hospitals
.
"
[
(h)
] 
(j) In
 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATION, Institutional Group I-2, a new section is added as follows:
"Assisted Living Facilities. A Type I, Large assisted living facility is classified as
occupancy Group I-1, Condition 1. A Type II, Small assisted living facility is classified as
occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2. See Section 202 for definitions."
[
(i)
] 
(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:
"Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for five or more
but not more than 100 children under two years of age, where the rooms in which the children
are cared for are located on a level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of these child
care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as a Group E. See the
International Building Code, Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care.
Four or Fewer Persons Receiving Care. A facility having four or fewer persons
receiving custodial care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy. See the
International Building Code, Section 429, for special requirements for Day Care.
Four or Fewer Persons Receiving Care in a Dwelling Unit. A facility such as the above
within a dwelling unit and having four or fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be
classified as a Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
See the International Building Code, Section 429, for special requirements for Day Care."
[
(j)
] 
(l)
 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
"Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-3 occupancies and single family
dwellings complying with the International Residential Code where the occupants are primarily
permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4, or I occupancies, including:
Assisted Living Facilities, Type-I, limited capacity, see Section 310.5.3
Buildings that do not contain more than two dwellings
Care facilities, other than child care, that provide accommodations for five or fewer
persons receiving care
Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (nontransient)
Convents
Dormitories
Fraternities and sororities
Monasteries
Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants
Boarding houses (transient)
Lodging houses (transient) with five or fewer guest rooms and 10 or fewer occupants"
[
(k)
] 
(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."
[
(l)
] 
(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:
1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted
under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board;
2. Use is approved by the Department of Health and Human Services under the
authority of Utah Code, Title 26B, Chapter 2, Part 4, Child Care Licensing, and in any of the
following categories:
1.1. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care; or
1.2. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care; and
1.3 Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
[
(m)
] 
(o) In
 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, General Definitions, OCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATION, Residential Group R-3, a new section is added as follows:
"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."
[
(n)
] 
(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."
[
(o)
] 
(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:
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."
Section 13. Section 
15A-5-203
 is amended to read:
15A-5-203.
Amendments and additions to IFC related to fire safety, building, and
site requirements.
(1) For IFC, Chapter 5, Fire Service Features:
(a) 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:
(i) the structure:
(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
(B) does not meet the requirements described in Utah Code, Subsection
65A-8-203
(4)(a) and Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-1300, Minimum Standards for
County Wildland Fire Ordinance;
(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;
(iii) the only fire apparatus access road has a grade greater than 10% for more than 500
continual feet;
(iv) the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of the dwelling unit
exceeds 10,000 square feet; or
(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.
(vi) Exception: A single family dwelling does not require a fire sprinkler system if the
dwelling:
(A) is located outside the wildland urban interface;
(B) is built in a one-lot subdivision; and
(C) has 50 feet of defensible space on all sides that limits the propensity of fire
spreading from the dwelling to another property."
(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."
(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."
(d) In IFC, Chapter 5, a new Section 507.1.2, Pre-existing subdivision lots, is added as
follows:
"507.1.2 Pre-existing subdivision lots.
The requirements for a pre-existing subdivision lot shall not exceed the requirements
described in Section 501.5."
(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."
(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.
(2) For IFC, Chapter 6, Building Services and Systems:
(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."
(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".
(c) 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 
26B-7-401
, for which the operator obtains a permit in
accordance with Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 15c, Microenterprise Home Kitchen Act."
(3) [
For
] IFC, Chapter 7, Fire and Smoke Protection Features, [
IFC, Chapter 7, Section
705.2, is amended to add the following: "Exception: In Group E Occupancies, where the
corridor serves an occupant load greater than 30 and the building does not have an automatic
fire sprinkler system installed, the door closers may be of the friction hold-open type on
classrooms' doors with a rating of 20 minutes or less only."
] 
Section 705.2, is deleted.
Section 14. Section 
63I-2-215
 is amended to read:
63I-2-215.
Repeal dates: Title 15A.
Subsection 
15A-3-206
(3), related to maximum number of disconnects, is repealed on
July 1, 2027.
Section 15. 
Effective date.
If approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, this bill takes effect
upon approval by the governor, or the day following the constitutional time limit of Utah
Constitution, Article VII, Section 8, without the governor's signature, or in the case of a veto,
the date of veto override.