Utah 2023 Regular Session

Utah House Bill HB0532 Compare Versions

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1		-	Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
	1	+	2nd Sub. H.B. 532
	2	+	LEGISLATIVE GENERAL COUNSEL
	3	+	6 Approved for Filing: A. Shewan 6
	4	+	6 02-23-23 4:08 PM 6
	5	+	H.B. 532
	6	+	2nd Sub. (Gray)
	7	+	Representative Calvin R. Musselman proposes the following substitute bill:
2	8		1 BUILDING CODE REVISIONS
3	9		2 2023 GENERAL SESSION
4	10		3 STATE OF UTAH
5	11		4 Chief Sponsor: Calvin R. Musselman
6	12		5 Senate Sponsor: Curtis S. Bramble
7	13		6
8	14		7LONG TITLE
9	15		8General Description:
10	16		9 This bill modifies construction and fire codes under Title 15A, State Construction and
11	17		10Fire Codes Act.
12	18		11Highlighted Provisions:
13	19		12 This bill:
14	20		13 <adopts, with certain statewide amendments, the International Code Council's 2021
15	21		14edition of the:
16	22		15 CInternational Building Code, including Appendices C and J;
17	23		16 Ccertain International Residential Code, including Appendices AE and AQ;
18	24		17 CInternational Plumbing Code;
19	25		18 CInternational Mechanical Code;
20	26		19 CInternational Fuel Gas Code;
21	27		20 Ccommercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code;
22	28		21 CInternational Existing Building Code; and
23	29		22 CInternational Swimming Pool and Spa Code; and
24	30		23 <makes technical and conforming changes.
25	31		24Money Appropriated in this Bill:
26	32		25 None
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27	35		26Other Special Clauses:
28	36		27 This bill provides a special effective date.
29		-	28Utah Code Sections Affected: H.B. 532
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	37	+	28Utah Code Sections Affected:
32	38		29AMENDS:
33	39		30 15A-1-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, First Special Session, Chapter 3
34	40		31 15A-1-403, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199
35	41		32 15A-2-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199
36	42		33 15A-2-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
37	43		34 15A-2-105, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2011, Chapter 14
38	44		35 15A-3-102, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
39	45		36 15A-3-103, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapters 243, 441
40	46		37 15A-3-104, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
41	47		38 15A-3-105, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
42	48		39 15A-3-107, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
43	49		40 15A-3-108, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
44	50		41 15A-3-112, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
45	51		42 15A-3-202, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
46	52		43 15A-3-203, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
47	53		44 15A-3-204, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 102
48	54		45 15A-3-205, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
49	55		46 15A-3-206, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
50	56		47 15A-3-302, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
51	57		48 15A-3-303, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
52	58		49 15A-3-304, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
53	59		50 15A-3-306, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapter 28
54	60		51 15A-3-309, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2013, Chapter 297
55	61		52 15A-3-310, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
56	62		53 15A-3-313, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
57	63		54 15A-3-315, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2016, Chapter 249
58		-	55 15A-3-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapters 28, 415 Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
	64	+	55 15A-3-402, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2022, Chapters 28, 415
	65	+	56 15A-3-601, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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60		-	56 15A-3-601, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2021, Chapter 199
61	67		57 15A-3-701, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 20
62	68		58 15A-3-801, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
63	69		59 15A-3-1001, as enacted by Laws of Utah 2020, Chapter 441
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65	71		61Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
66	72		62 Section 1. Section 15A-1-204 is amended to read:
67	73		63 15A-1-204. Adoption of State Construction Code -- Amendments by commission
68	74		64-- Approved codes -- Exemptions.
69	75		65 (1) (a) The State Construction Code is the construction codes adopted with any
70	76		66modifications in accordance with this section that the state and each political subdivision of the
71	77		67state shall follow.
72	78		68 (b) A person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the State Construction
73	79		69Code when:
74	80		70 (i) new construction is involved; and
75	81		71 (ii) the owner of an existing building, or the owner's agent, is voluntarily engaged in:
76	82		72 (A) the repair, renovation, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, rehabilitation,
77	83		73conservation, or reconstruction of the building; or
78	84		74 (B) changing the character or use of the building in a manner that increases the
79	85		75occupancy loads, other demands, or safety risks of the building.
80	86		76 (c) On and after July 1, 2010, the State Construction Code is the State Construction
81	87		77Code in effect on July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
82	88		78 (i) a new State Construction Code is adopted; or
83	89		79 (ii) one or more provisions of the State Construction Code are amended or repealed in
84	90		80accordance with this section.
85	91		81 (d) A provision of the State Construction Code may be applicable:
86		-	82 (i) to the entire state; or H.B. 532
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	92	+	82 (i) to the entire state; or
89	93		83 (ii) within a county, city, or town.
90	94		84 (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a State Construction Code by enacting legislation
91	95		85that adopts a nationally recognized construction code with any modifications.
92	96		86 (b) Legislation described in Subsection (2)(a) shall state that the legislation takes effect
93		-	87on the July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
	97	+	87on the July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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94	99		88legislation.
95	100		89 (c) Subject to Subsection (6), a State Construction Code adopted by the Legislature is
96	101		90the State Construction Code until, in accordance with this section, the Legislature adopts a new
97	102		91State Construction Code by:
98	103		92 (i) adopting a new State Construction Code in its entirety; or
99	104		93 (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Construction Code.
100	105		94 (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), for each update of a nationally
101	106		95recognized construction code, the commission shall prepare a report described in Subsection
102	107		96(4).
103	108		97 (b) For the provisions of a nationally recognized construction code that apply only to
104	109		98detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above
105	110		99grade plane in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures, the
106	111		100commission shall prepare a report described in Subsection (4) in 2022 and, thereafter, for every
107	112		101second update of the nationally recognized construction code.
108	113		102 (4) (a) In accordance with Subsection (3), on or before September 1 of the year after
109	114		103the year designated in the title of a nationally recognized construction code, the commission
110	115		104shall prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business
111	116		105and Labor Interim Committee that:
112	117		106 (i) states whether the commission recommends the Legislature adopt the update with
113	118		107any modifications; and
114	119		108 (ii) describes the costs and benefits of each recommended change in the update or in
115		-	109any modification. Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	120	+	109any modification.
117	121		110 (b) After the Business and Labor Interim Committee receives the report described in
118	122		111Subsection (4)(a), the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall:
119	123		112 (i) study the recommendations; and
120	124		113 (ii) if the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
121	125		114action to the Legislature, prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next
122	126		115general session.
123	127		116 (5) (a) (i) The commission shall, by no later than September 1 of each year in which
124	128		117the commission is not required to submit a report described in Subsection (4), submit, in
125		-	118accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and Labor Interim
	129	+	118accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and Labor Interim 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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126	131		119Committee recommending whether the Legislature should amend or repeal one or more
127	132		120provisions of the State Construction Code.
128	133		121 (ii) As part of a recommendation described in Subsection (5)(a)(i), the commission
129	134		122shall describe the costs and benefits of each proposed amendment or repeal.
130	135		123 (b) The commission may recommend legislative action related to the State
131	136		124Construction Code:
132	137		125 (i) on the commission's own initiative;
133	138		126 (ii) upon the recommendation of the division; or
134	139		127 (iii) upon the receipt of a request by one of the following that the commission
135	140		128recommend legislative action related to the State Construction Code:
136	141		129 (A) a local regulator;
137	142		130 (B) a state regulator;
138	143		131 (C) a state agency involved with the construction and design of a building;
139	144		132 (D) the Construction Services Commission;
140	145		133 (E) the Electrician Licensing Board;
141	146		134 (F) the Plumbers Licensing Board; or
142	147		135 (G) a recognized construction-related association.
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	148	+	136 (c) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
146	149		137action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation
147	150		138for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session.
148	151		139 (6) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the commission may, in
149	152		140accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend the State
150	153		141Construction Code if the commission determines that waiting for legislative action in the next
151	154		142general legislative session would:
152	155		143 (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
153	156		144 (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
154	157		145 (b) If the commission amends the State Construction Code in accordance with this
155	158		146Subsection (6), the commission shall file with the division:
156	159		147 (i) the text of the amendment to the State Construction Code; and
157	160		148 (ii) an analysis that includes the specific reasons and justifications for the commission's
158		-	149findings.
	161	+	149findings. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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159	163		150 (c) If the State Construction Code is amended under this Subsection (6), the division
160	164		151shall:
161	165		152 (i) publish the amendment to the State Construction Code in accordance with Section
162	166		15315A-1-205; and
163	167		154 (ii) prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written notice to the
164	168		155Business and Labor Interim Committee containing the amendment to the State Construction
165	169		156Code, including a copy of the commission's analysis described in Subsection (6)(b)(ii).
166	170		157 (d) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at the next annual general session, an
167	171		158amendment to the State Construction Code under this Subsection (6) is repealed on the July 1
168	172		159immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the
169	173		160amendment.
170	174		161 (7) (a) The division, in consultation with the commission, may approve, without
171	175		162adopting, one or more approved codes, including a specific edition of a construction code, for
172		-	163use by a compliance agency. Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	176	+	163use by a compliance agency.
174	177		164 (b) If the code adopted by a compliance agency is an approved code described in
175	178		165Subsection (7)(a), the compliance agency may:
176	179		166 (i) adopt an ordinance requiring removal, demolition, or repair of a building;
177	180		167 (ii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a dangerous building code; or
178	181		168 (iii) adopt, by ordinance or rule, a building rehabilitation code.
179	182		169 (8) Except as provided in Subsections (6), (7), (9), and (10), or as expressly provided in
180	183		170state law, a state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may not, after
181	184		171December 1, 2016, adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement that applies to a subject
182	185		172specifically addressed by, and that is more restrictive than, the State Construction Code.
183	186		173 (9) A state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may:
184	187		174 (a) enforce a federal law or regulation;
185	188		175 (b) adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement if the rule, ordinance, or
186	189		176requirement applies only to a facility or construction owned or used by a state entity or a
187	190		177political subdivision of the state; or
188	191		178 (c) enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement:
189	192		179 (i) that the state executive branch entity or political subdivision adopted or made
190		-	180effective before July 1, 2015; and
	193	+	180effective before July 1, 2015; and 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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191	195		181 (ii) for which the state executive branch entity or political subdivision can demonstrate,
192	196		182with substantial evidence, that the rule, ordinance, or requirement is necessary to protect an
193	197		183individual from a condition likely to cause imminent injury or death.
194	198		184 (10) The Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of
195	199		185Environmental Quality may enforce a rule or requirement adopted before January 1, 2015.
196	200		186 (11) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (11)(b), a structure used solely in
197	201		187conjunction with agriculture use, and not for human occupancy, or a structure that is no more
198	202		188than 1,500 square feet and used solely for the type of sales described in Subsection
199	203		18959-12-104(20), is exempt from the requirements of the State Construction Code.
200		-	190 (b) (i) Unless exempted by a provision other than Subsection (11)(a), a plumbing, H.B. 532
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	204	+	190 (b) (i) Unless exempted by a provision other than Subsection (11)(a), a plumbing,
203	205		191electrical, and mechanical permit may be required when that work is included in a structure
204	206		192described in Subsection (11)(a).
205	207		193 (ii) Unless located in whole or in part in an agricultural protection area created under
206	208		194Title 17, Chapter 41, Agriculture, Industrial, or Critical Infrastructure Materials Protection
207	209		195Areas, a structure described in Subsection (11)(a) is not exempt from a permit requirement if
208	210		196the structure is located on land that is:
209	211		197 (A) within the boundaries of a city or town, and less than five contiguous acres; or
210	212		198 (B) within a subdivision for which the county has approved a subdivision plat under
211	213		199Title 17, Chapter 27a, Part 6, Subdivisions, and less than two contiguous acres.
212	214		200 (12) (a) A remote yurt is exempt from the State Construction Code including the
213	215		201permit requirements of the State Construction Code.
214	216		202 (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (12)(a), a county may by ordinance require remote
215	217		203yurts to comply with the State Construction Code, if the ordinance requires the remote yurts to
216	218		204comply with all of the following:
217	219		205 (i) the State Construction Code;
218	220		206 (ii) notwithstanding Section 15A-5-104, the State Fire Code; and
219	221		207 (iii) notwithstanding Section 19-5-125, Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, rules
220	222		208made under that chapter, and local health department's jurisdiction over onsite wastewater
221	223		209disposal.
222	224		210 Section 2. Section 15A-1-403 is amended to read:
223		-	211 15A-1-403. Adoption of State Fire Code.
	225	+	211 15A-1-403. Adoption of State Fire Code. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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224	227		212 (1) (a) The State Fire Code is:
225	228		213 (i) a code promulgated by a nationally recognized code authority that is adopted by the
226	229		214Legislature under this section with any modifications; and
227	230		215 (ii) a code to which cities, counties, fire protection districts, and the state shall adhere
228	231		216in safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion.
229		-	217 (b) On and after July 1, 2010, the State Fire Code is the State Fire Code in effect on Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	232	+	217 (b) On and after July 1, 2010, the State Fire Code is the State Fire Code in effect on
231	233		218July 1, 2010, until in accordance with this section:
232	234		219 (i) a new State Fire Code is adopted; or
233	235		220 (ii) one or more provisions of the State Fire Code are amended or repealed in
234	236		221accordance with this section.
235	237		222 (c) A provision of the State Fire Code may be applicable:
236	238		223 (i) to the entire state; or
237	239		224 (ii) within a city, county, or fire protection district.
238	240		225 (2) (a) The Legislature shall adopt a State Fire Code by enacting legislation that adopts
239	241		226a nationally recognized fire code with any modifications.
240	242		227 (b) Legislation described in Subsection (2)(a) shall state that the legislation takes effect
241	243		228on the July 1 after the day on which the legislation is enacted, unless otherwise stated in the
242	244		229legislation.
243	245		230 (c) Subject to Subsection (6), a State Fire Code adopted by the Legislature is the State
244	246		231Fire Code until in accordance with this section the Legislature adopts a new State Fire Code by:
245	247		232 (i) adopting a new State Fire Code in its entirety; or
246	248		233 (ii) amending or repealing one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
247	249		234 (3) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), for each update of a nationally
248	250		235recognized fire code, the board shall prepare a report described in Subsection (4).
249	251		236 (b) For the provisions of a nationally recognized fire code that apply only to detached
250	252		237one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane
251	253		238in height with separate means of egress and their accessory structures, the board shall:
252	254		239 (i) prepare a report described in Subsection (4) in 2021 and, thereafter, for every
253	255		240second update of the nationally recognized fire code; and
254	256		241 (ii) not prepare a report described in Subsection (4) in 2018.
255		-	242 (4) (a) In accordance with Subsection (3), on or before September 1 of the same year as
	257	+	242 (4) (a) In accordance with Subsection (3), on or before September 1 of the same year as 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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256	259		243the year designated in the title of an update of a nationally recognized fire code, the board shall
257		-	244prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and H.B. 532
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	260	+	244prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and
260	261		245Labor Interim Committee that:
261	262		246 (i) states whether the board recommends the Legislature adopt the update with any
262	263		247modifications; and
263	264		248 (ii) describes the costs and benefits of each recommended change in the update or in
264	265		249any modification.
265	266		250 (b) After the Business and Labor Interim Committee receives the report described in
266	267		251Subsection (4)(a), the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall:
267	268		252 (i) study the recommendations; and
268	269		253 (ii) if the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
269	270		254action to the Legislature, prepare legislation for consideration by the Legislature in the next
270	271		255general session.
271	272		256 (5) (a) (i) The board shall, by no later than September 1 of each year in which the board
272	273		257is not required to submit a report described in Subsection (4), submit, in accordance with
273	274		258Section 68-3-14, a written report to the Business and Labor Interim Committee recommending
274	275		259whether the Legislature should amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
275	276		260 (ii) As part of a recommendation described in Subsection (5)(a)(i), the board shall
276	277		261describe the costs and benefits of each proposed amendment or repeal.
277	278		262 (b) The board may recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code:
278	279		263 (i) on its own initiative; or
279	280		264 (ii) upon the receipt of a request by a city, county, or fire protection district that the
280	281		265board recommend legislative action related to the State Fire Code.
281	282		266 (c) Within 45 days after the day on which the board receives a request under
282	283		267Subsection (5)(b), the board shall direct the division to convene an informal hearing concerning
283	284		268the request.
284	285		269 (d) The board shall conduct a hearing under this section in accordance with the rules of
285	286		270the board.
286		-	271 (e) The board shall decide whether to include the request in the report described in Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	287	+	271 (e) The board shall decide whether to include the request in the report described in
288	288		272Subsection (5)(a).
289		-	273 (f) (i) Within 15 days after the day on which the board conducts a hearing, the board
	289	+	273 (f) (i) Within 15 days after the day on which the board conducts a hearing, the board 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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290	291		274shall direct the division to notify the entity that made the request of the board's decision
291	292		275regarding the request.
292	293		276 (ii) The division shall provide the notice:
293	294		277 (A) in writing; and
294	295		278 (B) in a form prescribed by the board.
295	296		279 (g) If the Business and Labor Interim Committee decides to recommend legislative
296	297		280action to the Legislature, the Business and Labor Interim Committee shall prepare legislation
297	298		281for consideration by the Legislature in the next general session that, if passed by the
298	299		282Legislature, would amend or repeal one or more provisions of the State Fire Code.
299	300		283 (6) (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the board may, in accordance
300	301		284with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, amend a State Fire Code if
301	302		285the board determines that waiting for legislative action in the next general legislative session
302	303		286would:
303	304		287 (i) cause an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare; or
304	305		288 (ii) place a person in violation of federal or other state law.
305	306		289 (b) If the board amends a State Fire Code in accordance with this Subsection (6), the
306	307		290board shall:
307	308		291 (i) publish the State Fire Code with the amendment; and
308	309		292 (ii) prepare and submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, written notice to the
309	310		293Business and Labor Interim Committee of the adoption, including a copy of an analysis by the
310	311		294board identifying specific reasons and justifications for its findings.
311	312		295 (c) If not formally adopted by the Legislature at the next annual general session, an
312	313		296amendment to a State Fire Code adopted under this Subsection (6) is repealed on the July 1
313	314		297immediately following the next annual general session that follows the adoption of the
314		-	298amendment. H.B. 532
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	315	+	298amendment.
317	316		299 (7) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(b), a legislative body of a political
318	317		300subdivision may enact an ordinance in the political subdivision's fire code that is more
319	318		301restrictive than the State Fire Code:
320	319		302 (i) in order to meet a public safety need of the political subdivision; and
321	320		303 (ii) subject to the requirements of Subsection (7)(c).
322		-	304 (b) Except as provided in Subsections (7)(c), (10), and (11), or as expressly provided in
	321	+	304 (b) Except as provided in Subsections (7)(c), (10), and (11), or as expressly provided in 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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323	323		305state law, a political subdivision may not, after December 1, 2016, enact or enforce a rule or
324	324		306ordinance that applies to a structure built in accordance with the International Residential
325	325		307Code, as adopted in the State Construction Code, that is more restrictive than the State Fire
326	326		308Code.
327	327		309 (c) (i) Except as provided in Subsection (7)(c)(ii), a political subdivision may adopt:
328	328		310 (A) the appendices of the International Fire Code; and
329	329		311 (B) a fire sprinkler ordinance in accordance with Section 15A-5-203.
330	330		312 (ii) If a political subdivision adopts International Fire Code Appendix B, the political
331	331		313subdivision may not require:
332	332		314 (A) a subdivision of structures built in accordance with the International Residential
333	333		315Code to have a fire flow rate that is greater than 2000 gallons per minute;
334	334		316 (B) an individual structure built in accordance with the International Residential Code
335	335		317to have a fire flow rate that is greater than 2000 gallons per minute; or
336	336		318 (C) a one- or two-family dwelling or a town home to have a fire sprinkler system,
337	337		319except in accordance with Section 15A-5-203.
338	338		320 (d) The board shall submit, in accordance with Section 68-3-14, to the Business and
339	339		321Labor Interim Committee each year with the recommendations submitted in accordance with
340	340		322Subsection (4), recommendations, if any, for legislative action related to an ordinance enacted
341	341		323under this Subsection (7).
342	342		324 (8) Except as provided in Subsections (9), (10), and (11), or as expressly provided in
343		-	325state law, a state executive branch entity may not, after December 1, 2016, adopt or enforce a Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	343	+	325state law, a state executive branch entity may not, after December 1, 2016, adopt or enforce a
345	344		326rule or requirement that:
346	345		327 (a) is more restrictive than the State Fire Code; and
347	346		328 (b) applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than
348	347		329three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory
349	348		330structures.
350	349		331 (9) A state government entity may adopt a rule or requirement regarding a residential
351	350		332occupancy that is regulated by:
352	351		333 (a) the State Fire Prevention Board; or
353	352		334 (b) the Department of Health and Human Services[; or]
354		-	335 [(c) the Department of Human Services].
	353	+	335 [(c) the Department of Human Services]. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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355	355		336 (10) A state executive branch entity or political subdivision of the state may:
356	356		337 (a) enforce a federal law or regulation;
357	357		338 (b) adopt or enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement if the rule, ordinance, or
358	358		339requirement applies only to a facility or construction owned or used by a state entity or a
359	359		340political subdivision of the state; or
360	360		341 (c) enforce a rule, ordinance, or requirement:
361	361		342 (i) that the state executive branch entity or political subdivision adopted or made
362	362		343effective before July 1, 2015; and
363	363		344 (ii) for which the state executive branch entity or political subdivision can demonstrate,
364	364		345with substantial evidence, that the rule, ordinance, or requirement is necessary to protect an
365	365		346individual from a condition likely to cause imminent injury or death.
366	366		347 (11) The Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of
367	367		348Environmental Quality may enforce a rule or requirement adopted before January 1, 2015.
368	368		349 Section 3. Section 15A-2-103 is amended to read:
369	369		350 15A-2-103. Specific editions adopted of construction code of a nationally
370	370		351recognized code authority.
371		-	352 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are H.B. 532
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	371	+	352 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this part, the following construction codes are
374	372		353incorporated by reference, and together with the amendments specified in Chapter 3, Statewide
375	373		354Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, and Chapter 4, Local
376	374		355Amendments Incorporated as Part of State Construction Code, are the construction standards to
377	375		356be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair, and in the regulation of
378	376		357building construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair in the state:
379	377		358 (a) the [2018] 2021 edition of the International Building Code, including Appendices C
380	378		359and J, issued by the International Code Council;
381	379		360 (b) [the 2015] except as provided in Subsection (1)(c), the 2021 edition of the
382	380		361International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
383	381		362 (c) the residential provisions of Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, of the 2015 edition of
384	382		363the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
385	383		364 [(c)] (d) Appendix [Q] AQ of the [2018] 2021 edition of the International Residential
386	384		365Code, issued by the International Code Council;
387		-	366 [(d)] (e) the [2018] 2021 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the
	385	+	366 [(d)] (e) the [2018] 2021 edition of the International Plumbing Code, issued by the 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	386	+	- 13 -
388	387		367International Code Council;
389	388		368 [(e)] (f) the [2018] 2021 edition of the International Mechanical Code, issued by the
390	389		369International Code Council;
391	390		370 [(f)] (g) the [2018] 2021 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, issued by the
392	391		371International Code Council;
393	392		372 [(g)] (h) the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code, issued by the National Fire
394	393		373Protection Association;
395	394		374 [(h)] (i) the residential provisions of the 2015 edition of the International Energy
396	395		375Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
397	396		376 [(i)] (j) the commercial provisions of the [2018] 2021 edition of the International
398	397		377Energy Conservation Code, issued by the International Code Council;
399	398		378 [(j)] (k) the [2018] 2021 edition of the International Existing Building Code, issued by
400		-	379the International Code Council; Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	399	+	379the International Code Council;
402	400		380 [(k)] (l) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(2), the HUD Code;
403	401		381 [(l)] (m) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(1), Appendix [E] AE of the [2015] 2021
404	402		382edition of the International Residential Code, issued by the International Code Council;
405	403		383 [(m)] (n) subject to Subsection 15A-2-104(1), the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225
406	404		384Model Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection
407	405		385Association;
408	406		386 [(n)] (o) subject to Subsection (3), for standards and guidelines pertaining to plaster on
409	407		387a historic property, as defined in Section 9-8-302, the U.S. Department of the Interior
410	408		388Secretary's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings;
411	409		389and
412	410		390 [(o)] (p) the residential provisions of the [2018] 2021 edition of the International
413	411		391Swimming Pool and Spa Code, issued by the International Code Council.
414	412		392 (2) Consistent with Title 65A, Chapter 8, Management of Forest Lands and Fire
415	413		393Control, the Legislature adopts the 2006 edition of the Utah Wildland Urban Interface Code,
416	414		394issued by the International Code Council, with the alternatives or amendments approved by the
417	415		395Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, as a construction code that may be adopted by
418	416		396a local compliance agency by local ordinance or other similar action as a local amendment to
419		-	397the codes listed in this section.
	417	+	397the codes listed in this section. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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420	419		398 (3) The standards and guidelines described in Subsection [(1)(n)] (1)(o) apply only if:
421	420		399 (a) the owner of the historic property receives a government tax subsidy based on the
422	421		400property's status as a historic property;
423	422		401 (b) the historic property is wholly or partially funded by public money; or
424	423		402 (c) the historic property is owned by a government entity.
425	424		403 Section 4. Section 15A-2-104 is amended to read:
426	425		404 15A-2-104. Installation standards for manufactured housing.
427	426		405 (1) The following are the installation standards for manufactured housing for new
428		-	406installations or for existing manufactured or mobile homes that are subject to relocation, H.B. 532
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	427	+	406installations or for existing manufactured or mobile homes that are subject to relocation,
431	428		407building alteration, remodeling, or rehabilitation in the state:
432	429		408 (a) The manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is the
433	430		409primary standard.
434	431		410 (b) If the manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed is not
435	432		411available or is incomplete, the following standards apply:
436	433		412 (i) Appendix E of the [2015] 2021 edition of the IRC, as issued by the International
437	434		413Code Council for installations defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E; or
438	435		414 (ii) if an installation is beyond the scope of the [2015] 2021 edition of the IRC as
439	436		415defined in Section AE101 of Appendix E, the 2005 edition of the NFPA 225 Model
440	437		416Manufactured Home Installation Standard, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
441	438		417 (c) A manufacturer, dealer, or homeowner is permitted to design for unusual
442	439		418installation of a manufactured home not provided for in the manufacturer's standard installation
443	440		419instruction, Appendix E of the [2015] 2021 edition of the IRC, or the 2005 edition of the
444	441		420NFPA 225, if the design is approved in writing by a professional engineer or architect licensed
445	442		421in Utah.
446	443		422 (d) For a mobile home built before June 15, 1976, the mobile home shall also comply
447	444		423with the additional installation and safety requirements specified in Chapter 3, Part 8,
448	445		424Statewide Amendments to International Existing Building Code.
449	446		425 (2) Pursuant to the HUD Code Section 604(d), a manufactured home may be installed
450	447		426in the state that does not meet the local snow load requirements as specified in Chapter 3, Part
451	448		4272, Statewide Amendments to International Residential Code, except that the manufactured
452		-	428home shall have a protective structure built over the home that meets the IRC and the snow
	449	+	428home shall have a protective structure built over the home that meets the IRC and the snow 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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453	451		429load requirements under Chapter 3, Part 2, Statewide Amendments to International Residential
454	452		430Code.
455	453		431 Section 5. Section 15A-2-105 is amended to read:
456	454		432 15A-2-105. Scope of application.
457		-	433 (1) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Section 15A-2-103 establishes Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	455	+	433 (1) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Section 15A-2-103 establishes
459	456		434a local administrative function or establishes a method of appeal which pursuant to Section
460	457		43515A-1-207 is designated to be established by the compliance agency:
461	458		436 (a) that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction
462	459		437Code; and
463	460		438 (b) a compliance agency may establish provisions to establish a local administrative
464	461		439function or a method of appeal.
465	462		440 (2) (a) To the extent that a construction code adopted under Subsection (1) establishes
466	463		441a provision, standard, or reference to another code that by state statute is designated to be
467	464		442established or administered by another state agency, or a local city, town, or county
468	465		443jurisdiction:
469	466		444 (i) that provision of the construction code is not included in the State Construction
470	467		445Code; and
471	468		446 (ii) the state agency or local government has authority over that provision of the
472	469		447construction code.
473	470		448 (b) Provisions excluded under this Subsection (2) include:
474	471		449 (i) the International Property Maintenance Code;
475	472		450 (ii) the International Private Sewage Disposal Code, authority over which is reserved to
476	473		451the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environmental Quality;
477	474		452 (iii) the International Fire Code, authority over which is reserved to the board, pursuant
478	475		453to Section 15A-1-403;
479	476		454 (iv) a day care provision that is in conflict with Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care
480	477		455Licensing Act, authority over which is designated to the [Utah] Department of Health and
481	478		456Human Services; and
482	479		457 (v) a wildland urban interface provision that goes beyond the authority under Section
483	480		45815A-1-204, for the State Construction Code, authority over which is designated to the Utah
484		-	459Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands or to a local compliance agency.
485		-	460 (3) If a construction code adopted under Subsection 15A-2-103(1) establishes a H.B. 532
486		-	Enrolled Copy
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	481	+	459Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands or to a local compliance agency. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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	483	+	460 (3) If a construction code adopted under Subsection 15A-2-103(1) establishes a
488	484		461provision that exceeds the scope described in Chapter 1, Part 2, State Construction Code
489	485		462Administration Act, to the extent the scope is exceeded, the provision is not included in the
490	486		463State Construction Code.
491	487		464 Section 6. Section 15A-3-102 is amended to read:
492	488		465 15A-3-102. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 3 of IBC.
493	489		466 (1) IBC, Section 106, is deleted.
494	490		467 (2) In IBC, Section 110, a new section is added as follows: " [110.3.5.1] 110.3.13,
495	491		468Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistant
496	492		469exterior wall envelope as required by Section 1404.2, and flashing as required by Section
497	493		4701404.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive barrier."
498	494		471 (3) IBC, Section 115.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "115.1 Authority.
499	495		472Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a
500	496		473manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or is
501	497		474dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work."
502	498		475 (4) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Ambulatory Surgical
503	499		476Center: "AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER. A building or portion of a building licensed
504	500		477by the [Utah] Department of Health and Human Services where procedures are performed that
505	501		478may render patients incapable of self preservation where care is less than 24 hours. See Utah
506	502		479Administrative Code R432-13."
507	503		480 (5) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the words
508	504		481"or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building
509	505		482official" after the word "official."
510	506		483 (6) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Agency" is modified by deleting
511	507		484the words "where such agency has been approved by the building official."
512	508		485 (7) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Fabricator" is modified by adding
513	509		486the words "or approved by the state of Utah or a licensed engineer" after the word "code."
514		-	487 (8) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	510	+	487 (8) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding
516	511		488the words "or licensed engineer" after the word "official."
517	512		489 [(5)] (9) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Assisted Living
518		-	490Facility, Residential Treatment and Support: "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY,
	513	+	490Facility, Residential Treatment and Support: "ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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519	515		491RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND SUPPORT. [See Residential Treatment/Support
520	516		492Assisted Living Facility, Type I Assisted Living Facility, and Type II Assisted Living
521	517		493Facility."] A residential facility that provides a group living environment for four or more
522	518		494residents licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services and provides a protected
523	519		495living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving
524	520		496mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical assistance of another person.
525	521		497 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE I. A residential facility licensed by the
526	522		498Department of Health and Human Services that provides a protected living arrangement,
527	523		499assistance with activities of daily living, and social care to two or more ambulatory,
528	524		500non-restrained persons who are capable of mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the
529	525		501assistance of another person.
530	526		502 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, TYPE II. A residential facility licensed by the
531	527		503Department of Health and Human Services that provides an array of coordinated supportive
532	528		504personal and health care services to two or more residents who are:
533	529		505 (i) Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or
534	530		506 (ii) Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility, or
535	531		507to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person.
536	532		508 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LIMITED CAPACITY. A Type I or Type II assisted
537	533		509living facility having two to five residents.
538	534		510 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, SMALL. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
539	535		511having six to sixteen residents.
540	536		512 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, LARGE. A Type I or Type II assisted living facility
541	537		513having more than sixteen residents."
542		-	514 [(6)] (10) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for [Foster Care H.B. 532
543		-	Enrolled Copy
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	538	+	514 [(6)] (10) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for [Foster Care
545	539		515Facilities is modified by deleting the word "Foster" and replacing it with the word "Child."]
546	540		516Child Care Facility: "CHILD CARE FACILITY. A facility where care and supervision is
547	541		517provided for four or more children for less than 24 hours a day and for direct or indirect
548	542		518compensation in place of care ordinarily provided in their home."
549	543		519 [(7)] (11) In IBC, Section 202, the definition for "[[F]] [A]Record Drawings" is
550	544		520modified by deleting the words "a fire alarm system" and replacing them with "any fire
551		-	521protection system."
	545	+	521protection system." 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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552	547		522 [(8) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Residential
553	548		523Treatment/Support Assisted Living Facility: "RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/SUPPORT
554	549		524ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility that provides a group living
555	550		525environment for four or more residents licensed by the Department of Human Services, and
556	551		526provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are
557	552		527capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the physical assistance of
558	553		528another person."]
559	554		529 [(9) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Type I Assisted Living
560	555		530Facility: "TYPE I ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the
561	556		531Department of Health that provides a protected living arrangement, assistance with activities of
562	557		532daily living and social care to two or more ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable
563	558		533of mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the assistance of another person. Subcategories
564	559		534are:]
565	560		535 [Limited Capacity: two to five residents;]
566	561		536 [Small: six to sixteen residents; and]
567	562		537 [Large: over sixteen residents."]
568	563		538 [(10) In IBC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Type II Assisted Living
569	564		539Facility: "TYPE II ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility licensed by the
570	565		540Department of Health that provides an array of coordinated supportive personal and health care
571		-	541services to two or more residents who are:] Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	566	+	541services to two or more residents who are:]
573	567		542 [A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or]
574	568		543 [B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility, or
575	569		544to a zone or area of safety, with the physical assistance of one person. Subcategories are:]
576	570		545 [Limited Capacity: two to five residents;]
577	571		546 [Small: six to sixteen residents; and]
578	572		547 [Large: over sixteen residents."]
579	573		548 [(11) In IBC, Section 305.2, the following changes are made:]
580	574		549 [(a) delete the words "more than five children older than 2 1/2 years of age" and
581	575		550replace with the words "five or more children 2 years of age or older";]
582	576		551 [(b) after the word "supervision" insert the words "child care services"; and]
583		-	552 [(c) add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "See Section 429, Day
	577	+	552 [(c) add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "See Section 429, Day 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
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584	579		553Care, for special requirements for day care."]
585	580		554 [(12) In IBC, Section 305.2.2 and 305.2.3, the word "five" is deleted and replaced with
586	581		555the word "four" in all places.]
587	582		556 [(13) A new IBC Section 305.2.4 is added as follows: "305.2.4 Child day care --
588	583		557residential child care certificate or a license. Areas used for child day care purposes with a
589	584		558residential child care certificate, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-50,
590	585		559Residential Certificate Child Care, or a residential child care license, as described in Utah
591	586		560Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may be located in a Group R-2 or
592	587		561R-3 occupancy as provided in Sections 310.3 and 310.4 comply with the International
593	588		562Residential Code in accordance with Section R101.2."]
594	589		563 [(14) A new IBC Section 305.2.5 is added as follows: "305.2.5 Child care centers.
595	590		564Each of the following areas may be classified as accessory occupancies, if the area complies
596	591		565with Section 508.2:]
597	592		566 [1. Hourly child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-60,
598	593		567Hourly Child Care Centers;]
599		-	568 [2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care H.B. 532
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	594	+	568 [2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care
602	595		569Centers; and]
603	596		570 [3. Out-of-school-time programs, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-70,
604	597		571Out of School Time Child Care Programs."]
605	598		572 [(15)] (12) In IBC, Section 305, Sections 305.2 through 305.2.3 are deleted and
606	599		573replaced with the following:
607	600		574 "305.2 Group E, child care facilities. This group includes buildings and structures or
608	601		575portions thereof occupied by four or more children 2 years of age or older who receive
609	602		576educational, supervision, child care services or personal care services for fewer than 24 hours
610	603		577per day. See Section 429 Day Care, for special requirements for day care.
611	604		578 305.2.1 Within places of religious worship. Rooms and spaces within places of
612	605		579religious worship providing such day care during religious functions shall be classified as part
613	606		580of the primary occupancy.
614	607		581 305.2.2 Four or fewer children. A facility having four or fewer children receiving such
615	608		582day care shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
616		-	583 305.2.3 Four or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a
	609	+	583 305.2.3 Four or fewer children in a dwelling unit. A facility such as the above within a 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
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617	611		584dwelling unit and having four or fewer children receiving such day care shall be classified as a
618	612		585Group R-3 occupancy or shall comply with the International Residential Code.
619	613		586 305.2.4 Child day care -- residential child care certificate or a license. Areas used for
620	614		587child day care purposes with a residential child care certificate, as described in Utah
621	615		588Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care, or a residential child care
622	616		589license, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care, may
623	617		590be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in Sections 310.3 and 310.4 or shall
624	618		591comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section R101.2.
625	619		592 305.2.5 Child care centers. Each of the following areas may be classified as accessory
626	620		593occupancies, if the area complies with Section 508.2:
627	621		594 1. Hourly child care center, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-60 Hourly
628		-	595Child Care Centers; Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
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	622	+	595Child Care Centers;
630	623		596 2. Child care centers, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-100, Child Care
631	624		597Centers;
632	625		598 3. Out-of-school-time programs, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-70,
633	626		599Out of School Time Child Care Programs; and
634	627		600 4. Commercial preschools, as described in Utah Administrative Code, R381-40,
635	628		601Commercial Preschool Programs."
636	629		602 (13) In IBC, Table 307.1(1), footnote "d" is added to the row for Explosives, Division
637	630		6031.4G in the column titled STORAGE - Solid Pounds (cubic feet).
638	631		604 [(16)] (14) In IBC, Section 308.2, in the list of items under "This group shall include,"
639	632		605the words "Type-I Large and Type-II Small, see Section 308.2.5" are added after "Assisted
640	633		606living facilities."
641	634		607 [(17)] (15) In IBC, Section 308.2.4, all of the words after the first International
642	635		608Residential Code are deleted.
643	636		609 [(18)] (16) A new IBC, Section 308.2.5 is added as follows:
644	637		610 ["308.2.5 Group I-1 assisted living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy
645	638		611groups shall apply to assisted living facilities:]
646	639		612 [Type I assisted living facilities with seventeen or more residents are Large Facilities
647	640		613classified as an Institutional Group I-1, Condition 1 occupancy.]
648		-	614 [Type II assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities
	641	+	614 [Type II assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	642	+	- 21 -
649	643		615classified as an Institutional Group I-1, Condition 2 occupancy. See Section 202 for
650	644		616definitions."]
651	645		617 "308.2.5 Assisted living facilities. A Type I, Large assisted living facility is classified as
652	646		618occupancy Group I-1, Condition 1. A Type II, Small assisted living facility is classified as
653	647		619occupancy Group I-1, Condition 2. See Section 202 for definitions."
654	648		620 [(19)] (17) [In] IBC, Section 308.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
655	649		621 "308.3 Institutional Group I-2[, the following changes are made:]. Institutional Group
656		-	622I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis H.B. 532
657		-	Enrolled Copy
658		-	- 24 -
	650	+	622I-2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis
659	651		623for more than four persons who are incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but
660	652		624not be limited to the following:
661	653		625 Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large, see Section 308.3.3
662	654		626 Child care facilities
663	655		627 Foster care facilities
664	656		628 Detoxification facilities
665	657		629 Hospitals
666	658		630 Nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)
667	659		631 Psychiatric hospitals"
668	660		632 [(a) The words "more than five" are deleted and replaced with "four or more";]
669	661		633 [(b) The group "Assisted living facilities, Type-II Large" is added to the list of groups;]
670	662		634 [(c) The words "Foster care facilities" are deleted and replaced with the words "Child
671	663		635care facilities"; and]
672	664		636 [(d) The words "(both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities)" are
673	665		637added after "Nursing homes."]
674	666		638 [(20)] (18) In IBC, Section 308.3.2, the number "five" is deleted and replaced with the
675	667		639number "four" in each location.
676	668		640 [(21)] (19) A new IBC, Section 308.3.3 is added as follows:
677	669		641 "308.3.3 [Group I-2 assisted] Assisted living facilities. [Type II] A Type-II, Large
678		-	642assisted living [facilities with seventeen or more residents are Large Facilities] ~~facility~~ is
	670	+	642assisted living [facilities with seventeen or more residents are Large Facilities] facilities is
679	671		643classified as [an Institutional] occupancy Group I-2, Condition 1 [occupancy]. See Section 202
680	672		644for definitions."
681		-	645 [(22)] (20) In IBC, Section 308.5, the words "more than five" are deleted and replaced
	673	+	645 [(22)] (20) In IBC, Section 308.5, the words "more than five" are deleted and replaced 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	674	+	- 22 -
682	675		646with the words "five or more in each location."
683	676		647 [(23)] (21) [In] IBC, Section 308.5.1, [the following changes are made] is deleted and
684	677		648replaced with the following:
685		-	649 [(a) The words "more than five" are deleted and replaced with the words "five or Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
686		-	- 25 -
	678	+	649 [(a) The words "more than five" are deleted and replaced with the words "five or
687	679		650more."]
688	680		651 [(b) The words "2-1/2 years or less of age" are deleted and replaced with "under the age
689	681		652of two."]
690	682		653 [(c) The following sentence is added at the end: "See Section 429 for special
691	683		654requirements for Day Care."]
692	684		655 "308.5.1 Classification as Group E. A child day care facility that provides care for five
693	685		656or more but not more than 100 children under two years of age, where the rooms in which the
694	686		657children are cared for are located on a level of exit discharge serving such rooms and each of
695	687		658these child care rooms has an exit door directly to the exterior, shall be classified as a Group E.
696	688		659See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
697	689		660 [(24)] (22) In IBC, Sections 308.5.3 and 308.5.4, the words "five or fewer" are deleted
698	690		661and replaced with the words "four or fewer" in [both places] each location and the following
699	691		662sentence is added at the end: "See Section 429 for special requirements for Day Care."
700	692		663 [(25)] (23) [In] IBC, Section 310.4, [the following changes are made] is deleted and
701	693		664replaced with the following:
702	694		665 [(a) The words "and single family dwellings complying with the IRC" are added after
703	695		666"Residential Group-3 occupancies."]
704	696		667 [(b) The words "Assisted Living Facilities, limited capacity" are added to the list of
705	697		668occupancies.]
706	698		669 "310.4 Residential Group R-3. Residential Group R-3 occupancies and single family
707	699		670dwellings complying with the International Residential Code where the occupants are primarily
708	700		671permanent in nature and not classified as Group R-1, R-2, R-4 or I, including:
709	701		672 Assisted Living Facilities, Type-I, limited capacity, see Section 310.5.3
710	702		673 Buildings that do not contain more than two dwellings
711	703		674 Care facilities, other than child care, that provide accommodations for five or fewer
712	704		675persons receiving care
713		-	676 Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants H.B. 532
714		-	Enrolled Copy
715		-	- 26 -
	705	+	676 Congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 16 or fewer occupants 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	706	+	- 23 -
716	707		677 Boarding houses (nontransient)
717	708		678 Convents
718	709		679 Dormitories
719	710		680 Fraternities and sororities
720	711		681 Monasteries
721	712		682 Congregate living facilities (transient) with 10 or fewer occupants
722	713		683 Boarding houses (transient)
723	714		684 Lodging houses (transient) with five or fewer guest rooms and 10 or fewer occupants"
724	715		685 [(26)] (24) [In] IBC, Section 310.4.1, [the following changes are made] is deleted and
725	716		686replaced with the following:
726	717		687 [(a) The words "other than Child Care" are inserted after the words "Care facilities" in
727	718		688the first sentence.]
728	719		689 [(b) All of the words after the first "International Residential Code" are deleted.]
729	720		690 [(c) The following sentence is added at the end of the last sentence: "See Section 429
730	721		691for special requirements for Child Day Care."]
731	722		692 "310.4.1 Care facilities within a dwelling. Care facilities, other than child care, for five
732	723		693or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single family dwelling are permitted to comply
733	724		694with the International Residential Code. See Section 429 for special requirements for Child
734	725		695Day Care."
735	726		696 [(27)] (25) A new IBC Section 310.4.3 is added as follows: " 310.4.3 Child Care.
736	727		697Areas used for child care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit under all of the
737	728		698following conditions and Section 429:
738	729		699 1. Compliance with Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted
739	730		700under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
740	731		701 2. Use is approved by the [Utah] Department of Health and Human Services, as
741	732		702enacted under the authority of the Utah Code, Title 26, Chapter 39, Utah Child Care Licensing
742		-	703Act, and in any of the following categories: Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
743		-	- 27 -
	733	+	703Act, and in any of the following categories:
744	734		704 a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care.
745	735		705 b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.
746	736		706 3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator."
747		-	707 [(28)] (26) A new IBC, Section 310.4.4 is added as follows: "310.4.4 Assisted living
	737	+	707 [(28)] (26) A new IBC, Section 310.4.4 is added as follows: "310.4.4 Assisted living 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	738	+	- 24 -
748	739		708facilities. Type I assisted living facilities with two to five residents are Limited Capacity
749	740		709facilities classified as a Residential Group R-3 occupancy or are permitted to comply with the
750	741		710International Residential Code. See Section 202 for definitions."
751	742		711 [(29)] (27) In IBC, Section 310.5, the words "Type II Limited Capacity and Type I
752	743		712Small, see Section 310.5.3" are added after the words "assisted living facilities."
753	744		713 [(30)] (28) A new IBC, Section 310.5.3, is added as follows: "310.5.3 Group R-4
754	745		714Assisted living facility occupancy groups. The following occupancy groups shall apply to
755	746		715Assisted Living Facilities: Type II Assisted Living Facilities with two to five residents are
756	747		716Limited Capacity Facilities classified as a Residential Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy. Type
757	748		717I assisted living facilities with six to sixteen residents are Small Facilities classified as
758	749		718Residential Group R-4, Condition 1 occupancies. See Section 202 for definitions."
759	750		719 Section 7. Section 15A-3-103 is amended to read:
760	751		720 15A-3-103. Amendments to Chapters 4 through 6 of IBC.
761	752		721 (1) IBC Section 403.5.5 is deleted.
762	753		722 (2) In IBC, Section 404.5, Exception 2.3 is added as follows:
763	754		723 "2.3 The atrium does not contain any means of egress component above the two lowest
764	755		724stories."
765	756		725 [(2)] (3) In IBC, Section 407.2.5, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in
766	757		726the title and first sentence after the words "nursing home."
767	758		727 [(3)] (4) In IBC, Section 407.2.6, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in
768	759		728the title after the words "nursing home."
769	760		729 (5) In IBC, Section 407.3.1.1, Item 3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
770		-	730 "3. To provide makeup air for exhaust systems in accordance with Section 1020.6, H.B. 532
771		-	Enrolled Copy
772		-	- 28 -
	761	+	730 "3. To provide makeup air for exhaust systems in accordance with Section 1020.6,
773	762		731Exception 1, doors to toilet rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, sink closets, and similar
774	763		732auxiliary spaces that do not contain flammable or combustible materials are permitted to have
775	764		733louvers or an undercut of 2/3 inch (19.1 mm) maximum."
776	765		734 (6) In IBC, Section 407.4.1, Exception 3 is added as follows:
777	766		735 "3. Only one exit access with direct access to a corridor is required from an assisted
778	767		736living facility, single resident sleeping unit that consists of a living space and one or two
779	768		737separate sleeping rooms. For other than closets, toilet and shower rooms, occupants may not be
780		-	738required to pass through more than one room before reaching the exit access."
	769	+	738required to pass through more than one room before reaching the exit access." 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	770	+	- 25 -
781	771		739 (7) In IBC, Section 407.4.3, the words "and assisted living facility" are added in the
782	772		740title and after the words "nursing home."
783	773		741 [(4)] (8) In IBC, Section 407.11, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An
784	774		742essential electrical system is not required in assisted living facilities."
785	775		743 [(5)] (9) In IBC, Section 412.3.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception:
786	776		744Aircraft hangars of Type I or II construction that are less than 5,000 square feet (464.5m2) in
787	777		745area."
788	778		746 [(6)] (10) A new IBC, Section 422.2.1 is added as follows: " 422.2.1 Separations:
789	779		747Ambulatory care facilities licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services shall be
790	780		748separated from adjacent tenants with a fire partition having a minimum one hour fire-resistance
791	781		749rating. Any level below the level of exit discharge shall be separated from the level of exit
792	782		750discharge by a horizontal assembly having a minimum one hour fire-resistance rating.
793	783		751 Exception: A fire barrier is not required to separate the level of exit discharge when:
794	784		752 1. Such levels are under the control of the Ambulatory Care Facility.
795	785		753 2. Any hazardous spaces are separated by horizontal assembly having a minimum one
796	786		754hour fire-resistance rating."
797	787		755 [(7)] (11) A new IBC Section 429, Day Care, is added as follows:
798	788		756 " 429.1 Detailed Requirements. In addition to the occupancy and construction
799		-	757requirements in this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all Day Care in Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
800		-	- 29 -
	789	+	757requirements in this code, the additional provisions of this section shall apply to all Day Care in
801	790		758accordance with Utah Administrative Code R710-8 Day Care Rules.
802	791		759 429.2 Definitions.
803	792		760 429.2.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): State Fire Marshal, his duly authorized
804	793		761deputies, or the local fire enforcement authority code official.
805	794		762 429.2.2 Day Care Facility: Any building or structure occupied by clients of any age who
806	795		763receive custodial care for less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents, guardians,
807	796		764relatives by blood, marriage or adoption.
808	797		765 429.2.3 Day Care Center: Providing care for five or more clients in a place other than
809	798		766the home of the person cared for. This would also include Child Care Centers, Out of School
810	799		767Time or Hourly Child Care Centers licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
811	800		768 429.2.4 Family Day Care: Providing care for clients listed in the following two groups:
812		-	769 429.2.4.1 Type 1: Services provided for five to eight clients in a home. This would also
	801	+	769 429.2.4.1 Type 1: Services provided for five to eight clients in a home. This would also 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	802	+	- 26 -
813	803		770include a home that is certified by the Department of Health and Human Services as
814	804		771Residential Certificate Child Care or licensed as Family Child Care.
815	805		772 429.2.4.2 Type 2: Services provided for nine to sixteen clients in a home with sufficient
816	806		773staffing. This would also include a home that is licensed by the Department of Health and
817	807		774Human Services as Family Child Care.
818	808		775 429.2.5 R710-8: Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under
819	809		776the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.
820	810		777 429.3 Family Day Care.
821	811		778 429.3.1 Family Day Care units shall have on each floor occupied by clients, two
822	812		779separate means of egress, arranged so that if one is blocked the other will be available.
823	813		780 429.3.2 Family Day Care units that are located in the basement or on the second story
824	814		781shall be provided with two means of egress, one of which shall discharge directly to the
825	815		782outside.
826	816		783 429.3.2.1 Residential Certificate Child Care and Licensed Family Child Care with five
827		-	784to eight clients in a home, located on the ground level or in a basement, may use an emergency H.B. 532
828		-	Enrolled Copy
829		-	- 30 -
	817	+	784to eight clients in a home, located on the ground level or in a basement, may use an emergency
830	818		785escape or rescue window as allowed in IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1030.
831	819		786 429.3.3 Family Day Care units shall not be located above the second story.
832	820		787 429.3.4 In Family Day Care units, clients under the age of two shall not be located
833	821		788above or below the first story.
834	822		789 429.3.4.1 Clients under the age of two may be housed above or below the first story
835	823		790where there is at least one exit that leads directly to the outside and complies with IFC, Section
836	824		7911011 or Section 1012 or Section 1027.
837	825		792 429.3.5 Family Day Care units located in split entry/split level type homes in which
838	826		793stairs to the lower level and upper level are equal or nearly equal, may have clients housed on
839	827		794both levels when approved by the AHJ.
840	828		795 429.3.6 Family Day Care units shall have a portable fire extinguisher on each level
841	829		796occupied by clients, which shall have a classification of not less than 2A:10BC, and shall be
842	830		797serviced in accordance with NFPA, Standard 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
843	831		798 429.3.7 Family Day Care units shall have single station smoke detectors in good
844	832		799operating condition on each level occupied by clients. Battery operated smoke detectors shall
845		-	800be permitted if the facility demonstrates testing, maintenance, and battery replacement to insure
	833	+	800be permitted if the facility demonstrates testing, maintenance, and battery replacement to insure 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	834	+	- 27 -
846	835		801continued operation of the smoke detectors.
847	836		802 429.3.8 Rooms in Family Day Care units that are provided for clients to sleep or nap,
848	837		803shall have at least one window or door approved for emergency escape.
849	838		804 429.3.9 Fire drills shall be conducted in Family Day Care units quarterly and shall
850	839		805include the complete evacuation from the building of all clients and staff. At least annually, in
851	840		806Type I Family Day Care units, the fire drill shall include the actual evacuation using the escape
852	841		807or rescue window, if one is used as a substitute for one of the required means of egress.
853	842		808 429.4 Day Care Centers.
854	843		809 429.4.1 Day Care Centers shall comply with either I-4 requirements or E requirements
855	844		810of the IBC, whichever is applicable for the type of Day Care Center.
856		-	811 429.4.2 Emergency Evacuation Drills shall be completed as required in IFC, Chapter 4, Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
857		-	- 31 -
	845	+	811 429.4.2 Emergency Evacuation Drills shall be completed as required in IFC, Chapter 4,
858	846		812Section 405.
859	847		813 429.4.3 Location at grade. Group E child day care centers shall be located at the level
860	848		814of exit discharge.
861	849		815 429.4.3.1 Child day care spaces for children over the age of 24 months may be located
862	850		816on the second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout and an
863	851		817automatic fire alarm system.
864	852		818 429.4.4 Egress. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of more than
865	853		81910 shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door
866	854		820leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window
867	855		821complying with Section 1030.
868	856		822 429.4.5 All Group E Child Day Care Centers shall comply with Utah Administrative
869	857		823Code, R430-100 Child Care Centers, R430-60 Hourly Child Care Centers, and R430-70 Out of
870	858		824School Time.
871	859		825 429.5 Requirements for all Day Care.
872	860		826 429.5.1 Heating equipment in spaces occupied by children shall be provided with
873	861		827partitions, screens, or other means to protect children from hot surfaces and open flames.
874	862		828 429.5.2 A fire escape plan shall be completed and posted in a conspicuous place. All
875	863		829staff shall be trained on the fire escape plan and procedure."
876	864		830 [(8)] (12) In IBC, Section 504.4, a new section is added as follows: "504.4.1 Group I-2
877		-	831Assisted Living Facilities. Notwithstanding the allowable number of stories permitted by Table
	865	+	831Assisted Living Facilities. Notwithstanding the allowable number of stories permitted by Table 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	866	+	- 28 -
878	867		832504.4 Group I-2 Assisted Living Facilities of type VA, construction shall be allowed on each
879	868		833level of a two-story building when all of the following apply:
880	869		834 1. The total combined area of both stories does not exceed the total allowable area for a
881	870		835one-story, above grade plane building equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system
882	871		836installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.
883	872		837 2. All other provisions that apply in Section 407 have been provided."
884		-	838 [(9)] (13) A new IBC, Section 504.5, is added as follows: "504.5 Group 1-2 Secured H.B. 532
885		-	Enrolled Copy
886		-	- 32 -
	873	+	838 [(9)] (13) A new IBC, Section 504.5, is added as follows: "504.5 Group 1-2 Secured
887	874		839areas in Assisted Living Facilities. In Type IIIB, IV, and V construction, all areas for the use
888	875		840and care of residents required to be secured shall be located on the level of exit discharge with
889	876		841door operations in compliance with Section [1010.1.9.7, as amended] 1010.2.14."
890	877		842 Section 8. Section 15A-3-104 is amended to read:
891	878		843 15A-3-104. Amendments to Chapters 7 through 9 of IBC.
892	879		844 (1) In IBC, Section 703.5, the words "with signs or stenciling" are deleted.
893	880		845 [(1) In IBC, Section 704.13.2, the following sentence is added to the end of the section:
894	881		846"An individual spraying fire-resistant materials may obtain a certificate that demonstrates that
895	882		847the individual has undergone training on how to spray fire-resistant materials to manufacturer's
896	883		848specifications."]
897	884		849 (2) IBC, Section (F) 902.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F) 902.1
898	885		850Pump and riser room size. Fire pump rooms and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall
899	886		851be designed with adequate space for all installed equipment necessary for the installation and to
900	887		852provide sufficient working [space] room around the stationary equipment. Clearances around
901	888		853equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and
902	889		854appliances, shall be [in accordance with manufacturer requirements] sufficient to allow
903	890		855inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent
904	891		856construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly and not less
905	892		857than the following minimum elements:
906	893		858 [902.1.5] 902.1.1 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be
907	894		859provided from the installed equipment to the elements of permanent construction.
908	895		860 [902.1.6] 902.1.2 A minimum clear and unobstructed distance of 12-inches shall be
909	896		861provided between all other installed equipment and appliances.
910		-	862 [902.1.7] 902.1.3 A clear and unobstructed width of 36-inches shall be provided in
	897	+	862 [902.1.7] 902.1.3 A clear and unobstructed width of 36-inches shall be provided in 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	898	+	- 29 -
911	899		863front of all installed equipment and appliances, to allow for inspection, service, repair or
912	900		864replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the
913		-	865function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly." Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
914		-	- 33 -
	901	+	865function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly."
915	902		866 [902.1.8 Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a clear and
916	903		867unobstructed passageway to the riser room of not less than 36-inches, and openings into the
917	904		868room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction from the
918	905		869room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 34-inches and a clear height of
919	906		870the door opening shall not be less than 80-inches.]
920	907		871 [902.1.9 Fire pump rooms shall be provided with a clear and unobstructed passageway
921	908		872to the fire pump room of not less than 72-inches, and openings into the room shall be clear,
922	909		873unobstructed and large enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment, with
923	910		874doors swinging in the outward direction from the room and the opening providing a clear width
924	911		875of not less than 68-inches and a clear height of the door opening shall not be less than
925	912		87680-inches."]
926	913		877 (3) In IBC, Section 902, new sections are added as follows:
927	914		878 "(F) 902.2 fire pump room. Fire pumps and controllers shall be provided with ready
928	915		879access. Fire pump rooms shall be provided with doors and an unobstructed passageway large
929	916		880enough to allow for the removal of the largest piece of equipment. The passageway shall have a
930	917		881clear width not less than 72 inches. Openings into the room shall be clear and unobstructed,
931	918		882with doors swinging in the outward direction from the fire pump room and the opening
932	919		883providing a clear width of not less than 68 inches and a clear height of the door opening shall
933	920		884not be less than 80 inches. The door shall be permitted to be locked provided that the key is
934	921		885available at all times and located in a Key Box in accordance with Section 506 of the
935	922		886International Fire Code.
936	923		887 (F) 902.3 Automatic sprinkler riser room. Automatic sprinkler system risers shall be
937	924		888provided with ready access. Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with
938	925		889doors and an unobstructed passageway large enough to allow for the removal of the largest
939	926		890piece of equipment. The passageway shall have a clear width not less than 36 inches. Openings
940	927		891into the room shall be clear and unobstructed, with doors swinging in the outward direction
941		-	892from the riser room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 32 inches and a H.B. 532
942		-	Enrolled Copy
943		-	- 34 -
944		-	893clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches. The door shall be permitted to
	928	+	892from the riser room and the opening providing a clear width of not less than 32 inches and a
	929	+	893clear height of the door opening shall not be less than 80 inches. The door shall be permitted to 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	930	+	- 30 -
945	931		894be locked provided that the key is available at all times and located in a Key Box in accordance
946	932		895with Section 506 of the International Fire Code.
947	933		896 (F) 902.4 Marking on access doors. Access doors for automatic sprinkler system riser
948	934		897rooms and fire pump rooms shall be labeled with an approved sign. The lettering shall be in
949	935		898contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (51 mm)
950	936		899with a minimum stroke of 3/8 inch (10 mm).
951	937		900 (F) 902.5 Environment. Automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms
952	938		901shall be maintained at a temperature of not less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius).
953	939		902Heating units shall be permanently installed.
954	940		903 (F) 902.6 Lighting. Permanently installed artificial illumination shall be provided in the
955	941		904automatic sprinkler system riser rooms and fire pump rooms."
956	942		905 [(3)] (4) [In] IBC, Section (F)903.2.2, [the words "the entire floor" are] is deleted and
957	943		906replaced with ["a building" and the last paragraph is deleted.] the following:
958	944		907 "(F) 903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
959	945		908throughout the building containing an ambulatory care facility where either of the following
960	946		909conditions exist at any time.
961	947		910 1. Four or more care recipients are incapable of self-preservation.
962	948		911 2. One or more care recipients that are incapable of self-preservation are located at
963	949		912other than the level of exit discharge serving such a facility."
964	950		913 [(4)] (5) IBC, Section (F)903.2.4, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the
965	951		914following: "2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level
966	952		915of fire department vehicle access."
967	953		916 [(5)] (6) IBC, Section (F)903.2.7, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the
968	954		917following: "2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of
969	955		918fire department vehicle access."
970		-	919 [(6)] (7) [IBC, Sections (F)903.2.8, (F)903.2.8.1, and (F)903.2.8.2, are deleted and Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
971		-	- 35 -
	956	+	919 [(6)] (7) [IBC, Sections (F)903.2.8, (F)903.2.8.1, and (F)903.2.8.2, are deleted and
972	957		920replaced with the following: "(F)903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in
973	958		921accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire
974	959		922area.] In IBC, Section (F)903.2.8, the following exceptions are added:
975	960		923 "Exceptions:
976		-	924 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings
	961	+	924 1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	962	+	- 31 -
977	963		925(townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and
978	964		926Two-Family Dwellings.
979	965		927 2. Single story Group R-1 occupancies with fire areas not more than 2,000 square feet
980	966		928that contain no installed plumbing or heating, where no cooking occurs, and constructed of
981	967		929Type I-A, I-B, II-A, or II-B construction.["]
982	968		930 3. Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more
983	969		931than 16 residents, provided all residents are housed on a level of exit discharge and the building
984	970		932is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm system that is interconnected and receives
985	971		933its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system."
986	972		934 [(7) IBC, Section (F)903.2.8.3 is renumbered to (F)903.2.8.1 and the following
987	973		935exception is added:]
988	974		936 ["Exception: Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not
989	975		937containing more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an
990	976		938approved fire alarm system that is interconnected and receives its primary power from the
991	977		939building wiring and a commercial power system."]
992	978		940 [(8) IBC, Section (F)903.2.8.4, is deleted.]
993	979		941 [(9)] (8) IBC, Section (F) 903.2.8.1 is deleted.
994	980		942 (9) IBC, Section (F)903.2.9, condition 2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "2.
995	981		943A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire
996	982		944department vehicle access."
997	983		945 [(10) IBC, Section (F)904.12, is deleted and replaced with the following: "(F)904.12
998		-	946Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire-extinguishing system for commercial H.B. 532
999		-	Enrolled Copy
1000		-	- 36 -
	984	+	946Commercial cooking systems. The automatic fire-extinguishing system for commercial
1001	985		947cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment
1002	986		948and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in
1003	987		949accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall
1004	988		950be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's installation
1005	989		951instructions.]
1006	990		952 [Exception: Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are tested in
1007	991		953accordance with UL 710B and listed, labeled, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 of
1008	992		954the International Mechanical Code."]
1009		-	955 [(11) IBC, Sections (F)904.12.3, (F)904.12.3.1, (F)904.12.4, and (F)904.12.4.1, are
	993	+	955 [(11) IBC, Sections (F)904.12.3, (F)904.12.3.1, (F)904.12.4, and (F)904.12.4.1, are 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	994	+	- 32 -
1010	995		956deleted.]
1011	996		957 [(12)] (10) In IBC, Section 905, a new subsection, Section (F)905.3.9, is added as
1012	997		958follows:
1013	998		959 "Open Parking Garages. Open parking garages shall be equipped with an approved
1014	999		960Class 1 manual standpipe system when fire department access is not provided for firefighting
1015	1000		961operations to within 150 feet of all portions of the open parking garage as measured from the
1016	1001		962approved fire department vehicle access. Class 1 manual standpipe shall be accessible
1017	1002		963throughout the parking garage such that all portions of the parking structure are protected
1018	1003		964within 150 feet of a hose connection."
1019	1004		965 [(13)] (11) In IBC, Section (F)905.8, the exception is deleted and replaced with the
1020	1005		966following:
1021	1006		967 "Exception: Where subject to freezing and approved by the fire code official."
1022	1007		968 [(14)] (12) In IBC, Section (F)907.2.3 Group E is deleted and rewritten as follows: "A
1023	1008		969manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal using an emergency
1024	1009		970voice/alarm communication system that meets the requirements of Section (F) 907.5.2.2, or a
1025	1010		971manual fire alarm system that initiates an approved audible and visual occupant notification
1026		-	972signal that meets the requirements of Sections (F)907.5.2.1, (F)907.5.2.1.1, [(F)907.5.2.2]
1027		-	973(F)907.5.2.1.2, and (F)907.5.2.3, and is installed in accordance with Section (F)907.6 shall be Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1028		-	- 37 -
	1011	+	972signal that meets the requirements of Sections (F)907.5.2.1, (F)907.5.2.1.1, [(F)907.5.2.2] (F)
	1012	+	973907.5.2.1.2, and (F)907.5.2.3, and is installed in accordance with Section (F)907.6 shall be
1029	1013		974installed in Group E occupancies. Where automatic fire sprinkler systems or smoke detectors
1030	1014		975are installed, the fire sprinkler systems [or] and smoke detectors shall be connected to the
1031	1015		976building fire alarm system."
1032	1016		977 [(15) IBC, Sections (F)915 through (F)915.6, are deleted and replaced with the
1033	1017		978following:]
1034	1018		979 ["(F)915 Where required.]
1035	1019		980 [Group I-1, I-2, I-4, and R occupancies located in a building containing a fuel-burning
1036	1020		981appliance or in a building that has an attached garage shall be equipped with single-station
1037	1021		982carbon monoxide alarms. The carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed as complying with UL
1038	1022		9832034 or UL 2075 and be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 720 and the
1039	1023		984manufacturer's instructions. An open parking garage, as defined in Chapter 2, or an enclosed
1040	1024		985parking garage, ventilated in accordance with Section 404 of the International Mechanical
1041		-	986Code, shall not be considered an attached garage. A minimum of one carbon monoxide alarm
	1025	+	986Code, shall not be considered an attached garage. A minimum of one carbon monoxide alarm 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1026	+	- 33 -
1042	1027		987shall be installed on each habitable level.]
1043	1028		988 [(F) 915.1 Interconnection.]
1044	1029		989 [Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within Group
1045	1030		990I-1, I-2, I-4, or R occupancies, the carbon monoxide alarm shall be interconnected in such a
1046	1031		991manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms. Physical interconnection
1047	1032		992of carbon monoxide alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and
1048	1033		993all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all
1049	1034		994bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.]
1050	1035		995 [(F) 915.2 Power source.]
1051	1036		996 [In new construction, required carbon monoxide alarms shall receive their primary
1052	1037		997power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and
1053	1038		998shall be equipped with a battery backup. Carbon monoxide alarms with integral strobes that
1054	1039		999are not equipped with a battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system.
1055		-	1000Carbon monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be H.B. 532
1056		-	Enrolled Copy
1057		-	- 38 -
	1040	+	1000Carbon monoxide alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be
1058	1041		1001permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent
1059	1042		1002protection.]
1060	1043		1003 [Exceptions.]
1061	1044		1004 [1. Carbon monoxide alarms are not required to be equipped with a battery backup
1062	1045		1005where they are connected to an emergency electrical system.]
1063	1046		1006 [2. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required
1064	1047		1007where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
1065	1048		1008exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available that could
1066	1049		1009provide access for hard wiring without the removal of interior finishes.]
1067	1050		1010 [(F) 915.3 Group E.]
1068	1051		1011 [A carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in new buildings that contain
1069	1052		1012Group E occupancies in accordance with IFC, Chapter 9, Section 915. A carbon monoxide
1070	1053		1013detection system shall be installed in existing buildings that contain Group E occupancies in
1071	1054		1014accordance with IFC, Chapter 11, Section 1103.9.]
1072	1055		1015 [(F) 915.3.1 Where required.]
1073	1056		1016 [In Group E occupancies, a carbon monoxide detection system shall be provided where
1074		-	1017a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or a fuel-burning forced air furnace is
	1057	+	1017a fuel-burning appliance, a fuel-burning fireplace, or a fuel-burning forced air furnace is 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1058	+	- 34 -
1075	1059		1018present.]
1076	1060		1019 [(F) 915.3.2 Detection equipment.]
1077	1061		1020 [Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
1078	1062		1021720 and the manufacturer's instructions and be listed as complying with, for single station
1079	1063		1022detectors, UL 2034 and, for system detectors, UL 2075.]
1080	1064		1023 [(F) 915.3.3 Locations.]
1081	1065		1024 [Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be installed in the locations specified in
1082	1066		1025NFPA 720.]
1083	1067		1026 [(F) 915.3.4 Combination detectors.]
1084		-	1027 [A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is an acceptable alternative to a Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1085		-	- 39 -
	1068	+	1027 [A combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is an acceptable alternative to a
1086	1069		1028carbon monoxide detection system if the combination carbon monoxide/smoke detector is
1087	1070		1029listed in accordance with UL 2075 and UL 268.]
1088	1071		1030 [(F) 915.3.5 Power source.]
1089	1072		1031 [Each carbon monoxide detection system shall receive primary power from the building
1090	1073		1032wiring if the wiring is served from a commercial source. If primary power is interrupted, each
1091	1074		1033carbon monoxide detection system shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be
1092	1075		1034permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than that required for overcurrent
1093	1076		1035protection.]
1094	1077		1036 [(F) 915.3.6 Maintenance.]
1095	1078		1037 [Each carbon monoxide detection system shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA
1096	1079		1038720. A carbon monoxide detection system that becomes inoperable or begins to produce end
1097	1080		1039of life signals shall be replaced."]
1098	1081		1040 (13) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, Exception 2 is deleted and the remaining
1099	1082		1041exceptions are renumbered.
1100	1083		1042 (14) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, renumbered Exception 3.2 is deleted and
1101	1084		1043replaced with the following: "Exception 3.2 The fire alarm system will activate on fire
1102	1085		1044sprinkler waterflow."
1103	1086		1045 (15) In IBC, Section (F) 907.2.3 Group E, new sections (F) 907.2.3.1 through (F)
1104	1087		1046907.2.3.7 are added as follows:
1105	1088		1047 "(F) 907.2.3.1 Automatic detection devices that detect smoke shall be installed
1106		-	1048throughout all corridors and spaces open to the corridor at the maximum prescribed spacing of
	1089	+	1048throughout all corridors and spaces open to the corridor at the maximum prescribed spacing of 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1090	+	- 35 -
1107	1091		1049thirty feet on center and no more than fifteen feet from the walls or smoke detectors shall be
1108	1092		1050installed as required in NFPA, Standard 72, Section 17.7.
1109	1093		1051 (F) 907.2.3.2 Where structures are not protected or are partially protected with an
1110	1094		1052automatic fire sprinkler system, approved automatic smoke detectors shall be installed in
1111	1095		1053accordance with the complete coverage requirements of NFPA, Standard 72.
1112		-	1054 (F) 907.2.3.3 An approved key plan drawing and operating instructions shall be posted H.B. 532
1113		-	Enrolled Copy
1114		-	- 40 -
	1096	+	1054 (F) 907.2.3.3 An approved key plan drawing and operating instructions shall be posted
1115	1097		1055at the main fire alarm panel which displays the location of all alarm zones and if applicable,
1116	1098		1056device addresses.
1117	1099		1057 (F) 907.2.3.4 The main panel shall be located in a normally attended area such as the
1118	1100		1058main office or lobby. Location of the main panel other than as stated above, shall require the
1119	1101		1059review and authorization of the State Fire Marshal Division. Where location as required above
1120	1102		1060is not possible, an electronically supervised remote annunciator from the main panel shall be
1121	1103		1061located in a supervised area of the building. The remote annunciator shall visually indicate
1122	1104		1062system power status, alarms for each zone, and give both visual and audible indication of
1123	1105		1063trouble conditions in the system. All indicators on both the main panel and remote annunciator
1124	1106		1064shall be adequately labeled.
1125	1107		1065 (F) 907.2.3.5 All system wiring shall be as follows:
1126	1108		1066 (A) The initiating device circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as defined in
1127	1109		1067NFPA, Standard 72.
1128	1110		1068 (B) The notification appliance circuits shall be designated and installed Class A as
1129	1111		1069defined in NFPA, Standard 72.
1130	1112		1070 (C) Signaling line circuits shall be designated and installed Class A loop as defined in
1131	1113		1071NFPA, Standard 72.
1132	1114		1072 (F) 907.2.3.6 Fan Shutdown shall be as follows:
1133	1115		1073 (A) Fan shut down shall be as required in the International Mechanical Code, Chapter
1134	1116		10746, Section 606.
1135	1117		1075 (B) Duct detectors required by the International Mechanical Code, shall be
1136	1118		1076interconnected and compatible with the fire alarm system."
1137	1119		1077 (16) IBC, Section (F) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies is deleted and replaced with the
1138	1120		1078following:
1139		-	1079 "(F) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the
	1121	+	1079 "(F) 915.2.3 Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed in the 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1122	+	- 36 -
1140	1123		1080following areas within Group E occupancies:
1141		-	1081 (1) Boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and similar rooms, or in adjacent areas where carbon Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1142		-	- 41 -
	1124	+	1081 (1) Boiler rooms, furnace rooms, and similar rooms, or in adjacent areas where carbon
1143	1125		1082monoxide is likely to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in boiler rooms
1144	1126		1083and furnace rooms may cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent
1145	1127		1084spaces where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better
1146	1128		1085option.)
1147	1129		1086 (2) Home economics rooms with gas appliances.
1148	1130		1087 (3) School kitchens with gas appliances. (Commercial kitchens).
1149	1131		1088 (4) Arts rooms and other areas with a gas kiln or open flame.
1150	1132		1089 (5) Gas roof top units, and other carbon monoxide producing HVAC units, one per
1151	1133		1090zone. (The zone shall be the area covered by the HVAC unit.)
1152	1134		1091 (6) In areas with gas wall units.
1153	1135		1092 (7) In areas with a gas water heater or boiler.
1154	1136		1093 (8) Areas with a forge or foundry.
1155	1137		1094 (9) Metal shop or auto shop areas or in adjacent areas where carbon monoxide is likely
1156	1138		1095to spread. (The installation of carbon monoxide detectors in metal shop or auto shop areas may
1157	1139		1096cause a false alarm problem. Installing these detectors in adjacent spaces, i.e. class rooms or
1158	1140		1097corridors, where the carbon monoxide is likely to spread from these spaces may be a better
1159	1141		1098option.)
1160	1142		1099 (10) Labs with open flame.
1161	1143		1100 (11) HVAC units drawing outside air that could be contaminated with carbon
1162	1144		1101monoxide.
1163	1145		1102 (12) Other areas with an open flame or fuel fired appliance.
1164	1146		1103 (F) 915.2.3.1 Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall be automatically transmitted to an
1165	1147		1104onsite location that is staffed by school personnel.
1166	1148		1105 Exception: Carbon monoxide alarm signals shall not be required to be automatically
1167	1149		1106transmitted to an onsite location that is staffed by school personnel in Group E occupancies
1168	1150		1107with an occupant load of 30 or less."
1169		-	1108 (17) A new IBC, Section (F) 915.7 is added as follows: H.B. 532
1170		-	Enrolled Copy
1171		-	- 42 -
	1151	+	1108 (17) A new IBC, Section (F) 915.7 is added as follows:
1172	1152		1109 "(F) 915.7 Carbon monoxide systems in Group E occupancies. Carbon monoxide
1173		-	1110systems may be part of a fire alarm system or standalone system.
	1153	+	1110systems may be part of a fire alarm system or standalone system. 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1154	+	- 37 -
1174	1155		1111 (F) 915.7.1 Power and wiring.
1175	1156		1112 (F) 915.7.1.1 Power. Carbon monoxide detection systems shall require a primary and
1176	1157		1113secondary power source.
1177	1158		1114 (F) 915.7.1.2 Wiring. Class "A" wiring is required when the carbon monoxide system is
1178	1159		1115part of, or connected to, a fire alarm system. Standalone carbon monoxide detection systems
1179	1160		1116may use Class "B" wiring. All wiring shall be Class "A" or "B."
1180	1161		1117 (F) 915.7.2 Equipment shut down. Equipment and appliances that are producing carbon
1181	1162		1118monoxide shall shut down automatically in the zone involved upon carbon monoxide system
1182	1163		1119activation.
1183	1164		1120 (F) 915.7.3 Notification.
1184	1165		1121 (F) 915.7.3.1 Local alarm. Each occupied space shall sound an audible alarm when
1185	1166		1122detecting carbon monoxide at a level in excess of 70 ppm for one hour.
1186	1167		1123 (F) 915.7.3.2 General alarm. A blue strobe, visual alarm, is required in a normally
1187	1168		1124occupied location, similar to the administrative offices, when carbon monoxide is detected in
1188	1169		1125the facility in excess of 70 ppm for one hour.
1189	1170		1126 (F) 915.7.3.2.1 The general alarm shall require a manual reset following an alarm
1190	1171		1127activation.
1191	1172		1128 (F) 915.7.3.3 Digital notification. Portable carbon monoxide detectors, with digital read
1192	1173		1129out indicating parts per million of carbon monoxide, in a space to determine the level of hazard
1193	1174		1130in a given space.
1194	1175		1131 (F) 915.7.4 Monitoring. System monitoring is not required. If the system is monitored,
1195	1176		1132the signal should be a supervisory signal indicating carbon monoxide.
1196	1177		1133 (F) 915.7.5 Inspection.
1197	1178		1134 (F) 915.7.5.1 The carbon monoxide detection system shall be tested in the presence of a
1198		-	1135Deputy or Special Deputy of the State Fire Marshal Division. The Deputy shall require "spot Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1199		-	- 43 -
	1179	+	1135Deputy or Special Deputy of the State Fire Marshal Division. The Deputy shall require "spot
1200	1180		1136testing" of the system and its components.
1201	1181		1137 (F) 915.7.5.2 Before requesting final inspection and approval, the installing contractor
1202	1182		1138shall test each component of the system and issue a statement of compliance, in writing, to the
1203	1183		1139State Fire Marshal Division that the carbon monoxide detection system has been installed in
1204	1184		1140accordance with approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the manufacturer's
1205		-	1141specifications, and the appropriate installation standard.
	1185	+	1141specifications, and the appropriate installation standard. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1186	+	- 38 -
1206	1187		1142 (F) 915.7.5.3 Systems shall be tagged with the State approved tag for fire alarm
1207	1188		1143systems, upon final approval and shall be inspected and tagged annually by an individual
1208	1189		1144certified as a Master Fire Alarm Technician, by the State Fire Marshal Division.
1209	1190		1145 (F) 915.7.6 Evacuation. The affected area within Group E occupancies shall be
1210	1191		1146evacuated when carbon monoxide is detected at a level in excess of 70 ppm for one hour in that
1211	1192		1147area."
1212	1193		1148 Section 9. Section 15A-3-105 is amended to read:
1213	1194		1149 15A-3-105. Amendments to Chapters 10 through 12 of IBC.
1214	1195		1150 [(1) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9, an exception is added as follows: "Exception: Group E
1215	1196		1151occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section
1216	1197		11521010.1.9.5 Exception 5."]
1217	1198		1153 [(2) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, "Exception:" is deleted and replaced with "Exceptions:
1218	1199		11541."]
1219	1200		1155 [(3) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.2, a new exception 2 is added as follows: "2. Group E
1220	1201		1156occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill may have one lock below 34
1221	1202		1157inches in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.5 Exception 5."]
1222	1203		1158 [(4) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.4, a new number 7 is added as follows: " 7. Group E
1223	1204		1159occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section
1224	1205		11601010.1.9.5 Exception 5."]
1225	1206		1161 [(5) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.5, a new exception 6 is added as follows: "6. Group E
1226		-	1162occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section H.B. 532
1227		-	Enrolled Copy
1228		-	- 44 -
	1207	+	1162occupancies for purposes of a lockdown or a lockdown drill in accordance with Section
1229	1208		11631010.1.9.5 Exception 5."]
1230	1209		1164 [(6) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.6, a new exception 5 is added as follows: "5. Group E
1231	1210		1165occupancies may have a second lock on classrooms for purposes of a lockdown or lockdown
1232	1211		1166drill, if:]
1233	1212		1167 [5.1 The application of the lock is approved by the code official.]
1234	1213		1168 [5.2 The unlatching of any door or leaf does not require more than two operations.]
1235	1214		1169 [5.3 The lock can be released from the opposite side of the door on which it is
1236	1215		1170installed.]
1237	1216		1171 [5.4 The lock is only applied during lockdown or during a lockdown drill.]
1238		-	1172 [5.5 The lock complies with all other state and federal regulations, including the
	1217	+	1172 [5.5 The lock complies with all other state and federal regulations, including the 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1218	+	- 39 -
1239	1219		1173Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq."]
1240	1220		1174 [(7) In IBC, Section 1010.1.9.7, a new number 9 is added as follows: " 9. The secure
1241	1221		1175area or unit with special egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type IIIB,
1242	1222		1176IV, and V construction."]
1243	1223		1177 [(8)] (1) In IBC, Section 1011.5.2, exception 3 is deleted and replaced with the
1244	1224		1178following: " 3. In Group R-3 occupancies, within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies,
1245	1225		1179and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, or accessory to
1246	1226		1180individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies, the maximum riser height shall be 8
1247	1227		1181inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum
1248	1228		1182winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder
1249	1229		1183tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not
1250	1230		1184more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread
1251	1231		1185depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm)."
1252	1232		1186 [(9)] (2) In IBC, Section 1011.11, a new exception [5] 6 is added as follows: " [5] 6. In
1253	1233		1187occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U,
1254	1234		1188which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails
1255		-	1189shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers." Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1256		-	- 45 -
	1235	+	1189shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers."
1257	1236		1190 [(10) In IBC, Section 1013.5, the words ", including when the building may not be
1258	1237		1191fully occupied" are added at the end of the sentence.]
1259	1238		1192 [(11)] (3) IBC, Section 1025, is deleted.
1260	1239		1193 [(12) In IBC, Section 1029.15, exception 2 is deleted.]
1261	1240		1194 [(13) In IBC, Section 1207.4, subparagraph 1 is deleted and replaced with the
1262	1241		1195following: "1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3 m2) of
1263	1242		1196floor area. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for each
1264	1243		1197occupant of such unit in excess of two."]
1265	1244		1198 Section 10. Section 15A-3-107 is amended to read:
1266	1245		1199 15A-3-107. Amendments to Chapter 16 of IBC.
1267	1246		1200 (1) In IBC, Table 1604.5, Risk Category III, in the sentence that begins "Group I-2
1268	1247		1201Condition 1," a new footnote c is added as follows: "c. Type II Assisted Living Facilities that
1269	1248		1202are I-2 Condition 1 occupancy classifications in accordance with Section 308 shall be Risk
1270		-	1203Category II in this table."
	1249	+	1203Category II in this table." 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1250	+	- 40 -
1271	1251		1204 (2) In IBC, Section 1605.1, Exception 2 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1272	1252		1205 "2. Where the allowable stress design load combinations of ASCE 7 Section 2.4 are
1273	1253		1206used, flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kN/m2) or less and roof live loads
1274	1254		1207of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kn/m2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads.
1275	1255		1208Where flat roof snow loads exceed 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kN/m2), the snow loads
1276	1256		1209may be reduced in accordance with the following in load combinations including both snow
1277	1257		1210and seismic loads. S as calculated below, shall be combined with seismic loads.
1278	1258		1211 S = (0.20 + 0.025 (A-5))Proof, where S shall be greater than or equal to 0.20Proof.
1279	1259		1212 Where:
1280	1260		1213 S = Weight of snow to be used in combination with seismic loads.
1281	1261		1214 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft/1,000)
1282	1262		1215 Proof = Design roof snow loads, Pf or Ps, psf
1283		-	1216 For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the horizontal H.B. 532
1284		-	Enrolled Copy
1285		-	- 46 -
	1263	+	1216 For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the horizontal
1286	1264		1217projection without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in
1287	1265		1218calculating Pf may be considered 1.0."
1288	1266		1219 (3) In IBC, Section 1605.1 a new exception 4 is added as follows:
1289	1267		1220 "4. ASCE 7-16 Section 2.3.6 Equation 6 shall be modified to 1.2D + Ev + Eh + L +f2S
1290	1268		1221and 1.2D + Ev + Emh + L +f2S with f2 = (0.20 +0.025(A-5)) where the roof snow load
1291	1269		1222exceeds 30 pounds per square foot (1.44kN/m2). Where A = Elevation above sea level at the
1292	1270		1223location of the structure (ft/1000). f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot
1293	1271		1224(1.44kN/m2) or less."
1294	1272		1225 [(2) In IBC, Section 1605.2, in the portion of the definition for the value of f2, the
1295	1273		1226words "and 0.2 for other roof configurations" are deleted and replaced with the following: "f2 =
1296	1274		12270.20 + .025(A-5) for other configurations where roof snow load exceeds 30 psf;]
1297	1275		1228 [f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 psf (1.44kN/m2) or less.]
1298	1276		1229 [Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)."]
1299	1277		1230 [(3) In IBC, Sections 1605.3.1 and 1605.3.2, exception 2 in each section is deleted and
1300	1278		1231replaced with the following: "2. Flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44
1301	1279		1232kNm2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads exceed
1302	1280		123330 pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2), the snow loads may be reduced in accordance with the
1303		-	1234following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. S as calculated below,
	1281	+	1234following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads. S as calculated below, 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1282	+	- 41 -
1304	1283		1235shall be combined with seismic loads.]
1305	1284		1236 [S = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf is greater than or equal to 0.20 Pf.]
1306	1285		1237 [Where:]
1307	1286		1238 [S = Weight of snow to be used in combination with seismic loads]
1308	1287		1239 [A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)]
1309	1288		1240 [Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.]
1310	1289		1241 [For the purpose of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof
1311	1290		1242footprint without including the effects of drift or sliding. The Importance Factor, I, used in
1312		-	1243calculating Pf may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws".] Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1313		-	- 47 -
	1291	+	1243calculating Pf may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for Ws".]
1314	1292		1244 (4) IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "1608.1 General.
1315	1293		1245Except as modified in Sections 1608.1.1[,] and 1608.1.2[, and 1608.1.3], design snow loads
1316	1294		1246shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not
1317	1295		1247be less than that determined by Section 1607. Where the minimum live load, in accordance
1318	1296		1248with Section 1607, is greater than the design roof snow load[, pf], the live load shall be used
1319	1297		1249for design, but it may not be reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting
1320	1298		1250need not be considered for design roof snow loads[, pf], less than 20 psf."
1321	1299		1251 (5) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.1, is added as follows: "1608.1.1 Ice dams and icicles
1322	1300		1252along eaves. Section 7.4.5 of Chapter 7 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC Section 1608.1 is deleted
1323	1301		1253and replaced with the following: 7.4.5 Ice Dams and Icicles Along Eaves. Where ground snow
1324	1302		1254loads exceed 75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a uniformly distributed load of 2pf on
1325	1303		1255all overhanging portions. No other loads except dead loads shall be present on the roof when
1326	1304		1256this uniformly distributed load is applied. All building exits under down-slope eaves shall be
1327	1305		1257protected from sliding snow and ice."
1328	1306		1258 [(6) A new IBC, Section 1608.1.2, is added as follows: "1608.1.2 Thermal factor. The
1329	1307		1259value for the thermal factor, Ct, used in calculation of pf shall be determined from Table 7.3-2
1330	1308		1260in ASCE 7. Exception: Except for unheated structures, the value of Ct need not exceed 1.0
1331	1309		1261when ground snow load, pg, is calculated using Section 1608.2.1."]
1332	1310		1262 [(7)] (6) A new [IBC, Section 1608.1.3] IBC, Section 1608.1.2 is added as follows:
1333	1311		1263["1608.1.3] "1608.1.2 Drifts on adjacent structures. Section 7.7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in
1334	1312		1264IBC, Section 1608.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: 7.7.2 Adjacent structures. At
1335		-	1265lower adjacent structures, the requirements of Section 7.7.1 shall be used to calculate windward
	1313	+	1265lower adjacent structures, the requirements of Section 7.7.1 shall be used to calculate windward 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1314	+	- 42 -
1336	1315		1266and leeward drifts. The resulting drift is permitted to be truncated."
1337	1316		1267 [(8)] (7) A new IBC, Section 1608.2.1 is added as follows: "1608.2.1 Utah ground
1338	1317		1268snow loads. Section 7.2 of ASCE 7 referenced in IBC, Section 1608.1 is modified as follows:
1339	1318		1269 (a) In paragraph 1, 7.2-8 is deleted and replaced with 7.2-9.
1340		-	1270 (b) On Figure 7.2-1, remove CS and other ground snow load values in the state of H.B. 532
1341		-	Enrolled Copy
1342		-	- 48 -
	1319	+	1270 (b) On Figure 7.2-1, remove CS and other ground snow load values in the state of
1343	1320		1271Utah. Add red shaded region for the state of Utah with the following note: See note for Utah.
1344	1321		1272 (c) The following is added to the Note on Figure 7.2.1: See Table 7.2-9 for Utah.
1345	1322		1273 (d) Add Table [7-2.9] 7.2-9 as follows:
1346	1323		1274 TABLE 7.2-9
1347	1324		1275 GROUND SNOW LOADS FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS IN UTAH
1348	1325		1276 City/Town County Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2)Elevation (ft)
1349	1326		1277 Beaver Beaver 35 5886
1350	1327		1278 Brigham City Box Elder 42 4423
1351	1328		1279 Castle Dale Emery 32 5669
1352	1329		1280 Coalville Summit 57 5581
1353	1330		1281 Duchesne Duchesne 39 5508
1354	1331		1282 Farmington Davis 35 4318
1355	1332		1283 Fillmore Millard 30 5138
1356	1333		1284 Heber City Wasatch 60 5604
1357	1334		1285 Junction Piute 27 6030
1358	1335		1286 Kanab Kane 25 4964
1359	1336		1287 Loa Wayne 37 7060
1360	1337		1288 Logan Cache 43 4531
1361	1338		1289 Manila Daggett 26 6368
1362	1339		1290 Manti Sanpete 37 5620
1363	1340		1291 Moab Grand 21 4029
1364	1341		1292 Monticello San Juan 67 7064
1365	1342		1293 Morgan Morgan 52 5062
1366		-	1294 Nephi Juab 39 5131
1367		-	~~1295 Ogden Weber 37 4334 Enrolled Copy H.B. 532~~
1368		-	~~- 49 -~~
	1343	+	1294 Nephi Juab 39 5131 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1344	+	- 43 -
	1345	+	1295 Ogden Weber 37 4334
1369	1346		1296 Panguitch Garfield 41 6630
1370	1347		1297 Parowan Iron 32 6007
1371	1348		1298 Price Carbon 31 5558
1372	1349		1299 Provo Utah 31 4541
1373	1350		1300 Randolph Rich 50 6286
1374	1351		1301 Richfield Sevier 27 5338
1375	1352		1302 St. George Washington 21 2585
1376	1353		1303 Salt Lake City Salt Lake 28 4239
1377	1354		1304 Tooele Tooele 35 5029
1378	1355		1305 Vernal Uintah 39 5384
1379	1356		1306
1380	1357		Note: To convert lb/ft2 to kN/m2, multiply by 0.0479. To convert feet to meters, multiply
1381	1358		by 0.3048.
1382	1359		1. Statutory requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction are not included in this state
1383	1360		ground snow load table.
1384	1361		2. For locations where there is substantial change in altitude over the city/town, the load
1385	1362		applies at and below the cited elevation, with a tolerance of 100 ft (30 m).
1386	1363		3. For other locations in Utah, see Bean, B., Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow
1387	1364		Load Study," Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty
1388	1365		Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow load values."
1389	1366		1307 [(9)] (8) A new IBC, Section 1613.1.1, is added as follows: "1613.1.1 Effective
1390	1367		1308Seismic Weight. In ASCE 12.7.2 and 12.14.8.1 as referenced in Section 1613.1, Definition of
1391	1368		1309W, Item 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1392	1369		1310 4. Where flat roof snow load, Pf, exceeds 30 psf (1.44 kN/m2), the snow load included
1393	1370		1311in the effective seismic weight shall be calculated, in accordance with the following equation:
1394	1371		1312Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf >= 0.20 Pf.
1395		-	1313 WHERE: H.B. 532
1396		-	Enrolled Copy
1397		-	- 50 -
	1372	+	1313 WHERE:
1398	1373		1314 Ws = Weight of snow to be included as effective seismic weight
1399	1374		1315 A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft./1,000)
1400		-	1316 Pf = Design flat roof snow load, psf.
	1375	+	1316 Pf = Design flat roof snow load, psf. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1376	+	- 44 -
1401	1377		1317 For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the [roof
1402	1378		1318footprint] horizontal projection without including the effects of drift or sliding. The
1403	1379		1319Importance Factor, Is, used in calculating Pf may be considered 1.0 for use in the formula for
1404	1380		1320Ws."
1405	1381		1321 Section 11. Section 15A-3-108 is amended to read:
1406	1382		1322 15A-3-108. Amendments to Chapters 17 through 19 of IBC.
1407	1383		1323 (1) A new IBC, Section 1807.1.6.4, is added as follows: "1807.1.6.4 Empirical
1408	1384		1324concrete foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height,
1409	1385		1325and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with
1410	1386		1326other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel
1411	1387		1327structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in
1412	1388		1328accordance with Table 1807.1.6.4."
1413	1389		1329 (2) A new IBC, Table 1807.1.6.4 is added as follows:
1414	1390		1330 "TABLE 1807.1.6.4
1415	1391		1331 EMPIRICAL FOUNDATION WALLS (1,7,8)
1416	1392		1332
1417	1393		Max. Height Top Edge
1418	1394		Support
1419	1395		Min.
1420	1396		Thickness
1421	1397		Vertical
1422	1398		Steel (2)
1423	1399		Horizontal
1424	1400		Steel (3)
1425	1401		Steel at
1426	1402		Openings (4)
1427	1403		Max. Lintel
1428	1404		Length
1429	1405		Min. Lintel
1430	1406		Length
1431	1407		1333
1432	1408		2'(610 mm) None 6" (5) 2- #4 Bars 2- #4 Bars above
1433	1409		1- #4 Bar each side
1434	1410		1- #4 Bar below
1435	1411		2'(610 mm) 2" for each foot
1436	1412		of opening
1437	1413		width;
1438	1414		min. 6"
1439	1415		1334
1440	1416		3'(914 mm) None 6" #4@32" 3- #4 Bars 2- #4 Bars above
1441	1417		1- #4 Bar each side
1442	1418		1- #4 Bar below
1443	1419		2'(610 mm) 2" for each foot
1444	1420		of opening
1445	1421		width;
1446		-	min. 6" Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1447		-	- 51 -
	1422	+	min. 6"
1448	1423		1335
1449	1424		4'(1,219 mm) None 6" #4@32" 4- #4 Bars 2- #4 Bars above
1450	1425		1- #4 Bar each side
1451	1426		1- #4 Bar below
1452	1427		3'(914 mm) 2" for each foot
1453	1428		of opening
1454	1429		width;
1455	1430		min. 6"
1456	1431		1336
1457	1432		6'(1,829 mm) Floor or roof
1458	1433		Diaphragm
1459	1434		(6)
1460	1435		8" #4@24" 5- #4 Bars 2- #4 Bars above
1461	1436		1- #4 Bar each side
1462	1437		1- #4 Bar below
1463	1438		6'(1,829 mm) 2" for each foot
1464	1439		of opening
1465	1440		width;
1466	1441		min. 6"
1467	1442		1337
1468	1443		8'(2,438 mm) Floor or roof
1469	1444		Diaphragm
1470	1445		(6)
1471	1446		8" #4@24" 6- #4 Bars 2- #4 Bars above
1472	1447		1- #4 Bar each side
1473	1448		1- #4 Bar below
1474	1449		6'(1,829 mm) 2" for each foot
1475	1450		of opening
1476	1451		width;
1477		-	min. 6"
	1452	+	min. 6" 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1453	+	- 45 -
1478	1454		1338
1479	1455		9'(2,743 mm) Floor or roof
1480	1456		Diaphragm
1481	1457		(6)
1482	1458		8" #4@16" 7- #4 Bars 2- #4 Bars above
1483	1459		1- #4 Bar each side
1484	1460		1- #4 Bar below
1485	1461		6'(1,829 mm) 2" for each foot
1486	1462		of opening
1487	1463		width;
1488	1464		min. 6"
1489	1465		1339 Over 9'(2,743 mm), Engineering required for each column
1490	1466		1340 Footnotes:
1491	1467		1341 (1) Based on 3,000 psi (20.6 Mpa) concrete and 60,000 psi (414 Mpa) reinforcing steel.
1492	1468		1342
1493	1469		(2) To be placed in the center of the wall, and extended from the footing to within three
1494	1470		inches (76 mm) of the top of the wall; dowels of #4 bars to match vertical steel placement
1495	1471		shall be provided in the footing, extending 24 inches (610 mm) into the foundation wall.
1496	1472		1343
1497	1473		(3) One bar shall be located in the top four inches (102 mm), one bar in the bottom four
1498	1474		inches (102 mm) and the other bars equally spaced between. Such bar placement satisfies the
1499	1475		requirements of Section [1805.9] 1808.8.6. Corner reinforcing shall be provided so as to lap
1500	1476		24 inches (610 mm).
1501	1477		1344
1502	1478		(4) Bars shall be placed within two inches (51 mm) of the openings and extend 24 inches
1503	1479		(610 mm) beyond the edge of the opening; vertical bars may terminate three inches (76 mm)
1504	1480		from the top of the concrete.
1505	1481		1345
1506	1482		(5) Dowels of #4 bar at 32 inches on center shall be provided in the footing, extending 18
1507		-	inches (457 mm) into the foundation wall. H.B. 532
1508		-	Enrolled Copy
1509		-	- 52 -
	1483	+	inches (457 mm) into the foundation wall.
1510	1484		1346 (6) Diaphragm shall conform to the requirements of Section 2308.
1511	1485		1347 (7) Footing shall be a minimum of nine inches thick by 20 inches wide.
1512	1486		1348
1513	1487		(8) Soil backfill shall be soil classification types GW, GP, SW, or SP, per Table 1610.1. Soil
1514	1488		shall not be submerged or saturated in groundwater."
1515	1489		1349 (3) A new IBC, Section 1905.1.9, is added as follows: "1905.1.9 ACI 318, [Table
1516	1490		13504.2.1] Section 19.3.1.1." Modify ACI 318, Table 19.3.1.1 to read as follows: In the portion of
1517	1491		1351the table designated as ["Conditions] "Conditions", the following Exposure category and class
1518	1492		1352is deleted and replaced with the following:
1519	1493		1353 "F0: Concrete elements not exposed to freezing and thawing cycles [to include]
1520	1494		1354including footing [and foundation] elements, such as footings, tie beams, piles, and pile caps,
1521	1495		1355etc., that are completely buried in soil."
1522		-	1356 Section 12. Section 15A-3-112 is amended to read:
	1496	+	1356 Section 12. Section 15A-3-112 is amended to read: 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1497	+	- 46 -
1523	1498		1357 15A-3-112. Amendments to Chapters 29 through 31 of IBC.
1524	1499		1358 (1) In IBC [P] Table 2902.1 the following changes are made:
1525	1500		1359 (a) In the row for "E" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
1526	1501		1360 (b) In the row for "I-4" occupancy in the field for "OTHER" a new footnote i is added.
1527	1502		1361 (c) A new footnote [h] g is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: g. When provided,
1528	1503		1362subject to footnote i, in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper
1529	1504		1363changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms."
1530	1505		1364 (d) A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential
1531	1506		1365child care facilities shall comply with additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative
1532	1507		1366Code, R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care
1533	1508		1367Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
1534	1509		1368 (e) A new footnote i is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE i: A building
1535	1510		1369owned by a state government entity or by a political subdivision of the state that allows access
1536	1511		1370to the public shall provide diaper changing facilities in accordance with footnote [h] g if:
1537		-	1371 1. the building is newly constructed; or Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1538		-	- 53 -
	1512	+	1371 1. the building is newly constructed; or
1539	1513		1372 2. a bathroom in the building is renovated."
1540	1514		1373 (f) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
1541	1515		1374number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
1542	1516		1375accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of
1543	1517		1376Public Pools."
1544	1518		1377 (2) In IBC, Section [P] 2902.1.1, Exception 2 is deleted and replaced with the
1545	1519		1378following:
1546	1520		1379 "2. Where multiple-user facilities are designed to serve all genders the following shall
1547	1521		1380apply:
1548	1522		1381 2.1 The maximum fixture count to serve all genders shall be calculated at 50 percent of
1549	1523		1382the total occupant load. The maximum fixture count for the multiple-user all gender facility
1550	1524		1383shall be calculated at 50 percent female and 50 percent male.
1551	1525		1384 2.2 The remaining 50 percent of the required restroom fixtures shall be provided as
1552	1526		1385required by Table 2902.1 in separate toilet facilities."
1553	1527		1386 (3) In IBC, Section [P] 2902.2, Exception 6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
1554		-	1387 "6. Separate facilities shall not be required as prescribed in Section 2902.1.1 Exception
	1528	+	1387 "6. Separate facilities shall not be required as prescribed in Section 2902.1.1 Exception 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1529	+	- 47 -
1555	1530		13882. Rooms having both water closets and lavatory fixtures designed for use by all genders and
1556	1531		1389privacy for water closets shall be installed in accordance with Section 405.3.4 of the
1557	1532		1390International Plumbing Code and Section 2903.1.4 of this code. Urinals in multiple-user all
1558	1533		1391gender toilet facilities shall be located in an area visually separated from the remainder of the
1559	1534		1392facility or each urinal that is provided shall be located in a stall and installed in accordance with
1560	1535		1393Section 405.3.5 of the International Plumbing Code and Section 2903.1.5 of this code."
1561	1536		1394 [(2)] (4) A new IBC, Section [P]2902[.7].8, is added as follows:
1562	1537		1395 "[P]2902[.7].8 Toilet Facilities for Workers.
1563	1538		1396 Toilet facilities shall be provided for construction workers and such facilities shall be
1564	1539		1397maintained in a sanitary condition. Construction worker toilet facilities of the nonsewer type
1565		-	1398shall conform to ANSI Z4.3-2016." H.B. 532
1566		-	Enrolled Copy
1567		-	- 54 -
	1540	+	1398shall conform to ANSI Z4.3-2016."
1568	1541		1399 (5) In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.4, the following sentence is added after the first
1569	1542		1400sentence: "For restroom facilities designed to serve all genders, the partitions of the stalls shall
1570	1543		1401extend from the floor to the ceiling."
1571	1544		1402 (6) In IBC, Section [P] 2903.1.5, the following sentence is added at the end of the
1572	1545		1403paragraph: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, urinals shall be
1573		-	1404located in a separate room or in stalls with partitions that extend from the floor to the ceiling."
	1546	+	1404located in a separate room or in stalls with partitions that extend from the floor to the ceiling.
1574	1547		1405 [(3)] (7) IBC, Section 3001.2, is deleted.
1575	1548		1406 [(4)] (8) In [IBC, Section 3006.5] IBC, Section 3005.5, a new exception is added as
1576	1549		1407follows: "Exception: Hydraulic elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or
1577	1550		1408less."
1578	1551		1409 [(5)] (9) In IBC, Section 3109.1, the words "the International Swimming Pool and Spa
1579	1552		1410Code" at the end of the section are deleted and replaced with the words "Utah Administrative
1580	1553		1411Code, R392-302, Design, Construction and Operation of Public Pools."
1581	1554		1412 Section 13. Section 15A-3-202 is amended to read:
1582	1555		1413 15A-3-202. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IRC.
1583	1556		1414 (1) In IRC, Section R101.2, Exception, the words "where provided with an automatic
1584	1557		1415sprinkler system complying with Section P2904" are deleted.
1585	1558		1416 (2) In IRC, Section R102, a new Section R102.7.2 is added as follows: "R102.7.2
1586	1559		1417Physical change for bedroom window egress. A structure whose egress window in an existing
1587		-	1418bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in
	1560	+	1418bedroom is smaller than required by this code, and that complied with the construction code in 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1561	+	- 48 -
1588	1562		1419effect at the time that the bedroom was finished, is not required to undergo a physical change to
1589	1563		1420conform to this code if the change would compromise the structural integrity of the structure or
1590	1564		1421could not be completed in accordance with other applicable requirements of this code,
1591	1565		1422including setback and window well requirements."
1592	1566		1423 (3) IRC, Section R105.2, number 10, is deleted and replaced with the following: "10.
1593	1567		1424Decks that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point and not requiring
1594		-	1425guardrails, that do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4." Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1595		-	- 55 -
	1568	+	1425guardrails, that do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4."
1596	1569		1426 [(2)] (4) In IRC, Section R108.3, the following sentence is added at the end of the
1597	1570		1427section: "The building official shall not request proprietary information."
1598	1571		1428 [(3) In IRC, Section 109: (a) A new]
1599	1572		1429 (5) IRC, Section 109.1.5, is [added as follows] deleted and replaced with the following:
1600	1573		1430"R109.1.5 Weather-resistant exterior wall envelope inspections. An inspection shall be made
1601	1574		1431of the weather-resistant exterior wall envelope as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as
1602	1575		1432required by Section [R703.8] R703.4 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistive
1603	1576		1433barrier."
1604	1577		1434 [(b) The remaining sections are renumbered as follows: R109.1.6 Other inspections;
1605	1578		1435R109.1.6.1 Fire- and smoke-resistance-rated construction inspection; R109.1.6.2 Reinforced
1606	1579		1436masonry, insulating concrete form (ICF) and conventionally formed concrete wall inspection;
1607	1580		1437and R109.1.7 Final inspection.]
1608	1581		1438 [(4) IRC, Section R114.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R114.1 Notice
1609	1582		1439to owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is
1610	1583		1440being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or
1611	1584		1441in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work
1612	1585		1442order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the
1613	1586		1443owner's agent or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work
1614	1587		1444will be permitted to resume."]
1615	1588		1445 [(5)] (6) In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "ACCESSORY
1616	1589		1446DWELLING UNIT: A habitable living unit created within the existing footprint of a primary
1617	1590		1447owner-occupied single-family dwelling."
1618	1591		1448 (7) In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "Approved" is modified by adding the
1619		-	1449words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building
	1592	+	1449words "or independent third-party licensed engineer or architect and submitted to the building 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1593	+	- 49 -
1620	1594		1450official" after the word "official."
1621	1595		1451 (8) In IRC, Section R202, the definition for "Approved Agency" is modified by
1622		-	1452replacing the word "and" with "or." H.B. 532
1623		-	Enrolled Copy
1624		-	- 56 -
	1596	+	1452replacing the word "and" with "or."
1625	1597		1453 (9) In IRC, Section 202, the definition for "Approved Source" is modified by adding
1626	1598		1454the words "or licensed engineer or architect" after the word "official."
1627	1599		1455 [(6)] (10) In IRC, Section R202, the following definition is added: "CERTIFIED
1628	1600		1456BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to
1629	1601		1457test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
1630	1602		1458under Utah Code, Subsection 19-4-104(4)."
1631	1603		1459 [(7)] (11) In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Cross Connection" is deleted and
1632	1604		1460replaced with the following: "CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential
1633	1605		1461connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
1634	1606		1462contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
1635	1607		1463gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
1636	1608		1464with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
1637	1609		1465"Backflow, Water Distribution")."
1638	1610		1466 (12) In IRC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "DUAL SOURCE
1639	1611		1467CONNECTION. A pipe that is installed so that either the nonpotable (i.e. secondary) irrigation
1640	1612		1468water or the potable water is connected to a pressurized irrigation system at one time, but not
1641	1613		1469both at the same time; or a pipe that is installed so that either the potable water or private well
1642	1614		1470water is connected to a residence at one time, but not both at the same time. The potable water
1643	1615		1471supply line shall be protected by a reduced pressure backflow preventer."
1644	1616		1472 [(8)] (13) In IRC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "ENERGY
1645	1617		1473STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS). One or more devices, assembled together, that are capable of
1646	1618		1474storing energy for supplying electrical energy at a future time."
1647	1619		1475 [(9)] (14) In IRC, Section 202, in the definition for gray water a comma is inserted
1648	1620		1476after the word "washers"; the word "and" is deleted; and the following is added to the end: "and
1649	1621		1477clear water wastes which have a pH of 6.0 to 9.0; are non-flammable; non-combustible;
1650	1622		1478without objectionable odors; non-highly pigmented; and will not interfere with the operation of
1651		-	1479the sewer treatment facility." ~~Enrolled Copy H.B. 532~~
1652		-	~~- 57 -~~
1653		-	~~1480 [(10)] (15) In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Potable Water" is deleted and~~
	1623	+	1479the sewer treatment facility."
	1624	+	1480 [(10)] (15) In IRC, Section R202, the definition of "Potable Water" is deleted and 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1625	+	- 50 -
1654	1626		1481replaced with the following: "POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in
1655	1627		1482amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the
1656	1628		1483Utah Code, Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water
1657	1629		1484Quality Act, and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
1658	1630		1485 [(11)] (16) IRC, Figure R301.2[(5),] (3), is deleted and replaced with R301.2[(5)] (3)
1659	1631		1486as follows:
1660	1632		1487 "TABLE R301.2[(5)] (3)
1661	1633		1488 GROUND SNOW LOADS FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS IN UTAH
1662	1634		1489 City/Town County Ground Snow Load (lb/ft2)Elevation (ft)
1663	1635		1490 Beaver Beaver 35 5886
1664	1636		1491 Brigham City Box Elder 42 4423
1665	1637		1492 Castle Dale Emery 32 5669
1666	1638		1493 Coalville Summit 57 5581
1667	1639		1494 Duchesne Duchesne 39 5508
1668	1640		1495 Farmington Davis 35 4318
1669	1641		1496 Fillmore Millard 30 5138
1670	1642		1497 Heber City Wasatch 60 5604
1671	1643		1498 Junction Piute 27 6030
1672	1644		1499 Kanab Kane 25 4964
1673	1645		1500 Loa Wayne 37 7060
1674	1646		1501 Logan Cache 43 4531
1675	1647		1502 Manila Daggett 26 6368
1676	1648		1503 Manti Sanpete 37 5620
1677		-	1504 Moab Grand 21 4029 H.B. 532
1678		-	Enrolled Copy
1679		-	- 58 -
	1649	+	1504 Moab Grand 21 4029
1680	1650		1505 Monticello San Juan 67 7064
1681	1651		1506 Morgan Morgan 52 5062
1682	1652		1507 Nephi Juab 39 5131
1683	1653		1508 Ogden Weber 37 4334
1684		-	1509 Panguitch Garfield 41 6630
	1654	+	1509 Panguitch Garfield 41 6630 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1655	+	- 51 -
1685	1656		1510 Parowan Iron 32 6007
1686	1657		1511 Price Carbon 31 5558
1687	1658		1512 Provo Utah 31 4541
1688	1659		1513 Randolph Rich 50 6286
1689	1660		1514 Richfield Sevier 27 5338
1690	1661		1515 St. George Washington 21 2585
1691	1662		1516 Salt Lake City Salt Lake 28 4239
1692	1663		1517 Tooele Tooele 35 5029
1693	1664		1518 Vernal Uintah 39 5384
1694	1665		1519
1695	1666		Note: To convert lb/ft2 to kN/m2, multiply by 0.0479. To convert feet to meters, multiply
1696	1667		by 0.3048.
1697	1668		1. Statutory requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction are not included in this state
1698	1669		ground snow load table.
1699	1670		2. For locations where there is substantial change in altitude over the city/town, the load
1700	1671		applies at and below the cited elevation, with a tolerance of 100 ft (30 m).
1701	1672		3. For other locations in Utah, see Bean, B., Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow
1702	1673		Load Study," Utah State University Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty
1703	1674		Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for ground snow load values."
1704	1675		1520 [(12)] (17) IRC, Section R301.6, is deleted and replaced with the following: "R301.6
1705	1676		1521Utah Snow Loads. The snow loads specified in Table R301.2(5b) shall be used for the
1706		-	1522jurisdictions identified in that table. Otherwise, for other locations in Utah, see Bean, B., Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1707		-	- 59 -
	1677	+	1522jurisdictions identified in that table. Otherwise, for other locations in Utah, see Bean, B.,
1708	1678		1523Maguire, M., Sun, Y. (2018), "The Utah Snow Load Study," Utah State University Civil and
1709	1679		1524Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications, Paper 3589, http://utahsnowload.usu.edu/, for
1710	1680		1525ground snow load values."
1711	1681		1526 [(13)] (18) In IRC, Section R302.2, the following sentence is added [after the second
1712	1682		1527sentence] at the end of the paragraph: "When an access/maintenance agreement or easement is
1713	1683		1528in place, plumbing, mechanical ducting, schedule 40 steel gas pipe, and electric service
1714	1684		1529conductors including feeders, are permitted to penetrate the common wall at grade, above
1715	1685		1530grade, or below grade."
1716		-	1531 [(14)] (19) In IRC, Section R302.3, a new exception 3 is added as follows: "3.
	1686	+	1531 [(14)] (19) In IRC, Section R302.3, a new exception 3 is added as follows: "3. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1687	+	- 52 -
1717	1688		1532Accessory dwelling units separated by walls or floor assemblies protected by not less than
1718	1689		15331/2-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board or equivalent on each side of the wall or bottom of the floor
1719	1690		1534assembly are exempt from the requirements of this section."
1720	1691		1535 [(15)] (20) In IRC, Section R302.5.1, the [words "self-closing device" are deleted and
1721	1692		1536replaced with "self-latching hardware."] last sentence is deleted.
1722	1693		1537 [(16)] (21) IRC, Section R302.13, is deleted.
1723	1694		1538 [(17)] (22) In IRC, Section R303.4, the [number "5" is changed to "3" in the first
1724		-	1539sentence] following exception is added: "Exception: Dwelling units tested in accordance with
	1695	+	1539sentence] following exception is added. "Exception: Dwelling units tested in accordance with
1725	1696		1540Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2) which has an air tightness of 3.0 ACH (50) or greater do not
1726	1697		1541require mechanical ventilation."
1727	1698		1542 [(18)] (23) In IRC, Section [R310.6] R310.7, in the exception, the words "or accessory
1728	1699		1543dwelling units" are added after the words "sleeping rooms".
1729	1700		1544 [(19)] (24) IRC, Sections [R311.7.4] R311.7.45 through R311.7.5.3, are deleted and
1730		-	1545replaced with the following: ["R311.7.4] "R311.7.45.1 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.5.1 Riser
1731		-	1546height. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured
1732		-	1547vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any
1733		-	1548flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1734		-	1549 R311.7.5.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The H.B. 532
1735		-	Enrolled Copy
1736		-	- 60 -
	1701	+	1545replaced with the following: ["R311.7.4] "R311.7.45.1 Stair treads and risers. R311.7.5.1
	1702	+	1546Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be
	1703	+	1547measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height
	1704	+	1548within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
	1705	+	1549 R311.7.5.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The
1737	1706		1550tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost
1738	1707		1551projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread
1739	1708		1552depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1740	1709		1553Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at
1741	1710		1554a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall
1742	1711		1555have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the
1743	1712		1556greatest winder tread depth at the 12-inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by
1744	1713		1557more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
1745	1714		1558 R311.7.5.3 [Profile] Nosing. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread
1746	1715		1559shall be no greater than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm) but not
1747	1716		1560more than 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest
1748	1717		1561nosing projection shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inch (9.5
1749		-	1562mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of
	1718	+	1562mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1719	+	- 53 -
1750	1720		1563nosing shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the
1751	1721		1564underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad)
1752	1722		1565from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not
1753	1723		1566permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.
1754	1724		1567 Exceptions.
1755	1725		1568 1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).
1756	1726		1569 2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30
1757	1727		1570inches (762 mm) or less."
1758	1728		1571 [(20)] (25) IRC, Section R312.2, is deleted.
1759	1729		1572 [(21)] (26) IRC, Sections R313.1 through R313.2.1, are deleted and replaced with the
1760	1730		1573following: "R313.1 Design and installation. When installed, automatic residential fire
1761	1731		1574sprinkler systems for townhouses or one- and two-family dwellings shall be designed and
1762	1732		1575installed in accordance with Section P2904 or NFPA 13D."
1763		-	1576 [(22)] (27) In IRC, Section R314.2.2, the words "or accessory dwelling units" are Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1764		-	- 61 -
	1733	+	1576 [(22)] (27) In IRC, Section R314.2.2, the words "or accessory dwelling units" are
1765	1734		1577added after the words "sleeping rooms".
1766	1735		1578 [(23)] (28) In IRC, Section R315.2.2, the words "or accessory dwelling units" are
1767	1736		1579added after the words "sleeping rooms".
1768	1737		1580 [(24)] (29) In IRC, Section 315.3, the following words are added to the first sentence
1769	1738		1581after the word "installed": "on each level of the dwelling unit and."
1770	1739		1582 [(25) In IRC, Section R315.5, a new exception, 3, is added as follows:]
1771	1740		1583 ["3. Hard wiring of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be required
1772	1741		1584where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
1773	1742		1585exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could
1774	1743		1586provide access for hard wiring, without the removal of interior finishes."]
1775	1744		1587 [(26) A new IRC, Section R315.7, is added as follows: " R315.7 Interconnection.
1776	1745		1588Where more than one carbon monoxide alarm is required to be installed within an individual
1777	1746		1589dwelling unit in accordance with Section R315.1, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in
1778	1747		1590such a manner that the actuation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual
1779	1748		1591unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless
1780	1749		1592alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of one alarm.]
1781		-	1593 [Exception: Interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be
	1750	+	1593 [Exception: Interconnection of carbon monoxide alarms in existing areas shall not be 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1751	+	- 54 -
1782	1752		1594required where alterations or repairs do not result in removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes
1783	1753		1595exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could
1784	1754		1596provide access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes."]
1785	1755		1597 [(27) In IRC, Section R317.1.5, the period is deleted and the following language is
1786	1756		1598added to the end of the paragraph: "or treated with a moisture resistant coating."]
1787	1757		1599 [(28) In IRC, Section 326.1, the words "residential provisions of the" are added after
1788	1758		1600the words "pools and spas shall comply with".]
1789	1759		1601 [(29)] (30) A new IRC, Section [327] R328.12, [Stationary Storage Battery Systems,]
1790	1760		1602is added as follows:
1791		-	1603 ["327.1 General. Energy storage systems (ESS) shall comply with the provisions of this H.B. 532
1792		-	Enrolled Copy
1793		-	- 62 -
	1761	+	1603 ["327.1 General. Energy storage systems (ESS) shall comply with the provisions of this
1794	1762		1604section.]
1795	1763		1605 [Exceptions:]
1796	1764		1606 [1. ESS listed and labeled in accordance with UL 9540 and marked "For use in
1797	1765		1607residential dwelling units", where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction
1798	1766		1608and NFPA 70.]
1799	1767		1609 [2. ESS less than 1kWh (3.6 megajoules).]
1800	1768		1610 [327.2 Equipment listings. ESS shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL
1801	1769		16119540.]
1802	1770		1612 [Exception: Where approved, repurposed unlisted battery systems from electric vehicle
1803	1771		1613are allowed to be installed outdoors or in detached sheds located not less than 5 feet (1524 mm)
1804	1772		1614from exterior walls, property lines and public ways.]
1805	1773		1615 [327.3 Installation. ESS shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
1806	1774		1616instructions and their listing.]
1807	1775		1617 [327.3.1 Spacing. Individual units shall be separate from each other by not less than
1808	1776		1618three feet (914 mm) except where smaller separation distances are documented to be adequate
1809	1777		1619based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1206.2.3 of the adopted International
1810	1778		1620Fire Code.]
1811	1779		1621 [327.4 Locations. ESS shall be installed only in the following locations:]
1812	1780		1622 [1. Detached garages and detached accessory structures.]
1813	1781		1623 [2. Attached garages separated from the dwelling unit living space in accordance with
1814		-	1624Section R302.6.]
	1782	+	1624Section R302.6.] 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1783	+	- 55 -
1815	1784		1625 [3. Outdoors or on the exterior side of exterior walls located not less than 3 feet (914
1816	1785		1626mm) from doors and windows directly entering the dwelling unit.]
1817	1786		1627 [4. Enclosed utility closets, basements, storage or utility spaces within dwelling units
1818	1787		1628with finished or noncombustible walls and ceilings. Walls and ceilings of unfinished
1819	1788		1629wood-framed construction shall be provided with not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X
1820		-	1630gypsum wallboard.] Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1821		-	- 63 -
	1789	+	1630gypsum wallboard.]
1822	1790		1631 [ESS shall not be installed in sleeping rooms, or closets or spaces opening directly into
1823	1791		1632sleeping rooms.]
1824	1792		1633 [327.5 Energy ratings. Individual ESS units shall have a maximum rating of 20 kWh.
1825	1793		1634The aggregate rating of the ESS shall not exceed:]
1826	1794		1635 [1. 40 kWh within utility closets, basements, and storage or utility spaces.]
1827	1795		1636 [2. 80 kWh in attached or detached garages and detached accessory structures.]
1828	1796		1637 [3. 80 kWh on exterior walls.]
1829	1797		1638 [4. 80 kWh outdoors on the ground.]
1830	1798		1639 [ESS installations exceeding the permitted individual or aggregate ratings shall be
1831	1799		1640installed in accordance with Sections 1206.2.1 through 1206.2.12 of the adopted International
1832	1800		1641Fire Code.]
1833	1801		1642 [327.6 Electrical installation. ESS shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70.
1834	1802		1643Inverters shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1741 or provided as part of the UL
1835	1803		16449540 listing. Systems connected to the utility grid shall use inverters listed for utility
1836	1804		1645interaction.]
1837	1805		1646 [327.7 Fire detection. Rooms and areas within dwelling units, basements, and attached
1838	1806		1647garages in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with
1839	1807		1648Section R314. A heat detector, listed and interconnected to the smoke alarms, shall be installed
1840	1808		1649in locations within dwelling units and attached garages where smoke alarms cannot be installed
1841	1809		1650based on their listing.]
1842	1810		1651 [327.8 Protection from impact. ESS installed in a location subject to vehicle damage
1843	1811		1652shall be protected by approved barriers.]
1844	1812		1653 [327.9 Ventilation. Indoor installations of ESS that include batteries that produce
1845	1813		1654hydrogen or other flammable gasses during charging shall be provided with mechanical
1846		-	1655ventilation in accordance with Section M1307.4.]
	1814	+	1655ventilation in accordance with Section M1307.4.] 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1815	+	- 56 -
1847	1816		1656 [327.10 Electric vehicle use. The temporary use of an owner or occupant's
1848		-	1657electric-powered vehicle to power a dwelling unit while parked in an attached or detached H.B. 532
1849		-	Enrolled Copy
1850		-	- 64 -
	1817	+	1657electric-powered vehicle to power a dwelling unit while parked in an attached or detached
1851	1818		1658garage or outdoors shall comply with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and NFPA 70.]
1852	1819		1659 [327.11] "R328.12 Signage. A sign located on the exterior of the dwelling shall be
1853	1820		1660installed at a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction which identifies the battery
1854	1821		1661chemistry included in the ESS. This sign shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the
1855	1822		1662environment involved and shall not be handwritten."
1856	1823		1663 (31) In IRC, Section 403.1.3.5.3, an exception is added as follows: "Exception:
1857	1824		1664Vertical steel in footings shall be permitted to be located while concrete is still plastic and
1858	1825		1665before it has set. Where vertical steel resists placement or the consolidation of concrete around
1859	1826		1666steel is impeded, the concrete shall be vibrated to ensure full contact between the vertical steel
1860	1827		1667and concrete."
1861	1828		1668 [(30)] (32) In IRC, Section R403.1.6, a new Exception 3 is added as follows: "3.
1862	1829		1669When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be
1863	1830		1670placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
1864	1831		1671from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines, and at
1865	1832		1672all exterior walls."
1866	1833		1673 [(31)] (33) In IRC, Section R403.1.6.1, a new exception is added at the end of Item 2
1867	1834		1674and Item 3 as follows: "Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816
1868	1835		1675mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located
1869	1836		1676not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls,
1870	1837		1677interior braced wall lines, and at all exterior walls."
1871	1838		1678 [(32)] (34) In IRC, Section R404.1, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception:
1872	1839		1679As an alternative to complying with Sections R404.1 through R404.1.5.3, concrete and
1873	1840		1680masonry foundation walls may be designed in accordance with IBC Sections 1807.1.5 and
1874	1841		16811807.1.6 as amended in Section 1807.1.6.4 and Table 1807.1.6.4 under these rules."
1875	1842		1682 [(33)] (35) In IRC, Section R405.1, a [new] second exception is added as follows:
1876	1843		1683"Exception: When a geotechnical report has been provided for the property, a drainage system
1877		-	1684is not required unless the drainage system is required as a condition of the geotechnical report. Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1878		-	- 65 -
	1844	+	1684is not required unless the drainage system is required as a condition of the geotechnical report.
1879	1845		1685The [geological] geotechnical report shall make a recommendation regarding a drainage
1880		-	1686system."
	1846	+	1686system." 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1847	+	- 57 -
1881	1848		1687 (36) In IRC, Section R506.2.3, the words "10-mil (0.010 inch; 0.25 mm)" are deleted
1882		-	1688and replaced with "6-mil (0.006 inch; 0.152 mm)" and the words "conforming to ASTM E1745
	1849	+	1688and replaced with "6-mil (0.006 inch; .152 mm)" and the words "conforming to ASTM E1745
1883	1850		1689Class A requirements" are deleted.
1884	1851		1690 Section 14. Section 15A-3-203 is amended to read:
1885	1852		1691 15A-3-203. Amendments to Chapters 6 through 15 of IRC.
1886	1853		1692 (1) IRC, Section 609.4.1, is deleted.
1887	1854		1693 (2) In IRC, Section N1101.5 (R103.2), all words after the words "herein governed." are
1888	1855		1694deleted and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation
1889	1856		1695required to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
1890	1857		1696 [(2)] (3) In IRC, Section N1101.12 (R303.3), all wording after the first sentence is
1891	1858		1697deleted.
1892	1859		1698 [(3)] (4) In IRC, Section N1101.13 (R401.2), add Exception as follows:
1893	1860		1699 "2. Exception: A project complies if the project demonstrates compliance, using the
1894	1861		1700software RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
1895	1862		1701 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
1896	1863		1702code";
1897	1864		1703 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
1898	1865		1704code"; and
1899	1866		1705 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code.""
1900	1867		1706 [(4)] (5) In IRC, Table N1102.2 (R402.1.2), in the column titled MASS WALL
1901	1868		1707R-VALUE, a new footnote j is added as follows:
1902	1869		1708 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5
1903	1870		1709inches or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a
1904	1871		1710.31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is 90 AFUE (gas) or 84 AFUE
1905		-	1711(oil), and all other component requirements are met." H.B. 532
1906		-	Enrolled Copy
1907		-	- 66 -
	1872	+	1711(oil), and all other component requirements are met."
1908	1873		1712 [(5)] (6) In IRC, Sections N1102.2.1 (R402.2.1), a new Section N1102.2.1.1 is added
1909	1874		1713as follows:
1910	1875		1714 "N1102.2.1.1. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies. Unvented Attic
1911	1876		1715and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies conforming to Section R806.5 shall be provided with
1912	1877		1716an R-value of R-22 (maximum U-Factor of 0.045) in Climate Zone 3-B or an R-value of R-26
1913		-	1717(maximum U-factor of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B provided all the following
	1878	+	1717(maximum U-factor of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B provided all the following 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1879	+	- 58 -
1914	1880		1718conditions are met:
1915	1881		1719 1. The unvented attic assembly complies with the requirements of the International
1916	1882		1720Residential Code, R806.5.
1917	1883		1721 2. The house shall attain a blower door test result < 2.5ACH 50.
1918	1884		1722 3. The house shall require a whole house mechanical ventilation system that does not
1919	1885		1723rely solely on a negative pressure strategy (must be positive, balanced or hybrid).
1920	1886		1724 4. Where insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof
1921	1887		1725rafters are not already covered by the R-20 depth of the air-impermeable insulation, the
1922	1888		1726exposed portion of the roof rafters shall be wrapped (covered) by minimum R-3 unless directly
1923	1889		1727covered by drywall/finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by minimum
1924	1890		1728R-3 if a continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck.
1925	1891		1729 5. Indoor heating, cooling and ventilation equipment (including ductwork) shall be
1926	1892		1730inside the building thermal envelope."
1927	1893		1731 (7) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1 (R402.4.1), in the first sentence, the word "and" is
1928	1894		1732deleted and replaced with the word "or."
1929	1895		1733 [(6)] (8) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.1 (R402.4.1.1), the last sentence is deleted and
1930	1896		1734replaced with the following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify
1931	1897		1735compliance to components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly
1932	1898		1736scheduled inspections."
1933	1899		1737 [(7)] (9) In IRC, Section N1102.4.1.2 (R402.4.1.2), the following changes are made:
1934		-	1738 (a) In the first sentence: Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1935		-	- 67 -
	1900	+	1738 (a) In the first sentence:
1936	1901		1739 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
1937	1902		1740dwelling";
1938	1903		1741 (ii) after January 1, 2019, replace the word "five" with "3.5"; and
1939	1904		1742 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
1940	1905		1743Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
1941	1906		1744 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
1942	1907		1745and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
1943	1908		1746air changes per hour."
1944	1909		1747 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
1945		-	1748 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
	1910	+	1748 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1911	+	- 59 -
1946	1912		1749shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
1947	1913		1750contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
1948	1914		1751manufacturers or other comparable training."
1949	1915		1752 [(8)] (10) In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3)[:], the exception for duct air leakage
1950	1916		1753testing is deleted and replaced with the following:
1951	1917		1754 [(a) the exception for duct air leakage testing is deleted; and]
1952	1918		1755 [(b) the exception for duct air leakage is replaced:]
1953	1919		1756 [(i)] (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following:
1954	1920		1757"Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1955	1921		1758least 65% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1956	1922		1759envelope.";
1957	1923		1760 [(ii)] (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following:
1958	1924		1761"Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
1959	1925		1762least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
1960	1926		1763envelope."; and
1961	1927		1764 [(iii)] (c) on or after January 1, 2021, with the following: "Exception: The duct air
1962		-	1765leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts H.B. 532
1963		-	Enrolled Copy
1964		-	- 68 -
	1928	+	1765leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts
1965	1929		1766(measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
1966	1930		1767 [(9)] (11) In IRC, Section N1103.3.3 (R403.3.3), the following is added after the
1967	1931		1768second exception: "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified
1968	1932		1769by BPI or RESNET, or licensed contractors who have completed either training provided by
1969	1933		1770Duct Test equipment manufacturers or other comparable training."
1970	1934		1771 [(10)] (12) In IRC, Section N1103.3.4 (R403.3.4):
1971	1935		1772 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
1972	1936		1773the number 3 is changed to 6, the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
1973	1937		1774 (b) in Subsection 2:
1974	1938		1775 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
1975	1939		17768 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
1976	1940		1777 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
1977	1941		17787 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
1978		-	1779 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
	1942	+	1779 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	1943	+	- 60 -
1979	1944		1780changed to 169.9.
1980	1945		1781 [(11)] (13) In IRC, Section N1103.3.5 (R403.3.5), the words "or plenums" are deleted.
1981	1946		1782 [(12)] (14) In IRC, Section N1103.5.3 (R403.5.3), Subsection 5 is deleted and
1982	1947		1783Subsections 6 and 7 are renumbered.
1983	1948		1784 [(13)] (15) IRC, Section N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1), is deleted and replaced with the
1984	1949		1785following: "N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1) Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy.
1985	1950		1786Fans used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements
1986	1951		1787of Table N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1).
1987	1952		1788 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
1988	1953		1789used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
1989	1954		1790electronically commutated motor."
1990	1955		1791 [(14)] (16) In IRC, Section N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1), the table is deleted and replaced
1991		-	1792with the following: Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
1992		-	- 69 -
	1956	+	1792with the following:
1993	1957		1793 "TABLE N1103.6.1 (R403.6.1)
1994	1958		1794 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
1995	1959		1795
1996	1960		FAN LOCATION AIR FLOW RATE
1997	1961		MINIMUM (CFM)
1998	1962		MINIMUM
1999	1963		EFFICACY
2000	1964		(CFM/WATT)
2001	1965		AIR FLOW RATE
2002	1966		MAXIMUM (CFM)
2003	1967		1796 HRV or ERV Any 1.2 cfm/watt Any
2004	1968		1797 Range hoods Any 2.8 cfm/watt Any
2005	1969		1798 In-line fan Any 2.8 cfm/watt Any
2006	1970		1799 Bathroom, utility room 10 1.4 cfm/watt <90
2007	1971		1800 Bathroom, utility room 90 2.8 cfm/watt Any"
2008	1972		1801 [(15)] (17) In IRC, Section N1106.4 (R406.4), the table is deleted and replaced with
2009	1973		1802the following:
2010	1974		1803 "TABLE N1106.4 (R406.4)
2011	1975		1804 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
2012	1976		1805 CLIMATE ZONE ENERGY RATING INDEX
2013	1977		1806 3 65
2014		-	1807 5 69
	1978	+	1807 5 69 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	1979	+	- 61 -
2015	1980		1808 6 68"
2016	1981		1809 [(16)] (18) In IRC, Section N1103.7 the word "approved" is deleted in the first
2017	1982		1810sentence and the following is added after the word methodologies ", complying with
2018	1983		1811N1103.7.1".
2019	1984		1812 [(17)] (19) A new IRC, Section N1103.7.1 is added as follows: "N1103.7.1
2020	1985		1813Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing
2021	1986		1814HVAC [load calculation] training from one of the following:
2022	1987		1815 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
2023		-	1816 2. A recognized educational institution; H.B. 532
2024		-	Enrolled Copy
2025		-	- 70 -
	1988	+	1816 2. A recognized educational institution;
2026	1989		1817 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
2027	1990		1818 4. Other recognized industry certification."
2028	1991		1819 [(18)] (20) In IRC, Section M1307.2, the words "In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1,
2029	1992		1820and D2, and in townhouses in Seismic Design Category C", are deleted, and in Subparagraph 1,
2030	1993		1821the last sentence is deleted.
2031	1994		1822 [(19)] (21) In IRC, Section M1401.3 the word "approved" is deleted in the first
2032	1995		1823sentence and the following is added after the word methodologies ", complying with
2033	1996		1824M1401.3.1".
2034	1997		1825 [(20)] (22) A new IRC, Section M1401.3.1, is added as follows: "M1401.3.1
2035	1998		1826Qualifications. An individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing
2036	1999		1827HVAC [load calculation] training from one of the following:
2037	2000		1828 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
2038	2001		1829 2. A recognized educational institution;
2039	2002		1830 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
2040	2003		1831 4. Other recognized industry certification."
2041	2004		1832 [(21)] (23) In IRC, Section M1402.1, the following is added at the end of the second
2042	2005		1833sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
2043	2006		1834 [(22)] (24) In IRC, Section M1403.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
2044	2007		1835 [(23)] (25) IRC, Section [M1411.8] M1411.9, is deleted.
2045	2008		1836 [(24)] (26) In IRC, Section M1412.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
2046	2009		1837 [(25)] (27) In IRC, Section M1413.1, the characters "/ANCE" are deleted.
2047		-	1838 Section 15. Section 15A-3-204 is amended to read:
	2010	+	1838 Section 15. Section 15A-3-204 is amended to read: 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2011	+	- 62 -
2048	2012		1839 15A-3-204. Amendments to Chapters 16 through 25 of IRC.
2049	2013		1840 (1) In IRC, Section M1602.2, a new exception is added at the end of Item [6] 8 as
2050	2014		1841follows: "Exception: The discharge of return air from an accessory dwelling unit into another
2051	2015		1842dwelling unit, or into an accessory dwelling unit from another dwelling unit, is not prohibited."
2052		-	1843 (2) A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection. Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2053		-	- 71 -
	2016	+	1843 (2) A new IRC, Section G2401.2, is added as follows: "G2401.2 Meter Protection.
2054	2017		1844Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to
2055	2018		1845protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling,
2056	2019		1846moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must provide access for
2057	2020		1847service and comply with the IBC or the IRC."
2058	2021		1848 (3) IRC, Section P2503.2, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2503.2
2059	2022		1849Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced pressure
2060	2023		1850detector fire protection, double check detector fire protections, and spill-resistant vacuum
2061	2024		1851breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately
2062	2025		1852after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross-Connection Control
2063	2026		1853Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross
2064	2027		1854Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern
2065	2028		1855California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges
2066	2029		1856shall comply with ASSE 1064."
2067	2030		1857 (4) In IRC, Section P2503.8, the word "devices" is deleted and replaced with the word
2068	2031		1858"assemblies."
2069	2032		1859 Section 16. Section 15A-3-205 is amended to read:
2070	2033		1860 15A-3-205. Amendments to Chapters 26 through 35 of IRC.
2071	2034		1861 (1) IRC, Section P2602.1, is deleted and replaced with the following: "P2602.1
2072	2035		1862General. The water-distribution system of any building or premises where plumbing fixtures
2073	2036		1863are installed shall be connected to a public water supply. Where a potable public water supply
2074	2037		1864is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the
2075	2038		1865source has been developed in accordance with Utah Code Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and
2076	2039		186673-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In
2077	2040		1867addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by the local health department having
2078	2041		1868jurisdiction. The source shall supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the
2079		-	1869requirements of this chapter.
2080		-	1870 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having H.B. 532
2081		-	Enrolled Copy
2082		-	- 72 -
	2042	+	1869requirements of this chapter. 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2043	+	- 63 -
	2044	+	1870 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having
2083	2045		1871drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is
2084	2046		1872within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Utah Code Section 10-8-38, or an
2085	2047		1873approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Rule
2086	2048		1874R317-4, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water
2087	2049		1875Quality.
2088	2050		1876 Exception: Sanitary drainage piping and systems that convey only the discharge from
2089	2051		1877bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry trays shall not be required to
2090	2052		1878connect to a public sewer or to a private sewage disposal system provided that the piping or
2091	2053		1879systems are connected to a system in accordance with Sections P2910 or P2911."
2092	2054		1880 (2) A new IRC, Section P2602.3, is added as follows: "P2602.3 Individual water
2093	2055		1881supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable
2094	2056		1882water supply shall be utilized, provided that the source has been developed in accordance with
2095	2057		1883Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25, as administered by the Department of Natural
2096	2058		1884Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by
2097	2059		1885the local health department having jurisdiction."
2098	2060		1886 [(2)] (3) A new IRC, Section P2602.4, is added as follows: "P2602.4 Sewer required.
2099	2061		1887Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage
2100	2062		1888piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is accessible and is within 300 feet
2101	2063		1889of the property line in accordance with Utah Code, Section 10-8-38; or an approved private
2102	2064		1890sewage disposal system in accordance with Utah Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Rule R317,
2103	2065		1891as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality."
2104	2066		1892 [(3)] (4) In IRC, Section P2705, Item 5, the words "lavatory" and "lavatories" are
2105	2067		1893deleted.
2106	2068		1894 [(4)] (5) In IRC, Section P2705, a new Item [6] 9 is added as follows: ["6] "9.
2107	2069		1895Lavatories. A lavatory shall not be set closer than 12 inches from its center to any side wall or
2108	2070		1896partition. A lavatory shall be provided with a clearance of 24 inches in width and 21 inches in
2109		-	1897depth in front of the lavatory to any side wall, partition, or obstruction." Remaining item Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2110		-	- 73 -
	2071	+	1897depth in front of the lavatory to any side wall, partition, or obstruction." Remaining item
2111	2072		1898numbers are renumbered accordingly.
2112	2073		1899 (6) In IRC, Section P2801.6.2, the following is added at the end of the section: "When
2113		-	1900permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste
	2074	+	1900permitted by the code official, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2075	+	- 64 -
2114	2076		1901stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in
2115	2077		1902Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent. The trap
2116	2078		1903shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044, a barrier type
2117	2079		1904floor drain trap seal protection device meeting ASSE 1072, or a deep seal p-trap."
2118	2080		1905 (7) A new IRC, Section P2801.6.3, is added as follows: "P2801.6.3 Pan designation. A
2119	2081		1906water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge
2120	2082		1907of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures,
2121	2083		1908devises, or equipment."
2122	2084		1909 [(5)] (8) [In] IRC, Section P2801.8, [all words in the first sentence up to the word
2123	2085		1910"water" are] is deleted[.] and replaced with the following: "P2801.8 Water heater seismic
2124	2086		1911bracing. As a minimum requirement, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to resist
2125	2087		1912horizontal displacement caused by earthquake motion. Strapping shall be at points within the
2126		-	1913upper one-third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions.
	2088	+	1913upper one third and lower one-third of the appliance's vertical dimensions.
2127	2089		1914 (9) In IRC, Section P2804.6.1, a new number 15 is added as follows: "15. Be installed
2128	2090		1915in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, not to exceed 180 degrees in
2129	2091		1916directional changes."
2130	2092		1917 [(6)] (10) A new IRC, Section P2902.1.1, is added as follows: "P2902.1.1 Backflow
2131	2093		1918assembly testing. [The premise owner or the premise owner's designee shall have backflow
2132	2094		1919prevention assemblies operation tested in accordance with administrative rules made by the
2133	2095		1920Drinking Water Board at the time of installation, repair, and relocation and at least on an
2134	2096		1921annual basis thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction.
2135	2097		1922Testing shall be performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The
2136	2098		1923assemblies that are subject to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the
2137		-	1924Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the H.B. 532
2138		-	Enrolled Copy
2139		-	- 74 -
	2099	+	1924Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the
2140	2100		1925Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle
2141	2101		1926Backflow Preventer, and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly. Third-party certification for
2142	2102		1927backflow prevention assemblies will consist of any combination of two certifications,
2143	2103		1928laboratory or field. Acceptable third-party laboratory certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO,
2144	2104		1929and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently provides the only field testing of backflow
2145	2105		1930protection assemblies. Also see www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and rules made by the Drinking
2146		-	1931Water Board."] Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced
2147		-	1932pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protection, and spill-resistant
	2106	+	1931Water Board."] Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, reduced 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2107	+	- 65 -
	2108	+	1932pressure detector fire protection double check detector fire protection and spill-resistant
2148	2109		1933vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation,
2149	2110		1934immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross Connection
2150	2111		1935Control Commission has adopted the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross
2151	2112		1936Connection Control, Tenth Edition. This manual is published by the University of Southern
2152	2113		1937California's Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges
2153	2114		1938shall comply with ASSE 1064.
2154	2115		1939 [(7)] (11) In IRC, Section P2902.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
2155	2116		1940 ["P2902.1.1] "P2902.1.2 General Installation Criteria.
2156	2117		1941 Assemblies shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a permanent
2157	2118		1942platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices or structures
2158	2119		1943to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance, and to insure the safety of the backflow
2159	2120		1944technician.
2160	2121		1945 [P2902.1.2] P2902.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
2161	2122		1946 [P2902.1.2.1] P2902.1.2 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly.
2162	2123		1947 The reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
2163	2124		1948follows:
2164	2125		1949 a. The assembly may not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could
2165	2126		1950be submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
2166		-	1951 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2167		-	- 75 -
	2127	+	1951 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal
2168	2128		1952line, including a sanitary sewer, a storm drain, or a vent.
2169	2129		1953 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
2170	2130		1954approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4 of the International
2171	2131		1955Plumbing Code as amended in Utah Code, Subsection 15A-3-303(1).
2172	2132		1956 d. The bottom of the assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the
2173	2133		1957floor or ground.
2174	2134		1958 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
2175	2135		1959obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2176	2136		1960 P2902.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
2177	2137		1961 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
2178		-	1962 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or
	2138	+	1962 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position only, unless listed or 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2139	+	- 66 -
2179	2140		1963approved for vertical installation.
2180	2141		1964 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or
2181	2142		1965floor.
2182	2143		1966 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
2183	2144		1967obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2184	2145		1968 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of
2185	2146		1969clearance between all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate
2186	2147		1970room for testing and maintenance.
2187	2148		1971 P2902.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Break Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum
2188	2149		1972Breaker Assembly.
2189	2150		1973 A pressure vacuum break assembly or a spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker
2190	2151		1974assembly shall be installed as follows:
2191	2152		1975 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or
2192	2153		1976back drainage conditions.
2193	2154		1977 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream
2194		-	1978piping and the highest point of use. H.B. 532
2195		-	Enrolled Copy
2196		-	- 76 -
	2155	+	1978piping and the highest point of use.
2197	2156		1979 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle,
2198	2157		1980and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2199	2158		1981 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground, in a vault, or in a pit.
2200	2159		1982 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
2201	2160		1983 [(8)] (12) In IRC, Table 2903.2, the following changes are made in the column titled
2202	2161		1984"MAXIMUM FLOW RATE OR QUANTITY":
2203	2162		1985 (a) In the row titled "Lavatory faucet" the text is deleted and replaced with "1.5 gpm at
2204	2163		198660 psi".
2205	2164		1987 (b) In the row titled "Shower head" the text is deleted and replaced with "2 gpm at 80
2206	2165		1988psi".
2207	2166		1989 [(9)] (13) In IRC, Section P2903.3, the words "public water main or an" are deleted
2208	2167		1990and the following sentence is added at the end: "A water pressure booster pump may not be
2209	2168		1991connected to a public water main unless allowed by Utah Administrative Code, Rule
2210	2169		1992R309-540."
2211		-	1993 (14) In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If
	2170	+	1993 (14) In IRC, Section 2903.5, at the beginning of the second sentence, insert "If 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2171	+	- 67 -
2212	2172		1994installed,".
2213	2173		1995 [(10)] (15) In IRC, Section P2903.9.3, the first sentence is deleted and replaced with
2214	2174		1996the following: "Unless the plumbing appliance or plumbing fixture has a wall-mount valve,
2215	2175		1997shutoff valves shall be required on each fixture supply pipe to each plumbing appliance and to
2216	2176		1998each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers."
2217	2177		1999 [(11)] (16) IRC, Section P2910.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2218	2178		2000 "P2910.5 Potable water connections.
2219	2179		2001 [When a potable water system is connected to a nonpotable water system, the potable
2220	2180		2002water system shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
2221	2181		2003assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 2901."] A system that utilizes
2222	2182		2004nonpotable water (i.e., pressurized irrigation) and installs a connection to the potable water
2223		-	2005system for backup must install a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly (RP) directly Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2224		-	- 77 -
	2183	+	2005system for backup must install a Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly (RP) directly
2225	2184		2006downstream of the potable water connection (Stop and Waste) and install a "dual source
2226	2185		2007connection" directly downstream from the (RP) installed so that either the potable water system
2227	2186		2008or the nonpotable water is connected at any time to prevent a direct Cross Connection and to
2228	2187		2009protect the potable water from any potential hazard from the nonpotable water system. See
2229	2188		2010Utah Code Section 19-4-112. Note: RP must be tested within 10 days of installation and
2230	2189		2011annually whether the drinking water is used or not."
2231	2190		2012 [(12)] (17) IRC, Section P2910.9.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2232	2191		2013 "P2910.9.5 Makeup water.
2233	2192		2014 Where an uninterrupted nonpotable water supply is required for the intended
2234	2193		2015application, potable or reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the
2235	2194		2016storage tank. The makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air
2236	2195		2017gap not less than 4 inches (102 millimeters) above the overflow or by a reduced pressure
2237	2196		2018backflow prevention assembly installed in accordance with Section 2902."
2238	2197		2019 [(13)] (18) In IRC, Section P2911.12.4, the following words are deleted: "and
2239	2198		2020backwater valves."
2240	2199		2021 [(14)] (19) In IRC, Section P2912.15.6, the following words are deleted: "and
2241	2200		2022backwater valves."
2242	2201		2023 [(15)] (20) In IRC, Section P3007.3.3.1, the words "stainless steel, cast iron,
2243		-	2024galvanized steel, brass" are added after the word "PE."
	2202	+	2024galvanized steel, brass" are added after the word "PE." 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2203	+	- 68 -
2244	2204		2025 (21) IRC, Section P3009, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2245	2205		2026 ["P3009 Connected to nonpotable water from on-site water reuse systems.]
2246	2206		2027 [Nonpotable systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for single-family residences shall
2247	2207		2028comply with the requirements of R317-401, UAC, Graywater Systems."] "P3009 Graywater
2248	2208		2029soil absorption systems: Graywater recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation for
2249	2209		2030single-family residences shall comply with the requirements of Utah Administrative Code,
2250	2210		2031R317-401, Graywater Systems. Graywater recycling systems utilized for subsurface irrigation
2251		-	2032for other occupancies shall comply with Utah Administrative Code, R317-3, Design H.B. 532
2252		-	Enrolled Copy
2253		-	- 78 -
	2211	+	2032for other occupancies shall comply with Utah Administrative Code, R317-3, Design
2254	2212		2033Requirements for Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Disposal Systems, and Utah
2255	2213		2034Administrative Code, R317-4, Onsite Wastewater Systems."
2256	2214		2035 [(16)] (22) In IRC, Section [P3103.6] P3101.4, the following sentence is added at the
2257	2215		2036end of the paragraph: "Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches
2258	2216		2037from the wall with an elbow pointing downward."
2259	2217		2038 [(17)] (23) In IRC, Section P3104.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the
2260	2218		2039paragraph: "Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain
2261	2219		2040and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and
2262	2220		2041Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent."
2263	2221		2042 Section 17. Section 15A-3-206 is amended to read:
2264	2222		2043 15A-3-206. Amendments to Chapters 36, 37, 39, and 44 and Appendix F of IRC.
2265	2223		2044 (1) In IRC, Section E3601.6.2, a new exception is added as follows: "Exception: An
2266	2224		2045occupant of an accessory dwelling unit is not required to have access to the disconnect serving
2267	2225		2046the dwelling unit in which they reside."
2268	2226		2047 (2) [In IRC, Section E3705.4.5, the following words are added after the word
2269	2227		2048"assemblies": "with ungrounded conductors 10 AWG and smaller".] IRC, Section E3606.5, is
2270	2228		2049deleted.
2271	2229		2050 (3) [In IRC, Section E3901.4.5, the last sentence in the exception is deleted and
2272	2230		2051replaced with the following: "Receptacles mounted below the countertop in accordance with
2273	2231		2052this exception shall not be located more than 14 inches from the bottom leading edge of the
2274	2232		2053countertop."] IRC, Section E3901.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2275	2233		2054 "E3901.4.2 Island and Peninsular Countertops and Work Spaces. Receptacle outlets, if
2276		-	2055installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be installed in
	2234	+	2055installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be installed in 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2235	+	- 69 -
2277	2236		2056accordance with E3901.4.3. If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve an island or
2278	2237		2057peninsular countertop or work surface, provisions shall be provided at the island or peninsula
2279	2238		2058for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop or work
2280		-	2059surface. Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2281		-	- 79 -
	2239	+	2059surface.
2282	2240		2060 [(4) In IRC, Section E3901.9, the following exception is added:]
2283	2241		2061 ["Exception: Receptacles or other outlets adjacent to the exterior walls of the garage,
2284	2242		2062outlets adjacent to an exterior wall of the garage, or outlets in a storage room with entry from
2285	2243		2063the garage may be connected to the garage branch circuit."]
2286	2244		2064 [(5)] (4) IRC, Section E3901.4.3, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2287	2245		2065 "E3901.4.3 Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or
2288	2246		2066more of the following:
2289	2247		2067 1. On or above, but not more than 20 inches (508 mm) above a countertop or work
2290	2248		2068surface.
2291	2249		2069 2. In a countertop using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in countertops.
2292	2250		2070 3. In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surface or
2293	2251		2071listed for use in countertops.
2294	2252		2072 Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place,
2295	2253		2073appliance garages, sinks, or range tops as covered in the exception to Section E3901.4.1 or
2296	2254		2074appliances occupying assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
2297		-	2075 4. Under the countertop not more than 14 ~~inches~~ from the bottom leading edge of the
2298		-	2076countertop."
	2255	+	2075 4. Under the countertop not more than 14" from the bottom leading edge of the
	2256	+	2076countertop.
2299	2257		2077 (5) In IRC, Section 3902.1, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2300	2258		2078ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2301	2259		2079 (6) In IRC, Section 3902.2, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2302	2260		2080ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2303	2261		2081 (7) In IRC, Section 3902.3, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2304	2262		2082ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2305	2263		2083 (8) In IRC, Section 3902.4, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2306	2264		2084ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2307	2265		2085 (9) In IRC, Section 3902.5, after the word "125-volt" add the words "single phase 15
2308		-	2086and 20 ampere in unfinished portions of the basement shall have ground-fault H.B. 532
2309		-	Enrolled Copy
2310		-	- 80 -
	2266	+	2086and 20 ampere in unfinished portions of the basement shall have ground-fault 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2267	+	- 70 -
2311	2268		2087circuit-interrupter protection for personnel" and delete the rest of the section.
2312	2269		2088 (10) In IRC, Section 3902.6, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2313	2270		2089ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2314	2271		2090 (11) In IRC, Section 3902.7, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2315	2272		2091ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2316	2273		2092 (12) In IRC, Section 3902.8, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2317	2274		2093ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2318	2275		2094 (13) In IRC, Section 3902.9, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2319	2276		2095ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2320	2277		2096 (14) IRC, Section 3902.10, is deleted.
2321	2278		2097 (15) In IRC, Section 3902.12, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2322	2279		2098ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2323	2280		2099 (16) In IRC, Section 3902.13, after the word "125-volt" add "single phase 15 and 20
2324	2281		2100ampere" and strike the words "through 250 volt."
2325	2282		2101 (17) IRC, Section E3902.16 is deleted.
2326	2283		2102 [(6)] (18) [In] IRC Section E3902.17[:] is deleted.
2327	2284		2103 [(a) following the word "Exception" the number "1." is added; and]
2328	2285		2104 [(b) at the end of the section, the following sentences are added:]
2329	2286		2105 ["2. This section does not apply for a simple move or an extension of a branch circuit or
2330	2287		2106an outlet which does not significantly increase the existing electrical load. This exception does
2331	2288		2107not include changes involving remodeling or additions to a residence."]
2332	2289		2108 [(7)] (19) IRC, Section E3902.18 is deleted.
2333	2290		2109 (20) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by deleting the standard for "ANCE."
2334	2291		2110 [(8)] (21) In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for ASHRAE is amended by changing
2335	2292		2111"34-2013" to "34-2019."
2336	2293		2112 [(9)] (22) In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for CSA, is amended by changing the:
2337		-	2113 (a) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2338		-	- 81 -
	2294	+	2113 (a) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
2339	2295		211460335-2-40-2019"; and
2340	2296		2115 (b) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
2341	2297		2116Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
2342		-	2117Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
	2298	+	2117Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2299	+	- 71 -
2343	2300		2118Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
2344	2301		2119 [(10)] (23) In IRC, Chapter 44, the standard for UL, is amended by changing the:
2345	2302		2120 (a) standard reference number "1995-2011" to "1995-2015";
2346	2303		2121 (b) standard reference number "UL/CSA/ANCE 60335-2-40-2012" to "UL/CSA
2347	2304		212260335-2-40-2019"; and
2348	2305		2123 (c) title "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular
2349	2306		2124Requirements for Motor-Compressors" to "Standard for Household and Similar Electrical
2350	2307		2125Appliances, Part 2-40, Requirements for Electric Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners and
2351	2308		2126Dehumidifiers-3rd Edition."
2352	2309		2127 [(11)] (24) IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
2353	2310		2128
2354	2311		"Standard reference
2355	2312		number
2356	2313		Title Referenced in code
2357	2314		section number
2358	2315		2129
2359	2316		USC-FCCCHR 10th
2360	2317		Edition Manual of
2361	2318		Cross Connection
2362	2319		Control
2363	2320		Foundation for Cross-Connection Control
2364	2321		and Hydraulic Research University of
2365	2322		Southern California Kaprielian Hall 300
2366	2323		Los Angeles CA 90089-2531
2367	2324		Table P2902.3"
2368	2325		2130 [(12)] (25) In IRC, Chapter 44, is amended by adding the following reference standard:
2369	2326		2131"UL 9540-20: Energy Storage Systems and Equipment; [R327.1, R327.2 and R327.6] R328.1,
2370	2327		2132R328.2, and R328.6."
2371	2328		2133 [(13)] (26) (a) When passive radon controls or portions thereof are voluntarily
2372	2329		2134installed, the voluntary installation shall comply with Appendix F of the IRC.
2373	2330		2135 (b) An additional inspection of a voluntary installation described in Subsection [(9)(a)]
2374		-	2136(22)(a) is not required. H.B. 532
2375		-	Enrolled Copy
2376		-	- 82 -
	2331	+	2136(22)(a) is not required.
2377	2332		2137 Section 18. Section 15A-3-302 is amended to read:
2378	2333		2138 15A-3-302. Amendments to Chapters 1 and 2 of IPC.
2379	2334		2139 [(1) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Backflow Backpressure, Low Head" is
2380	2335		2140deleted.]
2381	2336		2141 [(2)] (1) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Utah Certified
2382	2337		2142Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow
2383	2338		2143prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Utah Code,
2384		-	2144Subsection 19-4-104(4) and Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."
	2339	+	2144Subsection 19-4-104(4) and Utah Administrative Code, R309-305." 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2340	+	- 72 -
2385	2341		2145 [(3) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Contamination (High
2386	2342		2146Hazard). An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an actual hazard to the
2387	2343		2147public health through poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, industrial fluids or
2388	2344		2148waste."]
2389	2345		2149 [(4)] (2) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Cross Connection" is deleted and
2390	2346		2150replaced with the following: "Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential
2391	2347		2151connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which
2392	2348		2152contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam,
2393	2349		2153gas, or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other,
2394	2350		2154with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see
2395	2351		2155"Backflow")."
2396	2352		2156 [(5)] (3) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Deep Seal Trap. A
2397	2353		2157manufactured or field fabricated trap with a liquid seal of 4" or larger."
2398	2354		2158 [(6)] (4) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluid" is
2399	2355		2159deleted and replaced with the following:
2400	2356		2160 "ESSENTIALLY NONTOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Fluids [having a Gosselin rating
2401	2357		2161of 1], including propylene glycol[;] and mineral oil."
2402	2358		2162 [(7)] (5) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Essentially Toxic Transfer Fluid" is
2403		-	2163deleted and replaced with the following: Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2404		-	- 83 -
	2359	+	2163deleted and replaced with the following:
2405	2360		2164 "ESSENTIALLY TOXIC TRANSFER FLUID. Soil, waste, or gray water; and any
2406	2361		2165fluid that is not an essentially nontoxic transfer fluid under this code."
2407	2362		2166 [(8) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "High Hazard. See
2408	2363		2167Contamination."]
2409	2364		2168 [(9) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Low Hazard. See
2410	2365		2169Pollution."]
2411	2366		2170 [(10)] (6) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Motor Vehicle Waste
2412	2367		2171Disposal Well. An injection well that discharges to the subsurface by way of a floor drain,
2413	2368		2172septic system, French drain, dry well, or similar system that receives or has received fluid from
2414	2369		2173a facility engaged in vehicular repair or maintenance activities, including an auto body repair
2415	2370		2174shop, automotive repair shop, new and used car dealership, speciality repair shop, or any other
2416		-	2175facility that does any vehicular repair work. A motor vehicle waste disposal well is subject to
	2371	+	2175facility that does any vehicular repair work. A motor vehicle waste disposal well is subject to 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2372	+	- 73 -
2417	2373		2176rulemaking under Section 19-5-104 regarding underground injection."
2418	2374		2177 [(11) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added: "Pollution (Low Hazard).
2419	2375		2178An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree that does not create a hazard to
2420	2376		2179the public health but that does adversely and unreasonably affect the aesthetic qualities of such
2421	2377		2180potable water for domestic use."]
2422	2378		2181 [(12)] (7) In IPC, Section 202, the definition for "Potable Water" is deleted and
2423	2379		2182replaced with the following: "Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts
2424	2380		2183sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Utah Code,
2425	2381		2184Title 19, Chapter 4, Safe Drinking Water Act, and Title 19, Chapter 5, Water Quality Act, and
2426	2382		2185the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction."
2427	2383		2186 (8) In IPC, Section 202, the following definition is added for Dual Source Connection:
2428	2384		2187"Dual Source Connection. A pipe that is installed so that either the nonpotable (i.e. secondary)
2429	2385		2188irrigation water or the potable water is connected to a pressurized irrigation system at one time,
2430	2386		2189but not both at the same time; or a pipe that is installed so that either the potable water or
2431		-	2190private well water is connected to a residence at one time, not both at the same time. The H.B. 532
2432		-	Enrolled Copy
2433		-	- 84 -
	2387	+	2190private well water is connected to a residence at one time, not both at the same time. The
2434	2388		2191potable water supply line shall be protected by a reduced pressure backflow preventer."
2435	2389		2192 Section 19. Section 15A-3-303 is amended to read:
2436	2390		2193 15A-3-303. Amendments to Chapter 3 of IPC.
2437	2391		2194 (1) In IPC, Section 303.4, the following exception is added:
2438	2392		2195 "Exception: Third-party certification for backflow prevention assemblies will consist of
2439	2393		2196any combination of two certifications, laboratory or field. Acceptable third party laboratory
2440	2394		2197certifying agencies are ASSE, IAPMO, and USC-FCCCHR. USC-FCCCHR currently
2441	2395		2198provides the only field testing of backflow protection assemblies. Also see
2442	2396		2199www.drinkingwater.utah.gov and Division of Drinking Water Rule, Utah Administrative Code,
2443	2397		2200R309-105-12(4)."
2444	2398		2201 (2) IPC, Section 311.1, is deleted.
2445	2399		2202 (3) In IPC, Section 312.3, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
2446	2400		2203 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
2447	2401		2204the use of water on the construction site, plastic drainage and vent pipe may be permitted to be
2448	2402		2205tested with air. The following procedures shall be followed:
2449		-	2206 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and
	2403	+	2206 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2404	+	- 74 -
2450	2405		2207can explode, causing serious injury or death.
2451	2406		2208 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property
2452	2407		2209or for claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during
2453	2408		2210testing with air or compressed gasses.
2454	2409		2211 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective
2455	2410		2212headgear, should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being
2456	2411		2213conducted.
2457	2412		2214 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic
2458	2413		2215piping.
2459	2414		2216 5. No drain and vent system shall be pressurized in excess of 6 psi as measured by
2460		-	2217accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure. Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2461		-	- 85 -
	2415	+	2217accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test pressure.
2462	2416		2218 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not
2463	2417		2219exceed 15 minutes.
2464	2418		2220 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped
2465	2419		2221air or gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
2466	2420		2222 (4) In IPC, Section 312.5, the following is added at the end of the paragraph:
2467	2421		2223 "Where water is not available at the construction site or where freezing conditions limit
2468	2422		2224the use of water on the construction site, plastic water pipes may be permitted to be tested with
2469	2423		2225air. The following procedures shall be followed:
2470	2424		2226 1. Contractor shall recognize that plastic is extremely brittle at lower temperatures and
2471	2425		2227can explode, causing serious injury or death.
2472	2426		2228 2. Contractor assumes all liability for injury or death to persons or damage to property
2473	2427		2229or for claims for labor and/or material arising from any alleged failure of the system during
2474	2428		2230testing with air or compressed gasses.
2475	2429		2231 3. Proper personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear and protective
2476	2430		2232headgear, should be worn by all individuals in any area where an air or gas test is being
2477	2431		2233conducted.
2478	2432		2234 4. Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to limit the pressure within the plastic
2479	2433		2235piping.
2480	2434		2236 5. Water supply systems shall be pressure tested to a minimum of 50 psi but not more
2481		-	2237than 80 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test
	2435	+	2237than 80 psi as measured by accurate gauges graduated to no more than three times the test 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2436	+	- 75 -
2482	2437		2238pressure.
2483	2438		2239 6. The pressure gauge shall be monitored during the test period, which should not
2484	2439		2240exceed 15 minutes.
2485	2440		2241 7. At the conclusion of the test, the system shall be depressurized gradually, all trapped
2486	2441		2242air or gases should be vented, and test balls and plugs should be removed with caution."
2487	2442		2243 (5) IPC, Section 312.10.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2488		-	2244 "312.10.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker, H.B. 532
2489		-	Enrolled Copy
2490		-	- 86 -
	2443	+	2244 "312.10.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle, double check, pressure vacuum breaker,
2491	2444		2245reduced pressure detector fire protection, double check detector fire protection, and
2492	2445		2246spill-resistant vacuum breaker backflow preventer assemblies shall be tested at the time of
2493	2446		2247installation or within 10 days of being placed into service, immediately after repairs or
2494	2447		2248relocation and at least annually. The Utah Cross Connection Control Commission has adopted
2495	2448		2249the field test procedures published by the Manual of Cross-Connection Control, Tenth Edition.
2496	2449		2250This manual is published by the University of Southern California's Foundation for
2497	2450		2251Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research. Test gauges shall comply with ASSE
2498	2451		22521064."
2499	2452		2253 (6) A new IPC, Section 312.10.3, is added as follows: "312.10.3 Tester Qualifications.
2500	2453		2254Testing shall be performed by a Utah Certified Backflow [Preventer] Assembly Tester in
2501	2454		2255accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R309-305."
2502	2455		2256 Section 20. Section 15A-3-304 is amended to read:
2503	2456		2257 15A-3-304. Amendments to Chapter 4 of IPC.
2504	2457		2258 (1) In IPC, Table 403.1, the following changes are made:
2505	2458		2259 (a) In row number "3", for in the field for "OTHER", a new footnote h is added.
2506	2459		2260 (b) In row number "5", for "Adult day care and child day care" occupancy, in the field
2507	2460		2261for "OTHER", a new footnote h is added.
2508	2461		2262 (c) Footnote f is deleted and replaced with the following: "FOOTNOTE f: The required
2509	2462		2263number and type of plumbing fixtures for outdoor public swimming pools shall be in
2510	2463		2264accordance with Utah Administrative Code, R392-302 Design, Construction and Operation of
2511	2464		2265Public Pools."
2512	2465		2266 (d) A new footnote g is added as follows: "FOOTNOTE: g: When provided, in public
2513	2466		2267toilet facilities, there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms
2514		-	2268and female toilet rooms. Diaper changing facilities shall meet the requirements of ASTM
	2467	+	2268and female toilet rooms. Diaper changing facilities shall meet the requirements of ASTM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2468	+	- 76 -
2515	2469		2269F2285-04 (2010) Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Diaper Changing
2516	2470		2270Tables for Commercial Use."
2517		-	2271 (e) A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2518		-	- 87 -
	2471	+	2271 (e) A new footnote h is added to the table as follows: "FOOTNOTE h: Non-residential
2519	2472		2272child care facilities shall comply with the additional sink requirements of Utah Administrative
2520	2473		2273Code, R381-60-9, Hourly Child Care Centers, R381-70-9, Out of School Time Child Care
2521	2474		2274Programs, and R381-100-9, Child Care Centers."
2522	2475		2275 (2) In IPC, Section 405.3.4, the following sentence is added after the first sentence:
2523	2476		2276"For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, the partitions of the stalls shall
2524	2477		2277extend from the floor to the ceiling."
2525	2478		2278 (3) In IPC, Section 405.3.5, the following sentence is added at the end of the first
2526	2479		2279paragraph: "For facilities designed for use by all genders in the same room, the partitions of the
2527	2480		2280stalls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling."
2528	2481		2281 (4) A new IPC, Section 406.3, is added as follows: "406.3 Automatic clothes washer
2529	2482		2282safe pans. Safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall be installed in
2530	2483		2283accordance with Section 504.7."
2531	2484		2284 [(3)] (5) A new IPC, Section 413.5, is added as follows: "413.5 Public toilet rooms.
2532	2485		2285All public toilet rooms shall be equipped with at least one floor drain."
2533	2486		2286 [(4)] (6) A new IPC, Section 413.6, is added as follows: "Prohibition of motor vehicle
2534	2487		2287waste disposal wells. New and existing motor vehicle waste disposal wells are prohibited. A
2535	2488		2288motor vehicle waste disposal well associated with a single family residence is not subject to
2536	2489		2289this prohibition."
2537	2490		2290 [(5)] (7) IPC, Section 423.3, is deleted.
2538	2491		2291 Section 21. Section 15A-3-306 is amended to read:
2539	2492		2292 15A-3-306. Amendments to Chapter 6 of IPC.
2540	2493		2293 (1) IPC, Section 602.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "602.3 Individual
2541	2494		2294water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of
2542	2495		2295potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in
2543	2496		2296accordance with Utah Code, Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and 73-3-25, as administered by the
2544	2497		2297Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the
2545		-	2298water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall H.B. 532
2546		-	Enrolled Copy
2547		-	- 88 -
2548		-	2299supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter."
	2498	+	2298water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall
	2499	+	2299supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter." 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2500	+	- 77 -
2549	2501		2300 (2) IPC, Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5, and 602.3.5.1, are
2550	2502		2301deleted.
2551	2503		2302 (3) In IPC, Table 604.4, the following changes are made in the column titled
2552	2504		2303"MAXIMUM FLOW RATE OR QUANTITY":
2553	2505		2304 (a) In the row titled "Lavatory, private" the text is deleted and replaced with "1.5 gpm
2554	2506		2305at 60 psi".
2555	2507		2306 (b) In the row titled "Shower head" the text is deleted and replaced with "2 gpm at 80
2556	2508		2307psi".
2557	2509		2308 (c) In the row titled "Urinal" the text is deleted and replaced with "0.5 gallon per
2558	2510		2309flushing cycle".
2559	2511		2310 (4) A new IPC, Section 604.4.1, is added as follows: "604.4.1 Manually operated
2560	2512		2311metering faucets for food service establishments. Self closing or manually operated metering
2561	2513		2312faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the
2562	2514		2313faucet."
2563	2515		2314 (5) IPC, Section 606.5, is deleted and replaced with the following: "606.5 Water
2564	2516		2315pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by
2565	2517		2316Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11."
2566	2518		2317 (6) In IPC, Section 606.5.1, the words "public water main or" are deleted.
2567	2519		2318 (7) A new IPC, Section 606.5.11, is added as follows: "606.5.11 [Prohibited
2568	2520		2319installation. In no case shall a booster pump be allowed that will lower the pressure in the
2569	2521		2320public main to less than the minimum water pressure specified in Utah Administrative Code
2570	2522		2321R309-105-9."] Water pressure booster pumps connected to a public water main. A water
2571	2523		2322pressure booster pump shall not be connected to a public water main unless allowed by Utah
2572	2524		2323Administrative Code, Rule R309-540."
2573	2525		2324 [(7)] (8) In IPC, Section 608.1, the words "and pollution" are added after the word
2574		-	2325"contamination." Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2575		-	- 89 -
	2526	+	2325"contamination."
2576	2527		2326 [(8)] (9) In IPC, Section 608.1, the following subsections are added as follows:
2577	2528		2327 "608.1.1 General Installation Criteria.
2578	2529		2328 An assembly shall not be installed more than five feet above the floor unless a
2579	2530		2329permanent platform is installed. The assembly owner, where necessary, shall provide devices
2580		-	2330or structures to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance and to insure the safety of the
	2531	+	2330or structures to facilitate testing, repair, and maintenance and to insure the safety of the 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2532	+	- 78 -
2581	2533		2331backflow technician.
2582	2534		2332 608.1.2 Specific Installation Criteria.
2583	2535		2333 608.1.2.1 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly.
2584	2536		2334 A reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as
2585	2537		2335follows:
2586	2538		2336 a. The assembly shall not be installed in a pit or below grade where the relief port could
2587	2539		2337be submerged in water or where fumes could be present at the relief port discharge.
2588	2540		2338 b. The relief valve of the assembly shall not be directly connected to a waste disposal
2589	2541		2339line, including a sanitary sewer, storm drain, or vent.
2590	2542		2340 c. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position, unless the assembly is listed
2591	2543		2341or approved for vertical installation in accordance with Section 303.4.
2592	2544		2342 d. The bottom of each assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above the
2593	2545		2343ground or the floor.
2594	2546		2344 e. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
2595	2547		2345obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2596	2548		2346 608.1.2.2 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly.
2597	2549		2347 A double check valve backflow prevention assembly shall be installed as follows:
2598	2550		2348 a. The assembly shall be installed in a horizontal position unless the assembly is listed
2599	2551		2349or approved for vertical installation.
2600	2552		2350 b. The bottom of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches above the ground or the
2601	2553		2351floor.
2602		-	2352 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or H.B. 532
2603		-	Enrolled Copy
2604		-	- 90 -
	2554	+	2352 c. The body of the assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or
2605	2555		2353obstacle, and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2606	2556		2354 d. If installed in a pit, the assembly shall be installed with a minimum of 12 inches of
2607	2557		2355clearance around all sides of the vault, including the floor and roof or ceiling, with adequate
2608	2558		2356room for testing and maintenance.
2609	2559		2357 608.1.2.3 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly and Spill Resistant Pressure Vacuum
2610	2560		2358Breaker Assembly.
2611	2561		2359 A pressure vacuum breaker assembly and spill resistant pressure vacuum breaker
2612	2562		2360assembly shall be installed as follows:
2613		-	2361 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or
	2563	+	2361 a. The assembly shall not be installed in an area that could be subject to backpressure or 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2564	+	- 79 -
2614	2565		2362back drainage conditions.
2615	2566		2363 b. The assembly shall be installed a minimum of 12 inches above all downstream
2616	2567		2364piping and the highest point of use.
2617	2568		2365 c. The assembly shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any wall, ceiling, or obstacle,
2618	2569		2366and shall be readily accessible for testing, repair, and maintenance.
2619	2570		2367 d. The assembly shall not be installed below ground or in a vault or pit.
2620	2571		2368 e. The assembly shall be installed in a vertical position."
2621	2572		2369 [(9)] (10) In IPC, Section 608.3, the word "and" before the word "contamination" is
2622	2573		2370deleted and replaced with a comma and the words " or pollution" are added after the word
2623	2574		2371"contamination" in the first sentence.
2624	2575		2372 [(10)] (11) In IPC, Section 608.6, the words "with the potential to create a condition of
2625	2576		2373either contamination or pollution or" are added after the word "substances."
2626	2577		2374 [(11)] (12) In IPC, Section 608.7, the following sentence is added at the end of the
2627	2578		2375paragraph: "Any connection between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall be
2628	2579		2376protected by an air gap in accordance with Section 608.14.1."
2629	2580		2377 [(12)] (13) IPC, Section 608.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.8 Stop
2630	2581		2378and Waste Valves installed below grade. Combination stop-and-waste valves shall be
2631		-	2379permitted to be installed underground or below grade. Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2632		-	- 91 -
	2582	+	2379permitted to be installed underground or below grade. Freeze proof yard hydrants that drain
2633	2583		2380the riser into the ground are considered to be stop-and-waste valves and shall be permitted. A
2634	2584		2381stop-and-waste valve shall be installed in accordance with a manufacturer's recommended
2635	2585		2382installation instructions."
2636	2586		2383 [(13)] (14) IPC, Section 608.14.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "
2637	2587		2384608.14.3 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Backflow preventers with
2638	2588		2385intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3. These
2639	2589		2386devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers, without chemical treatment,
2640	2590		2387where subject to continuous pressure conditions, and humidifiers in accordance with Section
2641	2591		2388608.17.10. The relief opening shall discharge by air gap and shall be prevented from being
2642	2592		2389submerged."
2643	2593		2390 [(14)] (15) IPC, Section 608.14.4, is deleted.
2644	2594		2391 [(15)] (16) IPC, Section 608.16.3, is deleted and replaced with the following: "
2645		-	2392608.16.3 Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Connections
	2595	+	2392608.16.3 Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Connections 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2596	+	- 80 -
2646	2597		2393to residential boilers only, without chemical treatment, and humidifiers shall be protected by a
2647	2598		2394backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent."
2648	2599		2395 [(16)] (17) IPC, Section 608.16.4, is deleted and replaced with the following: "
2649	2600		2396608.16.4 Protection by a vacuum breaker. Openings and outlets shall be protected by
2650	2601		2397atmospheric-type or pressure-type vacuum breakers. Vacuum breakers shall not be installed
2651	2602		2398under exhaust hoods or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors. Fill valves
2652	2603		2399shall be set in accordance with Section [425.3.1] 415.3.1. Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers -
2653	2604		2400The critical level of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 6 inches (152
2654	2605		2401mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device. Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be
2655	2606		2402installed at the highest point, but not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of
2656	2607		2403the fixture, receptor, or device served. No valves shall be installed downstream of the
2657	2608		2404atmospheric vacuum breaker. The atmospheric vacuum breaker shall not be installed where it
2658	2609		2405may be subjected to continuous pressure for more than 12 consecutive hours at any time.
2659		-	2406Pressure Vacuum Breaker - The critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a H.B. 532
2660		-	Enrolled Copy
2661		-	- 92 -
	2610	+	2406Pressure Vacuum Breaker - The critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a
2662	2611		2407minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) above the flood level of the fixture [or] device and above all
2663	2612		2408downstream piping and the highest point of use."
2664	2613		2409 [(17)] (18) In IPC, Section 608.16.4.2, the following is added after the first sentence:
2665	2614		2410"Add-on-backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates where freezing
2666	2615		2411temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow
2667	2616		2412preventer shall be used."
2668	2617		2413 [(18)] (19) In IPC, Section 608.17.1.2, the words "or ASSE 1024" are deleted.
2669	2618		2414 [(19)] (20) IPC, Section 608.17.2, is deleted and replaced as follows: " 608.17.2
2670	2619		2415Connections to boilers. The potable supply to a boiler shall be protected by an air gap or a
2671	2620		2416reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, complying with ASSE 1013, CSA B64.4 or
2672	2621		2417AWWA C511.
2673	2622		2418 Exception: The potable supply to a residential boiler without chemical treatment may
2674	2623		2419be equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with
2675	2624		2420ASSE 1012, ASSE 1081.1, or CSA CAN/CSA-B64.3."
2676	2625		2421 [(20)] (21) In IPC, Section 608.17.4.1, a new exception is added as follows:
2677	2626		2422"Exception: All class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of strictly
2678		-	2423glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against
	2627	+	2423glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2628	+	- 81 -
2679	2629		2424backflow with a double check valve assembly or double check valve detector assembly. Such
2680	2630		2425systems shall include written certification of the chemical additives at the time of original
2681	2631		2426installation and service or maintenance."
2682	2632		2427 [(21)] (22) IPC, Section 608.17.7, is deleted and replaced with the following: "
2683	2633		2428608.17.7 Chemical dispensers. Where chemical dispensers connect to the water distribution
2684	2634		2429system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section
2685	2635		2430608.14.1, Section 608.14.2, Section 608.14.5, Section 608.14.6 or Section 608.14.8.
2686	2636		2431Installation shall be in accordance with Section 608.1.2. Chemical dispensers shall connect to a
2687	2637		2432separate dedicated water supply line, and not [a sink faucet] downstream of an atmospheric
2688		-	2433vacuum breaker." Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2689		-	- 93 -
	2638	+	2433vacuum breaker."
2690	2639		2434 [(22)] (23) IPC, Section 608.17.8, is deleted and replaced with the following: "
2691	2640		2435608.17.8 Portable cleaning equipment. Where the portable cleaning equipment connects to the
2692	2641		2436water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in
2693	2642		2437accordance with Section 608.14.1 or Section 608.14.2."
2694	2643		2438 [(23)] (24) A new IPC, Section 608.17.11, is added as follows: " 608.17.11 Automatic
2695	2644		2439and coin operated car washes. The water supply to an automatic or coin operated car wash
2696	2645		2440shall be protected in accordance with [Section 608.14.1 or] Section 608.14.2."
2697	2646		2441 [(24)] (25) IPC, Section 608.18, is deleted and replaced with the following: " 608.18
2698	2647		2442Protection of individual water supplies. See Section 602.3 for requirements."
2699	2648		2443 Section 22. Section 15A-3-309 is amended to read:
2700	2649		2444 15A-3-309. Amendments to Chapter 9 of IPC.
2701	2650		2445 (1) In IPC, Section [903.1] 903.1.1, when the number of inches is to be specified, "12
2702	2651		2446inches (304.8mm)" is inserted.
2703	2652		2447 (2) In IPC, a new Section [903.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the
2704	2653		2448paragraph: "] 903.7 is added as follows: "903.7 Extension through a wall. Vents extending
2705	2654		2449through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the wall with an elbow pointing
2706	2655		2450downward."
2707	2656		2451 (3) In IPC, Section 905.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:
2708	2657		2452"Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain, floor sink,
2709	2658		2453and bath tub installations when installed in accordance with Sections 702.2, 905.2 and 905.3
2710		-	2454and provided with a wall clean out."
	2659	+	2454and provided with a wall clean out." 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2660	+	- 82 -
2711	2661		2455 Section 23. Section 15A-3-310 is amended to read:
2712	2662		2456 15A-3-310. Amendments to Chapter 10 of IPC.
2713	2663		2457 (1) In IPC, a new Section 1002.4.1.6 is added as follows: "1002.4.1.6 Deep Seal Trap."
2714	2664		2458 (2) In IPC, Section 1003.3.8, the word "gravity" is inserted before the word "grease."
2715	2665		2459 Section 24. Section 15A-3-313 is amended to read:
2716		-	2460 15A-3-313. Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC. H.B. 532
2717		-	Enrolled Copy
2718		-	- 94 -
	2666	+	2460 15A-3-313. Amendments to Chapter 13 of IPC.
2719	2667		2461 (1) A new IPC, Section 1301.4.1, is added as follows:
2720	2668		2462 "1301.4.1 Recording.
2721	2669		2463 The existence of a nonpotable water system shall be recorded on the deed of ownership
2722	2670		2464for the property. The certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until the documentation for
2723	2671		2465the recording required under this section is completed by the property owner."
2724	2672		2466 (2) IPC, Section 1301.5, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2725	2673		2467 "1301.5 Potable water connections.
2726	2674		2468 Where a potable water system is connected to a nonpotable water system, the potable
2727	2675		2469water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow prevention
2728	2676		2470assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 608."
2729	2677		2471 (3) In IPC, a new Section 1301.5.1 is added as follows: "1301.5.1 Potable water
2730	2678		2472connections. A system that utilizes nonpotable water (i.e., pressurized irrigation) and installs a
2731	2679		2473connection to the potable water system for backup must install a Reduced Pressure Principle
2732	2680		2474Assembly (RP) directly downstream of the potable water connection (Stop and Waste) and
2733	2681		2475install a dual source connection directly downstream from the (RP) installed so that either the
2734	2682		2476potable water system or the nonpotable water is connected at any time to prevent a direct Cross
2735	2683		2477Connection and to protect the potable water from any potential hazard from the nonpotable
2736	2684		2478water system. See Utah Code Section 19-4-112. Note: RP must be tested within 10 days of
2737	2685		2479installation and annually whether the drinking water is used or not."
2738	2686		2480 (4) IPC, Section 1301.9.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2739	2687		2481 " 1301.9.4 Makeup water.
2740	2688		2482 Where an uninterrupted supply is required for the intended application, potable or
2741	2689		2483reclaimed water shall be provided as a source of makeup water for the storage tank. The
2742	2690		2484makeup water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure backflow
2743		-	2485prevention assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 608. A full-open valve
	2691	+	2485prevention assembly or an air gap installed in accordance with Section 608. A full-open valve 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2692	+	- 83 -
2744	2693		2486located on the makeup water supply line to the storage tank shall be provided. Inlets to the
2745		-	2487storage tank shall be controlled by fill valves or other automatic supply valves installed to Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2746		-	- 95 -
	2694	+	2487storage tank shall be controlled by fill valves or other automatic supply valves installed to
2747	2695		2488prevent the tank from overflowing and to prevent the water level from dropping below a
2748	2696		2489predetermined point. Where makeup water is provided, the water level shall not be permitted
2749	2697		2490to drop below the source water inlet or the intake of any attached pump."
2750	2698		2491 [(4)] (5) IPC, Section 1302.12.4, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2751	2699		2492 "1302.12.4 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
2752	2700		2493 Testing of a backflow preventer shall be conducted in accordance with Sections
2753	2701		2494312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
2754	2702		2495 [(5)] (6) IPC, Section 1303.15.6, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2755	2703		2496 "1303.15.6 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
2756	2704		2497 Testing of a backflow prevention assembly shall be conducted in accordance with
2757	2705		2498Sections 312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
2758	2706		2499 [(6)] (7) IPC, Section 1304.4.2, is deleted and replaced with the following:
2759	2707		2500 "1304.4.2 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
2760	2708		2501 Testing of a backflow preventer or backwater valve shall be conducted in accordance
2761	2709		2502with Sections 312.10.1, 312.10.2, and 312.10.3."
2762	2710		2503 Section 25. Section 15A-3-315 is amended to read:
2763	2711		2504 15A-3-315. Amendments to Chapter 15 of IPC.
2764	2712		2505 (1) In IPC, Chapter 15, the following reference standards are deleted: ASSE
2765		-	25065013-2015, ASSE ~~5015-2015~~, ASSE 5020-2015, ASSE 5047-2015, ASSE 5048-2015, ASSE
	2713	+	25065013-2015, ASSE 50152015, ASSE 5020-2015, ASSE 5047-2015, ASSE 5048-2015, ASSE
2766	2714		25075052-98, ASSE 5056-2015, CSA B64.10-17, and CSA B64.10.1-17.
2767	2715		2508 (2) In IPC, Chapter 15, the following referenced standard is added:
2768	2716		2509
2769	2717		"Standard
2770	2718		reference number
2771	2719		Title Referenced in code section
2772		-	number H.B. 532
2773		-	Enrolled Copy
2774		-	- 96 -
	2720	+	number
2775	2721		2510
2776	2722		USC-FCCCHR
2777	2723		10th Edition
2778	2724		Manual of Cross
2779	2725		Connection
2780	2726		Control
2781	2727		Foundation for Cross-Connection
2782	2728		Control and Hydraulic Research
2783	2729		University of Southern California
2784	2730		Kaprielian Hall 300 Los Angeles CA
2785	2731		90089-2531
2786		-	[Table 608.1] Section 312.10.2"
	2732	+	[Table 608.1] Section 312.10.2" 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2733	+	- 84 -
2787	2734		2511 Section 26. Section 15A-3-402 is amended to read:
2788	2735		2512 15A-3-402. Amendments to Chapters 1 through 5 of IMC.
2789	2736		2513 (1) In IMC, Table 403.3.1.1, note h is deleted and replaced with the following:
2790	2737		2514 "h. 1. A nail salon shall provide each manicure station where a nail technician files or
2791	2738		2515shapes an acrylic nail, as defined by rule by the Division of Professional Licensing, in
2792	2739		2516accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, with:
2793	2740		2517 a. a source capture system equipped with, at minimum, a MERV 8 particulate filter and
2794	2741		2518an activated carbon filter that is capable of filtering and recirculating air to inside space at a
2795	2742		2519rate not less than 50 cfm per station; or
2796	2743		2520 b. a source capture system capable of exhausting not less than 50 cfm per station.
2797	2744		2521 c. A nail salon that complies with Note h. la or h. lb is not required to comply with the
2798	2745		2522labeling, listing, or testing requirements described in International Mechanical Code sections
2799	2746		2523301.7 or 301.8.
2800	2747		2524 2. For a source capture system described in paragraph 1, the source capture system
2801	2748		2525inlets for exhausting or recirculating air shall be located in accordance with Section 502.20.
2802	2749		2526 3. Where one or more exhausting source capture systems described in paragraph 1
2803	2750		2527operate continuously during occupancy, the source capture system exhaust rate shall be
2804	2751		2528permitted to be applied to the exhaust flow rate required by Table 403.3.1.1 for the nail salon.
2805	2752		2529 4. The requirements of this note apply to:
2806	2753		2530 a. an existing nail salon that remodels the nail salon after July 1, 2017;
2807		-	2531 b. a new nail salon that begins construction after July 1, 2017; and Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2808		-	- 97 -
	2754	+	2531 b. a new nail salon that begins construction after July 1, 2017; and
2809	2755		2532 c. all nail salons beginning on July 1, 2020."
2810	2756		2533 (2) In IMC, Section 502.20 is deleted and rewritten as follows:
2811	2757		2534 "502.20 Manicure stations. A nail salon that files or shapes an acrylic nail shall provide
2812	2758		2535each manicure station with a source capture system in accordance with Table 403.3.1.1, note h.
2813	2759		2536For a manicure table that does not have factory-installed source capture system inlets for
2814	2760		2537recirculating or exhausting air, a nail salon shall provide the manicure table with inlets for
2815	2761		2538recirculating or exhausting air located not more than 12 inches (305 mm) horizontally and
2816	2762		2539vertically from the point of any acrylic chemical application.
2817	2763		2540 Exception: Section 502.20 applies to a manicure station in:
2818		-	2541 a. an existing nail salon that remodels the nail salon after July 1, 2017;
	2764	+	2541 a. an existing nail salon that remodels the nail salon after July 1, 2017; 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2765	+	- 85 -
2819	2766		2542 b. a new nail salon that begins construction after July 1, 2017; and
2820	2767		2543 c. all nail salons beginning on July 1, 2020."
2821	2768		2544 (3) In IMC, Section 908.1, the following words are added at the end of the last
2822	2769		2545sentence: "or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
2823	2770		2546 (4) In IMC, Section 918.1, the following words are added after "1995": "or UL/CSA
2824	2771		254760335-2-40."
2825	2772		2548 (5) In IMC, Section 918.2, the following words are added at the end of the sentence:
2826	2773		2549"or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
2827	2774		2550 (6) In IMC, Section 1101.2, the words "471 or 1995" are deleted and replaced with
2828	2775		2551"471, 1995, or UL/CSA 60335-2-40."
2829	2776		2552 (7) In IMC, Section 1101.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the
2830	2777		2553paragraph: "High probability systems utilizing A2L refrigerants shall comply with ASHRAE
2831	2778		255415."
2832	2779		2555 [(8) In IMC, Chapter 15, the standard for ASHRAE, is amended by changing the:]
2833	2780		2556 [(a) standard reference number "15-2016" to "15-2019"; and]
2834	2781		2557 [(b) standard reference number "34-2016" to "34-2019";]
2835		-	2558 [(9)] (8) In IMC, Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following referenced standard H.B. 532
2836		-	Enrolled Copy
2837		-	- 98 -
	2782	+	2558 [(9)] (8) In IMC, Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following referenced standard
2838	2783		2559to CSA:
2839	2784		2560
2840	2785		"Standard reference
2841	2786		number
2842	2787		Title Referenced in code
2843	2788		section number
2844	2789		2561
2845	2790		CSA: CSA C22.2
2846	2791		60335-2-40-2019
2847	2792		Standard for Household and Similar
2848	2793		Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40:
2849	2794		Particular Requirements for Electrical
2850	2795		Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and
2851	2796		Dehumidifiers – 3rd Edition
2852	2797		M1403.1, M1412.1,
2853	2798		M1413.1"
2854	2799		2562 [(10)] (9) In IMC, Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following referenced standard
2855	2800		2563to UL:
2856	2801		2564
2857	2802		"Standard reference
2858	2803		number
2859	2804		Title Referenced in code
2860		-	section number
	2805	+	section number 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2806	+	- 86 -
2861	2807		2565
2862	2808		UL: 60335-2-40-2019Standard for Household and Similar
2863	2809		Electrical Appliances, Part 2-40:
2864	2810		Particular Requirements for Electrical
2865	2811		Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and
2866	2812		Dehumidifiers – 3rd Edition
2867	2813		M1403.1, M1412.1,
2868	2814		M1413.1"
2869	2815		2566 Section 27. Section 15A-3-601 is amended to read:
2870	2816		2567 15A-3-601. General provisions.
2871	2817		2568 The following are adopted as amendments to the NEC to be applicable statewide:
2872	2818		2569 (1) The IRC provisions are adopted as the residential electrical standards applicable to
2873	2819		2570residential installations under the IRC. All other installations shall comply with the adopted
2874	2820		2571NEC.
2875	2821		2572 (2) In NEC, Section 210.8(A), the words "through 250-volt" are deleted.
2876		-	2573 (3) In NEC, Section 210.8(A)(5), the word "Basements" is deleted and replaced with Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2877		-	- 99 -
	2822	+	2573 (3) In NEC, Section 210.8(A)(5), the word "Basements" is deleted and replaced with
2878	2823		2574"Unfinished portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms."
2879	2824		2575 (4) In NEC, Section 210.8(F), is deleted.
2880	2825		2576 (5) NEC, Sections 210.52(C)(2) and (3) are deleted and replaced with the following:
2881	2826		2577 "210.52(C)(2) Island and peninsular countertops and Work Surfaces. Receptacle
2882	2827		2578outlets, if installed to serve an island or peninsular countertop or work surface, shall be
2883	2828		2579installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(3). If a receptacle outlet is not provided to serve an
2884	2829		2580island or peninsular countertop or work surface, provisions shall be provided at the island or
2885	2830		2581peninsula for future addition of a receptacle outlet to serve the island or peninsular countertop
2886	2831		2582or work surface.
2887	2832		2583 210.2(C)(3) Receptacle outlet location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in one or
2888	2833		2584more of the following:
2889	2834		2585 (1) On or above, but not more than 500 mm (20 inches) above a countertop or work
2890	2835		2586surface.
2891	2836		2587 (2) In a countertop using receptacle assemblies listed for use in countertops.
2892	2837		2588 (3) In a work surface using receptacle outlet assemblies listed for use in work surfaces
2893	2838		2589or listed for use in countertops.
2894		-	2590 Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place,
	2839	+	2590 Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place, 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2840	+	- 87 -
2895	2841		2591appliance garages, sinks, or range tops as covered in the exception to 210.52(C)(1), occupying
2896	2842		2592assigned spaces shall not be considered as these required outlets.
2897	2843		2593 Exception: In dwelling units designed to be accessible to persons with disabilities,
2898	2844		2594receptacles shall be permitted to be installed not more than 300 mm (12 inches) below the
2899	2845		2595countertop or work surface. Receptacles installed below a countertop or work surface shall not
2900	2846		2596be located where the countertop or work surface extends more than 150 mm (6 inches) beyond
2901	2847		2597its support or base.
2902	2848		2598 (6) NEC, Section 210.12, is deleted.
2903	2849		2599 [(5)] (7) NEC, Section 210.65, is deleted.
2904		-	2600 [(6)] (8) In NEC, Section 230.67, is deleted. H.B. 532
2905		-	Enrolled Copy
2906		-	- 100 -
	2850	+	2600 [(6)] (8) In NEC, Section 230.67, is deleted.
2907	2851		2601 [(7)] (9) In NEC, Section 314.27(C), is deleted and replaced with the following:
2908	2852		2602"314.27(C) Boxes at Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fan Outlets. Outlet boxes or outlet box
2909	2853		2603systems used as the sole support of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan shall be listed, shall be
2910	2854		2604marked by their manufacturer as suitable for this purpose, and shall not support
2911	2855		2605ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 32 kg (70 lb). For outlet boxes or outlet
2912	2856		2606box systems designed to support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 16 kg
2913	2857		2607(35 lb), the required marking shall include the maximum weight to be supported."
2914	2858		2608 [(8)] (10) In NEC, Section 406.9(C), is deleted and replaced with the following:
2915	2859		2609"406.9(C) Bathtub and Shower Space. Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over
2916	2860		2610a bathtub or shower stall."
2917	2861		2611 Section 28. Section 15A-3-701 is amended to read:
2918	2862		2612 15A-3-701. General provisions.
2919	2863		2613 The following is adopted as an amendment to the IECC to be applicable statewide:
2920	2864		2614 [(1) In IECC, Section C403.11.2.3, the words "by the designer" are deleted.]
2921	2865		2615 [(2)] (1) IECC, Section C405.11, is deleted and replaced with the following: "C405.11
2922	2866		2616Automatic receptacle control. Automatic receptacle control to be optional and decided by
2923	2867		2617property owner."
2924	2868		2618 (2) In IECC, Section R103.2, all words after the words "herein governed." are deleted
2925	2869		2619and replaced with the following: "Construction documents include all documentation required
2926	2870		2620to be submitted in order to issue a building permit."
2927		-	2621 (3) In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted.
	2871	+	2621 (3) In IECC, Section R303.3, all wording after the first sentence is deleted. 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2872	+	- 88 -
2928	2873		2622 (4) In IECC, Section R401.2, a new number 4 is added as follows:
2929	2874		2623 "4. Compliance may be shown by demonstrating a result, using the software
2930	2875		2624RESCheck 2012 Utah Energy Conservation Code, of:
2931	2876		2625 (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, "3 percent better than
2932	2877		2626code";
2933		-	2627 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2934		-	- 101 -
	2878	+	2627 (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, "4 percent better than
2935	2879		2628code"; and
2936	2880		2629 (c) after January 1, 2021, "5 percent better than code"."
2937	2881		2630 (5) In IECC, Table R402.2, in the column entitled MASS WALL R-VALUE, a new
2938	2882		2631footnote j is added as follows:
2939	2883		2632 "j. Log walls complying with ICC400 and with a minimum average wall thickness of 5
2940	2884		2633inches or greater shall be permitted in Zones 5 through 8 when overall window glazing has a
2941	2885		2634.31 U-factor or lower, minimum heating equipment efficiency is, for gas, 90 AFUE, or, for oil,
2942	2886		263584 AFUE, and all other component requirements are met."
2943	2887		2636 (6) In IECC, Section R402.2.1, a new section is added as follows: "R402.2.1.1.
2944	2888		2637Unvented attic and unvented enclosed rafter assemblies. Unvented attic and unvented enclosed
2945	2889		2638rafter assemblies conforming to Section R806.5 shall be provided with an R-value of R-22
2946	2890		2639(maximum U-Factor of 0.045) in Climate Zone 3-B or an R-value of R-26 (maximum U-factor
2947	2891		2640of 0.038) in Climate Zones 5-B and 6-B provided all the following conditions are met:
2948	2892		2641 1. The unvented attic assembly complies with the requirements of the International
2949	2893		2642Residential Code, Section R806.5.
2950	2894		2643 2. The house shall attain a blower door test result < 2.5ACH 50.
2951	2895		2644 3. The house shall require a whole house mechanical ventilation system that does not
2952	2896		2645rely solely on a negative pressure strategy (must be positive, balanced or hybrid).
2953	2897		2646 4. Where insulation is installed below the roof deck and the exposed portion of roof
2954	2898		2647rafters are not already covered by the R-20 depth of the air-impermeable insulation, the
2955	2899		2648exposed portion of the roof rafters shall be wrapped (covered) by minimum R-3 unless directly
2956	2900		2649covered by drywall/finished ceiling. Roof rafters are not required to be covered by minimum
2957	2901		2650R-3 if a continuous insulation is installed above the roof deck.
2958	2902		2651 5. Indoor heating, cooling and ventilation equipment (including ductwork) shall be
2959		-	2652inside the building thermal envelope.
	2903	+	2652inside the building thermal envelope. 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2904	+	- 89 -
2960	2905		2653 (7) In IECC, Section R402.4.1, in the first sentence, the word "and" is deleted and
2961		-	2654replaced with the word "or". H.B. 532
2962		-	Enrolled Copy
2963		-	- 102 -
	2906	+	2654replaced with the word "or".
2964	2907		2655 [(7)] (8) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.1, the last sentence is deleted and replaced with the
2965	2908		2656following: "Where allowed by the code official, the builder may certify compliance to
2966	2909		2657components criteria for items which may not be inspected during regularly scheduled
2967	2910		2658inspections."
2968	2911		2659 [(8)] (9) In IECC, Section R402.4.1.2, the following changes are made:
2969	2912		2660 (a) In the first sentence:
2970	2913		2661 (i) "The building or dwelling unit" is deleted and replaced with "A single-family
2971	2914		2662dwelling";
2972	2915		2663 (ii) after January 1, 2019, replace the word "five" with "3.5"; and
2973	2916		2664 (iii) the words "in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate
2974	2917		2665Zones 3 through 8" are deleted.
2975	2918		2666 (b) The following sentence is inserted after the first sentence: "A multi-family dwelling
2976	2919		2667and townhouse shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding five
2977	2920		2668air changes per hour."
2978	2921		2669 (c) In the third sentence, the word "third" is deleted.
2979	2922		2670 (d) The following sentence is inserted after the third sentence: "The following parties
2980	2923		2671shall be approved to conduct testing: Parties certified by BPI or RESNET, or licensed
2981	2924		2672contractors who have completed training provided by Blower Door Test equipment
2982	2925		2673manufacturers or other comparable training."
2983	2926		2674 [(9)] (10) In IECC, Section R403.3.3[:], the exception for duct air leakage testing is
2984	2927		2675deleted and replaced with the following:
2985	2928		2676 [(a) the exception for duct air leakage testing is deleted; and]
2986	2929		2677 [(b) the exception for duct air leakage is replaced:]
2987	2930		2678 [(i)] (a) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, with the following:
2988	2931		2679"Exception: The total leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least
2989	2932		268065% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope.";
2990		-	2681 [(ii)] (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following: Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
2991		-	- 103 -
	2933	+	2681 [(ii)] (b) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, with the following:
2992	2934		2682"Exception: The duct air leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at
2993		-	2683least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal
	2935	+	2683least 75% of all ducts (measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	2936	+	- 90 -
2994	2937		2684envelope."; and
2995	2938		2685 [(iii)] (c) on or after January 1, 2021, with the following: "Exception: The duct air
2996	2939		2686leakage test is not required for systems with all air handlers and at least 80% of all ducts
2997	2940		2687(measured by length) located entirely within the building thermal envelope."
2998	2941		2688 [(10)] (11) In IECC, Section R403.3.3, the following is added after the exception:
2999	2942		2689 "The following parties shall be approved to conduct testing:
3000	2943		2690 1. Parties certified by BPI or RESNET.
3001	2944		2691 2. Licensed contractors who have completed training provided by Duct Test equipment
3002	2945		2692manufacturers or other comparable training."
3003	2946		2693 [(11)] (12) In IECC, Section R403.3.4:
3004	2947		2694 (a) in Subsection 1, the number 4 is changed to 8, the number 113.3 is changed to 170,
3005	2948		2695the number 3 is changed to 6, and the number 85 is changed to 114.6; and
3006	2949		2696 (b) in Subsection 2:
3007	2950		2697 (i) on or after January 1, 2017, and before January 1, 2019, the number 4 is changed to
3008	2951		26988 and the number 113.3 is changed to 226.5;
3009	2952		2699 (ii) on or after January 1, 2019, and before January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to
3010	2953		27007 and the number 113.3 is changed to 198.2; and
3011	2954		2701 (iii) on or after January 1, 2021, the number 4 is changed to 6 and the number 113.3 is
3012	2955		2702changed to 169.9.
3013	2956		2703 [(12)] (13) In IECC, Section R403.3.5, the words "or plenums" are deleted.
3014	2957		2704 [(13)] (14) In IECC, Section R403.5.3, Subsection 5 is deleted and Subsections 6 and 7
3015	2958		2705are renumbered.
3016	2959		2706 [(14)] (15) IECC, Section R403.6.1, is deleted and replaced with the following:
3017	2960		2707"R403.6.1 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Fans used to provide
3018		-	2708whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1. H.B. 532
3019		-	Enrolled Copy
3020		-	- 104 -
	2961	+	2708whole-house mechanical ventilation shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
3021	2962		2709 Exception: Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is
3022	2963		2710used to provide whole-house mechanical ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an
3023	2964		2711electronically commutated motor."
3024	2965		2712 [(15)] (16) In IECC, Section R403.6.1, the table is deleted and replaced with the
3025	2966		2713following:
3026		-	2714 "TABLE R403.6.1
	2967	+	2714 "TABLE R403.6.1 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	2968	+	- 91 -
3027	2969		2715 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
3028	2970		2716
3029	2971		FAN LOCATION AIR FLOW RATE
3030	2972		MINIMUM (CFM)
3031	2973		MINIMUM
3032	2974		EFFICACY
3033	2975		(CFM/WATT)
3034	2976		AIR FLOW RATE
3035	2977		MAXIMUM (CFM)
3036	2978		2717 HRV or ERV Any 1.2 cfm/watt Any
3037	2979		2718 Range hoods Any 2.8 cfm/watt Any
3038	2980		2719 In-line fan Any 2.8 cfm/watt Any
3039	2981		2720 Bathroom, utility room 10 1.4 cfm/watt <90
3040	2982		2721 Bathroom, utility room 90 2.8 cfm/watt Any"
3041	2983		2722 [(16)] (17) In IECC, Section [R406.4] R406.5, the table is deleted and replaced with
3042	2984		2723the following:
3043	2985		2724 "TABLE [R406.4] R406.5
3044	2986		2725 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
3045	2987		2726 CLIMATE ZONE ENERGY RATING INDEX
3046	2988		2727 3 65
3047	2989		2728 5 69
3048	2990		2729 6 68"
3049	2991		2730 (18) A new IECC, Section R403.7.1, is added as follows: "R403.7.1 Qualifications. An
3050	2992		2731individual performing load calculations shall be qualified by completing HVAC training from
3051		-	2732one of the following: Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
3052		-	- 105 -
	2993	+	2732one of the following:
3053	2994		2733 1. HVAC load calculation education from ACCA;
3054	2995		2734 2. A recognized educational institution;
3055	2996		2735 3. HVAC equipment manufacturer's training; or
3056	2997		2736 4. Other recognized industry certification."
3057	2998		2737 Section 29. Section 15A-3-801 is amended to read:
3058	2999		2738 15A-3-801. General provisions.
3059	3000		2739The following are adopted as amendments to the IEBC and are applicable statewide:
3060	3001		2740 (1) In Section 202, the following definition is added: "BUILDING OFFICIAL. See
3061	3002		2741Code Official."
3062		-	2742 (2) In Section 202, the definition for "code official" is deleted and replaced with the
	3003	+	2742 (2) In Section 202, the definition for "code official" is deleted and replaced with the 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	3004	+	- 92 -
3063	3005		2743following:
3064	3006		2744 "CODE OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority having jurisdiction
3065	3007		2745(AHJ) charged with the administration and enforcement of this code."
3066	3008		2746 (3) In Section 202, the definition for existing buildings is deleted and replaced with the
3067	3009		2747following:
3068	3010		2748 "EXISTING BUILDING. A building that is not a dangerous building and that was
3069	3011		2749either lawfully erected under a prior adopted code, or deemed a legal non-conforming building
3070	3012		2750by the code official."
3071	3013		2751 (4) In Section 301.3, the exception is deleted.
3072	3014		2752 (5) In Section 305.4.2, number 7 is added after number 6 as follows: "7. When a
3073	3015		2753change of occupancy in a building or portion of a building results in a Group R-2 occupancy,
3074	3016		2754not less than 20% of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type-B dwelling or sleeping units.
3075	3017		2755These dwelling or sleeping units may be located on any floor of the building provided with an
3076	3018		2756accessible route. Two percent, but not less than one unit, of the dwelling or sleeping units shall
3077	3019		2757be Type-A dwelling units."
3078	3020		2758 (6) Section 503.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
3079		-	2759 "503.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon H.B. 532
3080		-	Enrolled Copy
3081		-	- 106 -
	3021	+	2759 "503.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
3082	3022		2760reroofing.
3083	3023		2761 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
3084	3024		2762roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
3085	3025		2763Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
3086	3026		2764appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
3087	3027		2765installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
3088	3028		2766compliance of such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
3089	3029		2767 (7) In Section 705.1, Exception number 3, the following is added at the end of the
3090	3030		2768exception:
3091	3031		2769 "This exception does not apply if the existing facility is undergoing a change of
3092	3032		2770occupancy classification."
3093	3033		2771 (8) Section 706.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:
3094	3034		2772 "706.3.1 Bracing for unreinforced masonry bearing wall parapets and other appendages.
3095		-	2773 Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a
	3035	+	2773 Where a permit is issued for reroofing more than 25 percent of the roof area of a 02-23-23 4:08 PM 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532
	3036	+	- 93 -
3096	3037		2774building assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of
3097	3038		2775unreinforced masonry or appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary,
3098	3039		2776etc., the work shall include installation of bracing to resist the reduced International Building
3099	3040		2777Code level seismic forces as specified in Section 303 of this code unless an evaluation
3100	3041		2778demonstrates compliance of such items."
3101	3042		2779 (9) Section 906.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:
3102	3043		2780 "906.6 Bracing for unreinforced masonry parapets and other appendages upon
3103	3044		2781reroofing.
3104	3045		2782 Where the intended alteration requires a permit for reroofing and involves removal of
3105	3046		2783roofing materials from more than 25% of the roof area of a building assigned to Seismic
3106	3047		2784Design Category D, E, or F that has parapets constructed of unreinforced masonry or
3107	3048		2785appendages such as cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary, etc., the work shall include
3108		-	2786installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates Enrolled Copy H.B. 532
3109		-	- 107 -
	3049	+	2786installation of bracing to resist out-of-plane seismic forces, unless an evaluation demonstrates
3110	3050		2787compliance with such items. Reduced seismic forces are permitted for design purposes."
3111	3051		2788 (10) (a) Section 1006.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:
3112	3052		2789 "1006.3 Seismic Loads. Where a change of occupancy results in a building being
3113	3053		2790assigned to a higher risk category, or when a change of occupancy results in a design occupant
3114	3054		2791load increase of 100% or more, the building shall satisfy the requirements of Section 1613 of
3115	3055		2792the International Building Code using full seismic forces."
3116	3056		2793 (b) Section 1006.3, exceptions 1 through 3 remain unchanged.
3117	3057		2794 (c) In Section 1006.3, add a new exception [4] 5 as follows:
3118	3058		2795 "[4] 5. Where the design occupant load increase is less than 25 occupants and the
3119	3059		2796occupancy category does not change."
3120	3060		2797 (11) In Section 1012.7.3, exception 2 is deleted.
3121	3061		2798 Section 30. Section 15A-3-1001 is amended to read:
3122	3062		2799 15A-3-1001. General provisions.
3123	3063		2800 (1) In ISPSC, Section 202, the following definition is added for private residential
3124	3064		2801swimming pool: "PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL. A swimming pool, spa
3125	3065		2802pool, or wading pool used only by an individual, family, or living unit members and guests, but
3126	3066		2803not serving any type of multiple unit housing complex of four or more living units."
3127		-	2804 (2) In ISPSC, Section 202, the definition for Residential Swimming Pool (Residential
	3067	+	2804 (2) In ISPSC, Section 202, the definition for Residential Swimming Pool (Residential 2nd Sub. (Gray) H.B. 532 02-23-23 4:08 PM
	3068	+	- 94 -
3128	3069		2805Pool) is deleted and replaced with the following: "See the definition for Private Residential
3129	3070		2806Swimming Pool."
3130	3071		2807 (3) In ISPSC, Section 320.1, the following changes are made:
3131	3072		2808 (a) the words "or storm" are deleted;
3132	3073		2809 (b) the words "onsite waste water" are added before the word "disposal"; and
3133	3074		2810 (c) the words "or shall be disposed of by other means approved by the state or local
3134	3075		2811authority" are deleted.
3135	3076		2812 Section 31. Effective date.
3136		-	2813 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2023. H.B. 532
3137		-	Enrolled Copy
3138		-	- 108 -
3139		-	2814
	3077	+	2813 This bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.