No. 29078 (Amendment): R156-56-704. Statewide Amendments to the IBC

DAR File No.: 29078
Filed: 09/25/2006, 05:45
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Division and the Uniform Building Code Commission are proposing these amendments to add a requirement that parking garages over 5,000 square feet be protected by an automatic sprinkler system. The proposed amendment incorporates changes in the fire code requirements that are being proposed by the State Fire Marshal. The Uniform Building Code Commission does not have authority over the fire codes; however, we do correlate building codes to fire code requirements to eliminate confusion of what may be allowed in a building. While the ultimate decision of whether to adopt this requirement is the authority of the State Fire Marshal, the Division may receive input at the scheduled public hearing because the cost of adding automatic fire systems can be quite costly. There are substantial safety issues of not allowing fires to spread from vehicle to vehicle in such garages where access by the fire department to fight a vehicle fire may be impaired. The Uniform Building Code Commission recommended these amendments be filed as a separate rule filing so that in the event the proposal is changed by the State Fire Marshall's office prior to implementation, it will not affect other rule filings to R156-56 which the Division is filing. Also, it should be noted that once the Division and Commission has determine which of all of the rule filings affecting R156-56 will be made effective, a nonsubstantive rule filing will be filed by the Division to update and correct all subsection numbers. (DAR NOTE: The other proposed filings are: another amendment to Section R156-56-704 under DAR No. 29074 and an amendment to Rule R156-56 under DAR No. 29079 in this issue.)

Summary of the rule or change:

This amendment adds a new Subsection R156-56-704(20) affecting Section (F)903.2.9, and a new Subsection R156-56-704(21) affecting Section (F)903.2.9.1.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 58-56-1, and Subsections 58-1-106(1)(a), 58-1-202(1)(a), 58-56-4(2) and 58-56-6(2)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division anticipates no costs or savings associated with this rule amendment. The change in building code requirements will have no effect in that this is only a coordinating amendment to align with State Fire Marshal requirements. The underlying change in the requirements to garages is being made by the State Fire Marshal. Making the change in the building code is intended only to eliminate any potential confusion. Any cost or savings impact of implementing the underlying change in requirements by the State Fire Marshal would be reflected in their filing; however the cost of implementing this sprinkler requirement could be substantial depending on the nature of a project.

local governments:

The Division anticipates no costs or savings associated with this rule amendment. The change in building code requirements will have no effect in that this is only a coordinating amendment to align with State Fire Marshal requirements. The underlying change in the requirements to garages is being made by the State Fire Marshal. Making the change in the building code is intended only to eliminate any potential confusion. Any cost or savings impact of implementing the underlying change in requirements by the State Fire Marshal would be reflected in their filing; however the cost of implementing this sprinkler requirement could be substantial depending on the nature of a project.

other persons:

The Division anticipates no costs or savings associated with this rule amendment. The change in building code requirements will have no effect in that this is only a coordinating amendment to align with State Fire Marshal requirements. The underlying change in the requirements to garages is being made by the State Fire Marshal. Making the change in the building code is intended only to eliminate any potential confusion. Any cost or savings impact of implementing the underlying change in requirements by the State Fire Marshal would be reflected in their filing; however the cost of implementing this sprinkler requirement could be substantial depending on the nature of a project.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The Division anticipates no costs or savings associated with this rule amendment. The change in building code requirements will have no effect in that this is only a coordinating amendment to align with State Fire Marshal requirements. The underlying change in the requirements to garages is being made by the State Fire Marshal. Making the change in the building code is intended only to eliminate any potential confusion. Any cost or savings impact of implementing the underlying change in requirements by the State Fire Marshal would be reflected in their filing; however the cost of implementing this sprinkler requirement could be substantial depending on the nature of a project.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The proposed rule filing contains an amendment currently sought by the State Fire Marshal regarding sprinklers in parking garages. Any fiscal impact to businesses as a result of such an amendment will be addressed by the State Fire Marshal. Francine A. Giani, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Dan S. Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6720, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

11/17/2006

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

11/15/2006 at 9:00 AM, State Office Building (behind the Capitol), Room 4112, Salt Lake City, UT

This rule may become effective on:

11/27/2006

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director

RULE TEXT

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-56. Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules.

R156-56-704. Statewide Amendments to the IBC.

The following are adopted as amendments to the IBC to be applicable statewide:

(1) All references to the International Electrical Code are deleted and replaced with the National Electrical Code adopted under Subsection R156-56-701(1)(b).

(2) All references to the International Existing Building Code are deleted and replaced with the codes approved under Subsection R156-56-701(2).

 

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(F)RECORD DRAWINGS. Drawings ("as builts") that document all aspects of a fire protection system as installed.

(19) Section (F)903.2.7 is deleted and replaced with the following:

(F)903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.

Exception:

1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code For One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

2. Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4,500 gross square feet and not containing more than 16 residents, provided the building is equipped throughout with an approved fire alarm system that is interconnected and receives it primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system.

(20) In Section (F)903.2.9 the exception is deleted and replaced with the following:

Exception: Enclosed parking garages of less than 5,000 square feet (464 m²) located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.

(21) Section (F)903.2.9.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

(F)903.2.9.1 Parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for parking or storage of vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m²).

 

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KEY: contractors, building codes, building inspection, licensing

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [January 1, ]2006

Notice of Continuation: May 16, 2002

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-56-1; 58-56-4(2); 58-56-6(2)(a)