No. 28286 (Amendment): R156-56. Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules.  

  • DAR File No.: 28286
    Filed: 10/13/2005, 10:38
    Received by: NL

     

    RULE ANALYSIS

    Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

    The Division and the Uniform Building Code Commission are proposing amendments to: 1) reduce the number of members on the plumbing and health advisory committee from seven to five members; 2) eliminate the electrical advisory committee; 3) update the electrical code adopted from the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC) to the current 2005 NEC; and 4) implement the semi-annual proposed changes to building codes that have been approved by the Uniform Building Code Commission after review by the appropriate subcommittees.

     

    Summary of the rule or change:

    In Subsection R156-56-202(1)(b), this change reduces the number of members on the plumbing and health advisory committee from seven to five members. We have had a difficulty finding sufficient plumbing engineers willing to serve on this committee and at times this has made it difficult to obtain a quorum. In Subsection R156-56-202(1)(g), this change eliminates the electrical advisory committee. This committee has had minimal duties due to the very small number of changes proposed to the electrical code. The Commission believes that it can handle the limited needs without using this committee. In Subsection R156-56-701(1)(b), this change is to update the electrical code adopted from the 2002 NEC code to the current 2005 NEC and to make that code effective January 1, 2006. In Subsection R156-56-704(23), this change clarifies emergency egress requirements in certain secured occupancies where the health, safety and welfare of the occupants may be best served by not allowing emergency exiting without staff authorization or supervision, such as in hospital nurseries or nursing homes with patients such as Alzheimer inflicted patients. Also, the remaining subsections in this section have been renumbered. In Subsection R156-56-704(56), this change amends Section 2506.2.1 and corrects a reference to the standards referred to. In Subsection R156-56-707(23), this change clarifies that certain subsections were not meant to be deleted in a prior amendment and adds an exception to the amendment affecting 417.5.2 regarding shower linings. In Subsection R156-56-711(13), this change adds back the provisions allowing for winder stairs that were inadvertently deleted by a prior amendment. This inadvertent deletion occurred when the International Building Code (IBC) national code was changed to add winders into a section of the IBC code that had been deleted by a prior state amendment. When the national code was changed, it was not originally noted by our committee that this change of placement of the winder stair provision would not be carried forward as part of the Utah adopted code. This happened because the Utah amendment deleted the entire code section in the IBC and the section was reinserted as amended.

     

    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)

     

    This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

    The 2002 National Electrical Code is updated to the 2005 edition of the National Electrical Code.

     

    Anticipated cost or savings to:

    the state budget:

    The proposed amendments should have no direct effect on the state budget other than the purchase of the 2005 National Electrical Code book which costs $66. The Division is unable to determine how many persons in state government would need to purchase the new code book.

     

    local governments:

    The proposed amendments should have no direct effect on local governments other than the purchase of the 2005 National Electrical Code book which costs $66. The Division is unable to determine how many persons in local governments throughout the state would need to purchase the new code book.

     

    other persons:

    The change reducing the number of plumbing and health advisory committee member from seven to five members will result in no costs or savings impact as service this committee is voluntary and members receive no per diem. The change deleting the electrical committee will result in no costs or savings as service on this committee is voluntary and members receive no per diem. The electrical reviews will be done but by the Commission itself. The change to update the electrical code adopted from the 2002 NEC code to the current 2005 NEC will require persons involved in the electrical trade or building inspection to purchase new code books and maintain their competence to current electrical standards. The cost of the new 2005 National Electrical Code book is $66. Most persons would have to maintain current competencies even without the code changes. The overall impact should be minimal. It is impossible to determine the impact of the electrical code changes to the cost of construction as that would depend on the project. It is estimated that the overall impact will be minimal. The clarification of emergency egress requirements will have no cost or savings impact. Other changes are all technical amendments and the cost of compliance would depend on the particular construction project; however, the proposed amendments do not appear to have any substantial effect on the costs of construction.

     

    Compliance costs for affected persons:

    The only known cost to affected persons as a result of the proposed amendments is the $66 cost to purchase the new 2005 National Electrical Code book.

     

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

    The proposed amendments include the following: reducing the number of committee members, eliminating the electrical advisory committee, adopting the current national electrical code, clarifying emergency egress requirements, and making other technical changes to clarify and update the law. There appears to be no significant fiscal impact to businesses as a result of these amendments, other than those previously noted in this rule summary. 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 dansjones@utah.gov

     

    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:

    12/01/2005

     

    Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

    11/15/2005 at 9:00 AM, State Office Building, 450 N Main, Room 4112, Salt Lake City, UT

     

    This rule may become effective on:

    12/02/2005

     

    Authorized by:

    J. Craig Jackson, Director

     

     

    RULE TEXT

    R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

    R156-56. Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules.

    R156-56-202. Advisory Peer Committees Created - Membership - Duties.

    (1) There is created in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(6) and 58-56-5(10)(e), the following committees as advisory peer committees to the Uniform Building Codes Commission:

    (a) the Education Advisory Committee consisting of seven members;

    (b) the Plumbing and Health Advisory Committee consisting of [nine]seven members;

    (c) the Structural Advisory Committee consisting of seven members;

    (d) the Architectural Advisory Committee consisting of seven members;

    (e) the Fire Protection Advisory Committee consisting of five members;

    (i) This committee shall join together with the Fire Advisory and Code Analysis Committee of the Utah Fire Prevention Board to form the Unified Code Analysis Council.

    (ii) The Unified Code Analysis Council shall meet as directed by the Utah Fire Prevention Board or as directed by the Uniform Building Code Commission or as needed to review fire prevention and building code issues that require definitive and specific analysis.

    (iii) The Unified Code Analysis Council shall select one of its members to act in the position of chair and another to act as vice chair. The chair and vice chair shall serve for one year terms on a calendar year basis. Elections for chair and vice chair shall occur at the meeting conducted in the last quarter of the calendar year.

    (iv) The chair or vice chair shall report to the Utah Fire Prevention Board or Uniform Building Code Commission recommendations of the council with regard to the review of fire and building codes[.]; and

    (f) the Mechanical Advisory Committee consisting of seven members[; and

    (g) the Electrical Advisory Committee consisting of seven members].

    (2) The committees shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section R156-1-205. The membership of each committee shall be made up of individuals who have direct knowledge or involvement in the area of code involved in the title of that committee.

    (3) The duties and responsibilities of the committees shall include:

    (a) review of requests for amendments to the adopted codes as assigned to each committee by the division with the collaboration of the commission;

    (b) submission of recommendations concerning the requests for amendment; and

    (c) the Education Advisory Committee shall review and make recommendations regarding funding requests which are submitted, and review and make recommendations regarding budget, revenue and expenses of the education fund established pursuant to Subsection 58-56-9(4).

     

    R156-56-701. Specific Editions of Uniform Building Standards.

    (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-56-4(3), and subject to the limitations contained in Subsection (6), (7), and (8), the following codes are hereby incorporated by reference and adopted as the construction standards to be applied to building construction, alteration, remodeling and repair and in the regulation of building construction, alteration, remodeling and repair in the state:

    (a) the 2003 edition of the International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix J promulgated by the International Code Council, and amendments adopted under these rules together with standards incorporated into the IBC by reference, including but not limited to, the 2003 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) promulgated by the International Code Council and the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC) promulgated by the International Code Council shall become effective on January 1, 2004;

    (b) the [2002]2005 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, to become effective January 1, [2003]2006;

    (c) the 2003 edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) promulgated by the International Code Council and amendments adopted under these rules in Section R156-56-707 shall become effective on January 1, 2004;

    (d) the 2003 edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) together with all applicable standards set forth in the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) (formerly included as part of the IMC) and amendments adopted under these rules in Section R156-56-708 shall become effective on January 1, 2004;

    (e) subject to the provisions of Subsection (4), the Federal Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act (HUD Code) as promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and published in the Federal Register as set forth in 24 CFR parts 3280 and 3282 as revised April 1, 1990; and

    (f) subject to the provisions of Subsection (4), the 1994 edition of NCSBCS A225.1 Manufactured Home Installations promulgated by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards (NCSBCS).

    (2) In accordance with Subsection 58-56-4(4), and subject to the limitations contained in Subsection 58-56-4(5), the following codes or standards are hereby incorporated by reference and approved for use and adoption by a compliance agency as the construction standards which may be applied to existing buildings in the regulation of building alteration, remodeling, repair, removal and rehabilitation in the state:

    (a) the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (UCADB) promulgated by the International Code Council;

    (b) the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation (UCBC) promulgated by the International Code Council;

    (c) Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings (GSREB) promulgated by the International Code Council;

    (d) Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings (GREB) promulgated by the International Code Council;

    (e) Pre-standard and Commentary for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings (FEMA 356) published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (November 2000).

    (3) Amendments adopted by rule to prior editions of the Uniform Building Standards shall remain in effect until specifically amended or repealed.

    (4) In accordance with Subsection 58-56-4(2), the following is hereby adopted as the installation standard for manufactured housing:

    (a) The manufacturer's installation instruction for the model being installed;

    (b) The NCSBCS/ANSI 225.1-1994, Manufactured Home Installations, promulgated by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards;

    (c) The manufacturer, dealer or homeowner shall be permitted to design for unusual installation of a manufactured home not provided for in the manufacturer's standard installation instruction or NCSBCS/ANSI 225.1, Manufactured Home Installations, provided the design is approved in writing by a professional engineer or architect licensed in Utah; and

    (d) Guidelines for Manufactured Housing Installation as promulgated by the International Code Council may be used as a reference guide.

    (5) Pursuant to the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Section 604(d), a manufactured home may be installed in the state of Utah which does not meet the local snow load requirements as specified in Subsection R156-56-704; however all such homes which fail to meet the standards of Subsection R156-56-704 shall have a protective structure built over the home which meets the International Building Code and the snow load requirements under Subsection R156-56-704.

    (6) To the extent that the building codes adopted under Subsection (1) establish local administrative functions or establish a method of appeal which pursuant to Section 58-56-8 are designated to be established by the compliance agency, such provisions are not included in the codes adopted hereunder but authority over such provisions are reserved to the compliance agency to establish such provisions.

    (7) To the extent that the building codes adopted under Subsection (1) establish provisions, standards or references to other codes which by state statutes are designated to be established or administered by other state agencies or local city, town or county jurisdictions, such provisions are not included in the codes adopted herein but authority over such provisions are reserved to the agency or local government having authority over such provisions. Provisions excluded under this Subsection include but are not limited to:

    (a) the International Property Maintenance Code;

    (b) the International Private Sewage Disposal Code, authority over which would be reserved to the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Quality;

    (c) the International Fire Code which pursuant to Section 58-3-7 authority is reserved to the Utah Fire Prevention Board; and

    (d) day care provisions which are in conflict with the Child Care Licensing Act, authority over which is designated to the Utah Department of Health.

    (8) To the extent that the codes adopted under Subsection (1) establish provisions that exceed the authority granted to the Division, under the Utah Uniform Building Standards Act, to adopt codes or amendments to such codes by rulemaking procedures, such provisions, to the extent such authority is exceeded, are not included in the codes adopted.

     

    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).

    (3) Section 101.4.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.

    (4) In Section 109, a new section is added as follows:

    109.3.5 Weather-resistive barrier and flashing. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistive barrier as required by Section 1403.2 and flashing as required by Section 1405.3 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistant exterior wall envelope.

    The remaining sections will be renumbered as follows:

    109.3.6 Lath or gypsum board inspection

    109.3.7 Fire-resistant penetrations

    109.3.8 Energy efficiency inspections

    109.3.9 Other inspections

    109.3.10 Special inspections

    109.3.11 Final inspection.

    (5) Section 114.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    114.1 Authority. Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to stop work.

    (6) In Section 202, the following definition is added:

    ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. See Section 308.1.1.

    (7) Section 305.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    305.2 Day care. The building or structure, or portion thereof, for educational, supervision, child day care centers, or personal care services of more than four children shall be classified as a Group E occupancy. See Section 419 for special requirements for Group E child day care centers.

    Exception: Areas used for child day care purposes with a Residential Certificate, Family License or Family Group License may be located in a Group R-2 or R-3 occupancy as provided in Section 310.1 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.

    Child day care centers providing care for more than 100 children 2 1/2 years or less of age shall be classified as Group I-4.

    (8) In Section 308 the following definitions are added:

    308.1.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section and as used elsewhere in this code, have the meanings shown herein.

    TYPE 1 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility that provides a protected living arrangement for ambulatory, non-restrained persons who are capable of achieving mobility sufficient to exit the facility without the assistance of another person.

    TYPE 2 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. A residential facility that provides an array of coordinated supportive personal and health care services to residents who meet the definition of semi-independent.

    SEMI-INDEPENDENT. A person who is:

    A. Physically disabled but able to direct his or her own care; or

    B. Cognitively impaired or physically disabled but able to evacuate from the facility with the physical assistance of one person.

    (9) Section 308.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    308.2 Group I-1. This occupancy shall include buildings, structures, or parts thereof housing more than 16 persons, on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment that provides personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following: residential board and care facilities, type 1 assisted living facilities, half-way houses, group homes, congregate care facilities, social rehabilitation facilities, alcohol and drug centers and convalescent facilities. A facility such as the above with five or fewer persons shall be classified as a Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. A facility such as above, housing at least six and not more than 16 persons, shall be classified as a Group R-4.

    (10) Section 308.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    308.3 Group I-2. This occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or custodial care on a 24-hour basis of more than three persons who are not capable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to the following: hospitals, nursing homes (both intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities), mental hospitals, detoxification facilities, ambulatory surgical centers with two or more operating rooms where care is less than 24 hours, outpatient medical care facilities for ambulatory patients (accommodating more than five such patients in each tenant space) which may render the patient incapable of unassisted self-preservation, and type 2 assisted living facilities. Type 2 assisted living facilities with five or fewer persons shall be classified as a Group R-4. Type 2 assisted living facilities as defined in 308.1.1 with at least six and not more than sixteen residents shall be classified as a Group I-1 facility.

    (11) Section 308.3.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    308.3.1 Child care facility. A child care facility that provides care on a 24 hour basis to more than four children 2 1/2 years of age or less shall be classified as Group I-2.

    (12) Section 308.5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    308.5 Group I-4, day care facilities. This group shall include buildings and structures occupied by persons of any age who receive custodial care less than 24 hours by individuals other than parents or guardians, relatives by blood, marriage, or adoption, and in a place other than the home of the person cared for. A facility such as the above with four or fewer persons shall be classified as an R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. Places of worship during religious functions and Group E child day care centers are not included.

    (13) Section 308.5.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    308.5.2 Child care facility. A facility that provides supervision and personal care on less than a 24 hour basis for more than 100 children 2 1/2 years of age or less shall be classified as Group I-4.

    (14) Section 310.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    310.1 Residential Group "R". Residential Group R includes, among others, the use of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, for sleeping purposes when not classed as an Institutional Group I. Residential occupancies shall include the following:

    R-1: Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily transient in nature (less than 30 days) including: Boarding Houses (transient), Hotels (transient), and Motels (transient).

    Exception: Boarding houses accommodating 10 persons or less shall be classified as a Residential Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.

    R-2: Residential occupancies containing sleeping units or more than two dwelling units where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including: Apartment Houses, Boarding houses (not transient), Convents, Dormitories, Fraternities and Sororities, Monasteries, Vacation timeshare properties, Hotels (non transient), and Motels (non transient).

    Exception: Boarding houses accommodating 10 persons or less shall be classified as a Residential Group R-3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.

    R-3: Residential occupancies where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature and not classified as R-1, R-2, R-4 or I and where buildings do not contain more than two dwelling units, as applicable in Section 101.2, or adult and child care facilities that provide accommodations for five or fewer persons of any age for less than 24 hours. Adult and child care facilities that are within a single family home are permitted to comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2. Areas used for day care purposes may be located in a residential dwelling unit under all of the following conditions:

    1. Compliance with the Utah Administrative Code, R710-8, Day Care Rules, as enacted under the authority of the Utah Fire Prevention Board.

    2. Use is approved by the State Department of Health, as enacted under the authority of the Utah Child Care Licensing Act, UCA, Sections 26-39-101 through 26-39-110, and in any of the following categories:

    a. Utah Administrative Code, R430-50, Residential Certificate Child Care Standards.

    b. Utah Administrative Code, R430-90, Licensed Family Child Care.

    3. Compliance with all zoning regulations of the local regulator.

    R-4: Residential occupancies shall include buildings arranged for occupancy as Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities including more than five but not more than 16 occupants, excluding staff.

    Group R-4 occupancies shall meet the requirements for construction as defined for Group R-3 except as otherwise provided for in this code or shall comply with the International Residential Code in accordance with Section 101.2.

    (15) A new Section 403.9.1 is added as follows:

    403.9.1 Elevator lobby. Elevators on all floors shall open into elevator lobbies that are separated from the remainder of the building, including corridors and other means of egress by smoke partitions complying with Section 710. Elevator lobbies shall have at least one means of egress complying with Chapter 10 and other provisions within the code. Elevator lobbies shall be separated from a fire resistance rated corridor with fire partitions complying with Section 708 and shall have walls of not less than one-hour fire resistance rating and openings shall conform to Section 715.

    Exceptions:

    1. Separations are not required from a street floor elevator lobby.

    2. In atria complying with the provisions of Section 404 elevator lobbies are not required.

    (16) A new section 419 is added as follows:

    Section 419 Group E Child Day Care Centers. Group E child day care centers shall comply with Section 419.

    419.1 Location at grade. Group E child day care centers shall be located at the level of exit discharge.

    Exception: Child day care spaces for children over the age of 24 months may be located on the second floor of buildings equipped with automatic fire protection throughout and an automatic fire alarm system.

    419.2 Egress. All Group E child day care spaces with an occupant load of 10 or more shall have a second means of egress. If the second means of egress is not an exit door leading directly to the exterior, the room shall have an emergency escape and rescue window complying with Section 1025.

    (17) In Section 707.14.1 Exception 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    4. See Section 403.9.1 for high rise buildings.

    (18) In Section (F)902, the definition for record drawings is deleted and replaced with the following:

    (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) Section (F)903.3.7 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    (F)903.3.7 Fire department connections. The location of fire department connections shall be approved by the code official.

    (21) Section 905.5.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    905.5.3 Class II system 1-inch hose. A minimum 1-inch (25.4 mm) hose shall be permitted to be used for hose stations in light-hazard occupancies where investigated and listed for this service and where approved by the code official.

    (22) Section (F)907.2.10 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    (F)907.2.10 Single- and multiple-station alarms. Listed single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with the provision of this code and the household fire-warning equipment provision of NFPA 72. Listed single- and multiple-station carbon monoxide detectors shall comply with U.L. 2034 and shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 720.

    (F)907.2.10.1 Smoke alarms. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in the locations described in Sections (F)907.2.10.1.1 through (F)907.2.10.1.4.

    (F)907.2.10.1.1 Group R-1. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in all of the following locations in Group R-1:

    1. In sleeping areas.

    2. In every room in the path of the means of egress from the sleeping area to the door leading from the sleeping unit.

    3. In each story within the sleeping unit, including basements. For sleeping units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level.

    (F)907.2.10.1.2 Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1, regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations:

    1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.

    2. In each room used for sleeping purposes.

    3. In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level.

    (F)907.2.10.1.3 Group I-1. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in sleeping areas in occupancies in Group I-1. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall not be required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section (F)907.2.6.

    (F)907.2.10.2 Carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level of a dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1 equipped with fuel burning appliances.

    (F)907.2.10.3. Power source. In new construction, required alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.

    Exception: Alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup in Group R-1 where they are connected to an emergency electrical system.

    (F)907.2.10.4 Interconnection. Where more than one alarm is required to be installed with an individual dwelling unit in Group R-2, R-3, or R-4, or within an individual sleeping unit in Group R-1, the alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. Approved combination smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors shall be permitted.

    (F)907.2.10.5 Acceptance testing. When the installation of the alarm devices is complete, each detector and interconnecting wiring for multiple-station alarm devices shall be tested in accordance with the household fire warning equipment provisions of NFPA 72 and NFPA 720, as applicable.

    (23) In Section 1008.1.8.3, a new subparagraph (5) is added as follows:

    (5) Doors in Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies, where the clinical needs of the patients require specialized security measures for their safety, approved access controlled egress may be installed when all the following are met:

    5.1 The controlled egress doors shall unlock upon activation of the automatic fire sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system.

    5.2 The facility staff can unlock the controlled egress doors by either sensor or keypad.

    5.3 The controlled egress doors shall unlock upon loss of power.

    ([23]24) Section 1009.3, Exception #5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    5. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, within dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, as applicable in Section 101.2, and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, the maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The minimum winder tread depth at the walk line shall be 10 inches (254 mm), and the minimum winder tread depth shall be 6 inches (152 mm). A nosing not less than 0.75 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1.25 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers where the tread depth is less than 10 inches (254 mm).

    ([24]25) Section 1009.11 Exception #4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    4. In occupancies in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2 and in occupancies in Group U, which are accessory to an occupancy in Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers.

    ([25]26) Section 1009.11.3 is amended to include the following exception at the end of the section:

    Exception. Non-circular handrails serving an individual unit in a Group R-1, Group R-2 or Group R-3 occupancy shall be permitted to have a maximum cross sectional dimension of 3.25 inches (83 mm) measured 2 inches (51 mm) down from the top of the crown. Such handrail is required to have an indention on both sides between 0.625 inch (16 mm) and 1.5 inches (38 mm) down from the top or crown of the cross section. The indentation shall be a minimum of 0.25 inch (6 mm) deep on each side and shall be at least 0.5 (13 mm) high. Edges within the handgrip shall have a minimum radius of 0.0625 inch (2 mm). The handrail surface shall be smooth with no cusps so as to avoid catching clothing or skin.

    ([26]27) In Section 1012.2 Exception 3 is added as follows:

    3. For occupancies in Group R-3 and within individual dwelling units in occupancies in Group R-2, as applicable in Section 101.2, guards shall form a protective barrier not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in height.

    ([27]28) New sections 1109.7.1 and 1109.7.2 are added as follows:

    1109.7.1 All platform (wheelchair) lifts shall be capable of independent operation without a key.

    1109.7.2 Standby power shall be provided for platform lifts permitted to serve as part of the accessible means of egress.

    ([28]29) Section 1208.4 subparagraph 1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1. The unit shall have a living room of not less than 165 square feet (15.3 m2) of floor area. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such unit in excess of two.

    ([29]30) Section 1405.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1405.3 Flashing. Flashing shall be installed in such a manner so as to prevent moisture from entering the wall or to redirect it to the exterior. Flashings shall be installed at the perimeters of exterior door and window assemblies, penetrations and terminations of exterior wall assemblies, exterior wall intersections with roofs, chimneys, porches, decks, balconies and similar projections and at built-in gutters and similar locations where moisture could enter the wall. Flashing with projected flanges shall be installed on both sides and the ends of copings, under sills and continuously above projected trim. A flashing shall be installed at the intersection of the foundation to stucco, masonry, siding or brick veneer. The flashing shall be on an approved corrosion-resistant flashing with a 1/2" drip leg extending past exterior side of the foundation.

    ([30]31) Section 1604.5, footnote "c" is added to Table 1604.5 Classification of Buildings and Other Structures for Importance Factors:

    c. For determining "W" per sections 1616.4.1, 1617, 1617.5.1, or 1618.1, the Snow Factor Is, may be taken as 1.0.

    ([31]32) In Section 1605.2.1, the formula shown as "f2 = 0.2 for other roof configurations" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    f2 = 0.20 + .025(A-5) for other configurations where roof snow load exceeds 30 psf

    f2 = 0 for roof snow loads of 30 psf (1.44kN/m2) or less.

    Where A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft/1000).

    ([32]33) In Section 1605.3.1 and section 1605.3.2, Exception number 2 in each section is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Flat roof snow loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roofs exceed 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kNm2), the snow loads may be reduced in accordance with the following in load combinations including both snow and seismic loads.

    Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf

    Where

    Ws = Weight of snow to be included, psf

    A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft/1000)

    Pf = Design roof snow load, psf

    ([33]34) In Table 1607.1 number 6 is deleted and replaced with the following:

     

    TABLE 1607.1 NUMBER 6

    Occupancy or Use                     Uniform    Concentrated
    (psf) (lbs)
    6. Decks, except residential Same as occupancy
    servedh
    6.1 Residential decks 60 psf

     

    ([34]35) In Table 1607.1 number 27 is deleted and replaced with the following:

     

    TABLE 1607.1 NUMBER 27

    Occupancy or Use                        Uniform    Concentrated
    (psf) (lbs)
    27. Residential
    Group R-3 as applicable in Section 101.2 -
    Uninhabitable attics without storage 10i
    Uninhabitable attics with storage 20
    Habitable attics and sleeping areas 30
    All other areas except balconies
    and decks 40
    Hotels and multifamily dwellings
    Private rooms 40
    Public rooms and corridors serving them 100

     

    ([35]36) In Notes to Table 1607.1, Note i is added as follows:

    i. This live load need not be considered as acting simultaneously with other live loads imposed upon the ceiling framing or its supporting structure.

    ([36]37) Section 1608.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Except as modified in section 1608.1.1, design snow loads shall be determined in accordance with Section 7 of ASCE 7, but the design roof load shall not be less than that determined by Section 1607.

    ([37]38) Section 7.4.5 of Section 7 of ASCE 7 referred to in Section 1608.1 of the IBC is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Section 7.4.5 Ice Dams and Icicles Along Eaves. Where ground snow loads exceed 75 psf, eaves shall be capable of sustaining a uniformly distributed load of 2pf on all overhanging portions. No other loads except dead loads shall be present on the roof when this uniformly distributed load is applied. All building exits under down-slope eaves shall be protected from sliding snow and ice.

    ([38]39) Section 1608.1.1 is added as follows:

    1608.1.1 Utah Snow Loads. The ground snow load, Pg, to be used in the determination of design snow loads for buildings and other structures shall be determined by using the following formula: Pg = (Po2 + S2(A-Ao)2)0.5 for A greater than Ao, and Pg = Po for A less than or equal to Ao.

    WHERE

    Pg = Ground snow load at a given elevation (psf)

    Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table No. 1608.1.1(a)

    S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/100 ft.) From Table No. 1608.1.1(a)

    A = Elevation above sea level at the site (ft./1000)

    Ao = Base ground snow elevation from Table 1608.1.1(a) (ft./1000)

    The building official may round the roof snow load to the nearest 5 psf. The ground snow load, Pg, may be adjusted by the building official when a licensed engineer or architect submits data substantiating the adjustments. A record of such action together with the substantiating data shall be provided to the division for a permanent record.

    The building official may also directly adopt roof snow loads in accordance with Table 1608.1.1(b), provided the site is no more than 100 ft. higher than the listed elevation.

    Where the minimum roof live load in accordance with section 1607.11 is greater than the design roof snow load, such roof live load shall be used for design, however, it shall not be reduced to a load lower than the design roof snow load. Drifting need not be considered for roof snow loads less than 20 psf.

    ([39]40) Table 1608.1.1(a) and Table 1608.1.1(b) are added as follows:

     

    TABLE NO. 1608.1.1(a)
    STATE OF UTAH - REGIONAL SNOW LOAD FACTORS

     

         COUNTY       Po     S     Ao

    Beaver 43 63 6.2
    Box Elder 43 63 5.2
    Cache 50 63 4.5
    Carbon 43 63 5.2
    Daggett 43 63 6.5
    Davis 43 63 4.5
    Duchesne 43 63 6.5
    Emery 43 63 6.0
    Garfield 43 63 6.0
    Grand 36 63 6.5
    Iron 43 63 5.8
    Juab 43 63 5.2
    Kane 36 63 5.7
    Millard 43 63 5.3
    Morgan 57 63 4.5
    Piute 43 63 6.2
    Rich 57 63 4.1
    Salt Lake 43 63 4.5
    San Juan 43 63 6.5
    Sanpete 43 63 5.2
    Sevier 43 63 6.0
    Summit 86 63 5.0
    Tooele 43 63 4.5
    Uintah 43 63 7.0
    Utah 43 63 4.5
    Wasatch 86 63 5.0
    Washington 29 63 6.0
    Wayne 36 63 6.5
    Weber 43 63 4.5

     

     

    TABLE NO. 1608.1.1(b)
    RECOMMENDED SNOW LOADS FOR SELECTED UTAH CITIES AND TOWNS(2)

     

                                      Roof Snow      Ground Snow
    Load (PSF) Load (PSF)

    Beaver County
    Beaver 5920 ft. 43 62
    Box Elder County
    Brigham City 4300 ft. 30 43
    Tremonton 4290 ft. 30 43
    Cache County
    Logan 4530 ft. 35 50
    Smithfield 4595 ft. 35 50
    Carbon County
    Price 5550 ft. 30 43
    Daggett County
    Manila 5377 ft. 30 43
    Davis County
    Bountiful 4300 ft. 30 43
    Farmington 4270 ft. 30 43
    Layton 4400 ft. 30 43
    Fruit Heights 4500 ft. 40 57
    Duchesne County
    Duchesne 5510 ft. 30 43
    Roosevelt 5104 ft. 30 43
    Emery County
    Castledale 5660 ft. 30 43
    Green River 4070 ft. 25 36
    Garfield County
    Panguitch 6600 ft. 30 43
    Grand County
    Moab 3965 ft. 25 36
    Iron County
    Cedar City 5831 ft. 30 43
    Juab County
    Nephi 5130 ft. 30 43
    Kane County
    Kanab 5000 ft. 25 36
    Millard County
    Millard 5000 ft. 30 43
    Delta 4623 ft. 30 43
    Morgan County
    Morgan 5064 ft. 40 57
    Piute County
    Piute 5996 ft. 30 43
    Rich County
    Woodruff 6315 ft. 40 57
    Salt Lake County
    Murray 4325 ft. 30 43
    Salt Lake City 4300 ft. 30 43
    Sandy 4500 ft. 30 43
    West Jordan 4375 ft. 30 43
    West Valley 4250 ft. 30 43
    San Juan County
    Blanding 6200 ft. 30 43
    Monticello 6820 ft. 35 50
    Sanpete County
    Fairview 6750 ft. 35 50
    Mt. Pleasant 5900 ft. 30 43
    Manti 5740 ft. 30 43
    Ephraim 5540 ft. 30 43
    Gunnison 5145 ft. 30 43
    Sevier County
    Salina 5130 ft. 30 43
    Richfield 5270 ft. 30 43
    Summit County
    Coalville 5600 ft. 60 86
    Kamas 6500 ft. 70 100
    Park City 6800 ft. 100 142
    Park City 8400 ft. 162 231
    Summit Park 7200 ft. 90 128
    Tooele County
    Tooele 5100 ft. 30 43
    Uintah County
    Vernal 5280 ft. 30 43
    Utah County
    American Fork 4500 ft. 30 43
    Orem 4650 ft. 30 43
    Pleasant Grove 5000 ft. 30 43
    Provo 5000 ft. 30 43
    Spanish Fork 4720 ft. 30 43
    Wasatch County
    Heber 5630 ft. 60 86
    Washington County
    Central 5209 ft. 25 36
    Dameron 4550 ft. 25 36
    Leeds 3460 ft. 20 29
    Rockville 3700 ft. 25 36
    Santa Clara 2850 ft. 15 (1) 21
    St. George 2750 ft. 15 (1) 21
    Wayne County
    Loa 7080 ft. 30 43
    Hanksville 4308 ft. 25 36
    Weber County
    North Ogden 4500 ft. 40 57
    Ogden 4350 ft. 30 43

    NOTES
    (1) The IBC requires a minimum live load - See
    1607.11.2.
    (2) This table is informational only in that actual
    site elevations may vary. Table is only valid if site
    elevation is within 100 feet of the listed elevation.

     

    ([40]41) Section 1608.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1608.2 Ground Snow Loads. The ground snow loads to be used in determining the design snow loads for roofs in states other than Utah are given in Figure 1608.2 for the contiguous United States and Table 1608.2 for Alaska. Site-specific case studies shall be made in areas designated CS in figure 1608.2. Ground snow loads for sites at elevations above the limits indicated in Figure 1608.2 and for all sites within the CS areas shall be approved. Ground snow load determination for such sites shall be based on an extreme value statistical analysis of data available in the vicinity of the site using a value with a 2-percent annual probability of being exceeded (50-year mean recurrence interval). Snow loads are zero for Hawaii, except in mountainous regions as approved by the building official.

    ([41]42) Section 1608.3.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1608.3.2 Thermal Factor. The value for the thermal factor, Ct, used in calculation of pf shall be determined from Table 1608.3.2.

    Exception: Except for unheated structures, the value of Ct need not exceed 1.0 when ground snow load, Pg, is calculated using Section 1608.1.1 as amended.

    ([42]43) Section 1614.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1614.2 Change in Occupancy. When a change of occupancy results in a structure being reclassified to a higher Seismic Use Group, or when such change of occupancy results in a design occupant load increase of 100% or more, the structure shall conform to the seismic requirements for a new structure.

    Exceptions:

    1. This is not required if the design occupant load increase is less than 25 persons and the Seismic Use Group does not change.

    2. Specific detailing provisions required for a new structure are not required to be met where it can be shown an equivalent level of performance and seismic safety contemplated for a new structure is obtained. Such analysis shall consider the regularity, overstrength, redundancy and ductility of the structure within the context of the specific detailing provided. Alternatively, the building official may allow the structure to be upgraded in accordance with the latest edition of the "Guidelines for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings" or another nationally recognized standard for retrofit of existing buildings.

    ([43]44) In Section 1616.4.1, Definition of W, Item 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    4. Roof snow loads of 30 psf or less need not be included. Where the roof snow load exceeds 30 psf, the snow load shall be included, but may be adjusted in accordance with the following formula: Ws = (0.20 + 0.025(A-5))Pf

    WHERE:

    Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculation;

    A = Elevation above sea level at the location of the structure (ft/1000)

    Pf = Design roof snow load, psf

    For the purposes of this section, snow load shall be assumed uniform on the roof footprint without including the effects of drift or sliding.

    ([44]45) Section 1617.4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1617.4 Equivalent lateral force procedure for seismic design of buildings. The provisions given in Section 9.5.5 of ASCE 7 shall be used. Roof snow loads to be included in the seismic dead load (W) may be adjusted as outlined in Section 1616.4.1, Item 4, as amended.

    ([45]46) In Section 1617.5.1, Definition of W, Item 4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    4. Roof snow loads to be included shall be as outlined in section 1616.4.1, Definition of W, Item 4, as amended.

    ([46]47) Section 1618.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1618.1 Dynamic analysis procedures. The following dynamic analysis procedures are permitted to be used in lieu of the equivalent lateral force procedure of Section 1617.4:

    1. Modal Response Spectral Analysis.

    2. Linear Time-history Analysis.

    3. Nonlinear Time-history Analysis.

    The dynamic analysis procedures listed above shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.5.6, 9.5.7, and 9.5.8 respectively, of ASCE 7. Roof snow loads to be included in the seismic dead load (W) may be adjusted as outlined in Section 1616.4.1, Item 4, as amended.

    ([47]48) Section 1621.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1621.1 Component design. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and nonstructural systems, components and elements permanently attached to structures, including supporting structures and attachments (hereinafter referred to as "components"), and nonbuilding structures that are supported by other structures, shall meet with requirements of Section 9.6 of ASCE 7 except as modified in Sections 1621.1.1, 1621.1.2, 1621.1.3, and 1621.1.4, excluding Section 9.6.3.11.2, of ASCE 7, as amended in this section.

    ([48]49) A new Section 1621.1.4 is added as follows:

    1621.1.4 ASCE 7, Section 9.6.2.6.2.2 paragraph (e) is modified to read as follows:

    (e) Penetrations shall have a sleeve or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch (25 mm) in all horizontal directions.

    Exceptions:

    1. Where rigid braces are used to limit lateral deflections.

    2. At fire sprinkler heads in frangible surfaces per NFPA 13.

    ([49]50) Section 1805.2.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    [Sections ]1805.2.1 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundation walls, piers and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following methods:

    (1) Extending below the frost line of the locality;

    (2) Constructed in accordance with ASCE-32; or

    (3) Erected on solid rock.

    Exception: Freestanding buildings meeting all of the following conditions shall not be required to be protected:

    1. Classified in Importance Category I(see Table 1604.5), or Occupancy Group U (see Section 312);

    2. Area of 1,000 square feet (93m2) or less;

    3. Eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less; and

    4. Constructed of light-wood-framed construction.

    Footings shall not bear on frozen soil unless such frozen condition is of a permanent character.

    ([50]51) Section 1805.5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1805.5 Foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 19 or 21. Foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom and within the parameters of Tables 1805.5(1) through 1805.5(4) are permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 1805.5.1 through 1805.5.5. Concrete foundation walls may also be constructed in accordance with Section 1805.5.8.

    ([51]52) A new section 1805.5.8 is added as follows:

    1805.5.8 Empirical foundation design. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies three stories or less in height, and Group U Occupancies, which are constructed in accordance with Section 2308, or with other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel structural member construction, shall be permitted to have concrete foundations constructed in accordance with Table 1805.5(5).

    ([52]53) Table 1805.5(5) is added as follows:

    Table 1805.5(5), entitled "Empirical Foundation Walls, dated September 1, 2002, published by the Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Table 1805.5(5) identifies foundation requirements for empirical walls.

    ([53]54) A new section 2306.1.4 is added as follows:

    2306.1.4 Load duration factors. The allowable stress increase of 1.15 for snow load, shown in Table 2.3.2, Frequently Used Load Duration Factors, Cd, of the National Design Specifications, shall not be utilized at elevations above 5,000 feet (1524 M).

    ([54]55) Section 2308.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    2308.6 Foundation plates or sills. Foundations and footings shall be as specified in Chapter 18. Foundation plates or sills resting on concrete or masonry foundations shall comply with Section 2304.3.1 and shall be bolted or anchored by one of the following:

    1. Foundation plates or sill shall be bolted or anchored to the foundation with not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter steel bolts or approved anchors. Bolts shall be embedded at least 7 inches (178 mm) into concrete or masonry, and spaced not more than 6 feet (1829 mm) apart. There shall be a minimum of two bolts or anchor straps per piece with one bolt or anchor strap located not more than 12 inches (305 mm) or less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each piece.

    2. Foundation plates or sills shall be bolted or anchored to the foundation with not less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) diameter steel bolts or approved anchors. Bolts shall be embedded at least 7 inches (178 mm) into concrete or masonry, and spaced not more than 32 inches (816 mm) apart. There shall be a minimum of two bolts or anchor straps per piece located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each piece.

    A properly sized nut and washer shall be tightened on each bolt to the plate.

    (56) Section 2506.2.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    2506.2.1 Other materials. Metal suspension systems for acoustical and lay-in panel ceilings shall conform with ASTM C635 listed in Chapter 35 and Section 9.6.2.6 of ASCE 7, as amended in Section 1621.1.4, for installation in high seismic areas.

    ([55]57) In Section 2902.1, the title for Table 2902.1 is deleted and replaced with the following and footnote f is added as follows: Table 2902.1, Minimum Number of Plumbing Facilitiesa, f.

    FOOTNOTE: f. When provided, in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms.

    ([56]58) A new section 2902.1.1 is added as follows:

    2902.1.1 Unisex toilets and bath fixtures. Fixtures located within unisex toilet and bathing rooms complying with section 2902 are permitted to be included in determining the minimum number of fixtures for assembly and mercantile occupancies.

    ([57]59) Section 3006.5 Shunt Trip, the following exception is added:

    Exception: Hydraulic elevators and roped hydraulic elevators with a rise of 50 feet or less.

    ([58]60) A new section 3403.5 is added as follows:

    3403.5 Parapets and other appendages. Building constructed prior to 1975 with parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, signs, statuary and other appendages shall have such appendages evaluated by a licensed engineer to determine resistance to design loads specified in this code when said building is undergoing reroofing, or alteration of or repair to said feature.

    EXCEPTION: Group R-3 an U occupancies.

    Original Plans and/or structural calculations may be utilized to demonstrate that the parapet or appendages are structurally adequate. When found to be deficient because of design or deteriorated condition, the engineer shall prepare specific recommendations to anchor, brace, reinforce or remove the deficient feature.

    The maximum height of an unreinforced masonry parapet above the level of the diaphragm tension anchors or above the parapet braces shall not exceed one and one-half times the thickness of the parapet wall. The parapet height may be a maximum of two and one-half times its thickness in other than Seismic Design Categories D, E, or F. If the required parapet height exceeds this maximum height, a bracing system designed using the coefficients specified in ASCE 7-02 Table 9.6.2.2 shall support the top of the parapet. When positive diaphragm connections are absent, tension roof anchors shall be added. Approved alternative methods of equivalent strength will be considered when accompanied by engineer sealed drawings, details and calculations.

    ([59]61) The exception in 3409.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Exception: Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by section 1107 are not required to be provided in existing buildings and facilities, except when an existing occupancy is changed to R-2.

    ([60]62) In Section 3409.3, number 7 is added as follows:

    7. When a change of occupancy in a building or portion of a building results in multiple dwelling or sleeping units as determined in section 1107.6.2, not less than 20 percent of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type B dwelling or sleeping units. These dwelling or sleeping units may be located on any floor of the building provided with an accessible route. Two percent, but not less than one, of the dwelling or sleeping units shall be Type A dwelling units.

    ([61]63) The following referenced standard is added under NFPA in chapter 35:

     

    TABLE

                                                  Referenced in code
    Number Title Section number
    720-99 Recommended Practice for the 907.2.10.1, 907.2.10.5
    Installation of Household Carbon
    Monoxide (CO) Warning Equipment

     

    ([62]64) In Chapter 35, Referenced Standards, the following NFPA referenced standards are deleted and replaced with the current versions as follows:

     

    TABLE

    DELETED         REPLACED BY

    13 - 99 13 - 02 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
    13D - 99 13D - 02 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
    One- and Two-family Dwellings and
    Manufactured Homes
    13R - 99 13R - 02 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
    Residential Occupancies Up to and
    Including Four Stories in Height
    72 - 99 72 - 02 National Fire Alarm Code
    101 - 00 101 - 03 Life Safety Code

     

    R156-56-707. Statewide Amendments to the IPC.

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

    (1) In Section 202, the definition for "Backflow Backpressure, Low Head" is deleted in its entirety.

    (2) In Section 202, the definition for "Backsiphonage" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Backsiphonage. The backflow of potentially contaminated, polluted or used water into the potable water system as a result of the pressure in the potable water system falling below atmospheric pressure of the plumbing fixtures, pools, tanks or vats connected to the potable water distribution piping.

    (3) In Section 202, the following definition is added:

    Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Subsection 19-4-104(4), Utah Code Ann. (1953), as amended.

    (4) In Section 202, the definition for "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Cross Connection. Any physical connection or potential connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other, with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems (see "Backflow").

    (5) In Section 202, the following definition is added:

    Heat Exchanger (Potable Water). A device to transfer heat between two physically separated fluids (liquid or steam), one of which is potable water.

    (6) In Section 202, the definition for "Potable Water" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Titles 19-4 and 19-5, Utah Code Ann. (1953), as amended and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction.

    (7) In Section 202, the following definition is added:

    S-Trap. A trap having its weir installed above the inlet of the vent connection.

    (8) In Section 202, the following definition is added:

    Trap Arm. That portion of a fixture drain between a trap weir and the vent fitting.

    (9) In Section 202, the definition for "Water Heater" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    Water Heater. A closed vessel in which water is heated by the combustion of fuels or electricity and is withdrawn for use external to the system at pressures not exceeding 160 psig (1100 kPa (gage)), including the apparatus by which heat is generated, and all controls and devices necessary to prevent water temperatures from exceeding 210 degrees Fahrenheit (99 degrees Celsius).

    (10) Section 304.3 Meter Boxes is deleted.

    (11) Section 304.4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    304.4 Opening of Pipes. In or on the exterior habitable envelop of structures where openings have been made in walls, floors, or ceilings for the passage of pipes, the annular space between the opening and the pipe shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Openings exceeding 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) shall be closed and protected by the installation of approved metal collars that are securely fastened to the adjoining structure.

    (12) Section 305.5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    305.5 Pipes through or under footings or foundation walls. Any pipe that passes under or through a footing or through a foundation wall shall be protected against structural settlement.

    (13) Section 305.8 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    305.8 Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations where piping, other than cast-iron or galvanized steel, is installed through holes or notches in studs, joists, rafters or similar members less than 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) from the nearest edge of the member, the pipe shall be protected by shield plates. Protective shield plates shall be minimum of 1/16 inch-thick (1.6 mm) steel, shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored, and shall be at least the thickness of the framing member penetrated.

    (14) Section 305.10 is added as follows:

    Section 305.10 Improper Connections. No drain, waste, or vent piping shall be drilled and tapped for the purpose of making connections.

    (15) Sections 308.7 and 308.7.1 are deleted and replaced with the following:

    308.7 Anchorage. All drainage piping except ABS, PVC, CPVC, PP or any other approved piping material having solvent weld or heat fused joints shall be anchored and restrained to prevent axial movement.

    308.7.1 Location. Restraints specified by an engineer and approved by the code official shall be provided for pipe sizes greater than 4 inches (102 mm), having changes in direction greater than 45 degrees and at all changes in diameter greater than two pipe sizes.

    (16) Section 311.1 is deleted.

    (17) Section 312.9 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

    312.9 Backflow assembly testing. The premise owner or his designee shall have backflow prevention assemblies operation tested at the time of installation, repair and relocation and at least on an annual basis thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction. Testing shall be performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The assemblies that are subject to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer, and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly.

    (18) In Section 403.1, the title for Table 403.1 is deleted and replaced with the following title and footnote f is added as follows: Table 403.1, Minimum Number of Plumbing Facilitiesa, f , (see Sections 403.2 and 403.3).

    FOOTNOTE: f. When provided, in public toilet facilities there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities in male toilet rooms and female toilet rooms.

    (19) In Section 406.3, an exception is added as follows:

    Exception: Gravity discharge clothes washers, when properly trapped and vented, shall be allowed to be directly connected to the drainage system or indirectly discharge into a properly sized catch basin, trench drain, or other approved indirect waste receptor installed for the purpose of receiving such waste.

    (20) A new section 406.4 is added as follows:

    406.4 Automatic clothes washer metal safe pans. Metal safe pans, when installed under automatic clothes washers, shall only be allowed to receive the unintended discharge from a leaking appliance, valve, supply hose, or overflowing waste water from the clothes washer standpipe. Clothes washer metal safe pans shall not be used as indirect waste receptors to receive the discharge of waste water from any other equipment, appliance, appurtenance, drain pipe, etc. Each safe pan shall be provided with an approved trap seal primer, conforming to ASSE 1018 or 1044 or a deep seal trap. The sides of the safe pan shall be no less than 1 1/2" high and shall be soldered at the joints to provide a water tight seal.

    406.4.1 Safe pan outlet. The safe pan outlet shall be no less than 1 1/2" in diameter and shall be located in a visible and accessible location to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. The outlet shall be flush with the surface of the pan so as not to allow water retention within the pan.

    (21) Section 412.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    412.1 Approval. Floor drains shall be made of ABS, PVC, cast-iron, stainless steel, brass, or other approved materials that are listed for the use.

    (22) Section 412.5 is added as follows:

    412.5 Public toilet rooms. All public toilet rooms shall be equipped with at least one floor drain.

    (23) Section 417.5.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    (Subsections 417.5.2.1 to 417.5.2.4 are not changed)

    417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least three inches (76.2 mm) above the finished threshold level. Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing so as not to occupy the space required for wall covering, and shall not be nailed or perforated at any point less than two inches (50.8 mm) above finished threshold. Liners shall be pitched one-fourth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) and shall be sloped towards the fixture drains and be securely fastened to the waste outlet at the seepage entrance, making a watertight joint between the liner and the outlet.

    Exception: Floor surfaces under shower heads provided for rinsing laid directly on the ground are not required to comply with this section.

    (24) Section 418.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    418.1 Approval. Sinks shall conform to ANSI Z124.6, ASME A112.19.1M, ASME A112.19.2M, ASME A112.19.3M, ASME A112.19.4M, ASME A112.19.9M, CSA B45.1, CSA B45.2, CSA B45.3, CSA B45.4 or NSF 2.

    (25) Section 424.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    424.5 Shower Valves. Shower and tub-shower combination valves shall be balanced pressure, thermostatic or combination balanced-pressure/thermostatic valves that conform to the requirements of ASSE 1016 or CSA B125. Multiple (gang) showers supplied with a single tempered water supply pipe shall have the water supply for such showers controlled by an approved master thermostatic mixing valve complying with ASSE 1017. Shower and tub-shower combination valves and master thermostatic mixing valves required by this section shall be equipped with a means to limit the maximum setting of the valve to 120 degrees F (49 degrees C), which shall be field adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The water heater thermostat shall not be used as a water tempering device to meet this requirement.

    (26) Section 502.4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    502.4 Water Heater Seismic Bracing. Water heaters shall be anchored or strapped in the upper third of the appliance to resist a horizontal force equal to one third the operating weight of the water heater, acting in any horizontal direction, or in accordance with the appliance manufacturers recommendations.

    (27) Section 504.6.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    504.6.2 Material. Relief valve discharge piping shall be of those materials listed in Table 605.5 and meet the requirements for Section 605.5 or shall be tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME A112.4.1. Piping from safety pan drains shall meet the requirements of Section 804.1 and be constructed of those materials listed in Section 702.

    (28) Section 504.7.1 is amended as follows:

    The measurement of "3/4 inch" in the last sentence of the paragraph is replaced with the measurement "1 1/2 inch".

    (29) Section 504.7.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    504.7.2 Pan drain termination. The pan drain shall extend full-size and terminate over a suitably located indirect waste receptor, floor drain or extend to the exterior of the building and terminate not less than 6 inches (152 mm) and not more than 24 inches (610 mm) above the adjacent ground surface. When permitted by the administrative authority, the pan drain may be directly connected to a soil stack, waste stack, or branch drain. The pan drain shall be individually trapped and vented as required in Section 907.1. The pan drain shall not be directly or indirectly connected to any vent. The trap shall be provided with a trap primer conforming to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044.

    (30) A new section 504.7.3 is added as follows:

    504.7.3 Pan Designation. A water heater pan shall be considered an emergency receptor designated to receive the discharge of water from the water heater only and shall not receive the discharge from any other fixtures, devises or equipment.

    (31) Section 602.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    602.3 Individual water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in accordance with Sections 73-3-1, 73-3-3, and 73-3-25, Utah Code Ann. (1953), as amended, as administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction. The source shall supply sufficient quantity of water to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

    (32) Sections 602.3.1, 602.3.2, 602.3.3, 602.3.4, 602.3.5 and 602.3.5.1 are deleted in their entirety.

    (33) Section 604.4.1 is added as follows:

    604.4.1 Metering faucets. Self closing or metering faucets shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

    (34) Section 606.5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    606.5 Water pressure booster systems. Water pressure booster systems shall be provided as required by Section 606.5.1 through 606.5.11.

    (35) Section 606.5.11 is added as follows:

    606.5.11 Prohibited installation. In no case shall a booster pump be allowed that will lower the pressure in the public main to less than 20 psi.

    (36) In Section 608.1, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    Connection without an air gap between potable water piping and sewer-connected waste shall not exist under any condition.

    (37) Table 608.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

     

    TABLE 608.1
    General Methods of Protection

     

    Assembly     Degree     Application     Installation Criteria
    (applicable of
    standard) Hazard
    Air Gap High or Backsiphonage See Table 608.15.1
    (ASME A112.1.2) Low

    Reduced High or Backpressure or a. The bottom of each
    Pressure Low Backsiphonage RP assembly shall
    Principle Backflow 1/2" - 16" be a minimum of 12
    Preventer (AWWA inches above the
    C511, USC-FCCCHR, ground or floor.
    ASSE 1013 b. RP assemblies shall
    CSA CNA/CSA-B64.4) NOT be installed in
    and Reduced Pressure a pit.
    Detector Assembly c. The relief valve on
    (ASSE 1047, USC- each RP assembly
    FCCCHR) shall not be
    directly connected
    to any waste
    disposal line,
    including sanitary
    sewer, storm drains,
    or vents.
    d. The assembly shall
    be installed in a
    horizontal position
    only unless listed
    or approved for
    vertical
    installation.

    Double Check Low Backpressure or a. If installed in a
    Backflow Backsiphonage pit, the DC assembly
    Prevention 1/2" - 16" shall be installed
    Assembly with a minimum of
    (AWWA C510, 12 inches of
    USC-FCCCHR, clearance between
    ASSE 1015) all sides of the
    Double Check vault including
    Detector Assembly the floor and roof
    Backflow Preventer or ceiling with
    (ASSE 1048, adequate room for
    USC-FCCCHR) testing and
    maintenance.
    b. Shall be installed
    in a horizontal
    position unless
    listed or approved
    for vertical
    installation.

    Pressure High or Backsiphonage a. Shall not be
    Vacuum Low 1/2" - 2" installed in an
    Breaker area that could be
    Assembly subjected to
    (ASSE 1020, backpressure or
    USC-FCCCHR) back drainage
    conditions.
    b. Shall be installed
    a minimum of 12
    inches above all
    downstream piping
    and the highest
    point of use.
    c. Shall not be
    installed below
    ground or in a
    vault or pit.
    d. Shall be installed
    in a vertical
    position only.
    Spill High or Backsiphonage a. Shall not be
    Resistant Low 1/4" - 2" installed in an
    Vacuum area that could
    Breaker be subjected to
    (ASSE 1056, backpressure or
    USC-FCCCHR) back drainage
    conditions.
    b. Shall be installed
    a minimum of 12
    inches above all
    downstream piping
    and the highest
    point of use.
    c. Shall not be
    installed below
    ground or in a
    vault or pit.
    d. Shall be installed
    in a vertical
    position only.

    Atmospheric High or Backsiphonage a. Shall not be
    Vacuum Low installed in an
    Breaker area that could be
    (ASSE 1001 subjected to
    USC-FCCCHR, backpressure or back
    CSA CAN/CSA-B64.1.1 drainage conditions.
    b. Shall not be
    installed where it
    may be subjected to
    continuous pressure
    for more than 12
    consecutive hours
    at any time.
    c. Shall be installed
    a minimum of six
    inches above all
    downstream piping
    and the highest
    point of use.
    d. Shall be installed
    on the discharge
    (downstream) side
    of any valves.
    e. The AVB shall be
    installed in a
    vertical position
    only.

    General The assembly owner,
    Installation when necessary,
    Criteria shall provide
    devices or
    structures to
    facilitate testing,
    repair, and/or
    maintenance and to
    insure the safety
    of the backflow
    technician.
    Assemblies shall
    not be installed
    more than five feet
    off the floor unless
    a permanent platform
    is installed.

    The body of the
    assembly shall not
    be closer than 12
    inches to any wall,
    ceiling or
    incumbrance, and
    shall be accessible
    for testing, repair
    and/or maintenance.

    In cold climates,
    assemblies shall be
    protected from
    freezing by a means
    acceptable to the
    code official.

    Assemblies shall
    be maintained as
    an intact assembly.

     

    (38) Table 608.1.1 is added as follows:

     

    TABLE 608.1.1
    Specialty Backflow Devices for low hazard use only

     

         Device          Degree of     Application     Applicable
    Hazard Standard

    Antisiphon-type Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1002
    Water Closet Flush CSA CAN/
    Tank Ball Cock CSA-B125

    Dual check valve Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1024
    Backflow Preventer or Backpressure
    1/4" - 1"

    Backflow Preventer Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1012
    with Intermediate Residential or Backpressure CSA CAN/
    Atmospheric Vent Boiler 1/4" - 3/4" CSA-B64.3

    Dual check valve Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1022
    type Backflow or Backpressure
    Preventer for 1/4" - 3/8"
    Carbonated Beverage
    Dispensers/Post
    Mix Type

    Hose-connection Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1011
    Vacuum Breaker 1/2", 3/4", 1" CSA CAN/
    CSA-B64.2

    Vacuum Breaker Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1019
    Wall Hydrants, 3/4", 1" CSA CAN/
    Frost-resistant, CSA-B64.2.2
    Automatic Draining
    Type

    Laboratory Faucet Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1035
    Backflow Preventer CSA CAN/
    CSA-B64.7

    Hose Connection Low Backsiphonage ASSE 1052
    Backflow Preventer 1/2" - 1"
    Installation Guidelines: The above specialty devices shall
    be installed in accordance with their listing and the
    manufacturer's instructions and the specific provisions
    of this chapter.

     

    (39) In Section 608.3.1, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    All piping and hoses shall be installed below the atmospheric vacuum breaker.

    (40) Section 608.7 is deleted in its entirety.

    (41) In Section 608.8, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    In addition each nonpotable water outlet shall be labeled with the words "CAUTION: UNSAFE WATER, DO NOT DRINK".

    (42) In Section 608.11, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    The coating shall conform to NSF Standard 61 and application of the coating shall comply with the manufacturers instructions.

    (43) Section 608.13.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.13.3 Backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Backflow preventers with intermediate atmospheric vents shall conform to ASSE 1012 or CAS CAN/CAS-B64.3. These devices shall be permitted to be installed on residential boilers only where subject to continuous pressure conditions. The relief opening shall discharge by air gap and shall be prevented from being submerged.

    (44) Section 608.13.4 is deleted in its entirety.

    (45) Section 608.15.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.15.3 Protection by a backflow preventer with intermediate atmospheric vent. Opening and outlets to residential boilers only shall be protected by a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent.

    (46) Section 608.15.4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.15.4 Protection by a vacuum breaker. Openings and outlets shall be protected by atmospheric-type or pressure-type vacuum breakers. The critical level of the atmospheric vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device. The critical level of the pressure vacuum breaker shall be set a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device. Ball cocks shall be set in accordance with Section 425.3.1. Vacuum breakers shall not be installed under exhaust hoods or similar locations that will contain toxic fumes or vapors. Pipe-applied vacuum breakers shall be installed not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture, receptor or device served. No valves shall be installed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker.

    (47) Section 608.15.4.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.15.4.2 Hose connections. Sillcocks, hose bibbs, wall hydrants and other openings with a hose connection shall be protected by an atmospheric-type or pressure-type vacuum breaker or a permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker. Add-on-type backflow prevention devices shall be non-removable. In climates where freezing temperatures occur, a listed self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow preventer shall be used.

    (48) In Section 608.16.2, the first sentence of the paragraph is deleted and replaced as follows:

    608.16.2 The potable water supply to the residential boiler shall be equipped with a backflow preventer with an intermediate atmospheric vent complying with ASSE 1012 or CSA CAN/CSA B64.3.

    (49) Section 608.16.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.16.3 Heat exchangers. Heat exchangers shall be separated from potable water by double-wall construction. An air gap open to the atmosphere shall be provided between the two walls.

    Exceptions:

    1. Single wall heat exchangers shall be permitted when all of the following conditions are met:

    a. It utilizes a heat transfer medium of potable water or contains only substances which are recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA);

    b. The pressure of the heat transfer medium is maintained less than the normal minimum operating pressure of the potable water system; and

    c. The equipment is permanently labeled to indicate only additives recognized as safe by the FDA shall be used.

    2. Steam systems that comply with paragraph 1 above.

    3. Approved listed electrical drinking water coolers.

    (50) In Section 608.16.4.1, add the following exception:

    Exception: All class 1 and 2 systems containing chemical additives consisting of strictly glycerine (C.P. or U.S.P. 96.5 percent grade) or propylene glycol shall be protected against backflow with a double check valve assembly. Such systems shall include written certification of the chemical additives at the time of original installation and service or maintenance.

    (51) Section 608.16.5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double check valve backflow preventer or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.

    (52) Section 608.16.7 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.16.7 Chemical dispensers. Where chemical dispensers connect to the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.13.1, Section 608.13.2, Section 608.13.5, Section 608.13.6 or Section 608.13.8.

    (53) Section 608.16.8 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.16.8 Portable cleaning equipment. Where the portable cleaning equipment connects to the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.13.1, Section 608.13.2 or Section 608.13.8.

    (54) Section 608.16.9 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    608.16.9 Dental pump equipment or water syringe. Where dental pumping equipment or water syringes connects to the water distribution system, the water supply system shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.13.1, Section 608.13.2, Section 608.13.5, Section 608.13.6 or Section 608.13.8.

    (55) Section 608.16.10 is added as follows:

    608.16.10 Automatic and coin operated car washes. The water supply to an automatic or coin operated car wash shall be protected in accordance with Section 608.13.1 or Section 608.13.2.

    (56) Section 608.17 is deleted in its entirety.

    (57) Section 701.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    701.2 Sewer required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Section 10-8-38, Utah Code Ann., (1953), as amended; or an approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Rule R317-501 through R317-513 and Rule R317-5, Utah Administrative Code, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality.

    (58) Section 802.3.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

    802.3.2 Open hub waste receptors. Waste receptors for clear water waste shall be permitted in the form of a hub or pipe extending not more than 1/2 inch above a water impervious floor and are not required to have a strainer.

    (59) Section 904.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    904.1 Roof extensions. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 12 inches (304.8 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extension shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof.

    (60) In Section 904.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the wall with an elbow pointing downward.

    (61) In Section 905.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain and floor sink installations when installed in accordance with Sections 702.2, 905.2 and 905.3 and provided with a wall clean out.

    (62) Section 1002.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1002.2 Design of traps. Fixture traps shall be self-scouring. Fixture traps shall not have interior partitions, except where such traps are integral with the fixture or where such traps are constructed of an approved material that is resistant to corrosion and degradation. Slip joints shall be made with an approved elastomeric gasket and shall only be installed on the trap inlet, trap outlet and within the trap seal. One slip joint fitting shall be allowed to be installed downstream of the trap.

    (63) Section 1002.8 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1002.8 Recess for trap connection. A recess provided for connection of the underground trap, such as one serving a bathtub in slab-type construction, shall have sides and a bottom of corrosion-resistant, insect- and vermin-proof construction. The annular space between the pipe and the penetration shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).

    (64) Section 1003.3.5 is added as follows:

    1003.3.5 Grease trap restriction. Unless specifically required or permitted by the code official, no food waste grinder or dishwasher shall be connected to or discharge into any grease trap.

    (65) Section 1104.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1104.2 Combining storm and sanitary drainage prohibited. The combining of sanitary and storm drainage systems is prohibited.

    (66) Section 1108 is deleted in its entirety.

    (67) Chapter 13, Referenced Standards, is amended as follows:

    NSF - Standard Reference Number 61-99 - The following referenced in code section number is added: 608.11

    The following reference standard is added:

     

    TABLE

     

    USC-     Foundation for Cross-Connection  Table 608.1
    FCCCHR Control and Hydraulic Research
    9th University of Southern California
    Edition Kaprielian Hall 300
    Manual Los Angeles CA 90089-2531
    of Cross
    Connection
    Control

     

    (68) Appendix C of the IPC, Gray Water Recycling Systems as amended herein shall not be adopted by any local jurisdiction until such jurisdiction has requested Appendix C as amended to be adopted as a local amendment and such local amendment has been approved as a local amendment under these rules.

    (69) In jurisdictions which have adopted Appendix C as amended as a local amendment as provided herein, Section 301.3 of the IPC is deleted and replaced with the following:

    301.3 Connection to the drainage system. All plumbing fixtures, drains, appurtenances and appliances used to receive or discharge liquid wastes or sewage shall be directly connected to the drainage system of the building or premises, in accordance with the requirements of this Code. This section shall not be construed to prevent indirect waste systems provided for in Chapter 8.

    Exception: Bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers and laundry sinks shall not be required to discharge to the sanitary drainage system where such fixtures discharge to a gray water recycling system meeting all the requirements as specified in Appendix C as amended by these rules.

    (70) Appendix C is deleted and replaced with the following, to be effective only in jurisdictions which have adopted Appendix C as amended as a local amendment under these rules:

    Appendix C, Gray Water Recycling Systems, C101 Gray Water Recycling Systems

    C101.1 General, recycling gray water within a building. In R1, R2 and R4 occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings, gray water recycling systems are prohibited.

    In commercial occupancies, recycled gray water shall only be utilized for the flushing of water closets and urinals that are located in the same building as the gray water recycling system, provided the following conditions are met:

    1. Such systems comply with Sections C101.1 through C101.14 as amended by these rules.

    2. The commercial establishment demonstrates that it has and will have qualified staff to oversee the gray water recycling systems. Qualified staff is defined as level 3 waste water treatment plan operator as specified by the Department of Environmental Quality.

    3. Gray water recycling systems shall only receive non hazardous waste discharge of bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers and laundry sinks such as chemicals having a pH of 6.0 to 9.0, or non flammable or non combustible liquids, liquids without objectionable odors, non-highly pigmented liquids, or other liquids that will not interfere with the operation of the sewer treatment facilities.

    C101.2 Permit required. A permit for any gray water recycling system shall not be issued until complete plans prepared by a licensed engineer, with appropriate data satisfactory to the Code Official, have been submitted and approved. No changes or connections shall be made to either the gray water recycling system or the potable water system within any site containing a gray water recycling system, without prior approved by the Code Official. A permit may also be required by the local health department to monitor compliance with this appendix for system operator standards and record keeping.

    C101.3 Definition. The following term shall have the meaning shown herein.

    GRAY WATER. Waste water discharged from lavatories, bathtubs, showers, clothes washers and laundry sinks.

    C101.4 Installation. All drain, waste and vent piping associated with gray water recycling systems shall be installed in full compliance with this code.

    C101.5 Gray Water Reservoir. Gray water shall be collected in an approved reservoir construction of durable, nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials. The reservoir shall be a closed and gas-tight vessel. Gas tight access openings shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the reservoir interior. The holding capacity of the reservoir shall be a minimum of twice the volume of water required to meet the daily flushing requirements of the fixtures supplied by the gray water, but not less than 50 gallons (189 L). The reservoir shall be sized to limit the retention time of gray water to 72 hours maximum.

    C101.6 Filtration. Gray water entering the reservoir shall pass through an approved cartridge filter or other method approved by the Code Official.

    C101.7 Disinfection. Gray water shall be disinfected by an approved method that employs one or more disinfectants such as chlorine, iodine or ozone. A minimum of 1 ppm free residual chlorine shall be maintained in the gray water recycling system reservoir. Such disinfectant shall be automatically dispensed. An alarm shall be provided to shut down the gray water recycling system if disinfectant levels are not maintained at the required levels.

    C101.8 Makeup water. Potable water shall be supplied as a source of makeup water for the gray water recycling system. The potable water supply to any building with a gray water recycling system shall be protected against backflow by an RP backflow assembly installed in accordance with this code. There shall be full-open valve on the makeup water supply to the reservoir. The potable water supply to the gray water reservoir shall be protected by an air gap installed in accordance with this code.

    C101.9 Overflow. The reservoir shall be equipped with an overflow pipe of the same diameter as the influent pipe for the gray water. The overflow shall be directly connected to the sanitary drainage system.

    C101.10 Drain. A drain shall be located at the lowest point of the reservoir and shall be directly connected to the sanitary drainage system. The drain shall be the same diameter as the overflow pipe required by Section C101.9 and shall be provided with a full-open valve.

    C101.11 Vent required. The reservoir shall be provided with a vent sized in accordance with Chapter 9 based on the size of the reservoir influent pipe.

    C101.12 Coloring. The gray water shall be automatically dyed blue or green with a food grade vegetable dye before such water is supplied to the fixtures.

    C101.13 Identification. All gray water distribution piping and reservoirs shall be identified as containing non-potable water. Gray water recycling system piping shall be permanently colored purple or continuously wrapped with purple-colored Mylar tape. The tape or permanently colored piping shall be imprinted in black, upper case letters with the words "CAUTION: GRAY WATER, DO NOT DRINK."

    All equipment areas and rooms for gray water recycling system equipment shall have a sign posted in a conspicuous place with the following text: TO CONSERVE WATER, THIS BUILDING USES GRAY WATER TO FLUSH TOILETS AND URINALS, DO NOT CONNECT TO THE POTABLE WATER SYSTEM. The location of the signage shall be determined by the Code Official.

    C101.14 Removal from service. All gray water recycling systems that are removed from service shall have all connections to the reservoir capped and routed back to the building sewer. All gray water distribution lines shall be replaced with new materials.

    C201.1 Outside the building. Gray water reused outside the building shall comply with the requirements of the Department of Environmental Quality Rule R317.

     

    R156-56-711. Statewide Amendments to the IRC.

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

    (1) All amendments to the IBC under Section R156-56-704, local amendments under Section R156-56-705, the NEC under Section R156-56-706, the IPC under Section R156-56-707, the IMC under Section R156-56-708, the IFGC under Section R156-56-709 and the IECC under Section R156-56-710 which may be applied to detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings shall be applicable to the corresponding provisions of the IRC. All references to the International Electrical Code are deleted and replaced with the National Electrical Code adopted under Section R156-56-701(1)(b). Should there be any conflicts between the NEC and the IRC, the NEC shall prevail.

    (2) In Section 109, a new section is added as follows:

    R109.1.5 Weather-resistive barrier and flashing inspections. An inspection shall be made of the weather-resistive barrier as required by Section R703.1 and flashings as required by Section R703.8 to prevent water from entering the weather-resistant exterior wall envelope.

    The remaining sections are renumbered as follows:

    R109.1.6 Other inspections

    R109.1.6.1 Fire-resistance-rated construction inspection

    R109.1.7 Final inspection.

    (3) Section R114.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R114.1 Notice to owner. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structured is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's agent or to the person doing the work; and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.

    (4) In Section R202, the definition of "Backsiphonage" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    BACKSIPHONAGE: The backflow of potentially contaminated, polluted or used water into the potable water system as a result of the pressure in the potable water system falling below atmospheric pressure of the plumbing fixtures, pools, tanks or vats connected to the potable water distribution piping.

    (5) In Section R202 the following definition is added:

    CERTIFIED BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TESTER: A person who has shown competence to test Backflow prevention assemblies to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction under Subsection 19-4-104(4), Utah Code Ann. (1953), as amended.

    (6) In Section R202 the definition of "Cross Connection" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    CROSS CONNECTION. Any physical connection or potential connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas or chemical, whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other, with the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems(see "Backflow, Water Distribution").

    (7) In Section R202 the following definition is added:

    HEAT exchanger (Potable Water). A device to transfer heat between two physically separated fluids (liquid or steam), one of which is potable water.

    (8) In Section R202 the definition of "Potable Water" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the Titles 19-4 and 19-5, Utah Code Ann. (1953), as amended and the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction.

    (9) In Section R202, the following definition is added:

    S-Trap. A trap having it's weir installed above the inlet of the vent connection.

    (10) In Section R202 the definition of "Water Heater" is deleted and replaced with the following:

    WATER HEATER. A closed vessel in which water is heated by the combustion of fuels or electricity and is withdrawn for use externally to the system at pressures not exceeding 160 psig (1100 kPa (gage)), including the apparatus by which heat is generated, and all controls and devices necessary to prevent water temperatures from exceeding 210 degrees Fahrenheit (99 degrees Celsius).

    (11) Section R301.5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R301.5 Live Load. The minimum uniformly distributed live load shall be as provided in Table R301.5.

     

    TABLE R301.5
    MINIMUM UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LIVE LOADS
    (in pounds per square foot)

     

                   USE                        LIVE LOAD
    Attics with storage (b), (e) 20
    Attics without storage (b), (e), (g) 10
    Decks (f) 60
    Exterior balconies 60
    Fire escapes 40
    Guardrails and handrails (d) 200
    Guardrails in-fill components (f) 50
    Passenger vehicle garages (a) 50(a)
    Rooms other than sleeping rooms 40
    Sleeping rooms 30
    Stairs 40(c)

     

    For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479kN/m2, 1 square inch = 645 mm2 1 pound = 4.45N.

    (a) Elevated garage floors shall be capable of supporting a 2,000-pound load applied over a 20-square-inch area.

    (b) No storage with roof slope not over 3 units in 12 units.

    (c) Individual stair treads shall be designed for the uniformly distributed live load or a 300-pound concentrated load acting over an area of 4 square inches, whichever produces the greater stresses.

    (d) A single concentrated load applied in any direction at any point along the top.

    (e) Attics constructed with wood trusses shall be designated in accordance with Section R802.10.1.

    (f) See Section R502.2.1 for decks attached to exterior walls.

    (g) This live load need not be considered as acting simultaneously with other live loads imposed upon the ceiling framing or its supporting structure.

    (12) Section R304.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R304.3 Minimum dimensions. Habitable rooms shall not be less than 7 feet (2134 mm) in any horizontal dimension.

    Exception: Kitchens shall have a clear passageway of not less than 3 feet (914 mm) between counter fronts and appliances or counter fronts and walls.

    (13) Section R311.5.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R311.5.3 Stair treads[Treads] and risers.[The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm) and the minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (229 mm). The riser height shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The walking surface of treads and landings of a stairway shall be sloped no steeper than one unit vertical in 48 units horizontal (2-percent slope). The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).]

    R311.5.3.1 Riser height. The maximum riser height shall be 8 inches (203 mm). The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

    R311.5.3.2 Tread depth. The minimum tread depth shall be 9 inches (228 mm). The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical plans of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the tread's leading edge. The greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm). Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 10 inches (254 mm) measured as above at a point 12 inches (305 mm) from the side where the treads are narrower. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 6 inches (152 mm) at any point. Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread depth at the 12 inch (305 mm) walk line shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

    R311.5.3.3 Profile. The radius of curvature at the leading edge of the tread shall be no greater than 9/16 inch (14.3 mm). A nosing not less than 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) but not more than 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) shall be provided on stairways with solid risers. The greatest nosing projection shall not exceed shall not exceed the smallest nosing projection by more than 3/8 inches (9.5 mm) between two stories, including the nosing at the level of floors and landings. Beveling of nosing shall not exceed 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Risers shall be vertical or sloped from the underside of the leading edge of the tread above at an angle not more than 30 degrees (0.51 rad) from the vertical. Open risers are permitted, provided that the opening between treads does not permit the passage of a 4-inch diameter (102 mm) sphere.

    Exceptions.

    1. A nosing is not required where the tread depth is a minimum of 10 inches (254 mm).

    2. The opening between adjacent treads is not limited on stairs with a total rise of 30 inches (762 mm) or less.

    (14) Section R311.5.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R311.5.6 Handrails. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of stairways consisting of four or more risers. Handrails shall have a minimum height of 34 inches (864 mm) and a maximum height of 38 inches (965 mm) measured vertically from the nosing of the treads. All required handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs from a point directly above the top riser to a point directly above the lowest riser of the stairway. The ends of the handrail shall be returned into a wall or shall terminate in newel post or safety terminals. A minimum clear space of 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) shall be provided between the wall and the handrail.

    Exceptions:

    1. Handrails shall be permitted to be interrupted by a newel post at a turn.

    2. The use of a volute, turnout or starting easing shall be allowed over the lowest tread.

    (15) Section R311.5.6.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size. The handgrip portion of handrails shall have a circular cross section of 1 1/4 inches (32mm) minimum to 2 5/8 inches (67mm) maximum. Edges shall have a minimum radius of 1/8 inch (3.2mm).

    Exception: Non-circular handrails shall be permitted to have a maximum cross sectional dimension of 3.25 inches (83mm) measured 2 inches (51 mm) down from the top of the crown. Such handrail is required to have an indentation on both sides between 0.625 inch (16mm) and 1.5 inches (38mm) down from the top or crown of the cross section. The indentation shall be a minimum of 0.25 inch (6mm) deep on each side and shall be at least 0.5 inch (13 mm)high. Edges within the handgrip shall have a minimum radius of 0.0625 inch (2 mm). The handrail surface shall be smooth with no cusps so as to avoid catching clothing or skin.

    (16) Section R313 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R313.1 Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:

    1. In each sleeping room.

    2. Outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.

    3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level.

    All smoke alarms shall be listed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and the household fire warning equipment provision of NFPA 72.

    R313.2 Carbon monoxide alarms. In new residential structures regulated by this code that are equipped with fuel burning appliances, carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level. All carbon monoxide detectors shall be listed and comply with U.L. 2034 and shall be installed in accordance with provisions of this code and NFPA 720.

    R313.3 Interconnection of alarms. When multiple alarms are required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit, the alarm devices shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. Approved combination smoke- and carbon-monoxide detectors shall be permitted.

    R313.4 Power source. In new construction, the required alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection. Alarms shall be permitted to be battery operated when installed in buildings without commercial power or in buildings that undergo alterations, repairs, or additions regulated by Section R313.5

    R313.5 Alterations, repairs and additions. When interior alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling unit shall be provided with alarms located as required for new dwellings; the alarms shall be interconnected and hard wired.

    Exceptions:

    1. Alarms in existing areas shall not be required to be interconnected and hard wired where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space, or basement available which could provide access for hard wiring and interconnection without the removal of interior finishes.

    2. Repairs to the exterior surfaces of dwellings are exempt from the requirements of this section.

    (17) In Section 317.3.2 Exception 1.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1.1 By a horizontal distance of not less than the width of a stud space regardless of stud spacing, or

    (18) In Section R403.1.4.1 exception 1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    1. Freestanding accessory structures, not intended for human occupancy, with an area of 1,000 square feet (93m2) or less, of wood framed construction, with an eave height of 10 feet ([3080]3048 mm) or less shall not be required to be protected.

    (19) In Section R403.1.6 the exception is deleted and replaced with the following exceptions:

    Exceptions:

    1. Foundation anchor straps, spaced as required to provide equivalent anchorage to 1/2 inch diameter (12.7 mm) anchor bolts.

    2. When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches ([816]813 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines and at all exterior walls.

    (20) In Section R403.1.6.1 the following exception is added at the end of Item 2 and Item 3:

    Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches (816 mm) apart, anchor bolts may be placed with a minimum of two bolts per plate section located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) from each end of each plate section at interior bearing walls, interior braced wall lines and at all exterior walls.

    (21) Section R703.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    R703.6 Exterior plaster.

    R703.6.1 Lath. All lath and lath attachments shall be of corrosion-resistant materials. Expanded metal or woven wire lath shall be attached with 1 1/2 inch-long (38 mm), 11 gage nails having 7/16 inch (11.1 mm) head, or 7/8-inch-long (22.2 mm), 16 gage staples, spaced at no more than 6 inches (152 mm), or as otherwise approved.

    R703.6.2 Weather-resistant barriers. Weather-resistant barriers shall be installed as required in Section R703.2 and, where applied over wood-based sheathing, shall include a weather-resistive vapor permeable barrier with a performance at least equivalent to two layers of Grade D paper.

    R703.6.3 Plaster. Plastering with portland cement plaster shall be not less than three coats when applied over metal lath or wire lath and shall be not less than two coats when applied over masonry, concrete or gypsum backing. If the plaster surface is completely covered by veneer or other facing material or is completed concealed, plaster application need be only two coats, provided the total thickness is as set forth in Table R702.1(1). On wood-frame construction with an on-grade floor slab system, exterior plaster shall be applied in such a manner as to cover, but not extend below, lath, paper and screed.

    The proportion of aggregate to cementitious materials shall be as set forth in Table R702.1(3).

    (22) In Section R703.8, number 8 is added as follows:

    8. At the intersection of foundation to stucco, masonry, siding, or brick veneer with an approved corrosive-resistance flashing with a 1/2" drip leg extending past exterior side of the foundation.

    (23) A new Section G2401.2 is added as follows:

    G2401.2 Meter Protection. Gas meters shall be protected from physical damage, including falling ice and snow.

    (24) Section P2602.3 is added as follows:

    P2602.3 Individual water supply. Where a potable public water supply is not available, individual sources of potable water supply shall be utilized provided that the source has been developed in accordance with Sections 73-3-1 and 73-3-25, Utah Code Ann. (1953), as amended, as administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Rights. In addition, the quality of the water shall be approved by the local health department having jurisdiction.

    (25) Section P2602.4 is added as follows:

    P2602.4 Sewer required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer where the sewer is within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Section 10-8-38, Utah Code Ann, (1953), as amended; or an approved private sewage disposal system in accordance with Rule R317-501 through R317-513 and Rule R317-5, Utah Administrative Code, as administered by the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Quality.

    (26) Section P2603.2.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

    P2603.2.1 Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations where piping, other than cast-iron or galvanized steel, is installed through holes or notches in studs, joists, rafters, or similar members less than 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) from the nearest edge of the member, the pipe shall be protected by shield plates. Protective shield plates shall be a minimum of 1/16 inch-thick (1.6 mm) steel, shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored, and shall be at least the thickness of the framing member penetrated.

    (27) Section P2801.2.1 is added as follows:

    P2801.2.1 Water heater seismic bracing. In Seismic Design Categories C, D1 and D2, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped in the upper third of the appliance to resist a horizontal force equal to one third the operating weight of the water heater, acting in any horizontal direction, or in accordance with the appliance manufacturers recommendations.

    (28) Section P2902.1.1 is added as follows:

    P2902.1.1 Backflow assembly testing. The premise owner or his designee shall have backflow prevention assemblies operation tested at the time of installation, repair and relocation and at least on an annual basis thereafter, or more frequently as required by the authority having jurisdiction. Testing shall be performed by a Certified Backflow Preventer Assembly Tester. The assemblies that are subject to this paragraph are the Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker, the Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly, the Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly, the Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow Preventer, the Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer, and Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly.

    (29) Section P3003.2.1 is added as follows:

    Section P3003.2.1 Improper Connections. No drain, waste, or vent piping shall be drilled and tapped for the purpose of making connections.

    (30) In Section P3103.6, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    Vents extending through the wall shall terminate not less than 12 inches from the wall with an elbow pointing downward.

    (31) In Section P3104.4, the following sentence is added at the end of the paragraph:

    Horizontal dry vents below the flood level rim shall be permitted for floor drain and floor sink installations when installed below grade in accordance with Chapter 30, and Sections P3104.2 and P3104.3. A wall cleanout shall be provided in the vertical vent.

    (32) Chapter 43, Referenced Standards, is amended as follows:

    The following reference standard is added:

     

    TABLE

     

    USC-     Foundation for Cross-Connection          Section P2902
    FCCCHR Control and Hydraulic Research
    9th University of Southern California
    Edition Kaprielian Hall 300
    Manual Los Angeles CA 90089-2531
    of Cross
    Connection
    Control

     

    (33) In Chapter 43, the following standard is added under NFPA as follows:

     

    TABLE

     

    720-98   Recommended Practice for the Installation     R313.2
    of Household Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warning
    Equipment

     

    KEY: contractors, building codes, building inspection, licensing

    [January 1, 2005]2006

    Notice of Continuation May 16, 2002

    58-1-106(1)(a)

    58-1-202(1)(a)

    58-56-1

    58-56-4(2)

    58-56-6(2)(a)

     

     

     

     

Document Information

Effective Date:
12/2/2005
Publication Date:
11/01/2005
Filed Date:
10/13/2005
Agencies:
Commerce,Occupational and Professional Licensing
Rulemaking Authority:

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)

 

Authorized By:
J. Craig Jackson, Director
DAR File No.:
28286
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R156-56. Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules.