No. 29702 (Amendment): R710-9. Rules Pursuant to the Utah Fire Prevention Law

DAR File No.: 29702
Filed: 03/15/2007, 11:12
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Utah Fire Prevention Board met in a regularly scheduled Board meeting on 03/13/2007 and voted unanimously to amend Rule R710-9. Two standards that are incorporated by reference were updated to newer editions and several amendments were adopted to amend the fire alarm code and make it consistent with the needs of the State of Utah.

Summary of the rule or change:

The summary of rule changes are as follows: 1) in Subsection R710-9-1(1.5.6), the Board proposes to adopt the 2007 edition of NFPA Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code; 2) in Subsection R710-9-1(1.5.8), the Board proposes to adopt the 2006 edition of NFPA Standard 160, Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience; 3) in Subsection R710-9-6(6.6.10), the Board proposes to correct the reference for parking garages and the addition of "accessory to" rather than beneath an R-3 occupancy; and 4) in Subsection R710-9-6(6.11), the Board proposes to make several amendments to NFPA Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code, that makes the fire alarm code correct for the requirements of prompt notification in the event of fire.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 53-7-204

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2007 edition; and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 160, Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience, 2006 edition

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The aggregate anticipated cost to State budget would be approximately $600 to purchase the updated regulatory standards.

local governments:

The aggregate anticipated cost to local government would be approximately $80 per set of the standards that are incorporated by reference. The compilation of an aggregate cost is impossible to calculate due to the unknown number of fire departments that would purchase the regulatory standards and the total amount each department would purchase.

other persons:

There would be an anticipated cost to Other persons of approximately $80 to purchase the regulatory standards. An aggregate cost of these purchases is unknown due to the total number of people who would purchase the standards.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There would be a compliance cost of approximately $80 per set of the regulatory standards. There could be a compliance cost of approximately $2,000 to $4,000 for the fire alarm designers that are not National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), Level II certified. This would be a very rare occurrence if the designer could not satisfy the other two stated requirements. In the previous edition, the designer was only required to be "qualified" rather than meet specific standards.

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

The fiscal impact on businesses would be approximately $80 to purchase the updated standards that are incorporated by reference. There would also be the rare occasion that a fire alarm designer would have to meet the NICET, Level II qualifications if not able to meet the other two requirements as stated in Compliance costs. Scott T. Duncan, Commissioner

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

Public Safety
Fire Marshal
5272 S COLLEGE DR
MURRAY UT 84123-2611

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Brent Halladay at the above address, by phone at 801-284-6352, by FAX at 801-284-6351, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

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

05/01/2007

This rule may become effective on:

05/08/2007

Authorized by:

Ron L. Morris, Utah State Fire Marshal

RULE TEXT

R710. Public Safety, Fire Marshal.

R710-9. Rules Pursuant to the Utah Fire Prevention Law.

R710-9-1. Title, Authority, and Adoption of Codes.

1.1 These rules shall be known as the "Rules Pursuant to the Utah Fire Prevention Law", and may be cited as such, and will be hereafter referred to as "these rules".

1.2 These rules are promulgated in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 7, Section 204, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended.

1.3 These rules are adopted by the Utah Fire Prevention Board to provide minimum rules for safeguarding life and property from the hazards of fire and explosion, for board meeting conduct, procedures to amend incorporated references, establishing amendments and additions to the adopted codes, establishing board subcommittees, enforcement of the rules of the State Fire Marshal, and deputizing Special Deputy State Fire Marshals.

1.4 There is adopted as part of these rules the following code which is incorporated by reference:

1.4.1 International Fire Code (IFC), 2006 edition, excluding appendices, as promulgated by the International Code Council, Inc., except as amended by provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

1.5 There is further adopted as part of these rules the following codes which are also incorporated by reference and supercede the adopted standards listed in the International Fire Code, 2006 edition, Chapter 45, Referenced Standards, as follows:

1.5.1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2007 edition, except as amended by provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

1.5.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 13, Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2007 edition, except as amended by provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

1.5.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2007 edition, except as amended by provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

1.5.4 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height, 2007 edition, except as amended by provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

1.5.5 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 2005 edition, as adopted by the Uniform Building Standards Act, Title 58. Chapter 56, Section 4, Utah Code Annotated 1953 and the Utah Administrative Code R156-56-701. Wherever there is a section, figure or table in the International Fire Code (IFC) that references "ICC Electrical Code", that reference shall be replaced with "National Electric Code".

1.5.6 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, [2002]2007 edition, except as amended in provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

1.5.7 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2006 edition, except as amended in provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq. Wherever there is a section, figure or table in NFPA 101 that references "NFPA 5000 - Building Construction and Safety Code", that reference shall be replaced with the "International Building Code".

1.5.8 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 160, Standard for Flame Effects Before an Audience, [2001]2006 edition, except as amended by provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

1.6 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2004 edition,

except as amended by provisions listed in R710-9-6, et seq.

 

R710-9-6. Amendments and Additions.

The following amendments and additions are hereby adopted by the Board for application statewide:

6.1 International Fire Code - Administration

6.1.1 IFC, Chapter 1, Section 105.6.16 is amended to add the following section: 11. The owner of an underground tank that is out of service for longer than one year, shall receive a Temporary Closure Notice from the Department of Environmental Quality and a copy shall be given to the AHJ.

6.1.2 IFC, Chapter 1, Section 109.2 is amended as follows: On line three after the words "is in violation of this code," add the following "or other pertinent laws or ordinances".

6.2 International Fire Code - Definitions

6.2.1 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, Educational Group E, Day care is amended as follows: On line three delete the word "five" and replace it with the word "four".

6.2.2 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, Institutional Group I, Group I-1 is amended to add the following: On line ten add "Type 1" in front of the words "Assisted living facilities".

6.2.3 IFC, Chapter 2 Section 202, Institutional Group I, Group I-2 is amended as follows: On line four delete the word "five" and replace it with the word "three". On line eleven after the words "Detoxification facilities" delete the rest of the section, and add the following: "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 with at least six and not more than 16 residents shall be classified as a Group I-1 facility.

6.2.4 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202, Institutional Group I, Group I-4, day care facilities, Child care facility is amended as follows: On line three delete the word "five" and replace it with the word "four". Also on line two of the Exception delete the word "five" and replace it with the word "four".

6.2.5 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202 General Definitions, Occupancy Classification, Residential Group R-1 is amended to add the following: Exception: Boarding houses accommodating 10 persons or less shall be classified as Residential Group R-3.

6.2.6 IFC, Chapter 2, Section 202 General Definitions, Occupancy Classification, Residential Group R-2 is amended to add the following: Exception: Boarding houses accommodating 10 persons or less shall be classified as Residential Group R-3.

6.3 International Fire Code - General Precautions Against Fire

6.3.1 IFC, Chapter 3, Section 304.1.2 is amended as follows: Delete the current line six and add the following in it's place: "the Utah Administrative Code, R652-122-200, Minimum Standards for Wildland Fire Ordinance."

6.3.2 IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.1.1 is amended as follows: On line ten delete the words "International Property Maintenance Code and the" from this section.

6.3.3 IFC, Chapter 3, Section 311.5 is amended as follows: On line two delete the word "shall" and replace it with the word "may".

6.3.4 IFC, Chapter 3, Section 315.2.1 is amended to add the following: Exception: Where storage is not directly below the sprinkler heads, storage is allowed to be placed to the ceiling on wall mounted shelves that are protected by fire sprinkler heads in occupancies meeting classification as light or ordinary hazard.

6.4 International Fire Code - Emergency Planning and Preparedness

6.4.1 IFC, Chapter 4, Section 404.2(7) is amended as follows: After the word "buildings" add "to include sororities and fraternity houses".

6.5 International Fire Code - Building Services and Systems

6.5.1 IFC, Chapter 6, Section 607.3 is deleted and rewritten as follows: Firefighter service keys shall be kept in a "Supra - Stor-a-key" elevator key box or similar box with corresponding key system that is adjacent to the elevator for immediate use by the fire department. The key box shall contain one key for each elevator, one key for lobby control, and any other keys necessary for emergency service.

6.5.2 IFC, Chapter 6, Section 609.1 is amended to add the following: On line three after the word "Code" add the words "and NFPA 96".

6.6 International Fire Code - Fire Protection Systems

6.6.1 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 901.2 is amended to add the following: The code official has the authority to request record drawings ("as builts") to verify any modifications to the previously approved construction documents.

6.6.2 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 902.1 Definitions, RECORD DRAWINGS is deleted and rewritten as follows: Drawings ("as builts") that document all aspects of a fire protection system as installed.

6.6.3 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 901.6 is amended to add the following: The owner or administrator of each building shall insure the inspection and testing of water based fire protection systems as required in Rule R710-5, Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Inspecting and Testing.

6.6.4 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.1.2 is amended to add the following subsection: 4. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used.

6.6.5 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.3(2) is deleted and rewritten as follows: Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access; or

6.6.6 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.6(2) is deleted and rewritten as follows: Where a Group M fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access; or

6.6.7 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7 Group R, is amended to add the following: Exception: 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.

6.6.8 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.7 is amended to add the following: Exception: Group R-4 fire areas not more than 4500 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 its primary power from the building wiring and a commercial power system.

6.6.9 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.8(2) is deleted and rewritten as follows: A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access; or

6.6.10 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.9 is deleted and rewritten as follows: Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages in accordance with Section 406.[4]2 or where located beneath other groups.

6.6.10.1 Exception 1: Parking garages of less than 5,000 square feet (464m2) [located beneath]accessory to Group R-3 occupancies.

6.6.10.2 Exception 2: Open parking garages not located beneath other groups if one of the following conditions are met:

6.6.10.2.1 a. Access is provided for fire fighting operations to within 150 feet (45 720mm) of all portions of the parking garage as measured from the approved fire department vehicle access, or

6.6.10.2.2 b. Class I standpipes are installed throughout the parking garage.

6.6.11 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.2.9.1 is deleted and rewritten as follows: Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses.

6.6.12 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.3.5 is amended by adding the following at the end of the section: The potable water supply to automatic fire sprinkler systems and standpipe systems shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the International Plumbing Code as amended in the Utah Administrative Code, R156-56-707, Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules.

6.6.13 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 903.6 is amended to add the following subsection: 903.6.2 Group A-2 occupancies. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing Group A-2 occupancies where indoor pyrotechnics are used.

6.6.14 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11 is deleted and rewritten as follows: Commercial Cooking Systems. The automatic fire extinguishing system for commercial cooking systems shall be of a type recognized for protection of commercial cooking equipment and exhaust systems. Pre-engineered automatic extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL300 and listed and labeled for the intended application. The system shall be installed in accordance with this code, its listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions. The Exception in Section 904.11 is not deleted and shall remain as currently written in the IFC.

6.6.15 IFC, Chapter 9, Sections 904.11.3 and 904.11.3.1 is deleted and rewritten as follows:

6.6.15.1 Existing automatic fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking that use dry chemical is prohibited and shall be removed from service.

6.6.15.2 Existing wet chemical fire extinguishing systems used for commercial cooking that are not UL300 listed and labeled are prohibited and shall be either removed or upgraded to a UL300 listed and labeled system.

6.6.16 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 904.11.4 is amended to add the following subsection: 904.11.4.2. Existing automatic fire sprinkler systems protecting commercial cooking equipment, hood, and exhaust systems that generate appreciable depth of cooking oils shall be replaced with a UL300 system that is listed and labeled for the intended application.

6.6.17 IFC, Chapter 9 Section 904.11.6.4 is amended to add the following: Automatic fire extinguishing systems located in occupancies where usage is limited and less than six consecutive months, may be serviced annually if the annual service is conducted immediately before the period of usage, and approval is received from the AHJ.

6.6.18 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 905.11 is deleted.

6.6.19 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.1.4 is created as follows: 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.

6.6.20 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.2 is amended as follows: On line two, line five, and line one of the Exception, the word "smoke" is deleted.

6.6.21 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.3 is amended as follows: On line two and line five, the word "smoke" is deleted. On line nine after the word "closed", add the following sentence: "Approved combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors shall be permitted."

6.6.22 IFC Chapter 9, Section 907.2.10.4 is amended as follows: On line five after "NFPA 72" add "and NFPA 720, as applicable".

6.6.23 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.3 is deleted and rewritten as follows: An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72. Devices, combinations of devices, appliances and equipment shall be approved. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors, except an approved alternative type of detector shall be installed in spaces such as boiler rooms where, during normal operation, products of combustion are present in sufficient quantity to actuate a smoke detector.

6.6.24 IFC, Chapter 9, Sections 907.3.1, 907.3.1.1, 907.3.1.2, 907.3.1.3, 907.3.1.4, 907.3.1.5, 907.3.1.6, 907.3.1.7, and 907.3.1.8 are deleted.

6.6.25 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.3.2 is amended to add the following: On line three after the word "occupancies" add "and detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)".

6.6.26 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.3.2.3 is amended to add the following: On line one after the word "occupancies" add "and detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)".

6.6.27 IFC, Chapter 9, Section 907.20.5 is amended to add the following sentences: Increases in nuisance alarms shall require the fire alarm system to be tested for sensitivity. Fire alarm systems that continue after sensitivity testing with unwarranted nuisance alarms shall be replaced as directed by the AHJ.

6.7 International Fire Code - Means of Egress

6.7.1 IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1008.1.8.3 is amended to add the following:

6.7.1.1 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:

6.7.1.1.1 5.1 The controlled egress doors shall unlock upon activation of the automatic fire sprinkler system or the automatic fire detection system.

6.7.1.1.2 5.2 The facility staff can unlock the controlled egress doors by either sensor or keypad.

6.7.1.1.3 5.3 The controlled egress doors shall unlock upon loss of power.

6.7.1.1.4 5.4 The secure area or unit with controlled egress doors shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction.

6.7.1.2 6. Doors in Group I-1 and I-2 occupancies, where the clinical needs of the patients require approved, listed delayed egress locks, they shall be installed on doors as allowed in IFC, Section 1008.1.8.6. The secure area or unit with delayed egress locks shall be located at the level of exit discharge in Type V construction.

6.7.2 IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1009.3 is amended as follows: On line five of Exception 4 delete "7.75" and replace it with "8". On line seven of Exception 4 delete "10" and replace it with "9".

6.7.3 IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1009.10, is amended to add the following exception: 6. 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.

6.7.4 IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1012.3 is amended to add the following: Exception: Non-circular handrails serving an individual unit in a Group R-1, Group R-2 or Group R-3 occupancy with a perimeter greater than 6 1/4 inches (160mm) shall provide a graspable finger recess area on both sides of the profile. The finger recess shall begin within a distance of 3/4 inch (19mm) measured vertically from the tallest portion of the profile and achieve a depth of at least 5/16 inch (8mm) within 7/8 inch (22mm) below the widest portion of the profile. This required depth shall continue for at least 3/8 inch (10mm) to a level that is not less than 1 3/4 inches (45mm) below the tallest portion of the profile. The minimum width of the handrail above the recess shall be 1 1/4 inches (32mm) to a maximum of 2 3/4 inches (70mm). Edges shall have a minimum radius of 0.01 inch (0.25mm).

6.7.5 IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1013.2 is amended to add the following exception: 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 (914mm).

6.7.6 IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1015.2.2 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the section: Additional exits or exit access doorways shall be arranged a reasonable distance apart so that if one becomes blocked, the others will be available.

6.7.7 IFC, Chapter 10, Section 1028.2 is amended to add the following: On line six after the word "fire" add the words "and building".

6.8 International Fire Code - Explosives and Fireworks

6.8.1 IFC, Chapter 33, Section 3301.1.3, Exception 4 is amended to add the following sentence: The use of fireworks for display and retail sales is allowed as set forth in UCA 53-7-220 and UCA 11-3-1.

6.9 International Fire Code - Flammable and Combustible Liquids

6.9.1 IFC, Chapter 34, Section 3401.4 is amended to add the following at the end of the section: The owner of an underground tank that is out of service for longer than one year, shall receive a Temporary Closure Notice from the Department of Environmental Quality and a copy shall be given to the AHJ.

6.9.2 IFC, Chapter 34, Section 3406.1 is amended to add the following special operation: 8. Sites approved by the AHJ.

6.9.3 IFC, Chapter 34, Section 3406.2 is amended to add the following: On line five after the words "borrow pits" add the words "and sites approved by the AHJ".

6.10 International Fire Code - Liquefied Petroleum Gas

6.10.1 IFC, Chapter 38, Section 3809.12, is amended as follows: In Table 3809.12, Doorway or opening to a building with two or more means of egress, with regard to quantities 720 or less and 721 - 2,500, the currently stated "5" is deleted and replaced with "10".

6.10.2 IFC, Chapter 38, Section 3809.14 is amended as follows: Delete 20 from line three and replace it with 10.

6.11 National Fire Protection Association

6.11.1 NFPA 72, Chapter 2, Section 2.2 is amended to add the following NFPA standard: NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2007 edition.

6.11.2 NFPA 72, Chapter 4, Section 4.3.2.2(2) is deleted and rewritten as follows: National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel.

6.11.3 NFPA 72, Chapter 4, Section 4.3.3(2) is deleted and rewritten as follows: National Institute of Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) fire alarm level II certified personnel.

6.11.4 NFPA 72, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.3.7.2 is amended to add the following sentence: When approved by the AHJ, the audible notification appliances may be deactivated during the investigation mode to prevent unauthorized reentry into the building.

6.11.5 NFPA 72, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.5 is deleted and rewritten as follows: Automatic smoke detection shall be provided at the location of each fire alarm control unit(s), notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment to provide notification of fire at the location.

6.11.5.1 NFPA 72, Chapter 4, Section 4.4.5, Exception No. 1: When ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, automatic heat detection shall be permitted.

6.11.6 NFPA 72, Chapter 6, Section 6.8.5.9 is amended to add the following section: 6.8.5.9.3 Automatic fire pumps shall be supervised in accordance with NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, and the AHJ.

6.11.7 NFPA 72, Chapter 7, Section 7.4.1.2 is amended as follows: On line three delete "110dBA" and replace it with "120dBA".

6.11.8 NFPA 72, Chapter 8, Section 8.3.4.7 is amended as follows: On line two, after the word "notified" insert the words "without delay".

6.11.9 NFPA 72, Chapter 10, Section 10.2.2.5.1 is deleted and rewritten as follows: Service personnel shall be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Qualified personnel shall meet the certification requirements stated in Utah Administrative Code, R710-11-3, Fire Alarm System Inspecting and Testing.

 

KEY: fire prevention, law

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [March 12, 2007]May 8, 2007

Notice of Continuation: June 12, 2002

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-7-204