No. 27101 (Amendment): R156-56. Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules .

DAR File No.: 27101
Filed: 04/15/2004, 12:29
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) make technical corrections; 2) adopt an installation standard for manufactured housing to comply with S.B. 88 which was passed during the 2004 legislative session; and 3) modify the landing requirement in residences for nonrequired exits to be less restrictive. The installation standard was taken out of statute and put in the rulemaking authority. The Division is adopting the same standard that existed in the statute. When a new installation code is available, it will be considered. In the meantime, the existing installation standard should remain in place. (DAR NOTE: S.B. 88 is found at UT L 2004 Ch 75, and will be effective May 3, 2004.)

 

Summary of the rule or change:

In Subsection R156-56-701(4), the addition adopts the manufactured housing installation standard that was taken out of the former statute at Subsection 58-56-3(8) and is placed in rulemaking authority in the new statute at Subsection 58-56-4(2)(viii). The proposed amendment keeps the same installation standard in place until a new nationally recognized installation standard is available. The statute was changed to allow the update when the nationally recognized standard is updated. In Subsection R156-56-704(53), this technical amendment corrects references to other section and numbering of footnotes. In Subsection R156-56-707(67), adds the word "control" to the table regarding NSF-Standard Reference Number 61-99. In Subsection R156-56-709(1), makes grammatical wording changes to amendment affecting Section 401.9 with respect to meter protection. In Subsection R156-56-711(13), the proposed amendment allows for the landing requirement at nonrequired exit doors to be less restrictive. In Subsection R156-56-711(21), the proposed addition is a technical correction designating the placement of the amendment. In Subsections R156-56-711(24) and (34), Subsection R156-56-711(24) is replacing Subsection R156-56-711(34) with the same requirement regarding meter protection, but the amendment is moved to a more appropriate place in the code. The remaining subsections have been renumbered.

 

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:

Adds NCSBCS/ANSI 225.1 - 1994 Manufactured Home Installations promulgated by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards

 

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

All of the proposed amendments with the exception of the landing requirements are technical changes which should result in no cost differences in actual construction. There is no anticipated direct effect as a result of the proposed amendments on the state budget. The savings anticipated from the landing requirement amendment would only result in residential property.

 

local governments:

There is no anticipated direct effect as a result of the proposed amendments on local government budgets. The savings anticipated from the landing requirement amendment would only result in residential property.

 

other persons:

The landing requirement may result in minor savings in costs of landings at certain residences. It is impossible to estimate the impact on either individuals or an aggregate impact because the cost may vary depending on the type of residence involved and if the owners choose to do the less restrictive option.

 

Compliance costs for affected persons:

All of the proposed amendments with the exception of the landing requirements are technical changes which should result in no cost differences in actual construction. The landing requirement may result in minor savings in costs of landings at certain residences. It is impossible to estimate the impact on individuals because the cost may vary depending on the type of residence involved and if the owners choose to do the less restrictive option.

 

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

The proposed amendments include the following: adoption of an installation standard for manufactured housing as required by the recent passage of S.B. 88, various technical changes, and adoption of a less restrictive standard for certain stairway landings in residential buildings. The only foreseeable fiscal impact might be a cost savings as a result of the less restrictive stairway landings provision, but that impact is undeterminable and dependent upon the number of residences at issue. Klarice A. Bachman, Executive Director

 

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

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

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

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

 

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

06/01/2004

 

Interested persons may attend a public hearing regarding this rule:

5/17/2004 at 9:00 AM, State Office Building, 450 N Main St, Room 4112 , Salt Lake City, UT

 

This rule may become effective on:

06/02/2004

 

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director

 

 

RULE TEXT

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-56. Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules.

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 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, to become effective January 1, 2003;

(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 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.

(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:

 

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(53) In Section 2902.1, the title for Table 2902.1 is deleted and replaced with the following and footnote [g]f is added as follows: Table 2902.1, Minimum Number of Plumbing Facilities^{a, [g]f}[, (see Sections 403.2 and 403.3)].

FOOTNOTE: [g]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.

(54) 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.

(55) 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.

(56) 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.

(57) 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.

(58) 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.

(59) 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

 

(60) In Chapter 35, Referenced Standards, the following 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:

 

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(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  Control 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.

 

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R156-56-709. Statewide Amendments to the IFGC.

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

(1) Chapter 4, Section 401 General, a new section 401.9 is added as follows:

401.9 Meter [location]protection. Gas meters shall be [located so as to be ]protected from physical damage, including falling ice and snow[ falling from roofs].

 

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

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

 

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(13) In Section R311.4.3 [is]the exceptions are deleted and replaced with the following:

[R311.4.3 Landings at doors. There shall be a floor or landing on each side of each exterior door.]Exception to the first paragraph:

Exception: Where a stairway with a rise of less than 30 inches (762 mm) is located on[At] the exterior side of [all non required exit doors.]a door, other than the required exit door, a landing is not required for the exterior side of the door.

[The floor or landing at a door shall not be more than 1.5 inches (38 mm) lower than the top of the threshold.]Exception to the second paragraph:

Exception: The landing [of]at an exterior doorway shall not be more than 8 inches ([197]203 mm) below the top of the threshold, provided [that] the door, other than an exterior storm or screen door, does not swing over the landing.

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

R311.5.3 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).

R311.5.3.3 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 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.

(15) 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.

(16) 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.

(17) 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. Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed on each habitable level of a dwelling unit equipped with fuel burning appliances. 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.

(18) 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

(19) 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 mm) or less shall not be required to be protected.

(20) 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 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) 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.

(22) 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).

(23) 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.

(24) 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]25) 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]26) 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]27) 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]28) 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]29) 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]30) 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]31) 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]32) 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]33) 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]34) 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

 

[ (34) A new Section G2411.12 is added as follows:

G2411.12 Meter location. Gas meters shall be located so as to be protected from physical damage, including ice and snow falling from roofs.

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KEY: contractors, building codes, building inspection, licensing

[January 1, ]2004

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)