No. 30044: R710-9. Rules Pursuant to the Utah Fire Prevention Law

DAR File No.: 30044
Filed: 06/08/2007, 01:52
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 53-7-204 specifically authorizes the enactment of rules for adopting a nationally recognized fire code and the specific edition of that code, adopting and updating several standards that are incorporated by reference, amending the adopted fire code, deputizing special deputy state fire marshals, conducting board meetings, enforcing State Fire Marshal rules, and forming several Board subcommittees.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Rule R710-9 has been amended 15 times since the last five-year review in 2002. There have been no written comments received during the last five-year period with regard to proposed rule amendments. It has been the policy of the Utah Fire Prevention Board to notify everyone affected by the proposed amendments to the rule and invite participation by those affected individuals or businesses. This policy has proven very successful in the fact that consensus is normally achieved before the enactment of the rule is completed and written comments are seldom received during the formal filing process.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R710-9 adopts the International Fire Code (IFC) which has been legislatively mandated for towns, cities, counties, fire protection districts, and the State of Utah to be the state fire code. It is also the rule that sets procedures to amend the IFC, local ordinance requirements, specific conduct of Board members at Board meetings, procedures to deputize special deputy state fire marshals, enforcement of rules of the Board, and the establishment of several Board subcommittees. This is a very necessary rule to provide a statewide fire standard for the citizens of our state. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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]

Authorized by:

Ron L. Morris, Utah State Fire Marshal