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R156-56-101 Title.

These rules are known as the "Utah Uniform Building Standard Act Rules".

R156-56-102 Definitions.

In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1, 55 and 56, as used in Title 58, Chapter 56 or these rules:

(1) "Building construction trades" means, for the purpose of these rules only, those areas of construction regulated in the UBC, NEC, IPC, and IMC and requiring inspection by compliance agencies.

(2) "Building permit" means, for the purpose of determining the building permit surcharge under Subsection 58-56-9 (4), a warrant, license or authorization to build or construct a building or structure or any part thereof.

(3) "Building permit fee" means, for the purpose of determining the building permit surcharge under Subsection 58-56-9 (4), fees assessed by an agency of the state or political subdivision of the state for the issuance of permits for construction, alteration, remodeling, and repair and installation including building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing components.

(4) "Construction of a permanent foundation", as used in the context of factory built housing, means the construction of a basement, or a crawl space of more than four feet six inches in height, for use with a factory built housing unit, which foundation is constructed of wood, concrete block, or placed concrete.

(5) "Construction of utility services to close proximity of the factory built housing unit" means construction of gas lines, electrical conduit or wires, sewer lines and water lines from the utility source to and including the meter or meters as required.

(6) "Direct supervision" means that the inspector responsible for supervising an inspector-in-training shall be physically present on-site at the time of inspection and the supervising inspector is responsible for any work delegated to the inspector-in-training. The inspector-in-training may not approve or disapprove any work and may not sign any orders, approvals or permits.

(7) "Employed by a local regulator, state regulator or compliance agency" means, with respect to Subsection 58-56-9 (1), the hiring of services of a qualified inspector whether by an employer/employee relationship, an independent contractor relationship, a fee-for-service relationship or any other lawful arrangement under which the regulating agency purchases the services of a qualified inspector.

(8) "Indirect supervision" means that the inspector responsible for supervising an inspector-in-training may be remote from the site of inspection and the supervisor reviews the results of the inspection with the inspector-in-training and is responsible for any work delegated to the inspector-in-training. The inspector-in-training may issue orders, approvals and permits with the approval of his supervisor and may sign orders, approvals and permits with his supervisor's approval.

(9) "Inspector" means a person employed by a local regulator, state regulator or compliance agency for the purpose of inspecting building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or installation in accordance with the UBC, NEC, IPC and IMC and taking appropriate action based upon the findings made during inspection.

(10) "Permanent foundation", as used in the context of factory built housing, means the main foundation system for the manufactured home including approved steel, wood or concrete block.

(11) "Permanently affixed to real property" means a manufactured home or mobile home which has been anchored to, and supported by a permanent foundation, and which has complied with all of the provisions of Section 59-2-602.

(12) "Refuses to establish a method of appeal" means with respect to Subsection 58-56-8 (3), that a compliance agency does not in fact adopt a formal written method of appealing uniform building standard matters in accordance with generally recognized standards of due process; or, that the compliance agency does not convene an appeals board and render a decision in the matter within ninety days from the date on which the appeal is properly filed with the compliance agency.

(13) "Set-up" means the installation of a manufactured/mobile or modular home.

(14) "Site preparation", as used in the context of factory built housing, means excavating of the ground in the area where a basement is to be constructed and the back filling and grading around the basement.

(15) "Uniform Building Standards" means the UBC, IMC, IPC, and NEC as amended and the HUD Code as amended (See R156-56-701) and NCSBCS.

(16) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Title 58, Chapter 1 is further defined, in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203 (5), in Section R156-56-502.

R156-56-103 Authority.

These rules are adopted by the division under the authority of Subsection 58-1-106 (1) to enable the division to administer Title 58, Chapter 56.

R156-56-104 Organization - Relationship to Rule R156-1.

The organization of this rule and its relationship to Rule R156-1 is as described in Section R156-1-107.

R156-56-105 Board of Appeals.

If the commission is required to act as an appeals board in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 58-56-8 (3), the following shall regulate the convening and conduct of the special appeals board:

(1) If a compliance agency refuses to establish a method of appeal regarding a uniform building standard issue, the appealing party may petition the commission to act as the board of appeals.

(2) The person making the appeal shall file the request to convene the commission as an appeals board in accordance with the requirements for a request for agency action, as set forth in Subsection 63-46b-3 (3)(a) and Section R151-46b-7. A request by other means shall not be considered. Any request received by the commission or division by any other means shall be returned to the appellant with appropriate instructions.

(3) A copy of the final written decision of the compliance agency interpreting or applying a code which is the subject of the dispute shall be submitted as an attachment to the request. If the person making the appeal requests, but does not timely receive a final written decision, the person shall submit an affidavit to this effect in lieu of the final written decision.

(4) The request shall be filed with the division no later than 30 days following the issuance of the disputed written decision by the compliance agency.

(5) The compliance agency shall file a written response to the request not later than 20 days after the filing of the request. The request and response shall be provided to the commission in advance of any hearing in order to properly frame the disputed issues.

(6) Except with regard to the time period specified in Subsection (7), the time periods specified in this section may, upon a showing of good cause, be modified by the presiding officer conducting the proceeding.

(7) The commission shall convene as an appeals board within 45 days after a request is properly filed.

(8) Upon the convening of the commission as an appeals board, the board members shall review the issue to be considered to determine if a member of the board has a conflict of interest which would preclude him from fairly hearing and deciding the issue. If it is determined that a conflict does exist, the member shall be excused from participating in the proceedings.

(9) The hearing shall be a formal hearing held in accordance with the Utah Administrative Procedures Act, Title 63, Chapter 46b.

(10) Decisions relating to the application and interpretation of the code made by a compliance agency board of appeals shall be binding for the specific individual case and shall not require commission approval. Copies of compliance agencies board of appeals decisions shall be submitted to the division as a means of a record.

R156-56-106 Fees.

In accordance with Subsection 58-56-9 (4), on April 30, July 31, October 31 and January 31 of each year, each agency of the state and each political subdivision of the state which assesses a building permit fee shall file with the division a report of building fees and surcharge for the immediately preceding calendar quarter; and, shall remit 80% of the amount of the surcharge to have been assessed to the division.

R156-56-201 Building Inspector Licensing Board.

In accordance with Section 58-56-8.5 , the board shall be as follows:

(1) one member licensed as a Combination Inspector I, a Combination Inspector II, a Combination Inspector III, or a Building Inspector I;

(2) one member licensed as an Electrical Inspector I;

(3) one member licensed as a Plumbing Inspector I;

(4) one member licensed as a Mechanical Inspector I; and

(5) one member shall be from the general public.

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 nine members;

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

(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; and

(b) submission of recommendations concerning the requests for amendment.

R156-56-301 Reserved.

Reserved.

R156-56-302 Licensure of Inspectors.

In accordance with Subsection 58-56-9 (1), the licensee classifications, scope of work, qualifications for licensure, and application for license are established as follows:

(1) License Classifications. Each inspector employed by a local regulator, state regulator, compliance agency, or private agency providing inspection services to a regulator or compliance agency, shall qualify for licensure and be licensed by the division in one of the following classifications not later than July 1, 1993:

(a) Building Inspector I - UBC;

(b) Electrical Inspector I - NEC;

(c) Plumbing Inspector I - IPC;

(d) Mechanical Inspector I - IMC;

(e) Combination Inspector I - UBC, NEC, IPC, IMC;

(f) Combination Inspector II - Limited Commercial Combination;

(g) Combination Inspector III - Dwelling; and

(h) Building Inspector III - UBC;

(i) Electrical Inspector III - NEC;

(j) Plumbing Inspector III - IPC;

(k) Mechanical Inspector III - IMC; and

(l) Inspector-in-Training.

(2) Scope of Work. The scope of work permitted under each inspector classification is as follows:

(a) Building Inspector I - UBC.

(i) In accordance with the provisions of the UBC, inspect the construction, alteration, remodeling or repair of any building or structure, or the components of any building or structure for which a standard is provided in the specific edition of the UBC adopted under these rules or amendments to the UBC as included in these rules.

(ii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling or repair is in compliance or is not in compliance with the adopted UBC.

(iii) After determination of compliance or non-compliance with the adopted building code, take appropriate action as is provided in the UBC.

(b) Electrical Inspector I - NEC.

(i) In accordance with the NEC, inspect all electrical components of any building, structure or work for which a standard is provided in the specific edition of the NEC adopted under these rules or amendments to the NEC as included in these rules.

(ii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or installation of the electrical components of any building, structure or work is in compliance or is not in compliance with the adopted NEC.

(iii) After determination of compliance or noncompliance with the NEC, take appropriate administrative action as is provided in the UBC.

(c) Plumbing Inspector I - IPC.

(i) In accordance with the IPC, inspect all plumbing components of any building, structure or work for which a standard is provided in the specific edition of the IPC adopted under these rules or amendments to the IPC as included in these rules.

(ii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or installation of the plumbing components of any building, structure or work is in compliance or is not in compliance with the adopted IPC.

(iii) After determination of compliance or noncompliance with the IPC, take appropriate action as is provided in the IPC.

(d) Mechanical Inspector I - IMC.

(i) In accordance with the IMC, inspect all mechanical components of any building, structure or work for which a standard is provided in the specific edition of the IMC adopted under these rules or amendments to the IMC as included in these rules.

(ii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or installation of the mechanical component of any building, structure or work is in compliance or is not in compliance with the adopted IMC.

(iii) After determination of compliance or noncompliance with the IMC, take appropriate action as is provided in the IMC.

(e) Combination Inspector I - UBC, NEC, IPC, and IMC.

(i) In accordance with the UBC, NEC, IPC, and IMC, inspect the components of any building, structure or work for which a standard is provided in the specific edition of the aforesaid codes adopted under these rules or amendments to these codes as included in these rules.

(ii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling, repair or installation of all components of any building, structure or work is in compliance with the adopted UBC, NEC, IPC, and IMC.

(iii) After determination of compliance or noncompliance with the UBC, IPC, NEC and IMC, take appropriate action as is provided in the aforesaid codes.

(f) Combination Inspector II - Limited Commercial Combination.

(i) In accordance with the provisions of the UBC, inspect the construction, alteration, remodeling or repair of any residential building not exceeding 15 units and two stories in height which is classified under an "R" occupancy in the UBC; all accessory buildings classified under a "U" occupancy in the UBC; and commercial buildings limited to those not exceeding two stories in height or 6000 square feet for buildings classified under a "A-3" occupancy in the UBC, 8000 square feet for buildings classified under a "B", "F-1", "M", "S-1", "S-3", or "S-5 occupancy in the UBC, and 3000 square feet for buildings classified under a "H-4" occupancy in the UBC.

(ii) In accordance with the NEC, IPC, and IMC inspect the electrical, plumbing and mechanical components of a building defined in the above Subsection (i) of Subsection (f).

(iii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling or repair is in compliance or is not in compliance with the adopted building codes.

(iv) After determination of compliance with the adopted building codes, take appropriate action as is provided in the UBC, NEC, IPC, or IMC.

(g) Combination Inspector III - Dwelling.

(i) In accordance with the provisions of the UBC, inspect the construction, alteration, remodeling or repair of any single-family or two family residential building classified under an "R-3" occupancy in the UBC, accessory buildings to R-3 dwellings classified under "U-1" or "U-2" occupancy in the UBC, and agricultural buildings classified under an "U-1", "U-2", "UBC Appendix Chapter 3, Division II", or "UBC Appendix Chapter 3, Division IV" occupancy in the UBC.

(ii) In accordance with the NEC, IPC, and IMC inspect the electrical, plumbing and mechanical components of a building defined in the above Subsection (i) of Subsection (g).

(iii) Determine whether the construction, alteration, remodeling or repair is in compliance or is not in compliance with the adopted building codes.

(iv) After determination of compliance with the adopted building codes, take appropriate action as is provided in the UBC, NEC, IPC, or IMC.

(h) Building Inspector III - UBC.

In accordance with the provisions of the UBC, inspect the construction, alteration, remodeling, or repair of any single-family or two-family residential building classified under an "R-3" occupancy, accessory buildings to R-3 dwellings classified under "U-1" or "U-2" occupancy, and agricultural buildings classified under an "U-1", "U-2", or "UBC Appendix Chapter 3, Division IV" occupancy as defined in the UBC.

(i) Electrical Inspector III - NEC.

In accordance with the NEC, inspect the electrical components of any single-family or two-family residential building classified under an "R-3" occupancy, accessory buildings to R-3 dwellings classified under an "U-1" or "U-2" occupancy, and agricultural buildings classified under an "U-1", "U-2" or "UBC Appendix Chapter 3, Division IV" occupancy as defined in the UBC.

(j) Plumbing Inspector III - IPC.

In accordance with the IPC, inspect the plumbing components of any single-family or two-family residential building classified under an "R-3" occupancy, accessory buildings to R-3 dwellings classified under an "U-1" or "U-2" occupancy, and agricultural buildings classified under an "U-1", "U-2" or "UBC Appendix Chapter 3, Division IV" occupancy as defined in the UBC.

(k) Mechanical Inspector III - IMC.

In accordance with the IMC, inspect the mechanical components of any single-family or two-family residential building classified under an "R-3" occupancy, accessory buildings to R-3 dwellings classified under an "U-1" or "U-2" occupancy, and agricultural buildings classified under an "U-1", "U-2" or "UBC Appendix Chapter 3, Division IV" occupancy as defined in the UBC.

(l) Inspector-in-Training.

(i) Under the direct supervision of a licensed building inspector, licensed electrical inspector, licensed plumbing inspector or licensed mechanical inspector, for the purpose of training, inspect the construction, alteration, remodeling, repair and/or installation of buildings, electrical components, plumbing components, and/or mechanical components for which a standard is provided in the adopted editions of the UBC, NEC, IPC, or IMC or under amendments to those codes when the regulator, compliance agency, or private agency providing inspection services to a regulator or a compliance agency elects to employ the services of a licensed inspector-in-training. Nothing in this subsection shall be interpreted to require a regulator, compliance agency, or private agency to employ the services of a person licensed in the classification inspector-in-training.

(ii) A licensed inspector-in-training may not take any action authorized under the UBC, NEC, IPC, and/or IMC upon a finding after inspection of compliance or noncompliance other than to inform the licensed inspector responsible for his supervision while under direct supervision. Thereafter the inspector-in-training may perform assigned duties under indirect supervision. Related experience and education approved by the division in collaboration with the committee in accordance with the following hours designated by code and/or classification may be credited towards the direct supervision hours.

(iii) Building Inspector-in-training III required direct supervision hours.

(A) Uniform Building Code: 70 hours, 50 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(B) National Electrical Code: 70 hours, 50 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(C) International Plumbing Code: 60 hours, 50 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(D) International Mechanical Code: 60 hours, 50 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(iv) Building Inspector-in-training II required direct supervision hours.

(A) Uniform Building Code: 80 hours, 60 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(B) National Electrical Code: 80 hours, 60 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(C) International Plumbing Code: 70 hours, 60 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(D) International Mechanical Code: 70 hours, 60 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(v) Building Inspector-in-training I required direct supervision hours.

(A) Uniform Building Code: 100 hours, 70 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(B) National Electrical Code: 100 hours, 70 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(C) International Plumbing Code: 80 hours, 70 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(D) International Mechanical Code: 80 hours, 70 of which can be waived with documented experience and/or education.

(vi) The supervising licensed inspector is at all times responsible for the work of the inspector-in-training while that inspector is training and assigned to be under the direction of that supervisor.

(vii) An inspector-in-training license in each single classification may be issued by the division to an individual for a period not to exceed two years.

(3) Qualifications for Licensure. The qualifications for licensure for each inspector classification are as follows:

(a) Building Inspector I - UBC.

Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the "Building Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials, or has passed a Building Inspector I examination if such is developed at the direction of the division in collaboration with the commission.

(b) Electrical Inspector I - NEC.

Has passed the examination for and obtained the "Electrical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials or a "General Electrical Inspectors Certification" issued by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors, or has passed an Electrical Inspector examination if such is developed at the direction of the division in collaboration with the commission.

(c) Plumbing Inspector I - IPC.

Has passed the examination for and obtained the "Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the "Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials, or has passed a Plumbing Inspector examination if such is developed at the direction of the division in collaboration with the commission.

(d) Mechanical Inspector I - IMC.

Has passed the examination for and obtained the "Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, the "Mechanical Inspectors Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials, or has passed a Mechanical Inspector examination if such is developed at the direction of the division in collaboration with the commission.

(e) Combination Inspector I - UBC, NEC, IPC, IMC.

Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the following national certifications:

(i) the "Building Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials;

(ii) the "Electrical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials or the "General Electrical Certification" issued by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors;

(iii) the "Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials, International Code Council or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials or the "Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification" issued by the International Code Council or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and

(iv) the "Mechanical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials or the "Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification" issued by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

(f) Combination Inspector II - Limited Commercial Combination.

(i) Has passed the examination for and maintained as current:

(A) the "Combination Dwelling Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials; or

(B) the "Combination Inspector III State Certification" as developed at the direction of the division in collaboration with the commission; and

(C) the "Limited Commercial Combination Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials.

(ii) After July 1, 1993 those newly qualifying for licensure by passing and maintaining ICBO Combination Dwelling Certification must also pass and maintain the ICBO Light Commercial Combination Certification.

(g) Combination Inspector III - Dwelling.

(i) Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the "Building Inspector III Certification" as prepared and administered under the direction of the division in collaboration with the commission or has passed the examination for and maintained as current the "Combination Dwelling Inspector Certification" issued by the International Conference of Building Officials.

(A) Proof of passing and maintaining as current a board approved national certification exam in plumbing, electrical, mechanical or building inspection exempts the applicant from having to take and pass that portion of the state exam.

(h) Building Inspector III - UBC.

Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the "Building Inspector III - Residential Building Inspector Certification" as prepared and administered under the direction of the division.

(i) Electrical Inspector III - NEC.

Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the "Electrical Inspector III - Residential Electrical Inspector Certification" as prepared and administered under the direction of the division.

(j) Plumbing Inspector III - IPC.

Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the "Plumbing Inspector III - Residential Plumbing Inspector Certification" as prepared and administered under the direction of the division.

(k) Mechanical Inspector III - IMC.

Has passed the examination for and maintained as current the "Mechanical Inspector III - Residential Mechanical Inspector Certification" as prepared and administered under the direction of the division.

(l) Inspector-in-training.

Show the applicant has graduated from high school or has obtained an equivalent certification.

(4) Application for License.

(a) An applicant for licensure shall:

(i) submit an application in a form prescribed by the division; and

(ii) pay a fee determined by the department pursuant to Section 63-38-3.2.

R156-56-303 Renewal Cycle - Procedures.

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-1-308 (1), the renewal date for the two-year cycle applicable to licenses under Title 58, Chapter 56 is established by rule in Section R156-1-308.

(2) Renewal procedures shall be in accordance with Section R156-1-308.

R156-56-501 Reserved.

Reserved.

R156-56-502 Unprofessional Conduct.

"Unprofessional conduct" includes:

(1) knowingly failing to inspect or issue correction notices for code violations which when left uncorrected would constitute a hazard to the public health and safety and knowingly failing to require that correction notices are complied with;

(2) the use of alcohol or the illegal use of drugs while performing duties as a building inspector or at any time to the extent that the inspector is physically or mentally impaired and unable to effectively perform his duties as an inspector;

(3) gross negligence in the performance of official duties as an inspector;

(4) failure to supervise an inspector-in-training for which an inspector assumes responsibility in accordance with these rules or in a manner to ensure the public health, safety and welfare;

(5) the personal use of information or knowingly revealing information to unauthorized persons when that information has been obtained by the inspector as a result of their employment, work, or position as an inspector;

(6) unlawful acts or acts which are clearly unethical under generally recognized standards of conduct of an inspector;

(7) engaging in fraud or knowingly misrepresenting a fact relating to the performance of duties and responsibilities as an inspector;

(8) knowingly failing to require that all plans, specifications, drawings, documents and reports be stamped by architects, professional engineers or both as established by law;

(9) knowingly failing to report to the Division any act or omission of a licensee under Title 58, Chapter 55, which when left uncorrected constitutes a hazard to the public health and safety;

(10) knowingly failing to report to the Division unlicensed practice by persons performing services who are required by law to be licensed under Title 58, Chapter 55; and

(11) approval of work which materially varies from approved documents that have been stamped by an architect, professional engineer or both unless authorized by the licensed architect, professional engineer or both.

R156-56-601 Modular Unit Construction and Set-up.

Modular construction and set-up shall be as set forth in accordance with the following:

(1) Construction shall be in accordance with the building standards accepted by the state pursuant to Section 58-56-4.

(2) The inspection of the construction, modification of or set-up of a modular unit shall be the responsibility of the local regulator; however, nothing in these rules shall preclude the local regulator from entering into an agreement with another qualified person for the inspection of the unit(s) in the manufacturing facility.

(3) The division upon request by a local jurisdiction may inspect modular units built in the State of Utah.

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

(1) In accordance with Subsection 58-56-4 (3), the following Uniform Building Standards are hereby incorporated by reference and adopted as the building standard editions to be applied to construction in the state:

(a) the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC) promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO);

(b) the 1999 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association, to become effective January 1, 2000;

(c) the 1997 edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC) promulgated by the International Code Council;

(d) the 1998 ICC edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), as published and promulgated by the International Code Council (ICC);

(e) 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) the 1994 edition of NCSBCS A225.1 Manufactured Home Installations promulgated by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards (NCSBCS).

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

(3) 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. Guidelines for Manufactured Housing Installation as promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials may be used as a reference guide.

R156-56-702 Commission Override of the Division.

(1) In the event that the director of the division rules contrary to the recommendation of the commission with respect to the provisions of Subsection 58-56-7 (8), the director shall present his action and the basis for that action at the commission's next meeting or at a special meeting called by either the division or the commission.

(2) The commission may override the division's action by a two-thirds vote which equals eight votes.

(3) In the event of a vacancy on the commission, a vote of a minimum of two-thirds of the existing commissioners must be obtained to override the division.

R156-56-703 Code Amendments.

In accordance with Subsection 58-56-7 (1), the procedure and manner under which requests for amendments to codes shall be filed with the division and recommended or declined for adoption are as follows:

(1) All requests for amendments to any of the uniform building standards shall be submitted to the division on forms specifically prepared by the division for that purpose.

(2) The processing of requests for code amendments shall be in accordance with division policies and procedures.

R156-56-704 Amendments to the UBC.

(1) Statewide Amendments

Chapter 1, Section 101.3 is amended by adding the following paragraph:

"The appendix chapters of this code are approved for adoption in each political subdivision of the State provided that each said political subdivision shall furnish to the Division a list of adopted chapters of the appendix to be kept on file. Where this code is not adopted by any political subdivision, the use of the appendix chapters shall be as determined by the Division with the concurrence of the Commission".

Chapter 1, Section 104.1 is amended as follows:

"There is hereby established in each political subdivision of the state a code enforcement agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the building official. The building official shall be appointed by the local regulator. If the local regulator fails to appoint a building official, the Director of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing with the Commission shall appoint one".

Chapter 1, Section 109.1 is amended by replacing the exception with the following:

EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies; provided local jurisdictions may require a certificate of occupancy for Group R, Division 3 occupancies.

Chapter 3, Section 305.1 is amended as follows:

The following exception is added at the end of the section:

EXCEPTION: Areas used for day care purposes may be located in a Group R, Division 3 occupancy provided the building substantially complies with the requirements for a dwelling unit and under all of the following conditions:

1. Compliance with the Utah Fire Prevention Board Rules (R710-8) for Family Day Care;

2. Use is approved by the State Department of Health as a Residential Certificate Child Care (R430-50) or licensed as a Family Child Care (R430-90); and

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

Chapter 3, Section 305.2.3 is amended as follows:

The following section is added after the title of Section 305.2.3 Special Provisions:

305.2.3.1 Kindergarten, first- or second-grade pupils.

Delete in its entirety the last paragraph of Section 305.2.3 which reads "Stages and platforms shall be construed in accordance with Chapter 4. For attic space partitions and draft stops, see Section 708".

Chapter 3, Section 305.2.3.3 is added as follows:

305.2.3.3 Other. Stages and platforms shall be constructed in accordance with Chapter 4. For attic space partitions and draft stops, see Section 708.

Chapter 9, Section 904.1.1. is amended to add a fifth paragraph as follows:

Section 904.1.1. General; Protection against backflow shall be provided per Section 608.16.4 of the International Plumbing Code.

Chapter 10, Section 1004.3.4.3.2.1, Doors is amended by renumbering the existing exception as No. 1 and adding Exception 2. as follows:

2. In Group E-1 and E-2 occupancies that are fully protected by an approved fire sprinkler system, the door closers may be of the friction hold open type on classrooms only. In non-sprinkled E-1 and E-2 occupancies, classroom doors shall be held open only by a magnetic hold open device.

Chapter 10, Section 1003.3.3.6 is amended by adding an exception to the third paragraph as follows:

Exception: Handrails serving an individual unit in a Group R, Division 1 or Division 3 Occupancy may have either a circular cross section with a diameter of 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) to 2 inches (51 mm), or a non-circular cross section with a perimeter dimension of at least 4 inches (102 mm) but not more than 6 5/8 inches (168 mm) and a largest cross sectional dimension not exceeding 3 1/4 inches (83 mm). The perimeter on non-circular cross sections shall be measured from one side of the cross section, 2 inches (51 mm) down from the top or crown.

An indentation is required on both sides of non-circular handrail cross sections. This indentation must be in the area of the sides between 5/8 inch (16 mm) and 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) down from the top or crown of the cross section. The indentation shall be a minimum of 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep on each side and shall be at least 1/2 inch (13 mm) high.

Edges within the handgrip shall have a minimum radius of 1/16 inch (2 mm). The handrail surface shall be smooth with no cusps so as to avoid catching clothing or skin.

Chapter 11, Section 1103.1.9.3 is amended as follows:

The following is added as Exception 6.:

6. When a change of use in the building or portion of the building results in multi-unit dwellings as defined in this section, only 20% of the dwelling units need to be Type B dwelling units. These dwelling 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 units, shall be Type A dwelling units.

Chapter 16, Section 1612.3.2, Exception 2 is amended to read as follows:

2. Snow loads over 30 psf may be reduced in accordance with Section 1630.1.1, Item 3 (amended), and snow loads 30 psf or less need not be combined with seismic.

Chapter 16, Section 1630.1.1, Item 3 is amended as follows:

3. Design snow loads of 30 psf or less need not be included. Where the snow load exceeds 30 psf, the snow load shall be included. The snow load shall be adjusted in accordance with the following formula: Ws = (0.25 + 0.025(A-5))Pf

WHERE: Ws = Weight of snow to be included in seismic calculations;

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

Pf = Design roof snow load, psf.

Chapter 18, Section 1806 is amended by revising the section heading as follows:

Section 1806 Footings and Foundations.

Chapter 18, Section 1806.6.1 is amended by adding the following exception at the end of that section:

Exception: When anchor bolt spacing does not exceed 32 inches on center.

Chapter 18, Section 1806.11 is added as follows:

1806.11 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 2320, or with other methods employing repetitive wood-frame construction or repetitive cold-formed steel structural member construction, may have foundations constructed in accordance with Table 18-I-D.

Max. 2' 4' 6' 8' 9' Over 9' Height Top Edge None None Floor Same Same Engi- Support or as as neering roof 6' 6' required dia- phragm Minimum 6" 6" 8" 8" 8" Same as Thickness above Vertical Note #4 @ #4 @ #4 @ #4 @ Same as Steel(2) (5) 24" 24" 24" 16" above Horizontal 2-#4 3-#4 4-#4 5-#4 6-#4 Same as Steel(3) Bars Bars Bars Bars Bars above Steel at 2-#4 2-#4 2-#4 2-#4 2-#4 Same as Openings(4) Bars Bars Bars Bars Bars above above; above; above; above; above; 1-#4 1-#4 1-#4 1-#4 1-#4 Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar each each each each each side side side side side Max. Lintel 2' 3' 6' 6' 6' Same as Length above Min. Lintel 2" for Same Same Same Same Same as Depth each as as as as above ft. of 2' 2' 2' 2' opening width; Min. 6" Max. Grade 1'6" 3'6" 5" 5" 5" Same as Differential (6) (6) (7) (7) (7) above Notes: (1) Based on 3000 psi concrete and grade 60 reinforcing steel - special inspection is not required. (2) To be placed in the center of the wall, and extend from the footing to within three inches of the top of the wall; Dowels of #4 rebar with standard hook shall be provided in the footing to match the vertical steel, with the vertical leg extending 24 inches into the foundation wall. (3) One bar shall be located in the top four inches, one bar in the bottom four inches and the other bars equally spaced between. Such bar placement satisfies the requirements of Section 1806.7.1. Corner reinforcing shall be provided so as to lap 24 inches. (4) Bars shall be placed within two inches of the openings and extend 24 inches beyond the edge of the opening; vertical bars may terminate three inches from the top of the concrete. (5) Dowels of #4 rebar at 24 inches on center with a standard hook, shall be provided in the footing, with the vertical leg extending to within three inches of the top of the foundation wall. (6) Difference in grade from one side of the wall to the other. (7) Difference in grade from the highest grade to the lowest grade on the perimeter of the foundation. (8) The footing shall have a minimum width of 20 inches and a minimum thickness of nine inches.

Chapter 23, Section 2316.2, Item 6 is amended by adding footnote 3, reference from "two months", to read as follows:

(6) When the accumulated duration of the full maximum load during the life of the member does not exceed the period indicated below, the values may be increased in the tables as follows:

3 as for snow below 5000 feet elevation.

Chapter 23, Section 2307 is amended by adding exception 5 as follows:

5. Veneer of brick or stone applied as specified in Section 1403.6 may be supported on structural glued-laminated timber or laminated veneer lumber provided that the beam be designed to limit the dead load deflection to 1/800 of the span and the total load deflection to 1/600 of the span with due consideration given for shrinkage and creep. The beam shall be protected from exposure to weather as required for dwelling under Section 1402.1.

Chapter 34, Section 3403.2 is amended as follows:

The following is added after the exceptions:

Buildings 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 and U occupancies.

Original plans and/or structural calculations may be utilized to demonstrate that the parapets 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 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 Zones Nos. 3 and 4. If the required parapet height exceeds this maximum height, a bracing system designed for the forces specified in Table 16-0 for walls shall support the top of the parapet. When positive diaphragm connections are absent, tension roof anchors are required. Approved alternate methods of equivalent strength will be considered when accompanied by engineer sealed drawings, details and calculations.

Appendix Chapter 3, Division IV, Requirements for Group R, Division 4 Occupancies, is adopted as a part of the UBC and incorporated by reference.

Appendix Chapter 11, Division I, Site Accessibility, is adopted as a part of the UBC and incorporated by reference.

Appendix Chapter 11, Division II, Accessibility For Existing Buildings, is adopted as a part of the UBC and incorporated by reference.

Appendix Chapter 13, Energy Conservation in New Building Construction, is adopted as a part of the UBC and incorporated by reference.

Appendix Chapter 13, Section 1302.2 is amended as follows:

In order to comply with the purpose of this appendix, low-rise residential buildings shall be designed to comply with the requirements of the Model Energy Code promulgated jointly by the International Conference of Building Code Officials (ICBO); the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc. (SBCCI); the Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA); and the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards, dated 1995. Commercial and high-rise residential buildings shall be designed to comply with the requirements of the Energy Code for Commercial and High-Rise Residential Building, which is a codification of ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 - 1989, Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

The Model Energy Code is amended as follows:

Section 502.2.1 Walls is amended as follows:

Equation 1 shall be used to determine acceptable combinations to meet this requirement, and when metal studs are used, Uw-values shall be those calculated using appropriate correction factors for thermal bridging of insulation as published in Section 8 of RS-1; or calculated using ASHRAE RS-4 approved methodology for either serial or parallel path thermal transfer; or U-values compiled in Table 8-Y of the "User's Manual" for ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-1989, which is hereby incorporated by reference and which shall be available at all offices issuing building permits or the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing or insertion in the Model Energy Code.

Simplified prescriptive maps, tables or other compliance aids, manuals or computer programs as may be supplied by DOE/Pacific Northwest Laboratory or others, when certified by the state or its agencies, may be used to demonstrate energy code compliance.

ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-1989 is amended as follows:

Section 101.3.1.2 Exceptions:

(4) The building official may approve designs which do not fully conform with all of the requirements of this code where in the opinion of the building official full compliance is physically impossible and/or economically impractical.

Appendix Chapter 16, Division I, Snow Load Design is adopted and incorporated by reference.

Appendix Chapter 16, Division I, Section 1639 is amended as follows:

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)1/2 for A greater than Ao and Pg = Po for A less than = Ao

WHERE:

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

Po = Base ground snow load (psf) from Table A-16-C

S = Change in ground snow load with elevation (psf/1000 ft), from Table A-16-C

A = Elevation above sea level at the location for which snow load is being determined (ft/1000)

Ao = Asymptote and zero ground snow axis intercept (ft/1000) from Table A-16-C

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 round the snow load to the nearest 5 psf.

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

Appendix Chapter 29, Minimum Plumbing Facilities, is adopted as a part of the UBC and incorporated by reference.

Appendix Chapter 29 is amended as follows:

The following is added as footnote 7:

7. When provided, there shall be an equal number of diaper changing facilities for men as for women.

Appendix Chapter 30, Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks, is adopted as a part of the UBC and incorporated by reference.

Appendix Chapter 30, Section 3010 is deleted and replaced with the following:

Section 3010 Definitions. ANSI CODE is the ASME/ANSI A17.1-1996 with Supplements A17.1a-1997, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and American National Standard Published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Appendix Chapter 30, Section 3012 is deleted and replaced with the following:

Section 3012 ANSI CODE ADOPTED. New elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks and major alterations to such conveyances and the installation thereof shall conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute ASME/ANSI A17.1-1996 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, including Supplements A17.1a-1997, published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Elevators and escalators that are remodeled or upgraded shall conform with ASME/ANSI A17.3-1996, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Appendix Chapter 30, Section 3012 is amended as follows:

The following is added at the end of Section 3012:

Exceptions to ANSI/ASME A17.1:

(1) Delete Rule 102.2(c)(3); and

(2) Rule 102.2(c)(4) shall apply to all elevators except hydraulic elevators with 50 feet of travel or less.

Chapter 9-1 of the UBC Standards is amended as follows:

Replace the current Uniform Building Code Standard 9-1 (NFPA-13, 1991 edition) with the fire sprinkler standard, NFPA-13, 1996 edition.

Chapter 9-3 of the UBC Standards is amended as follows:

Replace the current Uniform Building Code Standard 9-3 (NFPA-13R, 1989 edition) with the fire sprinkler standard, NFPA-13R, 1996 edition.

(2) Local Amendments

Beaver County

Beaver County adopted Appendix Chapter 3, Division II.

Heber City Corporation

Heber City Corporation adopted Appendix Chapter 33.

Murray City Corporation adopted Appendix Chapter 3 Division II, Appendix Chapter 31 Division III, and Appendix Chapter 33.

City of North Salt Lake

City of North Salt Lake adopted Appendix Chapter 3, except Section 332, Appendix Chapter 9, Appendix Chapter 12, Division I, Appendix Chapter 15, Appendix Chapter 31, Division II and III and Appendix Chapter 33.

City of Orem

City of Orem adopted Appendix Chapter 3, Division I, Appendix Chapter 3, Division II, Appendix Chapter 31, Division III, and Appendix Chapter 33.

Park City Corporation

Chapter 9, Section 904.2.1 is amended by adding the following sections:

904.2.1.1 All new construction having more than 6,000 square feet on any one floor, except R-3 occupancy.

904.2.1.2 All new construction having more than two (2) stories, except R-3 occupancy.

904.2.1.3 All new construction having three (3) or more dwelling units, including units rented or leased, and including condominiums or other separate ownership.

904.2.1.4 All new construction in the Historic Commercial Business zone district, regardless of occupancy.

904.2.1.5 All new construction and buildings in the General Commercial zone district where there are side yard setbacks or where one or more side yard setbacks is less than two and one half (2.5) feet per story of height.

904.2.1.6 All existing building within the Historic District Commercial Business zone by August 15, 1996.

Park City Corporation

Chapter 15, Table No. 15-A. The following is added as footnote 5:

5 Wood roof covering is prohibited in areas with a combined rating of more than 11 using the following tables with a score of 9 for weather factors.

RATING SLOPE VEGETATION 1 less than or equal to 10% Pinion-juniper 2 10.1 - 20% Grass-sagebrush 3 greater than 20% Mountain brush or softwoods

RATING WOOD ROOF PROHIBITION less than or equal to 11 wood roofs are allowed greater than or equal to 12 wood roofs are prohibited

Park City Corporation

Chapter 33, Section 3306.2 is amended as follows:

Omit paragraph 1 and add a period after the word "excavation" in the third line of paragraph 2 and omit "nor exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet after the completion of such structure". Delete paragraphs 8 and 9. Re-number the sections and add a new paragraph 7 requiring a permit for removal of substantial vegetation, shrubs, trees and stabilizing grass, but not to include weeds.

Park City Corporation adopted Appendix Chapter 3 Division II, Chapter 4 Division II, Chapter 12 Division II, Chapter 13, Chapter 15, Chapter 30, Chapter 31 Division I and Chapter 33.

Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County adopted Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Division III, Chapter 31, Division II, Chapter 31, Division III and Chapter 33.

City of St. George

City of St. George adopted Appendix Chapter 3 and Appendix Chapter 33.

Sandy City

Chapter 9, Section 904.2 is amended as follows:

An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all occupancies where the required fire flow exceeds 2,000 gallons per minute based on Table A-III-A-1 of the 1994 Uniform Fire Code.

Exception: Automatic fire sprinklers are not required in buildings used solely for worship, Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies.

Summit County

Summit County adopted Appendix Chapter 33.

Summit County

Chapter 9, Section 904.2

1. All new construction having more than 6,000 square feet on any one floor, except R-3 and U occupancies.

2. All new construction having more than two (2) stories, except R-3 and U occupancies.

3. All new construction having three (3) or more dwelling units, including units rented or leased and including condominiums or other separate ownership.

4. All newly constructed structures used as dwelling units in a multi-unit structure shall have at least an one hour fire resistive separation between units.

Washington City

Washington City adopted Appendix Chapter 33.

City of West Jordan

City of West Jordan adopted Appendix Chapter 3, Division II, Appendix Chapter 4, Division II, Appendix Chapter 13 and Appendix Chapter 33.

R156-56-705 Amendments to the NEC.

(1) Statewide Amendments

Section 250-104(b) is deleted and replaced with the following:

Section 250-104(b) Metal Gas Piping. Each above ground portion of a gas piping system upstream from the equipment shutoff valve shall be electrically continuous and bonded to the grounding electrode system.

The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250-122 using the rating of the circuit that may energize the piping. The equipment grounding conductor for the circuit that may energize the piping shall be permitted to serve as the bonding means. Where the circuit that may energize the piping cannot be identified or where the bonding jumper is exposed to physical damage, the minimum size bonding jumper shall be No. 8 solid copper.

(2) Local Amendments

R156-56-706 Amendments to the IPC.

(1) Statewide Amendments

Section 103.1 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 103.2 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 103.3 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 103.4 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 103.5 is renumbered as Section 103.1.

Section 107.1.1 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 109 is retitled as "Board of Appeal".

Section 109.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

109.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a local board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The code official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and finding in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the code official.

Sections 109.2 through 109.7 are deleted in their entirety.

Section 202 General Definitions is revised as follows:

The definition for "Backflow Backpressure, Low Head" is deleted in its entirety.

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.

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.

The definition for "Code Official" is deleted and replaced with the following:

Code Official. The individual official, board, department or agency established and authorized by a state, county, city or other political subdivision created by law to administer and enforce the provisions of the plumbing code as adopted or amended. This definition shall include the code official's duly authorized representative.

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").

The following definition is added:

Emergency Floor Drain. A floor drain installed for the primary purpose of collecting water from emergency spills or water line breaks.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Section 312.9 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 403.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Appendix Chapter 29, Uniform Building Code.

Table 403.1 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 403.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

403.2 Hand sink location. Hand sinks in commercial food establishments shall be located accessible to food preparation areas, food service areas, dishwashing areas, and toilet rooms in accordance with Rule R392-100, Utah Administrative Code. Hand sinks in child care facilities shall be installed in accordance with R430-100-21, Utah Administrative Code.

Sections 403.4, 403.5 and 403.6 are deleted in their entirety.

Section 409.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

409.1 Approval. Domestic dishwashing machines shall conform to ASSE (American Society of Sanitary Engineering) 1006. Commercial dishwashing machines shall conform to ASSE 1004, NSF (National Sanitary Foundation) 3 or NSF 26.

Section 409.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

Section 409.3 Waste connection. Domestic pump-type dishwashers may be directly connected to the inlet side (top or head) of an approved food waste disposal unit or a branch tailpiece in the tailpiece of the sink, by the drain hose being extended and secured as high as possible under the bottom of the counter top before it is connected to the branch tailpiece located above the trap or to an approved food waste disposal unit.

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 with a wall mounted hose bibb, or at least one emergency floor drain.

Section 418.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

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

Section 425.1.1 - The following exception is added after the paragraph.

Exception: Multiple urinals with an automatic flushing device.

Section 502.6 is added as follows:

502.6 Water Heater Seismic Bracing. In seismic zones 3 and 4, 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.

Section 504.8.1 is amended as follows:

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Section 606.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:

1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture.

Exception: 1) bath tubs and showers.

Exception: 2) in individual guest rooms that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses and similar occupancies.

2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock.

3. On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.

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.

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.

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.

Table 608.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

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 6 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.

Table 608.1.2 is added as follows:

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 1032 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.

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.

Section 608.7 is deleted in its entirety.

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".

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.

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.

Section 608.13.4 is deleted in its entirety.

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.

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.

Section 608.15.4.2 - The following is added at the end of the paragraph: In climates where freezing temperatures occur, a listed, self-draining frost proof hose bibb with an integral backflow preventer shall be used.

Section 608.16.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

608.16.1 Beverage dispensers. Potable water supply to carbonators shall be protected by a stainless steel vented dual check valve installed according to the requirements of this chapter.

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.

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. Heat exchangers shall be permitted to be of single wall construction under one of the following conditions:

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

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

Exception: Steam complying with paragraph 1 above; and

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

2. Approved listed electrical drinking water coolers.

Section 608.16.4 is deleted and replaced with the following:

Section 608.16.4 Connections to automatic fire sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. The potable water supply to automatic fire sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be protected against backflow by an alarm check valve and spring loaded check valve assembly as shown on the diagram entitled "Riser Detail", dated July 1, 1999, published by State and Local Building Codes Amendments, Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference.

EXCEPTION: When the service to the building is less than four inches in diameter and a resilient seated spring loaded single check valve, approved and testable for back flow prevention is not available, then an alternate, approved for fire sprinkler system use, spring loaded check valve is allowed. This exception expires on July 1, 2000.

Section 608.16.6 is deleted and replaced with the following:

608.16.6 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Section 608.17 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 608.18 is added as follows:

608.18 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 the Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly.

Section 612 is added as follows:

612. Gray Water

Gray Water Recycling Systems, Appendix C of the IPC, cannot be adopted by any jurisdiction until January 1, 2000.

Section 701.2 - The following is added at the end of the paragraph: The sewer is considered as available when within 300 feet of the property line in accordance with Section 10-8-38 , Utah Code Ann. (1953), as amended. Private sewage disposal systems shall conform 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.

Section 802.1.1 is deleted and replaced with the following:

802.1.1 Food handling. Equipment and fixtures utilized for the storage, preparation and handling of food or food equipment shall discharge through an indirect waste pipe by means of an air gap.

Exception: This requirement shall not apply to dishwashing machines and dishwashing sinks. This requires commercial dishwashing machines and dishwashing sinks to discharge through an air gap or an air break.

Section 802.3 is amended as follows:

The term "waste receptors" in the last sentence of the paragraph is replaced with the term "floor sinks".

Section 802.3.2 is deleted in its entirety.

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.

Section 917.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

917.2 Installation. The valves may be installed in accordance with the requirements of this section and the manufacturers installation instructions when approved by the code official. Air admittance valves shall be installed after the DWV testing required by Section 312.2 or 312.3 has been performed.

Section 1002.4.1 is added as follows:

1002.4.1 Emergency floor drains. Each emergency floor drain shall be installed with a trap seal primer. Trap seal primer shall conform to ASSE 1018 or ASSE 1044.

Section 1003.3.3 is added as follows:

1003.3.3 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.

Section 1104.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

1104.2 Combining storm with sanitary drainage. The sanitary and storm drainage systems of a structure shall be entirety separate.

Section 1108 is deleted in its entirety.

Section 1201.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

1201.2 Fuel piping systems. All fuel piping systems shall be sized, installed, tested and placed in operation in accordance with the requirements of the 1998 International Mechanical Code.

Appendix G, Section G110 is deleted, renumbered and replaced with the following:

Section 1202 CNG GAS-DISPENSING SYSTEMS

1202.1 Dispenser protection. The gas dispenser shall have an emergency switch to shut off the power to the dispenser. An approved backflow device that prevents the reverse flow of gas shall be installed on the gas supply pipe or in the gas dispenser.

1202.2 Ventilation. Gas-dispensing systems installed inside the structure shall be ventilated by mechanical means in accordance with the 1998 International Mechanical Code.

1202.3 Compressed natural gas vehicular fuel systems. Compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel-dispensing systems for CNG-fueled vehicles shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPS 52 and the uniform fire code.

Chapter 14, Referenced Standards, is amended as follows:

NSF - Standard Reference Number 61-95 - The following referenced in code section number is added: 608.11

The following reference standard is added:

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

R156-56-707 Reserved.

Reserved.

R156-56-708 Amendments to the IMC.

(1) Statewide Amendments

Chapter 1, Section 103 is deleted in its entirety.

Chapter 1, Section 109 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

Section 109.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to mechanical systems and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official.

Section 109.2 Limitations of authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provision of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

Chapter 3, Section 304.8 is amended by adding the following exception at the end of the paragraph:

Exception: R-3 occupancy.

Chapter 3, Section 306.5 is amended by adding the following exception at the end of the paragraph:

Exception: R-3 occupancy.

Chapter 3, Section 306.6 is amended by adding the following exception at the end of the paragraph:

Exception: Evaporative coolers serving R-3 occupancy.

Chapter 4 is deleted in its entirety. In place of the IMC, Chapter 4, reference the 1997 Uniform Building Code, Chapter 12.

Chapter 6, Section 603.8.1 is added as follows:

Section 603.8.1 Residential round ducts. Crimp joints for residential round ducts shall have a contact lap of at least 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) and shall be mechanically fastened by means of at least three sheet metal screws equally spaced around the joint, or an equivalent fastening method.

Chapter 13, Section 1305.1 is amended as follows:

The following exception is added at the end of the section:

Exception: When approved by the authority having jurisdiction, shut-off valves for listed, vented decorative appliances may be accessibly located in an area remote from the appliance. Such valve shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other equipment.

Chapter 13, Section 1309.2 is amended as follows:

The following exception is added at the end of the section:

Exception: When approved by the authority having jurisdiction, shut-off valves for listed, vented decorative appliances may be accessibly located in an area remote from the appliance. Such valve shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other equipment.

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    August 5, 1999

[Editor's note: Below are references to the Utah Code that are listed by the agency making this rule as authority for the rule.]
58-1-106 (1) 58-1-202 (1) 58-56-1 58-56-4 (2) 58-56-6 (2)(a)
Notice of Continuation June 3, 1997

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